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purpose of these notices is to give interested
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0718; Product
Identifier 2019–CE–045–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron
Aviation Inc. Airplanes (Type
Certificate Previously Held by
Beechcraft Corporation)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron)
(type certificate previously held by
Beechcraft Corporation) Models F90,
65–90, 65–A90, B90, C90, H90 (T–44A),
E90, 65–A90–1 (JU–21A, U–21A, RU–
21A, RU–21D, U–21G, RU–21H), 65–
A90–2 (RU–21B), 65–A90–3 (RU–21C),
65–A90–4 (RU–21E, RU–21H), 99, 99A,
99A (FACH), A99, A99A, B99, C99, 100,
A100 (U–21F), and B100 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by reports
of fatigue cracks in the lower forward
wing fitting. This proposed AD would
require a one-time inspection for the
presence of washer part number (P/N)
90–380058–1 on the left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) lower forward wing bolt
and, if applicable, removing washer P/
N 90–380058–1, inspecting the wing
fitting, bolt, and nut, replacing the wing
fitting if it is cracked, and replacing the
washer with washer P/N 90–380019–1.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by September 14,
2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
DATES:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Textron Aviation
Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277:
phone: 316–517–5800; internet: https://
txtav.com/. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
Branch, 901 Locust St, Kansas City, MO
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–2020–
0718; 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 NPRM, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian C. Adamson, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, AIR–7K3, FAA,
1801 Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: 316–946–4193; fax: 316–946–
4107; email: brian.adamson@faa.gov or
Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2020–0718;
Product Identifier 2019–CE–041–AD’’ at
the beginning of your comments. The
FAA will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this proposed AD because of
those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
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following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
we receive, without change, to https://
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The FAA will
also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact it receives
about this proposed AD.
Confidential Business Information
Confidential Business Information
(CBI) is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this NPRM
contain commercial or financial
information that is customarily treated
as private, that you actually treat as
private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this NPRM, it is important
that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each
page of your submission containing CBI
as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such
marked submissions as confidential
under the FOIA, and they will not be
placed in the public docket of this
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Brian C. Adamson,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO
Branch, AIR–7K3, FAA, 1801 Airport
Rd, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316–
946–4193; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
brian.adamson@faa.gov or WichitaCOS@faa.gov. Any commentary that the
FAA receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Discussion
Textron has received reports of fatigue
cracks in the lower forward wing fitting
on two airplanes. Investigation revealed
that installing washer P/N 90–380058–
1 on the wing bolt will cause a
premature torque indication. This
washer may have been installed as part
of kit 101–4024–3 on Models F90, 65–
90, 65–A90, B90, C90, H90 (T–44A),
E90, 65–A90–1 (JU–21A, U–21A, RU–
21A, RU–21D, U–21G, RU–21H), 65–
A90–2 (RU–21B), 65–A90–3 (RU–21C),
65–A90–4 (RU–21E, RU–21H), 99, 99A,
99A (FACH), A99, A99A, B99, C99, 100,
A100 (U–21F), and B100 airplanes, or as
part of kit 90–4077–1 on Models 65–90,
65–A90, 65–A90–1 (JU–21A, U–21A,
RU–21A, RU–21D, U–21G, RU–21H),
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65–A90–2 (RU–21B), 65–A90–3 (RU–
21C), 65–A90–4 (RU–21E, RU–21H),
B90, C90, and E90 airplanes. Undertorque of the wing bolt causes a reduced
clamping force that changes the load
path reacted by the RH and LH lower
forward wing fitting.
This condition, if not addressed,
could result in fatigue cracks that lead
to failure of the forward lower wing
fitting, wing separation, and loss of
airplane control.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Letter MTL–57–01,
Revision 1, dated September 19, 2018.
The service information contains
procedures for a one-time inspection for
the presence of washer P/N 90–380058–
1 on the LH and RH lower forward wing
bolt and, if applicable, removing washer
P/N 90–380058–1; inspecting the wing
fitting, bolt, and nut; replacing the wing
fitting if it is cracked; and replacing the
washer with washer P/N 90–380019–1.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination
The FAA is proposing 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
this same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously.
proposed AD would require inspecting
within the next 200 flight hours or 12
months, whichever occurs later.
The service information applies to
Models A100A and A100C airplanes,
and to Model F90 with S/N LA–1. This
proposed AD would not apply to these
airplanes because they do not have an
FAA type certificate.
This proposed AD would apply to
military models T–44A, JU–21A, RU–
21A, RU–21B, RU–21C, RU–21D, RU–
21E, RU–21H, U–21A, U–21F, U–21G,
and FACH airplanes, because these
models have a civil counterpart that is
subject to the unsafe condition. The
service information does not apply to all
of these military models.
Costs of Compliance
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the Service Information
The service information specifies
inspecting within 200 flight hours or 12
months, whichever occurs earlier. This
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD would affect 1,319 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Inspection for washer P/N 90–380058–1
(LH Wing Fitting).
Inspection for washer P/N 90–380058–1
(RH Wing Fitting).
0.3 work-hour × $85 per hour = $25.50 ...
Not applicable ...........
$25.50
$33,634.50
0.3 work-hour × $85 per hour = $25.50 ...
Not applicable ...........
25.50
33,634.50
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the
results of the proposed inspection. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of airplanes that might need
these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
RH Wing bolt, washer, and nut removal ................
LH Wing bolt, washer, and nut removal .................
Inspection of RH Lower Forward Wing Fitting .......
Inspection of LH Lower Forward Wing Fitting ........
Removal and Replacement of P/N 50–120073–8
RH Lower Forward Wing Fitting.
Removal and Replacement of P/N 50–120073–7
LH Lower Forward Wing Fitting.
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 .....................
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 .....................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .....................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .....................
150 work-hours × $85 per hour = $12,750 ............
$335 ..........................
335 ............................
Not applicable ...........
Not applicable ...........
7,297.85 ....................
$1,015
1,015
170
170
20,047.85
150 work-hours × $85 per hour = $12,750 ............
11,812.56 ..................
24,562.56
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this proposed AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all costs in this 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,
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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
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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
The FAA determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
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have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate
previously held by Beechcraft
Corporation): Docket No. FAA–2020–
0718; Product Identifier 2019–CE–045–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
September 14, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Textron Aviation
Inc. (type certificate previously held by
Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD:
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS
AD—APPLICABILITY
Serial numbers
(S/Ns)
Models
F90 ............................
65–90, 65–A90, B90,
C90.
H90 (T–44A) .............
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LA–2 through LA–
225.
All S/Ns.
LL–1 through LL–61.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c) OF THIS
AD—APPLICABILITY—Continued
Models
E90 ............................
65–A90–1 (JU–21A,
U–21A, RU–21A,
RU–21D, U–21G,
RU–21H).
65–A90–2 (RU–21B)
65–A90–3 (RU–21C)
65–A90–4 (RU–21E,
RU–21H).
99, 99A, 99A (FACH),
A99, A99A, B99,
C99.
100, A100 (U–21F) ...
B100 ..........................
Serial numbers
(S/Ns)
LW–1 through LW–
347.
LM–1 through LM–
144.
LS–1, LS–2, LS–3.
LT–1 and LT–2.
LU–1 through LU–16.
U–1 through U–239.
B–1 through B–247.
BE–1 through BE–
137.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC):
5700, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by information
provided by Textron Aviation Inc. that a
washer assembly may provide premature
torque indication that could lead to cracking
of the wing fitting. The FAA is issuing this
AD to prevent such fatigue cracks. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in failure of the forward lower wing
fitting, which could lead to wing separation
and loss of airplane control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified below, unless
already done.
(g) Action
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(h) 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. Send information to
ATTN: Brian C. Adamson, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, AIR–7K3,
FAA, 1801 Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: 316–946–4193; fax: 316–946–4107;
email: brian.adamson@faa.gov or WichitaCOS@faa.gov. Before using any approved
AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your
local FSDO.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Brian C. Adamson, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, AIR–7K3,
FAA, 1801 Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: 316–946–4193; fax: 316–946–4107;
email: brian.adamson@faa.gov or WichitaCOS@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., PO
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277: phone: 316–
517–5800: internet: https://txtav.com/. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust St,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 816–329–4148.
Issued on July 22, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(1) Within the next 200 flight hours after
the effective date of this AD or within 12
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, inspect each washer
assembly attached to the left and right lower
forward wing bolts and remove all part
number 90–380058–1 washers in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 3 through 5, of Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Letter MTL–57–01,
Revision 1, dated September 19, 2018 (MTL–
57–01). In all locations where a washer part
number 90–380058–1 was removed, do the
following:
(i) Inspect the bolt, nut, and fitting in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraph 6, of MTL–57–01. If
there is a crack in the fitting, replace the
fitting before further flight.
(ii) Install a part number 90–380019–1
washer in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7,
of MTL–57–01.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install washer part number 90–380058–
1 on any airplane listed in table 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD.
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21 CFR Part 1301
[Docket No. DEA–574]
RIN 1117–AB57
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
This proposed rule would
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0718; Product Identifier 2019-CE-045-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Beechcraft Corporation)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) (type certificate
previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) Models F90, 65-90, 65-A90,
B90, C90, H90 (T-44A), E90, 65-A90-1 (JU-21A, U-21A, RU-21A, RU-21D, U-
21G, RU-21H), 65-A90-2 (RU-21B), 65-A90-3 (RU-21C), 65-A90-4 (RU-21E,
RU-21H), 99, 99A, 99A (FACH), A99, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 (U-21F),
and B100 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fatigue
cracks in the lower forward wing fitting. This proposed AD would
require a one-time inspection for the presence of washer part number
(P/N) 90-380058-1 on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) lower
forward wing bolt and, if applicable, removing washer P/N 90-380058-1,
inspecting the wing fitting, bolt, and nut, replacing the wing fitting
if it is cracked, and replacing the washer with washer P/N 90-380019-1.
The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by September
14, 2020.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Textron
Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277: phone: 316-517-5800;
internet: https://txtav.com/. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust St, Kansas City, MO 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-2020-
0718; 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 NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian C. Adamson, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, AIR-7K3, FAA, 1801 Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: 316-946-4193; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-0718;
Product Identifier 2019-CE-041-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this proposed AD because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments we receive, without change, to
https://regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact it receives about this proposed AD.
Confidential Business Information
Confidential Business Information (CBI) is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by
its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552),
CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to
this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is
customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you
clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page
of your submission containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat
such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will
not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing
CBI should be sent to Brian C. Adamson, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO
Branch, AIR-7K3, FAA, 1801 Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-
946-4193; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Discussion
Textron has received reports of fatigue cracks in the lower forward
wing fitting on two airplanes. Investigation revealed that installing
washer P/N 90-380058-1 on the wing bolt will cause a premature torque
indication. This washer may have been installed as part of kit 101-
4024-3 on Models F90, 65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90, H90 (T-44A), E90, 65-
A90-1 (JU-21A, U-21A, RU-21A, RU-21D, U-21G, RU-21H), 65-A90-2 (RU-
21B), 65-A90-3 (RU-21C), 65-A90-4 (RU-21E, RU-21H), 99, 99A, 99A
(FACH), A99, A99A, B99, C99, 100, A100 (U-21F), and B100 airplanes, or
as part of kit 90-4077-1 on Models 65-90, 65-A90, 65-A90-1 (JU-21A, U-
21A, RU-21A, RU-21D, U-21G, RU-21H),
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65-A90-2 (RU-21B), 65-A90-3 (RU-21C), 65-A90-4 (RU-21E, RU-21H), B90,
C90, and E90 airplanes. Under-torque of the wing bolt causes a reduced
clamping force that changes the load path reacted by the RH and LH
lower forward wing fitting.
This condition, if not addressed, could result in fatigue cracks
that lead to failure of the forward lower wing fitting, wing
separation, and loss of airplane control.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Beechcraft Mandatory Service Letter MTL-57-01,
Revision 1, dated September 19, 2018. The service information contains
procedures for a one-time inspection for the presence of washer P/N 90-
380058-1 on the LH and RH lower forward wing bolt and, if applicable,
removing washer P/N 90-380058-1; inspecting the wing fitting, bolt, and
nut; replacing the wing fitting if it is cracked; and replacing the
washer with washer P/N 90-380019-1. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is proposing 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 this same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information
The service information specifies inspecting within 200 flight
hours or 12 months, whichever occurs earlier. This proposed AD would
require inspecting within the next 200 flight hours or 12 months,
whichever occurs later.
The service information applies to Models A100A and A100C
airplanes, and to Model F90 with S/N LA-1. This proposed AD would not
apply to these airplanes because they do not have an FAA type
certificate.
This proposed AD would apply to military models T-44A, JU-21A, RU-
21A, RU-21B, RU-21C, RU-21D, RU-21E, RU-21H, U-21A, U-21F, U-21G, and
FACH airplanes, because these models have a civil counterpart that is
subject to the unsafe condition. The service information does not apply
to all of these military models.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD would affect 1,319
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection for washer P/N 90- 0.3 work-hour x Not applicable.............. $25.50 $33,634.50
380058-1 (LH Wing Fitting). $85 per hour =
$25.50.
Inspection for washer P/N 90- 0.3 work-hour x Not applicable.............. 25.50 33,634.50
380058-1 (RH Wing Fitting). $85 per hour =
$25.50.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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RH Wing bolt, washer, and nut 8 work-hours x $85 per $335............................. $1,015
removal. hour = $680.
LH Wing bolt, washer, and nut 8 work-hours x $85 per 335.............................. 1,015
removal. hour = $680.
Inspection of RH Lower Forward Wing 2 work-hours x $85 per Not applicable................... 170
Fitting. hour = $170.
Inspection of LH Lower Forward Wing 2 work-hours x $85 per Not applicable................... 170
Fitting. hour = $170.
Removal and Replacement of P/N 50- 150 work-hours x $85 7,297.85......................... 20,047.85
120073-8 RH Lower Forward Wing per hour = $12,750.
Fitting.
Removal and Replacement of P/N 50- 150 work-hours x $85 11,812.56........................ 24,562.56
120073-7 LH Lower Forward Wing per hour = $12,750.
Fitting.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this
proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included
all costs in this 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.
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.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
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have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 (AD):
Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by
Beechcraft Corporation): Docket No. FAA-2020-0718; Product
Identifier 2019-CE-045-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by September 14, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate
previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes, certificated
in any category, identified in table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD:
Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability
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Models Serial numbers (S/Ns)
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F90....................................... LA-2 through LA-225.
65-90, 65-A90, B90, C90................... All S/Ns.
H90 (T-44A)............................... LL-1 through LL-61.
E90....................................... LW-1 through LW-347.
65-A90-1 (JU-21A, U-21A, RU-21A, RU-21D, U- LM-1 through LM-144.
21G, RU-21H).
65-A90-2 (RU-21B)......................... LS-1, LS-2, LS-3.
65-A90-3 (RU-21C)......................... LT-1 and LT-2.
65-A90-4 (RU-21E, RU-21H)................. LU-1 through LU-16.
99, 99A, 99A (FACH), A99, A99A, B99, C99.. U-1 through U-239.
100, A100 (U-21F)......................... B-1 through B-247.
B100...................................... BE-1 through BE-137.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC): 5700, Wings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by information provided by Textron Aviation
Inc. that a washer assembly may provide premature torque indication
that could lead to cracking of the wing fitting. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent such fatigue cracks. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in failure of the forward lower wing
fitting, which could lead to wing separation and loss of airplane
control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified below,
unless already done.
(g) Action
(1) Within the next 200 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, inspect each washer assembly attached to the
left and right lower forward wing bolts and remove all part number
90-380058-1 washers in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 3 through 5, of Beechcraft Mandatory
Service Letter MTL-57-01, Revision 1, dated September 19, 2018 (MTL-
57-01). In all locations where a washer part number 90-380058-1 was
removed, do the following:
(i) Inspect the bolt, nut, and fitting in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6, of MTL-57-01. If there is
a crack in the fitting, replace the fitting before further flight.
(ii) Install a part number 90-380019-1 washer in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7, of MTL-57-01.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install washer
part number 90-380058-1 on any airplane listed in table 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD.
(h) 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. Send information to ATTN: Brian C. Adamson,
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, AIR-7K3, FAA, 1801 Airport
Rd, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4193; fax: 316-946-4107;
email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian C.
Adamson, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, AIR-7K3, FAA, 1801
Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4193; fax: 316-946-
4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected].
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., PO Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277: phone: 316-
517-5800: internet: https://txtav.com/. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148.
Issued on July 22, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-16214 Filed 7-28-20; 8:45 am]
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