[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46542-46543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-22261]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39-9733; AD 96-18-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125-800A and 
-1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125-800A and -1000A, 
and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 series airplanes, that requires 
modification of the TKS metering pump in the airframe ice protection 
system. This amendment is prompted by a report that the pump was found 
fitted with silver plated wiring. The actions specified by this AD are 
intended to ensure that silver plated wiring is removed from these 
pumps; silver plated wiring carrying a direct current can ignite the 
ice protection fluid (glycol) when exposed to it, which could result in 
a possible fire hazard.

DATES: Effective October 9, 1996.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of October 9, 1996.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager Service Engineering, 
Hawker Customer Support Department, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the 
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, 
DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 
Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 
227-2797; fax (206) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 
125-800A and -1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 series airplanes was 
published in the Federal Register on May 13, 1996 (61 FR 21979). That 
action proposed to require modification of the TKS metering pump in the 
airframe ice protection system.
    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response 
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public. 
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require 
the adoption of the rule as proposed.

Cost Impact

    The FAA estimates that 23 airplanes of U.S. registry will be 
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 1 work hour per 
airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor 
rate is $60 per work hour.

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Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is 
estimated to be $1,380, or $60 per airplane.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
effects 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. Therefore, in 
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final 
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the 
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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); 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.


Sec. 39.13   [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

96-18-09  Beech Aircraft Company (Formerly DeHavilland; Hawker 
Siddeley; British Aerospace, PLC; Raytheon Corporate Jets, Inc.): 
Amendment 39-9733. Docket 95-NM-165-AD.

    Applicability: Model BAe 125-800A and -1000A, and Model Hawker 
800 and 1000 series airplanes; on which Modification 257676A has not 
been accomplished (reference Hawker Service Bulletin SB.30-61-7676A 
or Aerospace Systems and Technology Service Bulletin S.B.30-25); 
certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been 
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the 
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, 
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of 
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of 
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of 
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition 
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been 
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to 
address it.
    Note 2: Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125-800B and BAe 125-1000B 
series airplanes are similar in design to the airplanes that are 
subject to the requirements of this AD and, therefore, also may be 
subject to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. However, as of 
the effective date of this AD, those models are not type 
certificated for operation in the United States. Airworthiness 
authorities of countries in which the Model BAe 125-800B and BAe 
125-1000B series airplanes are approved for operation should 
consider adopting corrective action, applicable to those models, 
that is similar to the corrective action required by this AD.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To ensure that silver plated wiring is removed from the TKS 
metering pump and a possible fire hazard eliminated, accomplish the 
following:
    (a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, modify 
the TKS metering pump in the airframe ice protection system in 
accordance with Hawker Service Bulletin SB.30-61-7676A, dated 
February 15, 1995.
    (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install 
on any airplane a TKS metering pump, having part number XA9511E003-3 
or XA9511E009, unless it has been modified in accordance with the 
requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD.
    (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their 
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 
who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, 
Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

    Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

    (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
    (e) The modification shall be done in accordance with Hawker 
Service Bulletin SB.30-61-7676A, dated February 15, 1995. (NOTE: The 
issue date of this service bulletin is indicated only on Page 1; no 
other page of the document is dated.) This incorporation by 
reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be 
obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager Service 
Engineering, Hawker Customer Support Department, P.O. Box 85, 
Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North 
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
    (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 9, 1996.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 26, 1996.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 96-22261 Filed 9-3-96; 8:45 am]
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