[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 244 (Friday, December 19, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66511-66512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-32998]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 97-NM-140-AD; Amendment 39-10253; AD 97-26-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 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 Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 series airplanes, that 
requires modifying the aft core cowl nozzles of the engine nacelles. 
This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that the sealant on 
the core cowl nozzles may extend higher than the forward flange of the 
core cowl nozzles, which could result in contact between the cowl 
sealant surface and the lever of the engine mechanical over-speed 
control system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to 
prevent such contact, which could cause the over-speed system to 
function improperly and consequent engine structural failure.

DATES: Effective January 23, 1998.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of January 23, 1998.

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 FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 
Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or at 
the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., 
suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randy Griffith, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, 
Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 
946-4145; fax (316) 946-4407.

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 Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 
series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on October 1, 
1997 (62 FR 51385). That action proposed to require modifying the aft 
core cowl nozzles of the engine nacelles.

Comments

    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response 
to the proposal.

Change to Cost Impact Information

    The FAA has determined that 48 airplanes, rather than 14 airplanes 
(as stated in the cost impact paragraph of the proposal), will be 
affected by this AD. The FAA has revised the cost impact information, 
below, to reflect this change.

Conclusion

    After careful review of the available data, the FAA has determined 
that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the 
rule with the change previously described. The FAA has determined that 
this change will neither significantly increase the economic burden on 
any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Cost Impact

    There are approximately 52 Model Hawker 1000 series airplanes of 
the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 48 
airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will 
take approximately 4 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required 
actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required 
parts will be provided by the manufacturer at no cost to operators. 
Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is 
estimated to be $11,520, or $240 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.

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Sec. 39.13  [Amended]

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

97-26-10  Raytheon Aircraft Company (Formerly Raytheon Aircraft 
Corporation; Beech Aircraft Corporation; Raytheon Corporate Jets, 
Inc.; British Aerospace, PLC; deHavilland; Hawker Siddeley): 
Amendment 39-10253. Docket 97-NM-140-AD.

    Applicability: Model Hawker 1000 series airplanes; serial 
numbers 258151, 258159, and 259003 through 259052 inclusive; 
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 (b) 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.

    To prevent contact between the cowl sealant surface and the 
lever of the engine mechanical over-speed control system, which 
could cause the over-speed system to function improperly and 
consequent engine structural failure; accomplish the following:
    (a) Within 150 flight hours or 3 months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the aft core cowl nozzles 
of the left- and right-hand engine nacelles in accordance with 
Raytheon Service Bulletin SB.71-48-25F021B, dated May 20, 1997.

    Note 2: The Raytheon service bulletin references Nordam Hawker 
1000 Service Bulletin PW300 71-9, dated April 29, 1995, as the 
appropriate source of service information for accomplishment of the 
modification.

    (b) 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, Wichita Aircraft Certification 
Office (ACO), FAA, Small 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, Wichita ACO.

    Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Wichita ACO.

    (c) 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.
    (d) The modification shall be done in accordance with Raytheon 
Service Bulletin SB.71-48-25F021B, dated May 20, 1997. 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 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Wichita 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-
Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas; or at the Office of the Federal 
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
    (e) This amendment becomes effective on January 23, 1998.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 11, 1997.
Gilbert L. Thompson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 97-32998 Filed 12-18-97; 8:45 am]
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