[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34329-34334]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11612]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-05-21176; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD; 
Amendment 39-14128; AD 2005-12-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 
401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A Airplanes

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) to 
supersede AD 79-10-15, which applies to all Cessna Aircraft Company 
(Cessna) Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A 
airplanes. AD 79-10-15 currently requires repetitive inspections of the 
right and left wing spar lower cap areas for fatigue cracks and 
requires wing spar cap repair or replacement as necessary. This AD is 
the result of fatigue and crack growth analyses of the wings of these 
airplanes, recent cracks found on similar design Model 402C airplanes, 
and the FAA's determination that repetitive inspections and a wing spar 
modification are necessary to address the unsafe condition. 
Consequently, this AD would require repetitive inspections and a spar 
strap modification on each wing. The actions specified by this AD are 
intended to prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue 
cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing with consequent 
loss of airplane control. FAA is also issuing AD 2005-12-13 to require 
the spar strap modification and long-term inspections on Models 402C 
and 414A airplanes.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on June 22, 2005.
    As of June 22, 2005, the Director of the Federal Register approved 
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the 
regulation.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by August 3, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this AD:
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-001.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    To get the service information identified in this AD, contact 
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, 
Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 942-9006.
    To view the comments to this AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. The 
docket number is FAA-05-21176; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
ACE-118W, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, 
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-
4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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What Events Have Caused This AD?

Initial AD Action

    Reports of fatigue cracks of the wing spar lower cap areas caused 
FAA to issue AD 79-10-15, Amendment 39-3711 against Cessna Models 401, 
401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes. AD 79-10-15 
currently requires repetitive inspections of the right and left wing 
spar lower cap areas for fatigue cracks and wing spar cap repair or 
replacement as necessary.
    Accomplishment of the actions mandated by AD 79-10-15 currently 
requires following Cessna Service Bulletin ME79-16, Revision 3, dated 
February 8, 1980.
    AD 79-10-15 allows for the incorporation of Cessna Service Kit 
SK402-36 or SK411-56 on the front wing spar lower cap as terminating 
action for the repetitive inspections on the applicable wing.
    In addition to AD 79-10-15, FAA issued AD 99-11-13 (64 FR 29781, 
June 3, 1999), requiring inspections of the forward, aft, and auxiliary 
wing spars for cracks on Cessna Models 402C airplanes with repair or 
replacement as necessary. AD 99-11-13 also required the operator to 
report the results of the inspections to FAA. AD 99-11-13 resulted from 
an accident where the right wing of a Cessna 402C failed just inboard 
of the nacelle at Wing Station (WS) 87. Investigation revealed fatigue 
cracking of the forward main spar that initiated at the edge of the 
front spar forward lower spar cap. FAA determined the spar cap cracking 
could continue to develop over the life of the affected airplanes and 
issued AD 2000-23-01, Amendment 39-11971 (65 FR 70645, November 27, 
2000), to require repetitive inspections of the forward, aft, and 
auxiliary wing spars for cracks on Cessna Models 402C airplanes with 
repair or replacement as necessary. The Model 402C airplanes have a 
similar type design to that of the Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 
402B, 411, 411A, and 414A airplanes.

Wing Analysis

    Cessna analyzed the wing, including fatigue and crack growth 
analyses, on the affected airplanes. Analysis included:

--A determination of the probable location and modes of damage based on 
analytical results, available test data, and service information;
--Classical fatigue analyses;
--Crack growth and residual strength analyses including use of linear 
elastic fracture mechanics methods;
--Full-scale ground testing to validate analytical models; and
--A flight strain survey to develop stress spectra used in the 
analyses.

    The inspections required by AD 79-10-15 following Cessna Service 
Bulletin ME79-16, Revision 3, use a nondestructive inspection (NDI) 
surface eddy current method.
    Based on the analysis, Cessna found that the eddy current method 
will not find the crack until it is .03 inch longer than the critical 
crack length. When the crack reaches the critical length, it is not 
reliably detectable because it is under the head of the fastener. Once 
the main spar cap is severed, the remaining structure will no longer 
meet the residual strength requirements. Wing separation could then 
occur under loading conditions less than those established for the 
design limit load.
    Cessna reported only one instance where use of the NDI eddy current 
procedure detected cracks. There are other reported instances where 
cracks were detected visually on the aft flange in the wheel well area. 
The access doubler flanges cover a large percentage of the forward spar 
flange, hampering the effectiveness of visual inspections.
    To meet industry NDI standards, cracks need to be found on Cessna 
Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes 
through NDI inspection methods with a 90-percent probability of 
detection at a 95-percent confidence level.
    Cessna's analysis indicates the probability and confidence levels 
are not being met. The FAA concurs.

Action Based on Cessna's Analysis

    We issued proposals to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include two ADs that would apply to 
Cessna Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 411, 411A, and 
414A airplanes. The proposals (Docket Nos. 2002-CE-05-AD and 2002-CE-
57-AD) published in the Federal Register as notices of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRMs) on May 15, 2003 (68 FR 26239 and 68 FR 26244). The 
NPRMs proposed the following:
     Docket No. 2002-CE-05-AD: applied to Cessna Models 401, 
401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes and proposed to 
supersede AD 79-10-15 with a new AD that would require one of the 
following (depending on the aircraft configuration):

[] For airplanes that do not incorporate 
one of the specified Cessna Service Kits: Repetitively inspect the wing 
spar caps for fatigue cracks and repair or replace the wing spar caps 
as necessary and incorporate a spar strap modification on each wing 
spar; or
[] For airplanes that incorporate one of 
the specified Cessna Service Kits: Repetitively inspect the wing spar 
caps and straps for fatigue cracks and repair or replace the wing spar 
caps and straps as necessary.

     Docket No. 2002-CE-57-AD: applied to Cessna Models 402C 
and 414A airplanes and proposed to supersede AD 2000-23-01 with a new 
AD that would require you to:

[] Inspect the wing spar caps for fatigue 
cracks;
[] Repair or replace the wing spar caps as 
necessary; and
[] Incorporate a spar strap modification on 
each wing spar.

    The FAA invited interested persons to participate in the 
development of these amendments during the original 75-day comment 
periods. We extended the comment periods for another 30 days and then 
reopened the comment periods for another 60 days. We received numerous 
comments on the NPRMs.
    In addition, FAA held two public meetings: One on March 3 and 4, 
2004, in Herndon, Virginia, and another on August 18, 2004, in Kansas 
City, Missouri. The public meetings allowed an open flow of 
communication among FAA, the public, and industry on issues related to 
the NPRMs.
    After analyzing all information related to this subject, FAA 
decided not to issue the ADs as proposed, and that the best way to 
address the unsafe condition is for FAA, the public, and industry to 
develop alternative solutions to address the unsafe condition.
    Therefore, FAA withdrew the two NPRMs and gathered the necessary 
information to address the situation. That information led to FAA's 
determination, at that time, to initiate AD action against the Models 
401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes; and not 
against the Models 402C and 414A airplanes. The plan was to address the 
action through the regular rulemaking process with a notice of proposed 
rulemaking.

Most Recent Service History

    In 2005, the FAA received reports of (and analyzed data from) 
cracks found in the wings of two Cessna Model 402C airplanes. The Model 
402C airplanes have a similar type design to that of the Models 401, 
401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, 411A, and 414A airplanes.
    On the first airplane, information indicated the airplane had 
severe cracking on its left wing in the vicinity of the forward spar 
and outboard engine beam. The main lower spar cap had completely failed 
at about WS 114. The airplane had cracks in the lower wing skin and the 
web splice doubler. Also found were two popped rivets: One

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between the heat shield and the wing skin and another between the 
factory installed web splice doublers and web. The airplane had 20,355 
total hours time-in-service (TIS).
    During the airplane's most recent flights before the cracking was 
found, the pilot noticed that roll trim was required. The flights 
required the pilot to use aileron trim to maintain level flight. The 
airplane landed safely and inspection revealed the cracks.
    On the second airplane, fatigue cracks were found at about WS 114 
in the main lower spar cap of another Model 402C airplane that had over 
20,000 total hours TIS. Fatigue analysis shows that similar fatigue 
cracks could also develop in the wings of the Model 414A airplanes.
    Logbook records indicated that both airplanes with cracked spars 
were in compliance with AD 2000-23-01. The FAA received a third report 
of another cracked spar found at WS 114 on one of the two Model 402C 
incident airplanes.
    Therefore, FAA issued Emergency AD 2005-05-51 to detect and correct 
cracking in the wing spars of the Cessna Models 402C and 414A airplanes 
before the cracks could grow to failure. Such a wing failure could 
result in the wing separating from the airplane with consequent loss of 
control of the airplane.
    Emergency AD 2005-05-51 superseded AD 2000-23-01 and:
     Required the visual inspections of the forward, aft, and 
auxiliary wing spars for cracks more frequently on Model 402C airplanes 
including special emphasis areas;
     Added inspection requirements for the Model 414A 
airplanes; and
     Included provisions to position the airplane to a home 
base, hangar, maintenance facility, etc.
    Emergency AD 2005-05-51 did not affect those airplanes that 
incorporated a spar strap modification on each wing following the 
original release of (or a later FAA-approved revision to) Cessna 
Service Bulletin MEB02-5 and Cessna Service Kit SK402-47 (currently at 
MEB02-5 Revision 2 and SK402-47B).

Long-Term Continued Operational Safety

    Emergency AD 2005-05-51 was considered an interim action to 
immediately require visual inspection of the forward, aft, and 
auxiliary wing spars for cracks. The intent was to immediately detect 
existing cracking before it grew to wing failure.
    Cessna developed inspection techniques (eddy current) for the 
forward spar that are more effective at detecting cracks before the 
structural integrity of the wing is compromised. These inspection 
techniques allow for longer intervals between repetitive inspections 
than in emergency AD 2005-05-51. Based on this, FAA issued AD 2005-05-
52, Amendment 39-14022 (70 FR 13362, dated March 21, 2005). The 
inspection techniques addressed by AD 2005-05-52 for the Cessna Models 
402C and 414A airplanes are similar to those required by AD 79-10-15 
for the Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A 
airplanes.
    However, based on the analysis and recent service history, the FAA 
has determined that the long-term operational safety of the Cessna 
airplanes addressed by both AD 2005-05-52 and AD 79-10-15 can only be 
assured through the incorporation of a spar strap modification and 
long-term repetitive inspections. Since Models 402, 401A, 401B, 402, 
402A, 402B, 411, and 411A have a similar type design to that of Models 
402C and 414A airplanes, FAA is also issuing AD 2005-12-13 to require 
the spar strap modification and long-term inspections on those 
airplanes.
    What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Wing spar cap 
failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks could result in loss of a 
wing with consequent loss of airplane control.
    Is there service information that applies to this subject? Cessna 
has issued the following:

--Original issue dated September 24, 2001, and Revision 1, dated 
December 22, 2003, of both Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB01-
06 and Service Kit SK402-46A; and
--Original issue dated September 24, 2001, of both Cessna Multi-engine 
Service Bulletin MEB01-07 and Service Kit SK411-59.

    This service information includes procedures for inspecting lower 
wing spar caps and incorporating a spar strap modification.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

    What has FAA decided? We have evaluated all pertinent information 
and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop 
on other products of this same type design.
    Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist 
or develop on other Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 
402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes of the same type design, we 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct wing spar cap failure caused 
by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a 
wing with consequent loss of airplane control.
    What does this AD require? This AD supersedes AD 79-10-15 with a 
new AD that incorporates the actions in the previously referenced 
service bulletins.
    Why do the compliance times of this AD range between 100 hours TIS 
and 800 hours TIS? We have established the compliance times based on 
risk analysis that also allows for compliance scheduling. Some of these 
airplanes utilize ``for hire'' operations and could accumulate as many 
as 200 hours TIS in a month. The compliance time range is based on 
total hours TIS, which will address those high-usage airplanes first.
    We are issuing this AD as a final rule; request for comments 
instead of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). We have evaluated 
comments from the previous AD actions on this subject and the two 
public meetings as well as the incidents that have occurred since 
(e.g., the actions of Emergency AD 2005-05-52). Based on this, FAA has 
determined that addressing the unsafe condition with public comment 
prior to issuing this AD action is impracticable. The FAA will evaluate 
any new comments received and amend the AD as necessary.
    How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10, 
2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 
22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation now includes 
material that relates to altered products, special flight permits, and 
alternative methods of compliance. This material previously was 
included in each individual AD. Since this material is included in 14 
CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD actions.

Comments Invited

    Will I have the opportunity to comment before you issue the rule? 
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, we invite you to submit any written relevant data, 
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-05-21176; Directorate 
Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD'' in the subject line of your comments. If you 
want us to acknowledge receipt of your mailed comments, send us a self-
addressed, stamped postcard with the docket number written on it; we 
will date-stamp your postcard and mail it back to you. We specifically 
invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and 
energy aspects of the rule that might suggest a need to modify it. If a 
person contacts us

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through a nonwritten communication, and that contact relates to a 
substantive part of this AD, we will summarize the contact and place 
the summary in the docket. We will consider all comments received by 
the closing date and may amend the AD in light of those comments.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action? 
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 AD.

Regulatory Findings

    Will this AD impact various entities? We have determined that 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.
    Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? 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 the 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.
    We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and 
other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed 
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a 
request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``AD 
Docket FAA-05-21176; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD'' in your 
request.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under 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

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
79-10-15, Amendment 39-3711, and by adding a new AD to read as follows:

2005-12-12 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14128; Docket No. 
FAA-05-21176; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD.

When Does This AD Become Effective?

    (a) This AD becomes effective on June 22, 2005.

Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?

    (b) Yes. This AD supersedes AD 79-10-15; Amendment 39-3711.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

    (c) This AD affects Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 
411, and 411A, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any 
category.

What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?

    (d) This AD is the result of fatigue cracks found in the lower 
wing spar caps. We are issuing this AD to prevent wing spar cap 
failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could 
result in loss of a wing with consequent loss of airplane control.

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

    (e) Repetitive Inspection and Modification of the Wing Spars:
    (1) For Cessna Models 411 and 411A airplanes that do not 
incorporate Cessna Service Kit SK411-56, SK411-56A, SK411-56B, or 
SK411-59, maintain the repetitive inspections required by AD 79-10-
15, Amendment 39-3711, and do the actions below. You may terminate 
the repetitive inspections of AD 79-10-15 after you incorporate the 
modification using the service information in paragraph (h)(2) of 
this AD:

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                                                       Then initially
                                                     inspect and modify
                                                     using the service
                                                       information in
 If you have equal to or more                       paragraph (h)(2) of
            than--               But less than--        this AD, and
                                                        reinspect as
                                                        specified in
                                                    paragraph (e)(3) of
                                                          this AD
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(i) 18,000 hours time-in-       Not applicable...  Within 1000 hours TIS
 service (TIS) on the wing or                       after June 22, 2005
 wing spar.                                         (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(ii) 12,00 hours TIS on the     18,000 hours TIS.  Within 200 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(iii) 10,000 hours TIS on the   12,000 hours TIS.  Within 400 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(iv) 5,500 hours TIS on the     10,000 hours TIS.  Within 800 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(v) 0 hours TIS on the wing or  5,500 hours TIS..  At whichever of the
 wing spar.                                         following occurs
                                                    later:
                                                    Upon
                                                    accumulating 5,500
                                                    hours TIS on the
                                                    wing or wing spar;
                                                    or
                                                    Within 800
                                                    TIS after June 22,
                                                    2005 (the effective
                                                    date of this AD),
                                                    unless already done.
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    (vi) If the wings or wing spars were replaced with new or used 
wings or wing spars during the life of the airplane and logbook 
records positively show the TIS of the wings or wing spars, then 
initially inspect and modify at applicable wing or wing spar times 
in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) through (e)(1)(v) of this AD.
    (vii) If the wings or wing spars were replaced with new or used 
wings or wing spars during the life of the airplane and logbook 
records cannot positively show the TIS of the wings or wing spars, 
then inspect and modify within 100 hours TIS after June 22, 2005 
(the effective date of this AD), unless already done.
    (2) For Cessna Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B 
airplanes that do not incorporate Cessna Service Kit SK402-36, 
SK402-36A, SK402-36B, SK402-36C,

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SK402-46, or SK402-46A, maintain the repetitive inspections required 
by AD 79-10-15, Amendment 39-3711, and do the actions below. You may 
terminate the repetitive inspections of AD 79-10-15 after you 
incorporate the modification using the service information in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD:

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                                                       Then initially
                                                     inspect and modify
                                                     using the service
                                                       information in
 If you have equal to or more                       paragraph (h)(1) of
            than--               But less than--        this AD, and
                                                        reinspect as
                                                        specified in
                                                    paragraph (e)(4) of
                                                          this AD
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(i) 18,000 hours TIS on the     Not applicable...  Within 100 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(ii) 12,000 hours TIS on the    18,000 hours TIS.  Within 200 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(iii) 10,000 hours TIS on the   12,000 hours TIS.  Within 400 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(iv) 6,500 hours TIS on the     10,000 hours TIS.  Within 800 hours TIS
 wing or wing spar.                                 after June 22, 2005
                                                    (the effective date
                                                    of this AD), unless
                                                    already done.
(v) 0 hours TIS on the wing or  6,500 hours TIS..  At whichever of the
 wing spar.                                         following occurs
                                                    later:
                                                    Upon
                                                    accumulating 6,500
                                                    hours TIS on the
                                                    wing or wing spar;
                                                    or
                                                    Within 800
                                                    TIS after June 22,
                                                    2005 (the effective
                                                    date of this AD),
                                                    unless already done.
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    (vi) If the wings or wing spars were replaced with new or used 
wings or wing spars during the life of the airplane and logbook 
records positively show the TIS of the wings or wing spars, then 
initially inspect and modify at applicable wing or wing spar times 
in paragraphs (e)(2)(i) through (e)(2)(v) of this AD.
    (vii) If the wings or wing spars were replaced with new or used 
wings or wing spars during the life of the airplane and logbook 
records cannot positively show the TIS of the wings or wing spars, 
then inspect and modify within 100 hours TIS after June 22, 2005 
(the effective date of this AD), unless already done.
    (3) For all Cessna Models 411 and 411A airplanes with Cessna 
Service Kit SK411-56, SK411-56A, SK411-56B, or SK411-59 
incorporated, inspect in the following areas and repair or replace 
as necessary prior to further flight after the inspection where 
cracks are found. Inspection areas and procedures are defined in the 
Cessna Model 411 Supplemental Inspection Document (SID):
    (i) Area ``A'' (Inspection ID 57-10-11): Initially upon 
accumulating 5,500 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable 
service kit on a wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after 
June 22, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
later, unless already done, and thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 2,500 hours TIS.
    (ii) Area ``B'' (Inspection ID 57-10-12): Initially upon 
accumulating 5,500 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable 
service kit on a wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after 
June 22, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
later, unless already done, and thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 1,000 hours TIS.
    (iii) Area ``C'' (Inspection ID 57-10-08): Upon accumulating 
20,000 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable service kit on a 
wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after June 22, 2005 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, unless already 
done, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 hours TIS.
    (4) For all Cessna Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B 
airplanes with Cessna Service Kit SK402-36, SK402-36A, SK402-36B, 
SK402-36C, SK402-46, or SK402-46A incorporated, inspect in the 
following areas and repair or replace as necessary prior to further 
flight after the inspection where cracks are found. Inspection areas 
and procedures are defined in the Cessna Models 401and 402 SID 
(compliance times in this AD take precedence over the compliance 
times in the SID):
    (i) Area ``A'' (Inspection ID 57-10-11): Initially upon 
accumulating 15,000 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable 
service kit on a wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after 
June 22, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
later, unless already done, and thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 5,000 hours TIS.
    (ii) Area ``B'' (Inspection ID 57-10-12): Initially upon 
accumulating 7,500 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable 
service kit on a wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after 
June 22, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
later, unless already done, and thereafter not to exceed 5,000 hours 
TIS. You may request an alternative method of compliance to adjust 
the compliance times for these inspections by following the 
procedures in 14 CFR 39.19 and this AD.
    (iii) Area ``C'' (Inspection ID 57-10-08): Upon accumulating 
20,000 hours TIS after incorporating the applicable service kit on a 
wing spar or within the next 100 hours TIS after June 22, 2005 (the 
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, unless already 
done, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 hours TIS.
    (f) Wing Spar Replacement if Cracks Found During any Inspection 
Required by this AD:
    (1) Prior to further flight, replace the wing spar with a new 
wing spar or a used wing spar where wing or wing spar hours TIS can 
be positively identified. Do not install used wings spars when you 
are not able to positively identify total wing or wing spar hours 
TIS.
    (2) After replacement, initially inspect at the applicable time 
in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) through (e)(1)(vii) or (e)(2)(i) through 
(e)(2)(vii) of this AD and repetitively inspect at the times 
specified in paragraphs (e)(3)(i) through (e)(3)(iii) or (e)(4)(i) 
through (e)(4)(iii) of this AD.
    (g) Reporting Requirement: Report any cracks you find within 10 
days after the cracks are found or within 10 days after June 22, 
2005 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. Do not 
report if no cracks are found. Include in your report the aircraft 
serial number, aircraft TIS, wing spar cap TIS, crack location and 
size, corrective action taken, and a point of contact name and phone 
number. Send your report to Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
ACE-118W, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, 
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-
4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.
    (h) Service Information to Perform the Actions of this AD:
    (1) Original issue dated September 24, 2001, and Revision 1, 
dated December 22, 2003, of both Cessna Multi-engine Service 
Bulletin MEB01-06 and Service Kit SK402-46A; and
    (2) Original issue dated September 24, 2001, of both Cessna 
Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB01-07 and Service Kit SK411-59.

May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?

    (i) You may request a different method of compliance or a 
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 
14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to 
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments 
and will send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft 
Certification Office, FAA. For information on any already approved 
alternative methods of compliance, contact Paul Nguyen, Aerospace 
Engineer, FAA, ACE-118W, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 
Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; 
telephone: (316) 946-4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?

    (j) You must do the actions required by this AD following the 
instructions in Cessna Multi-Engine Service Bulletin MEB01-6 and 
Service Kit SK402-46, both dated September 24, 2001; Cessna Multi-
Engine Service

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Bulletin MEB01-6, Revision 1 and Service Kit SK402-46A, both dated 
December 22, 2003; and Cessna Multi-Engine Service Bulletin MEB01-7 
and Service Kit SK411-59, both dated September 24, 2001. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this service information, 
contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, 
Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 
942-9006. To review copies of this service information, go to the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information 
on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, 
go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://
http://dms.dot.gov">dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-05-21176; Directorate 
Identifier 2005-CE-25-AD.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 7, 2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-11612 Filed 6-13-05; 8:45 am]
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