[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 51 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13538-13541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2546]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21275; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD; 
Amendment 39-14515; AD 2006-01-11 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208 
and 208B Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document clarifies the intent of AD 2006-01-11, which was 
published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2006 (71 FR 1941). AD 
2006-01-11 applies to Cessna Models 208 and 208B airplanes and requires 
the installation of a pilot assist handle and deicing boots on the 
cargo pod and landing gear fairings; and the incorporation of changes 
to the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-Approved Airplane 
Flight Manual (AFM). The compliance time for the AFM/POH change 
currently reads ``prior to further flight'' after the installation of 
the pilot assist handle, which is required within 125 days after the 
effective date. The AFM/POH change is related to operation in ground 
icing conditions and should not be attributed to the pilot assist 
handle installation. Therefore, the compliance time should also be 
within 125 days after the effective date. Additionally, the requirement 
of installing the accessory kit or installing a placard should only 
apply to those airplanes equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic 
deicing boots. The way it currently is written makes it apply to all 
airplanes equipped with pneumatic deicing boots. This AD action rewords 
the compliance time and the wording for the installation or placard 
requirement to reflect the above concerns.

DATES: The effective date of this AD remains February 22, 2006.
    As of February 22, 2006, the Director of the Federal Register 
previously approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in the regulation.

ADDRESSES: To get the service information identified in this AD, 
contact The Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, 
Wichita, Kansas 67277-7706; telephone: (316) 517-5800; facsimile: (316) 
942-9006.
    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://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-21275; Directorate 
Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Pellicano, Aerospace Engineer 
(Icing), FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, c/o Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), One Crown Center, 1985 Phoenix Boulevard, 
Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703-6064; facsimile: 
(770) 703-6097; or Robert P. Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-
4157; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

What Prior Action Did FAA Take on This Subject?

    On January 5, 2006, FAA issued AD 2006-01-11, Amendment 39-14450 
(71 FR 1941, January 12, 2006), which applies to certain Cessna Models 
208 and 208B airplanes.
    AD 2006-01-11 requires:
     Installation of a pilot assist handle (part number (P/N) 
SK208-146-2) (or FAA-Approved equivalent part number)

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and deicing boots on the cargo pod and landing gear fairings (part 
number (P/N) AK208-6C) (or FAA-approved equivalent part number); and
     Incorporation of changes to the Pilot's Operating Handbook 
(POH) and FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).

Why Is It Necessary To Change AD 2006-01-11?

    The compliance time for the AFM/POH change currently reads ``prior 
to further flight'' after the installation of the pilot assist handle, 
which is required within 125 days after the effective date. The AFM/POH 
change is related to operation in ground icing conditions and should 
not be attributed to the pilot assist handle installation. Therefore, 
the compliance time should also be within 125 days after the effective 
date. Additionally, the requirement of installing the accessory kit or 
installing a placard should only apply to those airplanes equipped with 
a cargo pod and pneumatic deicing boots. The way it currently is 
written makes it apply to all airplanes equipped with pneumatic deicing 
boots. This installation is not possible for those airplanes that are 
not equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic deicing boots.

Correction of Publication

What Is the Purpose of This Document?

    This document clarifies AD 2006-01-11 to allow compliance with the 
AD and assure the intent of the current AD is clear. It also adds the 
amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 
39.13).
    We are clarifying and re-issuing the AD in its entirety to help 
eliminate any confusion that AD 2006-01-11 may have created.

Is It Necessary To Seek Public Input?

    Since this action only clarifies the intent, it has no adverse 
economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person than 
would have been necessary to comply with AD 2006-01-11. Therefore, FAA 
has determined that prior notice and opportunity for public comment are 
unnecessary.

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. FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2006-01-11, Amendment 39-14450 (71 FR 1941, January 12, 2006), and by 
adding a new AD to read as follows:

2006-01-11 R1 The Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-14515; 
Docket No. FAA-2005-21275; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD.

When Does This AD Become Effective?

    (a) This AD becomes effective on February 22, 2006. The 
effective date of this AD is retained from AD 2006-01-11.

What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?

    (b) This AD revises AD 2006-01-11, Amendment 39-14450.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

    (c) This AD affects Models 208 and 208B, 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 reports of several accidents 
involving the affected airplanes during operations in-flight and in 
ground icing conditions. We are issuing this AD to provide a safe 
method to detect ice, snow, frost, or slush adhering to the upper 
wing (a critical surface) prior to takeoff; and to reduce drag in-
flight by shedding ice on the cargo pod and landing gear fairings. 
Ice adhering to the upper wing surface, cargo pod, or landing gear 
fairings could result in a reduction in airplane performance with 
the consequences that the airplane cannot perform a safe takeoff or 
climb or maintain altitude.

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

    (e) To address this problem, you must do the following:

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           Actions                 Compliance            Procedures
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(1) Install the pilot assist  Within the next 125   Install the pilot
 handle SK208-146-2 subkit     days after February   assist handle SK208-
 (part number (P/N) SK208-     22, 2006 (the         146-2 subkit (part
 146-2) (or FAA-approved       effective date of     number (P/N) SK208-
 equivalent part number) if    this AD), unless      146-2) (or FAA-
 the airplane will be          already done.         approved equivalent
 operated in the ground                              part number)
 icing conditions defined                            following step 4 of
 under ``Visual/Tactile                              the Accomplishment
 Check'' in the LIMITATIONS                          Instructions of
 section of the AFM after                            Cessna Caravan
 the compliance time.                                Service Kit No.
                                                     SK208-146, dated
                                                     October 4, 2004.
(2) 14 CFR 21.303 allows for  Not Applicable......  Not Applicable.
 replacement parts through
 parts manufacturer approval
 (PMA). The phrase ``or FAA-
 approved equivalent part
 number'' in this AD is
 intended to signify those
 parts that are PMA parts
 approved through
 identicality to the design
 of the part under the type
 certificate and parts to
 correct the unsafe
 condition under PMA (other
 than identicality).
 Equivalent replacement
 parts to correct the unsafe
 condition under PMA (other
 than identicality) may also
 be installed provided they
 meet current airworthiness
 standards, which include
 those actions cited in this
 AD.

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(3) Insert the text in        Within the next 125   The owner/operator
 Appendix 1 of this AD after   days after February   holding at least a
 the ``OTHER LIMITATIONS''     22, 2006 (the         private pilot
 in the LIMITATIONS section    effective date of     certificate as
 of the Cessna Models 208 or   this AD) unless       authorized by
 208B Pilot's Operating        already done.         section 43.7 of the
 Handbook (POH) and FAA-                             Federal Aviation
 approved Airplane Flight                            Regulations (14 CFR
 Manual (AFM).                                       43.7) may insert
                                                     the information
                                                     into the POH as
                                                     specified in
                                                     paragraph (e)(3) of
                                                     this AD. You may
                                                     insert a copy of
                                                     this AD into the
                                                     appropriate
                                                     sections of the POH
                                                     to comply with this
                                                     action. Make an
                                                     entry into the
                                                     aircraft records
                                                     showing compliance
                                                     with portion of the
                                                     AD in accordance
                                                     with section 43.9
                                                     of the Federal
                                                     Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.9).
(4) For Cessna Model 208B     Within the next 125   Install the cargo
 with Pratt & Whitney of       days after February   pod and landing
 Canada Ltd., PT6A-114 Turbo   22, 2006 (the         gear fairing deice
 Prop engine installed (600    effective date of     kit (part number (P/
 SHP) or equipped with a       this AD), unless      N) AK208-6C2) (or
 cargo pod and pneumatic       already done.         FAA-approved
 deicing boots, do one of                            equivalent part
 the following:                                      number) following
(i) Install Cessna Accessory                         the Installation
 Kit AK208-6C per Cessna                             Instructions of
 Service Bulletin CAB95-19;                          Cessna Caravan
 or.                                                 Service Bulletin
(ii) Install a placard in                            No. CAB95-19, dated
 view of the pilot which                             October 13, 1995,
 states ``This airplane is                           and Cessna Caravan
 prohibited from flight in                           Accessory Kit No.
 known or forecast icing''.                          AK208-6C, Revision
                                                     C, dated August 27,
                                                     1993. The owner/
                                                     operator holding at
                                                     least a private
                                                     pilot certificate
                                                     as authorized by
                                                     section 43.7 of the
                                                     Federal Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.7) may install
                                                     the placard as
                                                     specified in
                                                     paragraph (e)(4) of
                                                     this AD. You may
                                                     insert a copy of
                                                     this AD into the
                                                     appropriate
                                                     sections of the POH
                                                     to comply with this
                                                     action. Make an
                                                     entry into the
                                                     aircraft records
                                                     showing compliance
                                                     with portion of the
                                                     AD in accordance
                                                     with section 43.9
                                                     of the Federal
                                                     Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.9).
(5) For all Cessna Model 208  Within the next 125   Do the installation
 and 208B airplanes equipped   days after February   following the
 with a cargo pod and          22, 2006 (the         Installation
 pneumatic deicing boots and   effective date of     Instructions of
 not included in paragraph     this AD), unless      Cessna Caravan
 (e)(4) of this AD, do one     already done.         Service Bulletin
 of the following:                                   No. CAB93-20,
(i) Install Cessna Accessory                         Revision 1, dated
 Kit AK208-6C per Cessna                             October 13, 1995,
 Service Bulletin CAB93-20                           and Cessna Caravan
 Revision 1; or.                                     Accessory Kit No.
(ii) Install a placard in                            AK208-6C, Revision
 view of the pilot with the                          C, issued August
 following words: ``This                             27, 1993. The owner/
 airplane is prohibited from                         operator holding at
 flight in known or forecast                         least a private
 icing''.                                            pilot certificate
                                                     as authorized by
                                                     section 43.7 of the
                                                     Federal Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.7) may install
                                                     the placard as
                                                     specified in
                                                     paragraph
                                                     (e)(5)(ii) of this
                                                     AD. Make an entry
                                                     into the aircraft
                                                     records showing
                                                     compliance with
                                                     portion of the AD
                                                     in accordance with
                                                     section 43.9 of the
                                                     Federal Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.9).
(6) Insert the text in        Before further        The owner/operator
 Appendix 2 of this AD in      flight after          holding at least a
 the ``KINDS OF OPERATION      compliance to         private pilot
 LIMITS'' in the LIMITATIONS   paragraph (e)(4)(i)   certificate as
 section of the Cessna         or (e)(5)(i) of       authorized by
 Models 208 or 208B Pilot's    this AD.              section 43.7 of the
 Operating Handbook (POH)                            Federal Aviation
 and FAA-approved Airplane                           Regulations (14 CFR
 Flight Manual (AFM).                                43.7) may insert
                                                     the information
                                                     into the POH as
                                                     specified in
                                                     paragraph (e)(3) of
                                                     this AD. You may
                                                     insert a copy of
                                                     this AD into the
                                                     appropriate
                                                     sections of the POH
                                                     to comply with this
                                                     action. Make an
                                                     entry into the
                                                     aircraft records
                                                     showing compliance
                                                     with portion of the
                                                     AD in accordance
                                                     with section 43.9
                                                     of the Federal
                                                     Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.9).
(7) Delete the text in        Before further        The owner/operator
 Appendix 3 of this AD from    flight after          holding at least a
 the ``REQUIRED EQUIPMENT''    compliance to         private pilot
 in the LIMITATIONS section    paragraph (e)(4)(i)   certificate as
 of the Cessna Models 208 or   or (e)(5)(i) of       authorized by
 208B Pilot's Operating        this AD.              section 43.7 of the
 Handbook (POH) and FAA-                             Federal Aviation
 approved Airplane Flight                            Regulations (14 CFR
 Manual (AFM) Supplement S1                          43.7) may insert
 ``Known Icing Equipment''.                          the information
                                                     into the POH as
                                                     specified in
                                                     paragraph (e)(3) of
                                                     this AD. You may
                                                     insert a copy of
                                                     this AD into the
                                                     appropriate
                                                     sections of the POH
                                                     to comply with this
                                                     action. Make an
                                                     entry into the
                                                     aircraft records
                                                     showing compliance
                                                     with portion of the
                                                     AD in accordance
                                                     with section 43.9
                                                     of the Federal
                                                     Aviation
                                                     Regulations (14 CFR
                                                     43.9).
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    Note: Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin No. CAB04-9, dated October 
4, 2004, also addresses the installation of the pilot assist handle.

May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?

    (f) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve alternative methods of compliance 
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. For information on any already approved alternative methods 
of compliance, contact Paul Pellicano, Aerospace Engineer (Icing), 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, c/o Atlanta ACO, One Crown Center, 
1985 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: 
(770) 703-6064; facsimile: (770) 703-6097; or Robert P. Busto, 
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, 
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4157; facsimile: (316) 946-4107.

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?

    (g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the 
instructions in Cessna Caravan Service Kit No. SK208-146, dated 
October 4, 2004, and Cessna Caravan Accessory Kit No. AK208-6C, 
Revision C, dated August 27, 1993.
    (1) On February 22, 2006 (71 FR 1941, January 12, 2006), and in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of 
the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by 
reference of Cessna Caravan Service Kit No. SK208-146, dated October 
4, 2004, and Cessna Caravan Accessory Kit No. AK208-6C, Revision C, 
dated August 27, 1993.
    (2) To get a copy of this service information, contact The 
Cessna Aircraft Company, Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, 
Kansas 67277-7706; 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://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-21275; Directorate 
Identifier 2005-CE-28-AD.

Appendix 1 to AD 2006-01-11 R1 Changes to the Cessna Models 208 or 208B 
Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-Approved Airplane Flight 
Manual

Affected Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and 
FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Insert the following text after the ``OTHER LIMITATIONS'' in the 
LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot's 
Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual 
(AFM): COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS.
    The airplane must be equipped with the following equipment when 
operating at an airport in the ground icing conditions defined under 
``Visual/Tactile Check'' in the LIMITATIONS section:
    1. Pilot assist handle, Cessna P/N SK208-146-2 (or FAA-approved 
equivalent part number).

Appendix 2 to AD 2006-01-11 R1 Changes to the Cessna Models 208 or 208B 
Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-Approved Airplane Flight 
Manual

Affected Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and 
FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    Add the following to the equipment listed under ``FLIGHT INTO 
KNOWN ICING'' in the ``KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS'' in the 
LIMITATIONS section of the FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual:

Lower main landing gear leading edge deice boots
Cargo pod nosecap deice boot

Appendix 3 to AD 2006-01-11 R1 Changes to the Cessna Models 208 or 208B 
Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-Approved Airplane Flight 
Manual Supplement S1

Affected Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and 
FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Supplement S1

    Remove the paragraph under ``REQUIRED EQUIPMENT'' in the 
Limitations section of the FAA-Approved Flight Manual Supplement S1 
``Known Icing Equipment'', that currently reads as follows:
    ``The following additional equipment is not required for flight 
into icing conditions as defined by FAR 25, but may be installed on 
early serial airplanes by using optional accessory Kit AK208-6. On 
later serial airplanes, this equipment may be included with the 
flight into known icing package. If installed, this equipment must 
be fully operational:''

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 10, 2006.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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