[Federal Register: August 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 163)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0903; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 560 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain Cessna Model 560 airplanes. The
existing AD currently requires installing new minimum airspeed placards
to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both
normal and icing conditions. The existing AD also requires revising the
airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for
operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems
selected ``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing
and recovering from inadvertent stall. The existing AD also provides an
optional terminating action for the placard installation. This proposed
AD would require the previously optional terminating action. This
proposed AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes
following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes
might have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are
proposing this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate
stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning
system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna
Aircraft Co., P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification
Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4157; fax (316) 946-4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite 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-2008-0903;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On November 5, 2007, we issued AD 2007-23-13, amendment 39-15259
(72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007), for certain Cessna Model 560
airplanes. That AD requires installing new minimum airspeed placards to
notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds for operating in both
normal and icing conditions. That AD also requires revising the
airplane flight manual to provide limitations and procedures for
operating in icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems
selected ``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing
and recovering from inadvertent stall. That AD also provides an
optional terminating action for the placard installation. That AD
resulted from an evaluation of in-service airplanes following an
accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes may have an
improperly adjusted stall warning system. We issued that AD to prevent
an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin
provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could
result in loss of controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
The preamble to AD 2007-23-13 explains that we consider the
requirements ``interim action'' and were considering further rulemaking
to require a functional test of the angle-of-attack (AOA) system to
adjust the calibration settings of the AOA system, which, in addition
to the AFM revisions, would constitute terminating action for the
placard installation required by this AD. The interim action was
intended to heighten flight crew awareness as to the proper operational
airspeeds, aircraft characteristics, and stall recovery techniques. We
now have determined that further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and
this proposed AD follows from that determination.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 (for
airplanes equipped with a single AOA system) and ASL560-34-35 (for
airplanes equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 3, both dated
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March 6, 2008, both including Attachments. We referred to Revision 1 of
the alert service letters as the appropriate source of service
information for doing the optional terminating action (i.e., doing a
functional test of the AOA system) specified in AD 2007-23-13. Revision
3 contains essentially the same procedures as Revision 1. Revision 3
includes changes to the cruise configuration tolerance and to the
approach configuration, and standardizes certain nomenclature.
We have also reviewed Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143,
Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007. We referred to the original issue,
dated September 7, 2007, as the appropriate source of service
information for doing the placard installation specified in AD 2007-23-
13. Revision 1 contains essentially the same procedures as the original
issue and adds references to certain temporary changes (which are
already specified in AD 2007-23-13).
Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the unsafe condition.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the
same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which
would supersede AD 2007-23-13 and would retain the requirements of the
existing AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the
terminating action specified in the alert service letters described
previously. This proposed AD would also require sending the functional
test results to the manufacturer.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 538 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. There are about 400
U.S. registered airplanes.
Estimated Costs
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Average
Action Work hours labor rate Cost per Fleet cost
per hour airplane
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AFM Revision (required by AD 2007-23-13).................... 1 $80 $80 $32,000
Placard Installation (required by AD 2007-23-13)............ 1 80 80 32,000
Functional Test (new proposed action)....................... 8 80 640 256,000
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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.
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
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the
ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-15259 (72 FR 64135, November 15, 2007) and adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA-2008-0903; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NM-123-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October
6, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2007-23-13.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Cessna Model 560 airplanes, certificated
in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 560-0001 through 0538
inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an evaluation of in-service airplanes
following an accident. The evaluation indicated that some airplanes
may have an improperly adjusted stall warning system. We are issuing
this AD to prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall
warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning
system, which could result in loss of controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2007-23-13
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(f) Within 14 days after November 30, 2007 (the effective date
of AD 2007-23-13), revise
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the Operating Limitations, Normal Procedures, Emergency Procedures,
and the Approach and Landing sections of the AFM to include the
information in the temporary changes (TCs) identified in Table 1 of
this AD, as applicable, except as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD. These TCs provide limitations and procedures for operating in
icing conditions, for operating with anti-ice systems selected
``on'' independent of icing conditions, and for recognizing and
recovering from inadvertent stall. Operate the airplane according to
the limitations and procedures in the applicable TCs.
Note 1: This may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable
TCs into the applicable AFM. When these TCs have been included in
the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be
inserted into the AFM (in lieu of the applicable TCs), provided the
relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in
the applicable TCs.
Table 1--Cessna Model 560 TCs
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Airplanes Applicable TC
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Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560- 560FM TC-R13-08, dated August 31, 2007,
0001 through -0259 inclusive. to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-09, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-10, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-12, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-13, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-14, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-15, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-16, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-17, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-18, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-19, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
560FM TC-R13-20, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation V AFM.
Model 560 airplanes, S/Ns 560- 56FMA TC-R11-16, dated August 31, 2007,
0260 through -0538 inclusive. to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-17, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-19, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-20, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-21, dated August 31, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-23, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-24, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-25, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-26, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-27, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-28, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-29, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
56FMA TC-R11-30, dated October 2, 2007,
to the Cessna Model 560 Citation Ultra
AFM.
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Placard Installation
(g) Within 30 days after November 30, 2007, install new minimum
airspeed placards to notify the flightcrew of the proper airspeeds
for operating in normal and icing conditions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143,
dated September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin
Supplemental Data; or Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, Revision
1, dated November 21, 2007. As of the effective date of this AD,
only Revision 1 may be used. The placards must be installed above or
near the pilot and copilot attitude indicators or primary flight
displays and must be in clear view of the pilot and copilot. The
placards may be removed when the actions specified in paragraphs (i)
and (j) of this AD have been accomplished.
No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Bulletin
(h) Although Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143, dated
September 7, 2007, including Attachment and Service Bulletin
Supplemental Data; and Cessna Service Bulletin SB560-34-143,
Revision 1, dated November 21, 2007; referred to in paragraph (g) of
this AD, specify to submit a maintenance transaction report to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
New Requirements of This AD
Terminating Action
(i) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a
functional test of the angle-of-attack (AOA) system, and adjust the
calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, in accordance
with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 (for airplanes
equipped with a single AOA system) or ASL560-34-35 (for airplanes
equipped with a dual AOA system), both Revision 1, both dated
October 2, 2007, both including Attachments, as applicable; or
Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 or ASL560-34-35, both
Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both including Attachments, as
applicable. As of the effective date of this AD, only Revision 3 may
be used. Doing the functional test of the AOA system, adjusting the
calibration settings of the AOA system as applicable, and submitting
the AOA system test data as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD,
terminates the placard installation required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
Note 2: Maintenance Manual Revision 24 of Cessna 560 Maintenance
Manual 56MM has been changed to reflect the intent of the ASLs for
the maintenance actions and periodic inspections of the AOA/Stall
Warning System.
Reporting AOA System Test Data
(j) Submit the AOA system test data report for the functional
test specified in paragraph (i) of this AD to Glenn Todd, Citation
Customer Support Engineer, Department 572, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita,
KS 67277-7706, e-mail: gatodd@cessna.textron.com, fax: 1-316-517-
8500 or 1-316-206-2337. Submit the report at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. The report must
include the AOA test data, the airplane serial number and
registration number, and the number of landings and flight hours on
the airplane. Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection requirements contained in
this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
(1) If the functional test was done after November 30, 2007:
Submit the report within 30 days after doing the functional test.
(2) If the inspection was accomplished prior to November 30,
2007: Submit the report within 30 days after November 30, 2007.
Removal of Warning From the Limitations Section of the AFM
(k) For airplanes on which the actions required by paragraph (i)
of this AD have been done: Within 30 days after doing the actions
required by paragraph (i) of this AD or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, revise the
Limitations Section of the AFM by removing the following Warning
statement:
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``Warning: Stick Shaker May Not Activate Prior to Buffet/Roll-
Off If Airspeed Is Reduced Below the Appropriate Minimum Speed.''
No Maintenance Transaction Report Required for Cessna Service Letters
(l) Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 and ASL560-34-35,
both Revision 1, both dated October 2, 2007, both including
Attachments; and Cessna Alert Service Letters ASL560-34-34 and
ASL560-34-35, both Revision 3, both dated March 6, 2008, both
including Attachments; specify to submit a maintenance transaction
report to the manufacturer. This AD does not include that
requirement.
Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(m) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Cessna Alert Service Letter ASL560-34-34 or ASL560-
34-35, both Revision 2, both dated January 11, 2008, both including
Attachments, are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(n)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, ATTN: Bob Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion
Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100,
Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-
4157; fax (316) 946-4107; has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 12, 2008.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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