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Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–22A1130,

dated September 24, 1998.

Spares

(b) As of the effective date of this AD, no

person shall install on any airplane, an

autothrottle computer having part number

10–62017–1, –2, –3, –4, –5, –11, –21, –23,

–25, or –27.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(c) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager, Seattle

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

Operators shall submit their requests through

an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Seattle ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

(e) The replacement shall be done in

accordance with Boeing Alert Service

Bulletin 737–22A1130, including Appendix

A, dated September 24, 1998. 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 Boeing

Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707,

Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. Copies may

be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

Effective Date

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

January 8, 2001.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

November 16, 2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–30319 Filed 12–1–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–CE–06–AD; Amendment

39–12011; AD 2000–24–04]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon

Aircraft Company Beech Models A36,

B36TC, and 58 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that

applies to certain Raytheon Aircraft

Corporation (Raytheon) Beech Models

A36, B36TC, and 58 airplanes. This AD

requires you to inspect for misrouted

rudder control cables; replace any worn

or damaged guard pins; replace any

pulley brackets that are damaged or

worn; and replace any misrouted rudder

control cables. Three reports of

misrouted cables prompted this action.

The actions specified by this AD are

intended to correct the misrouted

rudder control cable and consequent

guard pin wear or fraying of the cables

with loss of rudder control.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on

January 5, 2001.

The Director of the Federal Register

approved the incorporation by reference

of certain publications listed in the

regulations as of January 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: You may get the service

information referenced in this AD from

Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box

85, Wichita, Kansas 67201–0085;

telephone: (800) 429–5372 or (316) 676–

3140; on the Internet at <http://

www.raytheon.com/rac/servinfo/27–

3265.pdf>. This file is in Adobe Portable

Document Format. The Acrobat Reader

is available at <http://www.adobe.com/

>. You may examine this information at

the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), Central Region, Office of the

Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules

Docket No. 2000–CE–06–AD, 901

Locust, Room 506, Kansas City,

Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul

C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,

Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,

1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent

Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209;

telephone: (316) 946–4142; facsimile:

(316) 946–4407.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

What events have caused this AD?

The FAA has received three reports of

instances of misrouted cables in

Raytheon Beech Models A36, B36TC,

and 58 airplanes. In one instance, a

report noted complete separation of the

rudder cable. In another instance, a

report noted fraying of the rudder cable.

What are the consequences if the

condition is not corrected? This

condition could result in guard pin wear

and separation or fraying of the cables

with loss of rudder control.

Has FAA taken any action to this

point? We issued a proposal to amend

part 39 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include

an AD that would apply to certain

Raytheon Beech Models A36, B36TC,

and 58 airplanes. This proposal

published in the Federal Register as a

notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)

on August 24, 2000 (65 FR 51562). The

NPRM proposed to require you to

inspect for misrouted rudder control

cables; replace any worn or damaged

guard pins; replace any pulley brackets

that are damaged or worn; and replace

any misrouted rudder control cables.

Was the public invited to comment?

Interested persons were afforded an

opportunity to participate in the making

of this amendment. No comments were

received on the proposed rule or the

FAA’s determination of the cost to the

public.

The FAA’s Determination

What is FAA’s final determination on

this issue? After careful review of all

available information related to the

subject presented above, we have

determined that air safety and the

public interest require the adoption of

the rule as proposed except for minor

editorial corrections. We determined

that these minor corrections:

—will not change the meaning of the

AD; and

—will not add any additional burden

upon the public than was already

proposed.

Cost Impact

How many airplanes does this AD

impact? We estimate that this AD affects

842 airplanes in the U.S. registry.

What is the cost impact of this AD on

owners/operators of the affected

airplanes? We estimate the following

costs to accomplish the inspection:

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Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. airplane operators

1 workhour×$60 per hour=$60 ...... No parts required for the inspection.$60 per airplane ........................... $60×842=$50,520.

We estimate the following costs to accomplish the rudder control replacement:

Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. airplane operators

4 workhours × $60 per hour =

$240.

Warranty Credit ............................ $240 per airplane ......................... $240 × 842 = $202,080.

The manufacturer will also allow warranty credit for labor to the extent noted in the service bulletin.

We estimate the following costs to accomplish the rudder control replacement:

Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. airplane operators

2 workhours × $60 per hour =

$120.

No cost. Raytheon will provide ..... $120 per airplane ......................... $120 × 842 = $101,040.

The manufacturer will also allow warranty credit for labor to the extent noted in the service bulletin.

Regulatory Impact

Does this AD impact various entities?

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

Does this AD involve a significant rule

or regulatory action? 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 copy of the final

evaluation prepared for this action is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it may be obtained by contacting 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, 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

1. The authority citation for part 39

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding a

new AD to read as follows:

2000–24–04 Raytheon Aircraft Company:

Amendment 39–12011; Docket No.

2000–CE–06–AD.

(a) What airplanes are affected by this AD?

This AD affects the following Beech airplane

models and serial numbers that are

certificated in any category;

Model Serial numbers

A36 ................ E–2519 through E–3140

B36TC ........... EA–501 through EA–608

58 ................... TH–1576 through TH–1838

(b) Who must comply with this AD?

Anyone who wishes to operate any of the

above airplanes must comply with this AD.

(c) What problem does this AD address?

The actions specified by this AD are intended

to correct the misrouted rudder control cable

and consequent guard pin wear or fraying of

the cables with loss of rudder control.

(d) What must I do to address this

problem? To address this problem, you must

accomplish the following actions:

Actions Compliance times Procedures

(1) Inspect rudder control

cables that are routed

around the pulley and

through the brackets.

(i) Replace any worn or

damaged guard pins.

(ii) Inspect pulley brackets

for wear and damage, and

replace as necessary.

(iii) If rudder cables are

routed properly, check the

airplane log book to determine if a misrouted control

cable was detected during

maintenance and the

misrouting was corrected.

Inspect within the next 50 hours time-in-service after

January 5, 2001 (the effective date of this AD), and

accomplish all follow-on actions, such as replacements before further flight after the inspection.

Accomplish the inspection in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS paragraph of

Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 27–3265,

Issued: January 2000, and the applicable airplane

Maintenance Manual or Shop Manual.

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Actions Compliance times Procedures

(2) If a misrouting has

been recorded or found

during this inspection, install replacement rudder

control cables in accordance with the following:

(i) Apply corrosion preventive compounds, as necessary, to provide corrosion protection.

(ii) Install rudder control cables

(iii) Adjust rudder control

cables to correct tension

and adjust control surface

travel.

(iv) Perform an operational

checkout of the flight control system to ensure

proper operation of installed rudder control cables, pulley brackets,

guard pins and attaching

hardware.

Before further flight after the inspection. Accomplish this action in accordance with the ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS paragraph of

Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 27–3265,

Issued: January 2000, and the applicable airplane

Maintenance Manual or Shop Manual.

(e) Can I comply with this AD in any other

way? You may use an alternative method of

compliance or adjust the compliance time if:

(1) Your alternative method of compliance

provides an equivalent level of safety; and

(2) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft

Certification Office (ACO), approves your

alternative. Submit your request through an

FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who

may add comments and then send it to the

Manager, Wichita ACO.

Note: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in paragraph (a) of this AD,

regardless of whether it has been 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 (e)

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 you have not

eliminated the unsafe condition, specific

actions you propose to address it.

(f) Where can I get information about any

already-approved alternative methods of

compliance? Contact Paul C. DeVore,

Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft

Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road,

Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas

67209; telephone: (316) 946–4142; facsimile:

(316) 946–4407.

(g) What if I need to fly the airplane to

another location to comply with this AD? The

FAA can issue a special flight permit under

sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and

21.199) to operate your airplane to a location

where you can accomplish the requirements

of this AD.

(h) Are any service bulletins incorporated

into this AD by reference? Actions required

by this AD must be done in accordance with

Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 27–

3265, Issued: January 2000. The director of

the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. You can get copies from

Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85,

Wichita, KS 67201–0085; or on the Internet

at http://www.raytheon.com/rac/servinfo/27–

3265.pdf. This file is in Adobe Portable

Document Format. The Acrobat Reader is

available at http://www.adobe.com/>. You

can look at copies at the FAA, Central

Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901

Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri, or

at the Office of the Federal Register, 800

North Capitol Street, NW, suite 700,

Washington, DC.

(i) When does this amendment become

effective? This amendment becomes effective

on January 5, 2001.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on

November 20, 2000.

Marvin R. Nuss,

Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,

Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–30318 Filed 12–1–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–CE–16–AD; Amendment

39–12012; AD 2000–24–05]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Vulcanair

S.p.A. Models P 68 ‘‘OBSERVER’’, P68

‘‘OBSERVER 2’’, and P68TC

‘‘OBSERVER’’ Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that

applies to certain Vulcanair S.p.A.

(Vulcanair) Models P 68 ‘‘OBSERVER’’,

P68 ‘‘OBSERVER 2’’, and P68TC

‘‘OBSERVER’’ airplanes. This AD

requires you to inspect the nose landing

gear (NLG) upper strut for evidence of

cracking (cracks or crack beginnings),

and replace the NLG upper strut if you

find evidence of cracking. This AD is

the result of mandatory continuing

airworthiness information (MCAI)

issued by the airworthiness authority for

Italy. The actions specified by this AD

are intended to prevent failure of the

NLG upper strut caused by cracking in

the area of the seeger retaining ring

groove, which could result in loss of

control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on

January 5, 2001.

The Director of the Federal Register

approved the incorporation by reference

of certain publications listed in the

regulations as of January 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: You may get the service

information referenced in this AD from

Vulcanair S.p.A., Via G. Poscoli, 7,

80026 Casoria (Naples), Italy; telephone:

+39–081–5918111; facsimile: +39–081–

5918172. You may examine this

information at the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Central Region,

Office of the Regional Counsel,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–CE–

16–AD, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas

City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of

the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW, suite 700, Washington, DC.