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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 

MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014. 

(ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. 

MSB1121–144, dated July 14, 2014. 

(3) For GROB Aircraft AG service 

information identified in this AD, contact 

Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, 

Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 TussenhausenMattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268– 

998–105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email: 

productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: 

grob-aircraft.com. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 

Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In 

addition, you can access this service 

information on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and 

locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0848. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 

December 22, 2014. 

Robert Busto, 

Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–30489 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2014–0771; Directorate 

Identifier 2014–CE–006–AD; Amendment 

39–18056; AD 2014–26–05] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Beechcraft 

Corporation Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 

airplanes. This AD was prompted by 

reports of fuel leaks due to fuel cells 

that did not properly fit in Model G58 

airplanes. This AD requires inspecting 

for and replacing, as necessary, certain 

fuel cells. This AD also requires 

inspecting and replacing parts, as 

necessary, of the left and right fuel 

system installations and correcting 

torques on fuel system fittings; and 

prohibits future installations of certain 

fuel cells. We are issuing this AD to 

correct the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD is effective February 9, 

2015. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of February 9, 2015. 

ADDRESSES: 

• For information relating to 

Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 

airplanes or part numbers contact: 

Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, 

Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 

FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, 

Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 

946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: 

thomas.teplik@faa.gov. 

• For information relating to Floats 

and Fuel Cells, Inc. (FFC) parts 

manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells 

contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta Aircraft 

Certification Office, FAA, 1701 

Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 

30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517; fax: 

(404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@

faa.gov. 

You may view this referenced service 

information at the FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call (816) 329–4148. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 

0771; 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 AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The address for the 

Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 

Document Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

• For information relating to 

Beechcraft Corporation Model G58 

airplanes or part numbers contact: 

Thomas Teplik, Aerospace Engineer, 

Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 

FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, 

Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 

946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: 

thomas.teplik@faa.gov. 

• For information relating to Floats 

and Fuel Cells, Inc. (FFC) parts 

manufacturer approval (PMA) fuel cells 

contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta Aircraft 

Certification Office, FAA, 1701 

Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 

30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517; fax: 

(404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@

faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to certain Beechcraft Corporation 

Model G58 airplanes. The NPRM 

published in the Federal Register on 

October 7, 2014 (79 FR 60384). The 

NPRM was prompted by reports of fuel 

leaks due to fuel cells that did not 

properly fit; improper installation of 

fuel components, which may cause 

loads on fuel cells and breach of fuel 

cells; and improper installation of fuel 

hoses and clamps, which may cause fuel 

leaks in Model G58 airplanes. The 

NPRM proposed to require inspecting 

for and replacing, as necessary, certain 

fuel cells. The NPRM also proposed to 

require inspecting and replacing parts, 

as necessary, of the left and right fuel 

system installations and correcting 

torques on fuel system fittings; and 

prohibit future installations of certain 

fuel cells. We are issuing this AD to 

correct the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM (79 

FR 60384, October 7, 2014) or on the 

determination of the cost to the public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the relevant data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting this AD 

as proposed except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 

60384, October 7, 2014) for correcting 

the unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 60384, 

October 7, 2014). 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 18 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

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ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Inspection of fuel cells * ........................... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020 Not Applicable .............. $1,020 $5,100 

Inspection of left and right fuel system 

installations **.

30 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,550 Not Applicable .............. 2,550 28,050 

Inspection for proper torque on fuel system fittings ***.4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..... Not Applicable .............. 340 2,380 

* Applies to the 5 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that may have improperly fitting fuel cells installed at production. 

** Applies to the 11 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry that must do Part 1 of the service information. 

*** Applies to the 7 specific serial numbers on the U.S. registry, listed in the service information that must do Part 2 of the service information. 

We estimate the following costs to do 

any necessary installations/

replacements that are required based on 

the results of inspections. We have no 

way of determining the number of 

airplanes that might need these 

installations/replacements: 

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Replacement of left-hand (LH) leading 

edge (LE) outboard fuel cell.

16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $2,599 (includes fuel cell, $2,545 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

$3,959 

Replacement of right-hand (RH) LE outboard fuel cell.16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $2,599 (includes fuel cell, $2,545 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

3,959 

Replacement of LH LE inboard fuel cell 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $4,264 (includes fuel cell, $4,210 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

5,624 

Replacement of RH LE inboard fuel cell 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $2,242 (includes fuel cell, $2,188 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

3,602 

Replacement of LH center fuel cell ......... 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $1,931 (includes fuel cell, $1,877 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

3,291 

Replacement of RH center fuel cell ........ 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 $3,049 (includes fuel cell, $2,995 + 

clamp/gasket, $54).

4,409 

Replacement of tube assembly, flex 

hose, and clamps.

10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 .... $672 (includes LH and RH tube assemblies, flex hoses, and clamps).1,522 

According to Beechcraft Corporation, 

some of the costs of this AD may be 

covered under warranty, thereby 

reducing the cost impact on affected 

individuals. We do not control warranty 

coverage for affected individuals. As a 

result, we have included all costs in our 

cost estimate. 

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 

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. 

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 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) 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. 

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 FAA amends 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2014–26–05 Beechcraft Corporation: 

Amendment 39–18056; Docket No. 

FAA–2014–0771; Directorate Identifier 

2014–CE–006–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective February 9, 2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Beechcraft Corporation 

Model G58 airplanes, serial numbers (SNs) 

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TH–2335 through TH–2378, certificated in 

any category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America 

Code: 28, Fuel. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of fuel 

leaks due to fuel cells that did not properly 

fit in Model G58 airplanes. We are issuing 

this AD to detect and correct improperly 

fitting fuel cells. We are also issuing this AD 

to correct left and right fuel system 

installations and set correct torque on fuel 

system fittings for all affected airplanes, 

which if not corrected, could result in 

significant fuel leakage. This could lead to an 

imbalance condition, which may affect 

airplane controllability, and/or could lead to 

an airplane fire. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified in paragraphs (g) 

and (h), including all subparagraphs, unless 

already done. All of the actions in paragraphs 

(g) and (h) must be completed for compliance 

with this AD. The actions of Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013, and Beechcraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, dated 

November 2013, have numerous overlapping 

tasks. Instead of completing the required 

actions in paragraph (g) and paragraph (h) 

separately, you may complete the actions of 

both paragraphs concurrently to avoid 

repeating the same tasks unnecessarily. We 

recommend reviewing Appendices 1 through 

3 of this AD for general guidance and 

suggestions for task ordering to assist you in 

not repeating tasks unnecessarily. 

(g) Fuel Cell Inspection 

(1) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH– 

2356 through TH–2378: Within the next 100 

hours time-in-service (TIS) after [February 9, 

2015 (the effective date of this AD) or within 

the next 12 months after February 9, 2015 

(the effective date of this AD), whichever 

occurs first, inspect the fuel cells (left hand 

(LH) inboard, outboard, and center; and right 

hand (RH) inboard, outboard, and center) 

following Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4131, dated November 2013. 

If any fuel cell is Beechcraft Corporation 

P/N 60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002– 

920034–9, 002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 

58–380003–14; or Floats and Fuel Cells, Inc. 

(FFC) parts manufacturer approval (PMA) P/ 

N B–2503–9/–10; B–2034–3/–4; or B–2646–3/ 

–4, before further flight, replace the fuel 

cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60– 

921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002–920034–1, 

002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or 58–380003– 

6, as applicable, following Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, 

dated November 2013. 

(2) For Model G58 airplanes, S/Ns TH– 

2335 through TH–2378: As of February 9, 

2015 (the effective date of this AD), do not 

install the following P/Ns: 

(i) Beechcraft Corporation P/N 60–921046– 

5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 002– 

920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58–380003–14; 

or 

(ii) FFC PMA fuel cells P/N B–2503–9/–10, 

B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4. 

(h) Fuel System Inspection 

Certain Model G58 airplanes, as listed in 

paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this 

AD, may have incorrect left and right fuel 

system installations and incorrect torque on 

fuel system fittings. 

(1) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH–2335, 

TH–2338 through TH–2348, TH–2351 

through TH–2359, TH–2362 through TH– 

2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 that are 

already in compliance with Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after 

February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this 

AD) or within the next 12 months after 

February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this 

AD), whichever occurs first, do the following 

actions in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii), 

including all subparagraphs as applicable: 

(i) If any discrepancies are/were found 

during the inspection of the fuel cell system 

that required replacement of one of the fuel 

cells, do the following actions: 

(A) Review the airplane maintenance 

records, Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA 

Form 8130–3), or other positive form of parts 

identification such as a shipping ticket, 

invoice, or direct ship authority letter, to 

determine if the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 

60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 

002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58– 

380003–14; or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, 

B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4. 

(B) If during the check in paragraph 

(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you positively identify 

the replaced fuel cell(s) is not P/N 60– 

921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–92003–9, 002– 

920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 58–380003–14; 

or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or 

B–2646–3/–4, go to the required action in 

paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. 

(C) If during the check in paragraph 

(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you positively identify 

the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60–921046– 

5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 002– 

920034–10, 58–380003–13, 58–380003–14; or 

FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or 

B–2646–3/–4, before further flight, replace 

the fuel cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation 

P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002– 

920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or 

58–380003–6, as applicable, following 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131, dated November 2013. 

(D) If during the check in paragraph 

(h)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, you cannot positively 

identify the P/N of the replaced fuel cell(s), 

within the next 100 hours TIS after February 

9, 2015 (the effective date of this AD) or 

within the next 12 months after February 9, 

2015 (the effective date of this AD), 

whichever occurs first, physically inspect 

each replaced fuel cell to verify the part 

number. If the replaced fuel cell(s) is P/N 60– 

921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002–920034–9, 

002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, 58–380003– 

14; or FFC P/N B–2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, 

or B–2646–3/–4, before further flight, replace 

the fuel cell(s) with Beechcraft Corporation 

P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 002– 

920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, or 

58–380003–6, as applicable, following 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131, dated November 2013. 

(ii) Gain access to the wet wing 

interconnect tube P/N 60–921047–1 

following Part 1 of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013. Verify 

wet wing interconnect tube P/N 60–921047– 

1 is installed in leading edge outboard fuel 

cell with correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N 

4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to 

25 inch pounds. 

Note 1 to paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and 

(h)(2)(iii): The correct clamp part number and 

correct torque for installing the wet wing 

interconnect tube were inadvertently omitted 

from Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 

SB 28–4127, dated June 2013, when it was 

issued. 

(A) If you can positively identify the wet 

wing interconnect tube is installed with the 

correct clamp and the correct torque value 

during the inspection required in paragraph 

(h)(1)(ii) of this AD, return airplane to service 

and perform leak check following Part 1 of 

the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

(B) If you cannot positively identify the 

wet wing interconnect tube is installed with 

the correct clamp and/or the correct torque 

value during the inspection required in 

paragraph (h)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further 

flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or 

P/N 4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp 

torque to 20 to 25 inch pounds. Return 

airplane to service and do a leak check 

following Part 1 of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013. 

(2) For Model G58 airplanes, SNs TH–2335, 

TH–2338 through TH–2348, TH–2351 

through TH–2359, TH–2362 through TH– 

2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 that are not in 

compliance with Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013: Within 100 hours TIS after 

February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this 

AD) or within the next 12 months after 

February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this 

AD), whichever occurs first, do the following 

actions in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through 

(h)(2)(iii) of this AD, including all 

subparagraphs. 

(i) Inspect the fuel cell system following 

Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

(ii) If any discrepancies are found in the 

inspection required in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of 

this AD, before further flight, replace/correct 

those discrepancies following Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013. If the corrective action 

requires replacement of one of the fuel cells, 

replace the fuel cell with Beechcraft 

Corporation P/N 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 

002–920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, 

or 58–380003–6, as applicable. 

(iii) During the inspection required in 

paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD, ensure that wet 

wing interconnect tube P/N 60–921047–1 is 

installed in the leading edge outboard fuel 

cell with clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N 

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4852SS305 and the clamp is torqued to 20 to 

25 inch pounds. 

(A) If you can positively identify the wet 

wing interconnect tube is installed with the 

correct clamp and the correct torque value 

during the inspection required in paragraph 

(h)(2)(iii) of this AD, return airplane to 

service and perform leak check following 

Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

(B) If you cannot positively identify the 

wet wing interconnect tube is installed with 

the correct clamp and/or the correct torque 

value during the inspection required in 

paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this AD, before further 

flight, replace the clamp with P/N 52KS3 or 

P/N 4852SS305 and/or correct the clamp 

torque to 20 to 25 inch pounds. Return 

airplane to service and do leak check 

following Part 1 of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4127, dated June 2013. 

(3) For Model G58 airplanes SNs TH–2336, 

TH–2337, TH–2349, TH–2350, TH–2360, TH– 

2361, TH–2367, TH–2368, TH–2370, TH– 

2372, and TH–2373: Within 100 hours TIS 

after February 9, 2015 (the effective date of 

this AD) or within the next 12 months after 

February 9, 2015 (the effective date of this 

AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the fuel 

system following Part 2 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013. If any discrepancies are 

found, before further flight, replace/correct 

those discrepancies following Part 2 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013. 

(i) Special Flight Permit 

Special flight permits are permitted in 

accordance with 14 CFR 39.23 provided the 

following limitation is adhered to: One flight 

to a repair facility. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO) (for the Beechcraft 

parts), FAA, or the Manager, Atlanta ACO 

(for the FFC PMA parts), FAA, has the 

authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 

requested using the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 

send your request to your principal inspector 

or local Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (k) of this AD. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/

certificate holding district office. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) For information relating to Beechcraft 

Corporation Model G58 airplanes or part 

numbers contact: Thomas Teplik, Aerospace 

Engineer, Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport 

Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; 

phone: (316) 946–4196; fax: (316) 946–4107; 

email: thomas.teplik@faa.gov. 

(2) For information relating to FFC PMA 

fuel cells contact: Keith Moore, Atlanta ACO, 

FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, 

Georgia 30337; telephone: (404) 474–5517; 

fax: (404) 474–5500; email: keith.moore@

faa.gov. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Beechcraft Corporation, 

2121 South Hoover Road, Wichita, Kansas 

67209; telephone: (316) 676–3140; fax: (316) 

676–8027; email: Piston_support@txtav.com; 

Internet: www.beechcraft.com. You may 

review copies of the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

(816) 329–4148. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, 

dated June 2013. 

(ii) Beechcraft Corporation Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, 

dated November 2013. 

(3) For Beechcraft Corporation service 

information identified in this AD, contact 

Beechcraft Corporation, 2121 South Hoover 

Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 

(316) 676–3140; fax: (316) 676–8027; email: 

Piston_support@txtav.com; Internet: 

www.beechcraft.com. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 

Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Appendix 1 to AD 2014–26–05 

For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers 

TH–2356 Through TH–2359, TH–2362 

Through TH–2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 

That Have Already Completed Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, 

Dated November 2013, but Have Not 

Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, Dated June 

2013 

The information in the appendix cannot be 

used for direct compliance with the AD. All 

of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this 

AD must be completed for compliance with 

this AD. The following is a suggested order 

of tasks that may assist the mechanic in 

completing overlapping tasks associated with 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1 

of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

Suggested Order of Tasks 

1. Do steps (1) through (6) and (6)(a) 

through (6)(d) (Outboard Wet Wing 

Interconnect Area) of Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. 

Ensure that wet wing interconnect tube part 

number (P/N) 60–921047–1 is installed in the 

leading edge outboard fuel cell with the 

correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/N 4852SS305 

and the clamp is correctly torqued to 20 to 

25 inch pounds. Note: For step (6)(d) of Part 

1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, the access panels may need to be 

removed again for additional tasks listed 

below. 

2. For any fuel cells that were not replaced 

while doing Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4131, inspect by doing step 

(7) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1 

of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127. 

3. If any of the fuel cells are found 

damaged or leaking during the inspection, 

replace with fuel cells listed in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

4. Do steps (8) through (25) (Inspection of 

Wheel Well and Nacelle Area) of Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. 

Appendix 2 to AD 2014–26–05 

For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers 

TH–2356 Through TH–2359, TH–2362 

Through TH–2366, TH–2369, and TH–2371 

That Have Not Completed Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131, 

Dated November 2013, and Have Not 

Completed Part 1 of Beechcraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, Dated June 

2013 

The information in the appendix cannot be 

used for direct compliance with the AD. All 

of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this 

AD must be completed for compliance with 

this AD. The following is a suggested order 

of tasks that may assist the mechanic in 

completing overlapping tasks associated with 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 1 

of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

Suggested Order of Tasks 

1. Do steps (1)(a) through (1)(e) of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. This 

can be done concurrently with steps 1 

through 5 of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4127 Part 1. 

2. Do steps (6) and (6)(a) through (6)(d) 

(Outboard Wet Wing Interconnect Area) of 

Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127. Ensure that wet wing interconnect 

tube part number (P/N) 60–921047–1 is 

installed in the leading edge outboard fuel 

cell with the correct clamp P/N 52KS3 or P/ 

N 4852SS305 and the clamp is correctly 

torqued to 20 to 25 inch pounds. 

Note: For step (6)(d) of Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

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Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127, the 

access panels may need to be removed again 

for additional tasks listed below. 

3. Do step (1)(f) of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

4. If it has been determined by doing step 

1(f) of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 

SB 28–4131, that any of the following correct 

fuel cells P/Ns 60–921046–1, 60–921046–2, 

002–920034–1, 002–920034–2, 58–380003–5, 

or 58–380003–6 are installed in the airplane, 

do steps (7)(a) through (7)(c) (Inspection at 

Three Fuel Cells) of Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. 

These steps ensure P/Ns 60–921046–1, 60– 

921046–2, 002–920034–1, 002–920034–2, 

58–380003–5, or 58–380003–6 is properly 

installed. 

5. If it has been determined by doing step 

1(f) of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin 

SB 28–4131, that any of the following fuel 

cell P/Ns 60–921046–5, 60–921046–6, 002– 

920034–9, 002–920034–10, 58–380003–13, or 

58–380003–14 or PMA part numbers B– 

2503–9/–10, B–2034–3/–4, or B–2646–3/–4 

are installed in the airplane, do steps (2) 

through (5) of the Accomplishment 

Instructions in Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4131. These steps ensure 

improperly fitting fuel cells are removed 

from the airplane. Do steps (7)(a) through 

(7)(c) (Inspection at Three Fuel Cells) of Part 

1 of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127. For any fuel cell that needs 

replacing, replace with fuel cells listed in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131. 

6. Do step (7)(d) of Part 1 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. This 

step can be done concurrently with step (5) 

of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131. 

7. Do steps (8) through (25) (Wheel Well 

and Nacelle Area and Final Check) of Part 1 

of the Accomplishment Instructions in 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127. 

8. Do steps (6) through (10) of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

Note: Steps (21), (24), and (25) from task 

7 and steps (8), (9), and (10) from task 8 can 

be done concurrently. 

Appendix 3 to AD 2014–26–05 

For Model G58 Airplanes Serial Numbers 

TH–2360, TH–2361, TH–2367, TH–2368, TH– 

2370, TH–2372, and TH–2373 That Have Not 

Completed Beechcraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 28–4131, Dated November 2013 

and Have Not Completed Part 2 of 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, Dated June 2013 

The information in the appendix cannot be 

used for direct compliance with the AD. All 

of the actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this 

AD must be completed for compliance with 

this AD. The following is a suggested order 

of tasks that may assist the mechanic in 

completing overlapping tasks associated with 

Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4131, dated November 2013, and Part 2 

of Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

28–4127, dated June 2013. 

Suggested Order of Tasks 

1. Do steps (1) through (5) of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

2. Do steps (7) and (8) of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

3. Do steps (1) through (6) of Part 2 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. For 

step (2), heat shields should have been 

previously removed for Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

4. Do steps (7) through (11) of Part 2 of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4127. 

5. Do steps (6), (9), and (10) of the 

Accomplishment Instructions in Beechcraft 

Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 28–4131. 

Note: Steps (9) and (10) from task 5 and 

steps (10), and (11) from task 4 can be done 

concurrently. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 

December 22, 2014. 

Robert Busto, 

Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–30490 Filed 1–2–15; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Office of the Secretary 

14 CFR Part 251 

[Docket No. DOT–OST–2014–0231] 

RIN 2105–AE37 

Carriage of Musical Instruments 

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The Department of 

Transportation is issuing a final rule to 

implement section 403 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

regarding the carriage of musical 

instruments as carry-on baggage or 

checked baggage on commercial 

passenger flights operated by air 

carriers. This rule responds to 

difficulties musicians have encountered 

when transporting their instruments 

during air travel. 

DATES: Effective Date: This rule is 

effective March 6, 2015. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Clereece Kroha or Blane A. Workie, 

Office of the Assistant General Counsel 

for Aviation Enforcement and 

Proceedings, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. 

SE., Washington, DC 20590, 202–366– 

9342 (phone), 202–366–7152 (fax), 

clereece.kroha@dot.gov or 

blane.workie@dot.gov (email). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On February 14, 2012, the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 

(the Act) was signed into law. Section 

403 of the Act requires U.S. air carriers 

to accept musical instruments on their 

passenger flights either as carry-on 

baggage or checked baggage, provided 

that certain conditions are met. The 

passage of Section 403 is Congress’ 

response to difficulties musicians have 

encountered when transporting their 

instruments during air travel. The 

statute directs the Department of 

Transportation (Department or DOT) to 

issue a final rule to implement the 

requirements set forth in section 403. 

During the past year, the Department 

has been engaged in dialogue with 

musicians as well as representatives of 

airlines and industry associations to 

address the difficulties musicians face 

when traveling by air with musical 

instruments. In July 2014, DOT 

Secretary Anthony Foxx hosted a 

‘‘Flying with Musical Instruments’’ 

meeting to provide airline 

representatives, musicians, and 

government officials an opportunity to 

exchange ideas on ways to prevent or 

resolve difficulties encountered by 

musicians when flying with their 

instruments while still ensuring the 

safety of passengers and crew. At the 

meeting, several members of various 

musician organizations described 

problems that musicians encounter 

when traveling by air with their musical 

instruments, particularly when bringing 

instruments as carry-on baggage. Airline 

representatives in attendance described 

their policies for transport of musical 

instruments as carry-on or checked 

baggage. Many airlines have already 

adopted policies concerning the air 

transportation of musical instruments 

that mirror the requirements in Section 

403 of the Act. The stakeholders 

recognized that, while most airlines’ 

current policies regarding musical 

instruments are consistent with the 

statute, frontline customer service 

agents and flight crew may not always 

be well-versed in those policies and 

may not communicate those policies 

accurately and effectively to musicians. 

By the same token, the meeting 

attendees also agreed that many 

musicians were not very well informed 

about airline policies regarding 

transporting musical instruments or 

about the measures they can take to 

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