[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 112 (Monday, June 10, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29269-29271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14226]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95-NM-43-AD; Amendment 39-9660; AD 96-12-17]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 Series 
800A and 1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series 800A and 
1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes, that requires an 
inspection to determine if the diode soldered connections are clean and 
functionally sound. This amendment also requires remake of the soldered 
connection and replacement of the diode with a new diode, if necessary. 
This amendment is prompted by reports of imperfect soldered connections 
in the engine starting and battery emergency control circuit. The 
actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent incorrect fault 
displays in the cockpit and intermittent fault symptoms in the engine 
starting and battery emergency control circuits, as a result of 
imperfect soldered connections.

DATES: Effective July 15, 1996.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of July 15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager Service Engineering, 
Hawker Customer Support Department, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-
0085. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the 
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, 
DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 
Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 
227-2797; fax (206) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness 
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 
125 series 800A and 1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes was 
published in the Federal Register on September 15, 1995 (60 FR 47903). 
That action proposed to require an inspection to determine if the diode 
soldered connections are clean and functionally sound. That action also 
proposed to require remake of the soldered connection or replacement of 
the diode with a new diode, if necessary.
    Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to 
the comments received.

Requests to Revise the Applicability of the AD

    Two commenters request that the applicability of the proposed rule 
be revised to include all the airplane serial numbers listed in Hawker 
Service Bulletin SB 24-317, and that the letter ``A'' (i.e., U.S.-type 
certificated) designation for Model BAe 125 series 800 and 1000 
airplanes be deleted. One of these commenters states that the 
effectivity listing contained in Hawker Service Bulletin SB 24-317 
(which was referenced in the proposal as the appropriate source of 
service information) does not specify either the model suffix ``A'' or 
the model suffix ``B'' (i.e., CAA type certificated) for any of the 
affected airplanes.
    Therefore, the commenter points out that the effectivity listing of 
the service bulletin covers the worldwide fleet, not just U.S.-
registered airplanes.
    The other commenter, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is 
the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom, also asserts that 
the applicability of the proposal is incorrect since it does not cover 
the worldwide fleet. This commenter adds that, as of August 1, 1995, 
the type certificate (TC) responsibilities for Model BAe 125 series 800 
and 1000, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes have been transferred 
from the CAA to the FAA. This commenter adds that it is important to 
note that, since this transfer, AD's issued by the FAA must cover all 
of these airplane models, as appropriate, and not just those on the 
U.S. Register.
    This commenter also notes that the proposed applicability would 
result in confusion among operators and will not fulfill the obligation 
of the FAA with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 
This commenter asserts that the current Type Certificate Data Sheet 
(TCDS), A3EU (Revision 24, dated August 1, 1995), indicates that the 
FAA accepted the responsibility for the promulgation of all 
airworthiness information relevant to the subject airplanes in 
accordance with ICAO Annex 8. The commenter contends that, since the 
FAA is now responsible for the continued airworthiness of all airplanes 
listed in TCDS A3EU (which includes Model BAe 125 series 800A, 800B, 
1000A, and 1000B, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes), the 
applicability of the proposal should include all of the Model BAe 125 
series 800 and 1000 airplanes, not just those airplanes having a letter 
designation of ``A.''
    The FAA does not agree with the commenters' specific request to 
revise the applicability of the final rule, but recognizes that some 
clarification is necessary. The airplane models that are the subject of 
this AD were originally designed and manufactured in the United 
Kingdom. The CAA issued Type and Airworthiness Certificates for these 
affected airplanes. Therefore, under ICAO Annex 8, the United Kingdom 
was the State of Design and had the responsibility for providing other 
states with continuing airworthiness information regarding these 
models.
    However, as of August 1, 1995, the responsibility of design, 
continued airworthiness, design data, and manufacturing (i.e., TC 
responsibilities) for all Model DH/HS/BH/BAe 125 and Model Hawker 800 
and 1000 airplanes, has been transferred from Raytheon Corporate Jets, 
Inc., Hatfield, United Kingdom, to Beech Aircraft Corporation 
(Raytheon), Wichita, Kansas, U.S.A. As a result of this transfer, 
Revision 24 of TCDS A3EU was issued, as discussed by one of the 
commenters.
    The FAA has reexamined TCDS A3EU and finds that the text of the 
TCDS correctly reflects U.S. type-certificated airplanes (i.e., models 
having the letter

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designation ``A''); however, the letter designation ``A'' was 
erroneously left off certain U.S. type-certificated models in the 
applicability block of the TCDS. Therefore, operators could 
misinterpret the applicability block to mean that all Model BAe 125 
series 800 and 1000, including those models with letter designation 
``B'' (i.e., non-U.S. type-certificated airplanes), are type 
certificated for operation in the U.S. In light of this, the FAA is 
considering revising TCDS A3EU to add the letter designation ``A'' for 
U.S. type-certificated airplanes in order to clarify that only those 
models are type certificated for operation in the U.S.
    The FAA only has responsibilities under ICAO Annex 8, such as the 
promulgation of all airworthiness information, with respect to models 
that have been type certificated in the U.S.; the FAA cannot assume 
such responsibilities for airplane models that have not been type 
certificated in the U.S. Nevertheless, the FAA recognizes that Model 
BAe 125 series 800B and BAe 125 series 1000B airplanes are similar in 
design to the airplanes that are subject to the requirements of this AD 
and, therefore, also may be subject to the unsafe condition addressed 
by this AD. Therefore, the FAA has included a new NOTE in the final 
rule that will advise the airworthiness authorities of countries in 
which the Model BAe 125 series 800B and BAe 125 series 1000B airplanes 
are approved for operation that those countries should consider 
adopting corrective action, applicable to those models, that is similar 
to the corrective action required by this AD.
    Additionally, the FAA has reviewed Hawker Service Bulletin SB 24-
317 and acknowledges that its effectivity listing does not specify a 
suffix of ``A'' or ``B'' for the affected airplanes. However, the FAA 
finds that, under parts 39 (``Airworthiness Directives'') and 91 
(``General Operating and Flight Rules'') of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR parts 39 and 91), it is the responsibility of the 
owner/operator to review the applicability of the AD to determine if 
its airplane is affected. The FAA points out that the applicability of 
an AD only includes affected airplane models that are currently U.S. 
type certificated, even though the effectivity listing of the service 
bulletin may include airplane models that are not U.S. type 
certificated. Therefore, the FAA points out that only U.S.-registered 
airplanes are required to comply with the requirements of this AD.

Request to Revise Name and Address of Type Certificate Holder

    One commenter requests that the name ``Raytheon Corporate Jets'' be 
revised throughout the proposed rule to the current type certificate 
holder, ``Beech Aircraft Corporation.'' The commenter also requests 
that the address for obtaining service information be revised to 
``Raytheon Aircraft Company, Manager Service Engineering, Hawker 
Customer Support Department, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085.''
    The FAA concurs and, accordingly, has revised the name of the type 
certificate holder and the address for service information throughout 
this final rule.

Correction of Designation of Affected Airplanes

    The FAA has revised the final rule to correctly designate the 
affected airplane models as ``Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series 
800A and 1000A, and Model Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes.''

Conclusion

    After careful review of the available data, including the comments 
noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public 
interest require the adoption of the rule with the changes previously 
described. The FAA has determined that these changes will neither 
increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of 
the AD.

Cost Impact

    The FAA estimates that 19 airplanes of U.S. registry will be 
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 1 work hour per 
airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor 
rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of 
the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $1,140, or $60 per 
airplane.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
effects 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, in 
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final 
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the 
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
    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 final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
from 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, pursuant to 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.


Sec. 39.13  [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

96-12-17 Beech Aircraft Corporation (Formerly DeHavilland; Hawker 
Siddeley; British Aerospace, PLC; Raytheon Corporate Jets, Inc.): 
Amendment 39-9660. Docket 95-NM-43-AD.

    Applicability: Model BAe 125 series 800A and 1000A, and Model 
Hawker 800 and 1000 airplanes; as listed in Raytheon Corporate Jets 
Hawker Service Bulletin SB 24-317, dated December 22, 1994; 
certificated in any category.

    Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the 
preceding applicability provision, 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 (b) 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 the unsafe condition has not

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been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed 
actions to address it.

    Note 2: Beech (Raytheon) Model BAe 125 series 800B and BAe 125 
series 1000B airplanes are similar in design to the airplanes that 
are subject to the requirements of this AD and, therefore, also may 
be subject to the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. However, as 
of the effective date of this AD, those models are not type 
certificated for operation in the United States. Airworthiness 
authorities of countries in which the Model BAe 125 series 800B and 
BAe 125 series 1000B airplanes are approved for operation should 
consider adopting corrective action, applicable to those models, 
that is similar to the corrective action required by this AD.

    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent incorrect fault displays in the cockpit and 
intermittent fault symptoms in the engine starting and battery 
emergency control circuits, as a result of imperfect soldered 
connections, accomplish the following:
    (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, perform 
an inspection to determine if each diode soldered connection is 
clean and functionally sound, in accordance with Hawker Service 
Bulletin SB 24-317, dated December 22, 1994. If any diode soldered 
connection is not clean or not functionally sound, prior to further 
flight, remake the soldered connection or replace the diode with a 
new diode, in accordance with the service bulletin.
    (b) 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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their 
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 
who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, 
Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

    Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

    (c) 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.
    (d) The inspection, remake, and replacement shall be done in 
accordance with Hawker Service Bulletin SB 24-317, dated December 
22, 1994. 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 Raytheon Corporate 
Jets, Inc., Customer Support Department, Adams Field, P.O. Box 3356, 
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. 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.
    (e) This amendment becomes effective on July 15, 1996.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31, 1996.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 96-14226 Filed 6-7-96; 8:45 am]
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