2001-13-18: Wing Spar Assemblies

2001-13-18 Raytheon Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-12300; Docket No. 2000-CE-09-AD, Supersedes AD 99-12-02, Amendment 39-11193. (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD applies to Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B) airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (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 detect and correct cracks in the wing spar assemblies and ensure the operational safety of the above-referenced airplanes. (d) What actions must I accomplish to address this problem? To address this problem, you must maintain the actions of AD 99-12-02 (superseded by this AD) that are outlined in paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, until you accomplish the initial inspection required in paragraph (d)(5) of this AD (paragraphs d(1)-(d)(4) are actions retained from AD 99-12-02, and paragraphs (d)(5)-(d)(7) on actions new to this AD: Action When In accordance with (1) Accomplish the following placard requirements: (i) Fabricate two placards using letters of at least 1/10-inch in height with each consisting of the following words: "Never exceed speed, Vne-175 MPH (152 knots) IAS; Normal Acceleration (G) Limits 0, and +2.5; ACROBATIC MANEUVERS PROHIBITED. (ii) Install these placards on the airplane instrument panels (one on the front panel and one on the rear panel) next to the airspeed indicators within the pilot's clear view. (iii) Insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations Section on the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). All actions required prior to further flight after July 9, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-02), unless already accomplished Not Applicable. (2) Modify each airspeed indicator glass by accomplishing the following: (i) Place a red radial lineon each indicator glass at 175 miles per hour (mph) (152 knots). (ii) Place a white slippage index mark between each airspeed indicator glass and case to visually verify that the glass has not rotated. All actions required within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 9, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-02), unless already accomplished Not Applicable. (3) Mark the outside surface of the "g" meters with lines of approximately 1/16-inch by 3/16-inch, as follows: (i) A red line at 0 and 2.5; and (ii) A white slippage mark between each "g" meter glass and case to visually verify that the glass has not rotated. All actions required within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after July 9, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-12-02), unless already accomplished Not Applicable. (4) The actions required by paragraph (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) are no longer required inspection required in paragraph (d)(5) of this AD is accomplished. Upon accomplishment of the initial inspection required in paragraph (d)(5) of this AD, unless already accomplished Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 2000. (5) Inspect the wing spar assemblies for cracks (Initially inspect within the next 80 hours time-in-service (TIS) after August 16, 2001 (the effective date of this AD) or within 12 months after August 16, 2001 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished. Inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 80 hours TIS Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 2000. (6) Replace any cracked wing spar assembly. A crack indication in the filler strip is allowed if the direction of the crack is toward the outside edge of the filler strip. If the direction of the crack is toward the inside edge of the filler strip or any crack is found in any other area, you must replace the cracked wing spar assembly Prior to further flight after the required inspection where the cracked wing spar assembly is found The applicable maintenance manual. (7) Submit a report to FAA that describes the damage found on the wing spar. Use the chart on pages 58 through 60 of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued February, 2000 (i) Submit this report even if no cracks are found. (ii) Submit this report to FAA at the address found in paragraph (f) of this AD. Within 10 days after the initial inspection or within 10 days after August 16, 2001 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished Page 58 through 60 of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 2000. (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. (3) The one alternative method of compliance approved in accordance with AD 99-12-02, which is superseded by this AD, is approved as an alternative method of compliance with this AD. (f) Where can I get information about any already-approved alternative methods of compliance? Contact Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4407. (g) What if I need to fly the airplane to another location to comply with this AD? 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? You must accomplish the actions required by this AD in accordance with Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 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 Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085. You can look at copies at 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) Does this AD action affect any existing AD actions? This amendment supersedes AD 99-12-02, Amendment 39-11193. (j) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment becomes effective on August 16, 2001.