2001-13-18 R1: Wing spar assembly

2001-13-18 R1 Raytheon Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-13496; Docket No. 2000-CE-09-AD; Revises AD 2001-13-18, Amendment 39-12300. When Does This AD Become Effective? (a) This AD becomes effective on March 15, 2004. What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD? (b) This AD applies to Beech Models 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B- 45), and D45 (T-34B) airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category. What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? (c) We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing spar assemblies and ensure the operational safety of the above- referenced airplanes. What Must I Do To Address This Problem? (d) To address this problem, you must maintain the actions of AD 99-12-02 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) through (d)(4) are actions retained from AD 99- 12-02, and paragraphs (d)(5) through (d)(7) are 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 of 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 line on 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 paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) are no longer required after the initial 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 AD 2001-13-18) or within 12 months after August 16, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2001-13-18), 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 out-side 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 (g) of this AD. Within 10 days after the initial inspection or within 10 days after August 16, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2001-13-18), which-ever occurs later, unless already accomplished. Pages 58 through 60 of Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 2000. Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action? (e) This AD revises AD 2001-13-18, Amendment 39-12300. What About Alternative Methods of Compliance? (f) As of March 15, 2004 (the effective date of this AD), all alternative methods of compliance approved under AD 2001-13-18 are not approved for this AD and are no longer valid. Any alternative method of compliance must reference "AD 2001-13-18 R1" in order to be valid. (g) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance for this AD, contact Paul Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4125; facsimile: (316) 946-4107. Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? (h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Raytheon Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. SB 57-3329, Issued: February, 2000. On August 16, 2001 (66 FR 34802, July 2, 2001), the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may get a copy from Raytheon Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; telephone: (800) 625-7043 or (316) 676-4556. You may review copies at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 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.