2008-19-01: Airplane flight manual (AFM)

2008-19-01 Harco Labs, Inc.: Amendment 39-15668; Docket No. FAA- 2008-0955; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-040-AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective on September 29, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Harco Labs, Inc. pitot/angle of attack (AOA) probe part numbers (P/Ns) 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, and 100435-40-001; serial numbers 740000 through 799999; that are installed on, but not limited to Eclipse Aviation Company Model EA500 airplanes, certificated in any category, with: (1) A serial number in the range of 000001 through 000189 where the affected probe was installed at manufacture; or (2) Any serial number where an affected probe was installed in the field. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD is the result of several reports of airspeed disagree caution indication due to blockage within the pitot/AOA system from freezing condensation. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improperly performing pitot/AOA probe heaters, which could result in blockage within the pitot/AOA system from condensation freezing with consequent incorrect indication of impact air pressure (airspeed/AOA). This blockage could lead to the stall warning becoming unreliable and the stick pusher, overspeed warning, autopilot, and yaw damper to malfunction. Compliance (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Do a logbook check of the maintenance records to determine if any pitot/AOA probe (P/Ns 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, or 100435-40-001) with any affected serial number is installed. If, as a result of this check, you positively identify that all (P/Ns 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, or 100435-40-001) pitot/AOA probes installed do not have a serial number affected by this AD, then no further action is required. Before further flight after September 29, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the logbook check. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (2) If you find, as a result of the check required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD any pitot/AOA probe with an affected serial number is installed or you cannot positively identify the serial number of any pitot/AOA probe installed, incorporate the following text into the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM): (i) Operate Only under Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) ; and (ii) File Only a VFR Flight Plan. Before further flight after September 29, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may insertthe information into the AFM as specified in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. You may insert a copy of this AD into the Limitations section of the AFM to comply with this action. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (3) If you find any pitot/AOA probe with an affected serial number is installed or you cannot positively identify the serial number of any pitot/AOA probe installed, test the pitot/AOA probe heater performance. Completion of the test with all pitot/AOA probes passing terminates the AFM operational limitations required in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. Within the next 90 days after September 29, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). (i) For all probes installed in Eclipse Model EA500 airplanes, use Eclipse Aviation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500-34-019, Rev C, dated August 20, 2008; and (ii) For all probes, use Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB-34-10-10-001, Revision F, dated August 19, 2008, and Harco Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure No. P1149, Rev: E, also referenced in 8. Appendix A of Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB-34-10-10-001 Revision F, dated August 19, 2008. (4) If any pitot/AOA probe fails the test procedure specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, replace it with a pitot/AOA probe under the following situations: (i) the replacement pitot/AOA probe serial number is not affected by this AD; (ii) the replacement pitot/AOA probe successfully passes the test procedure in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD; or (iii) the replacement pitot/AOA probe fails the test or is not tested and you: (A) comply with paragraph (e)(2) of this AD; and (B) within the next 90 days after September 29, 2008, install a pitot/AOA probe that meets the criteria of paragraph (e)(4)(i) or (e)(4)(ii) of this AD. Within the next 90 days after September 29, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). Replace following Eclipse Aviation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500-34-019, Rev C, dated August 20, 2008, or following an FAA-approved repair procedure (e.g. the FAA-approved aircraft maintenance manual), as applicable. (5) Do not install any P/N 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, or 100435-40-001 pitot/AOA probe unless the criteria of paragraph (e)(4)(i), (e)(4)(ii), or (e)(4)(iii) of this AD are met. As of September 29, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). Not applicable. (6) Remove the operating limitations specified in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD from the Limitations section of the AFM. Before further flight after completion of the test in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD with all pitot/AOA probes passing or replacement of all failed pitot/AOA probes with: (i) pitot/AOA probes having serial numbers not affected by this AD; or (ii) pitot/AOA probes successfully passing the test following paragraph (e)(3) of this AD. Not applicable. (f) If you are required to accomplish paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, previously tested the pitot/AOA probe using Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB-34-10-10-001, Revision E or earlier, and have a copy of the Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure Data Sheet for the probe being tested, you may use that data to accomplish procedure 3.1 Lines 1 through 14 or procedure 3.2 Lines 1 though 14, of Harco Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure No. P1149, Rev: E, also referenced in 8. Appendix A of Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB- 34-10-10-001 Revision F, dated August 20, 2008. Special Flight Permit (g) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight permits for this AD by requiring you to follow the limitations in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD ("Operate Only under Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR)'' and "File Only a VFR Flight Plan''). Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Solomon Hecht, Aerospace Engineer, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone: (781) 238-7159; fax: (781) 238-7170. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB-34-10-10- 001, Revision F, dated August 19, 2008; Harco Pitot AOA Probe Internal Tubing Heater Verification Test Procedure No. P1149 Rev: E also referenced in 8. Appendix A of Harco Labs, Inc. Service Bulletin SB-34-10-10-001, Revision F, dated August 19, 2008; and Eclipse Aviation Alert Service Bulletin SB 500-34-019, Rev C, dated August 20, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Directorof the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Harco Labs, Inc. 186 Cedar Street, Branford, Connecticut 06405; telephone: (203) 483-3700; fax: (203) 483-3701 and Eclipse Aviation, 2503 Clark Carr Loop SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106; telephone: (505) 245- 7555; fax: (505) 241-8802. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or 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/code_ of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.