2008-26-10: Alternate static air source selector valve

2008-26-10 Cessna Aircraft Company: Amendment 39-15776; Docket No. FAA-2008-1328; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-066-AD. \n\nEffective Date \n\n\t(a) This AD becomes effective on January 5, 2009. \n\nAffected ADs \n\n\t(b) This AD relates to AD 98-01-01, Amendment 39-10287 and AD 2008-10-02, Amendment 39-15508. These ADs can be found on the Internet at the following Web site: http://rgl.faa.gov/. \n\nApplicability \n\n\t(c) This AD applies to all serial numbers (S/Ns) of the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category, that: \n\t(1) Were initially delivered from the manufacturer between January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008, unless the modification/rework required in AD 2008-10-02 has been done and you remain in compliance with that AD; or \n\t(2) Have a part number (P/N) 2013142-18 installed as a replacement part anytime after January 1, 1993, unless the modification/rework required in AD 2008-10-02 has been done and you remain in compliance with that AD. \n\n\tNote 1: The affected part was shipped from Cessna Parts Distribution (CPD) between January 1, 1993, and March 31, 2008. \n\n\tNote 2: P/N 2013142-18 replaced P/Ns 2013142-9, -13, and -17. \n\n\tTable 1--Applicable Airplane Models\n\n\n\n\n\nModels\n172\nF172K\n177\n172A\nF172L\n177A\n172B\nF172M\t\n177B\n172C\nF172N\n177RG\n172D\nF172P\nF177RG\n172E\nFR172E\n180\n172F (USAF T-41A)\nFR172F\n180A\n172G\nFR172G\n180B\n172H (USAF T-41A)\nFR172H\n180C\n172I\nFR172J\n180D\n172K\nFR172K\n180E\n172L\nP172D\n180F\n172M\nR172E (USAF T-41B)\n (USAF T-41C and D)\n180G\n172N\nR172F\t(USAF T-41)\n180H\n172P\nR172G (USAF T-41C or D)\n180J\n172Q\nR172H\t(USAF T-41D)\n180K\n172R\nR172J\n182\n172S\nR172K\n182A\nF172D\n172RG\n182B\nF172E\n175\n182C\nF172F\n175A\n182D\nF172G\n175B\n182E\nF172H\n175C\n182F\n182G\nA185F\nU206D\n182H\n206\nU206E\n182J\n206H\nU206F\n182K\nP206\nU206G\n182L\nP206A\n207\n182M\nP206B\n207A\n182N\nP206C\nT207\n182P\nP206D\nT207A\n182Q\nP206E\n208\n182R\nT206H\n208B\n182S\nTP206A\n210\n182T\nTP206B\n210A\nF182P\nTP206C\n210B\nF182Q\nTP206D\n210C\nFR182\nTP206E\n210D\nR182\nTU206A\n210E\nT182\nTU206B\n210F\nT182T\nTU206C\n210G\nTR182\nTU206D\n210H\n185\nTU206E\n210J\n185A\nTU206F\n210K\n185B\nTU206G\n210L\n185C\nU206\n210M\n185D\nU206A\n210N\n185E\nU206B\n210R\nA185E\nU206C\n210-5 (205)\n210-5A (205A)\nFT337F\n\nT210F\nM337B (USAF 02A)\n\nT210G\nT337B\n\nT210H\nT337C\n\nT210J\nT337D\n\nT210K\nT337E\n\nT210L\nT337F\n\nT210M\nT337H\n\nT210N\nT337H-SP\n\nT210R\n\n\nT303\n\n\n336\n\n\n337\n\n\n337A (USAF 02B)\n\n\n337B\n\n\n337C\n\n\n337D\n\n\n337E\n\n\n337F\n\n\n337G\n\n\n337H\n\n\nF337E \n\n\nF337F\n\n\nF337G\n\n\nF337H\n\n\nFT337E\n\n\n\nUnsafe Condition \n\n\t(d) This AD is the result of reports of improper installation of the part number identification placard on the alternate static air source selector valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control. \n\nCompliance \n\n\t(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done. A person authorized to perform maintenance as specified in 14 CFR section 43.3 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (14 CFR 43.3) is required to do all the actions required in this AD. \n\n\nActions\nCompliance\nProcedures\n(1) For all affected airplanes that are not equipped for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR): Inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard is not obstructing the port.\nWithin the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 4 months after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first.\nFollowing the procedures in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SB08-34-02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, as applicable.\n(2) For all affected airplanes that are equipped for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR):\n(i) Inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard is not obstructing the port; or\n(ii) Fabricate a placard that incorporates the following words (using at least 1/8-inch letters) and install this placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view: "IFR OPERATION IS PROHIBITED" and "USE OF THE ALTERNATE STATIC AIR SOURCE IS PROHIBITED."\n(A) Inspect within the next 10 days after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD); or\n(B) Install placards before further flight after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD).\nFollowing the procedures in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SB08-34-02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, as applicable. \n(3) For all affected airplanes that are equipped for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR): If placards were installed in accordance with paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD, inspect the alternate static air source selector valve to assure that the part number identification placard is not obstructing the port.\nWithin the next 100 hours TIS after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 4 months after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. After doing the inspection, remove the placards installed in accordance with paragraph (e)(2)(ii) of this AD before further flight.\nFollowing the procedures in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SB08-34-02, Revision 1, datedOctober 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, as applicable.\n(4) For all affected airplanes: If the alternate static air source selector valve port is found obstructed by the part number identification placard during the inspection required in paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2)(i), and (e)(3) of this AD, remove the placard from the valve body, discard the placard, and assure that the port is open and unobstructed.\nBefore further flight after the inspection required in paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2)(i), and (e)(3) of this AD.\nFollowing the procedures in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SB08-34-02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-04, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; or Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, as applicable. \n(5) For all affected airplanes: When a replacement valve is needed, only install a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve that has been inspected and the port is found free from obstruction.\n As of 10 days after January 5, 2009 (the effective date of this AD).\nA person authorized to perform maintenance as specified in 14 CFR section 43.3 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (14 CFR 43.3) is required to do the inspection.\n\n\t(f) Report to the FAA the results of the inspection required by this AD where an obstruction was found. \n\t(1) Submit this report within 10 days after the inspection or 10 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. \n\t(2) Use the form in Figure 1 of this AD and submit it to FAA, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, Mid-Continent Airport, 1801 Airport Road, Room 101, Wichita, Kansas 67209; or fax to (316) 946-4189. \n\t(3) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection requirements contained in this regulation under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. \n\n\n\nAlternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\t(g) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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: Ann Johnson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316-946- 4105; fax: 316-946-4107; e-mail address: ann.johnson@faa.gov. 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. \n\t(h) AMOCs approved for AD 2008-10-02 are approved for this AD. \n\nMaterial Incorporated by Reference \n\n\t(i) You must useCessna Single Engine Service Bulletin, SB08-34- 02, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin CAB08-4, Revision 1, dated October 6, 2008; Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB08-5, dated October 13, 2008; and Cessna Multi-engine Service Bulletin MEB08-6, dated October 13, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: (800) 423-7762 or (316) 517-6056; Internet: http:// www.cessna.com. \n\t(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, call202- 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_ of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.