2009-07-02: Flightcrew seats

2009-07-02 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Formerly Raytheon Aircraft Company, formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation): Amendment 39-15861. Docket No. FAA-2008-1142; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-060-AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective April 30, 2009. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 96-03-07. Applicability (c) This AD applies to the airplanes specified in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. Table 1--Applicability Manufacturer Model Serial Numbers Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 400 series airplanes RJ-1 through RJ-65 inclusive Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 400A series airplanes RK-1 through RK-93 inclusive Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model MU-300-10 airplanes A1001SA through A1011SA inclusive Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 airplanes A003SA through A091SA inclusive Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from reports of incomplete latching of the existing adjustment mechanism and cracked reinforcement assemblies, which could result in sudden shifting of a flightcrew seat. We are issuing this AD to prevent sudden shifting of a flightcrew seat, which could impair the flightcrew's ability to control the airplane. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Restatement of the Requirements of AD 96-03-07 (f) For Hawker Beechcraft Model MU-300-10 airplanes and Model 400 and 400A series airplanes: Within 200 hours time-in-service after March 13, 1996 (the effective date of AD 96-03-07), install an improved adjustment mechanism on the flightcrew seat, and replace the existing aluminum seat reinforcement assemblies with steel assemblies, in accordance with Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2536, Revision 1, dated April 1995; or Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25-2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002. Requirements for Additional Airplanes (g) For Raytheon (Mitsubishi) Model MU-300 airplanes: Within 200 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install an improved adjustment mechanism on the flightcrew seats, and replace the existing aluminum seat reinforcement assemblies with steel assemblies, in accordance with Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25-2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002. (h) A note in the Accomplishment Instructions of Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25-2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002, instructs operators to contact Raytheon if any difficulty is encountered while accomplishing the actions specified in that service bulletin. However, any deviation from the instructions provided in Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25-2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002, must be approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under provisions of paragraph (i) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (i)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN: William Griffith, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-118W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid- Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4116; fax (316) 946-4107; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 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 (j) You must use Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2536, Revision 1, dated April 1995; or Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25- 2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Raytheon Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 25-2536, Revision 2, dated March 2002, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Beechcraft Service Bulletin No. 2536, Revision 1, dated April 1995, as of March 13, 1996 (61 FR 5275, February 12, 1996). (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; telephone 316-676-8238; fax 316-676-6706; e-mail tmdc@hawkerbeechcraft.com; Internet https:// www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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.