2013-24-03: Stabilizers

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2013-24-03 Beechcraft Corporation (type certificate previously held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation): Amendment 39-17677; Docket No. FAA-2013-0753; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-025-AD. [[Page 73691]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 13, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Beechcraft Corporation airplanes in table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category: Table 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Applicability ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model Serial Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1900............................... UA-3. 1900C.............................. UB-1 through UB-74, UC-1 through UC- 174. 1900C (C-12J)...................... UD-1 through UD-6. 1900D.............................. UE-1 through UE-439. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the front spar cap angles and hat section of the vertical stabilizer structure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the vertical stabilizer structure, which could lead to structural failure of the vertical stabilizer and result in loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Visual Inspections (1) For all airplanes: Within the next 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 13, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), inspect part number (P/N) 101-640011-3/-4 spar angles and P/N 114- 640000-25/-26 hat section for cracks following the Accomplishment Instructions in paragraph 3.A. of Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 55-4114, dated August 2012. (2) For Models 1900 and 1900C airplanes: Within 1,200 hours TIS after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or within 2 years after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 hours TIS or 2 years, whichever occurs first, inspect P/N 101-640011-3 and P/N 101-640011- 4 spar cap angles for cracks. Follow Procedure 8 under Vertical Stabilizer in the ``I'' Check Procedures of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900/1900C Airliner Structural Inspection Manual, Part Number 98-30937G2, dated May 1, 2013. (3) For Models 1900 and 1900C airplanes: Within 1,200 hours TIS after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or within 2 years after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 hours TIS or 2 years, whichever occurs first, inspect P/N 114-640000-25 and P/N 114- 640000-26 hat section for cracks. Follow Procedure 9 under Vertical Stabilizer in the ``I'' Check Procedures of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900/1900C Airliner Structural Inspection Manual, Part Number 98-30937G2, dated May 1, 2013. (4) For Model 1900D airplanes: Within 1,200 hours TIS after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or within 2 years after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 hours TIS or 2 years, whichever occurs first, inspect P/N 101-640011-3 and P/N 101-640011-4 spar cap angles for cracks. Follow Procedure 6.b. under Vertical Stabilizer Canted Stabilizer Station (CSS 69.184 through VSS 91.10) in the ``I'' Check Procedures of Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900D Airliner Structural Inspection Manual, Part Number 129-590000-65E5, dated May 1, 2013. (5) For Model 1900D airplanes: Within 1,200 hours TIS after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or within 2 years after the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 hours TIS or 2 years, whichever occurs first, inspect P/N 114-640000-25 and P/N 114-640000-26 hat section for cracks. Follow Procedure 6.c. under Vertical Stabilizer Canted Stabilizer Station (CSS 69.184 through VSS 91.10) in the ``I'' Check Procedures of Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900D AirlinerStructural Inspection Manual, Part Number 129-590000-65E5, dated May 1, 2013. (h) Repair If any cracks are found during any of the inspections required in paragraph (g) of this AD, to include all subparagraphs, before further flight, you must contact Beechcraft Corporation to obtain repair instructions approved by the Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) specifically for compliance with this AD and incorporate those instructions. You can find contact information for Beechcraft Corporation in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. (i) Special Flight Permit If cracks are found during any of the inspections required in paragraph (g) of this AD, to include all subparagraphs, the FAA may allow a one-time special flight permit to a repair facility depending on the cracking found. You must contact Beechcraft Corporation and provide them with crack detail information for them to determine residual strength of the airplane before applying to the FAA for a special flight permit. You can find contact information for Beechcraft Corporation in paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946- 4152; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 55-4114, dated August 2012. (ii) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900/1900C Airliner Structural Inspection Manual, Part Number 98-30937G2, dated May 1, 2013. (iii) Beechcraft Corporation Model 1900D Airliner Structural Inspection Manual, Part Number 129-590000-65E5, dated May 1, 2013. (3) For Beechraft Corporation service information identified in this AD, contact Beechcraft Corporation at address: 10511 E. Central, Wichita, Kansas 67206; phone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676- 3140; Internet: http://www.beechcraft.com/customer_support/contact_us/. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.