2019-23-10: Aileron Control System

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-21-08, Amendment 39-19774 (84 FR 59926, November 7, 2019) and adding the following new AD: 2019-23-10 Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Beechcraft Corporation) Airplanes: Amendment 39-19804; Docket No. FAA-2019-0959; Product Identifier 2019-CE-051-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 22, 2019. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2019-21-08, Amendment 39-19774 (84 FR 59926, November 7, 2019) (``AD 2019-21-08''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by Beechcraft Corporation) airplanes, certificated in any category: (1) Models E33, E33A, E33C, F33, G33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, S35, V35, V35A, and 36, all serial numbers (S/Ns); (2) Model F33A, S/Ns CE-290 through CE-680; (3) Model F33C, S/Ns CJ-26 through CJ-128; (4) Model V35B, S/Ns D-9069 through D-9961; and (5) Model A36, S/Ns E-185 through E-925. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 2710, Aileron Control System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracked and fractured right aileron flight control cable end fittings (terminal attachment fittings). The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and address damaged right aileron flight control cable end fittings. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the right aileron flight control cable assembly, un-commanded right roll of the airplane, and loss of roll control in the left direction, which may lead to loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 64733]] (g) Inspection Within 30 days after November 22, 2019 (the effective date retained from AD 2019-21-08) inspect the forward and aft right aileron flight control cable end fittings that thread into the turnbuckle. To gain access to the end fittings, you must remove the front seats and floorboards and, if installed, the rear seats and under-seat closeout. The end fittings are located underneath the heating duct, just forward of the aft carry through spar. Note to paragraph (g) of this AD: Adjusting the turnbuckle relative to the end fittings will affect cable tension. (1) Remove any safety wire from the end fittings and turnbuckle, if installed. Remove any sleeving and tape on the shank of the cable end fittings without gouging or scratching thefitting surface. (2) Using a 10X magnification, a mirror, and a light source, inspect all exposed surfaces of both control cable end fittings for cracks, pitting, and corrosion. (h) Follow-On Actions Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do one of the following actions, as applicable: (1) If there are no cracks, no pitting, and no corrosion, check cable tension and make any necessary adjustments, and replace safety wire; or (2) If there is a crack or any pitting or corrosion, replace any damaged cable assembly. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) If you performed the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD before November 22, 2019 (the effective date retained from 2019-21-08) using one of the following documents, you met the requirements of this AD: (i) American Bonanza Society (ABS) Air Safety Foundation Beechcraft Control Cable Turn Buckle Inspection Recommendation, dated February 8, 2019; (ii) ABS Air Safety Foundation Recommended Beechcraft Control Cable Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 1, dated February 20, 2019; or (iii) ABS Air Safety Foundation Recommended Beechcraft Control Cable Turnbuckle Inspection, Update 2, dated August 8, 2019. (2) The ABS Air Safety Foundations recommended inspection documents are available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2019-0853. You may also obtain copies of these documents by contacting the ABS at American Bonanza Society, 3595 N. Webb Road, Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67226; email: info@bonanza.org; telephone: (316) 945-1700; fax: (316) 945-1710; or internet: https://www.bonanza.org/. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, 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 FlightStandards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, 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 Alan Levanduski, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946-4161; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: alan.levanduski@faa.gov.