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Federal Aviation Administration

CFR Citation: 14 CFR Part 39

Docket ID: [Docket No. FAA-2008-0331; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-009-AD]

RIN ID: RIN 2120-AA64

NOTICE: PROPOSED RULES

ACTION: Airworthiness Directives:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company, Models 208 and 208B Airplanes

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 16, 2008.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the left and right wing wire bundle(s) and repair or replacement of damaged wire. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the wire bundles for correct attachment to the anchor points and correcting any deficient attachments. This proposed AD results from chafed wiring found on wire bundles in the left and right wings containing the autocontrol wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation on the Cessna 208B airplanes. Improper installation of wire bundle supporting hardware can cause chafed wiring in the affected bundles. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged wiring of the auto control wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation systems. This condition could result in incorrect fuel quantity indications, loss of low fuel quantity annunciations, or loss of the autocontrol wing deice system.

SUMMARY: Cessna Aircraft Company, Models 208 and 208B Airplanes,


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number, ``FAA 20080331; Directorate Identifier 2008CE009AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date [[Page 14192]]

and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.

We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

We have reports of chafed wiring found on wire bundles in the left and right wings containing the autocontrol wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation on several Cessna Model 208B airplanes. Improper installation of wire bundle supporting hardware can cause chafed wiring in the affected bundles. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged wiring of the auto control wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation systems. This condition, if not corrected, could result in incorrect fuel quantity indications, loss of low fuel quantity annunciations, or loss of the autocontrol wing deice system. Relevant Service Information

We have reviewed Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin CAB0802, dated February 4, 2008.

The service information describes procedures for:

  • Inspecting the left and right wing electrical wire bundles;
  • Repairing and properly attaching damaged wires; and
  • Properly securing loosely attached wires.

    FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require the inspection of the wire harness and repair or replacement of damaged wire.

    Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 512 airplanes in the U.S. registry.

    We estimate the following costs to do the proposed inspection: Total cost per Total cost on Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators 1 workhour x $80 per hour = $80............. Not Applicable................. $80 $40,960

    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs or replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this repair/replacement:
    Total cost per Labor cost Parts cost airplane 1 workhour x $80 per hour = $80...... $10 $90

    Warranty credit will be given to the extent specified in Cessna Aircraft Company Service Bulletin CAB0802, dated February 4, 2008. Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.

    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

    Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed regulation:

    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;

    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and

    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket that contains the proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 6475527) is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: [[Page 14193]]
    Cessna Aircraft Company: Docket No. FAA20080331; Directorate Identifier 2008CE009AD.
    Comments Due Date
    (a) We must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by May 16, 2008.
    Affected ADs
    (b) None.
    Applicability
    (c) This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category:
    Models Serial Nos. 208.............................. 20800001 through 20800415. 208B............................. 208B0001 through 208B1299. Unsafe Condition
    (d) This AD results from reports of chafed wiring found on wire bundles in the left and right wings containing the autocontrol wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation on several Cessna Model 208B airplanes. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged wiring of the autocontrol wing deice system, fuel quantity indication, and low fuel annunciation systems. This condition, if not corrected, could result in incorrect fuel quantity indications, loss of low fuel quantity annunciations, or loss of the autocontrol wing deice system.
    Compliance
    (e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done:
    Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect the left and Within the next 200 Follow Cessna right wing electrical wire hours timein Aircraft Company bundles at the anchor service after the Service Bulletin attach points for loose and effective date of CAB0802, dated damaged wiring. this AD, or within February 4, 2008. 12 months after the
    effective date of
    this AD, whichever
    comes first.
    (2) If, as a result of the Before further Follow Cessna inspection required by flight after the Aircraft Company paragraph (e)(1) of this inspection required Service Bulletin AD, damaged wires are by paragraph (e)(1) CAB0802, dated found, repair or replace of this AD. February 4, 2008. damaged wires and properly
    attach wire bundle.
    (3) If, as a result of the Before further Follow Cessna inspection required by flight after the Aircraft Company paragraph (e)(1) of this inspection required Service Bulletin AD, loosely attached wires by paragraph (e)(1) CAB0802, dated were found, secure any of this AD. February 4, 2008. wires that are loosely
    attached and properly
    attach wire bundle
    supporting hardware.
    Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
    (f) The Manager, Wichita 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: Daniel Hilton, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 3169464173; email address: daniel.hilton@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.
    Related Information
    (g) To get copies of the service information referenced in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, One Cessna Boulevard, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 672777704; telephone: (316) 5175800; fax: (316) 9429006. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of
    Transportation, Docket Operations, M30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 11, 2008. David R. Showers,
    Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
    [FR Doc. E85269 Filed 31408; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 491013P

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Daniel Hilton, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 3169464173; email address: daniel.hilton@faa.gov.


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