AD 2005-11-05

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) in the airplane flight manual with the appropriate revision and install placards as defined in the AFMS, upgrade the Model SVS I or SVS IA SVS to the Model VI SVS, and add the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) to the maintenance schedule for the aircraft. This AD results from several reports of failed shuttle control valves of the standby vacuum system (SVS) and one report of an airplane crash with a fatality in which improper use of the SVS was a factor. We are issuing this AD to correct problems with the SVS before failure or malfunction during instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that can lead to pilot disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft.

Final rule.

2005-11-05 Precise Flight, Inc.: Amendment 39-14107; Docket No. FAA- 2004-19354; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-30-AD.

When Does This AD Become Effective?

(a) This AD becomes effective on July 18, 2005.

What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?

(b) None.

What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?

(c) This AD affects Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS), installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft that are certificated in any category. These systems can be installed under the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval:

Affected STC
Make and model/series aircraft

SA2160NM
Raytheon Beech Models 23, A23, A23A, A23 19, 19A, B19, B19A, A23 24, B23, C23, A24, A24R, B24R, C24R, 35, A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, 35R, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 35 33, 35 A33,
35 B33, 35 C33, 35 C33A, E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, G33, 36, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 4S(YT 34), A45(T 34A, B 45), D45(T 34B), and Series 77.
SA2161NM
Raytheon Beech Model V35B.

SA2162NM
The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 321 (Navy OE 2), 172N, 172P, 172D, 172M, 172L, 172I, 172H (USAF T 41A), 172F (USAF T 41A), 172E, 172C, 172, 172Q, 172B, TR182, T182, 305B (Military T0 1D, 0 1D, 0 1F), R172E Se-ries, 175C, 175B, 175A, R172F (USAF T 41D), P172D, 150, 150A, 150C, 150B, 150D, A152, A150M, 150M, 152, A150L, 150K, 150J, 150H, 150G, 150F, 210 5 (205), 210 5A (205A), T210R, P210R, T210N, 210N, P210N, 210M, T210L, 210K, T210K, 210J, T210H, 210H, T210G, T210F, 210F, 210D, 210C, 210B, 210A, 210L, 210, A185F, A185E, 185E, 185C, 185B, 185A, 185, 140A, 305A (USAF 0 1A), 305C (USAF 0 1E), 305D (USAF 0 1G), 305F, 120, 170B, 170A, 170, 207A, T207, 207, 206, P206B, P206, P206C, TU206A, TU206G, TU206E, TU206C, P206D, U206G, U206F, U206E, U206D, U206C, U206A, TP206E, TP206D, TP206C, TP206A, P206E, TU206D, T188C, A188B, A188, 188A, and 188.
SA2164NM
The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 180A.

SA2167NM
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA 16S and PA 16, Series PA 24, Models PA 24 400, PA 24 250, PA 24, PA
24 260, PA 18S "135", PA 18"105"(Special), PA 18AS "135", PA 18A "135", PA 18 "150", PA 19S, PA 19
(Army L 18C), PA 18S "150", and PA 18 "135"(Army L 21B), Series PA 18, Models PA 18 "125"(Army L 21A), PA 18S, PA 18A, PA 18, and PA 18S "125", Series PA 19 and PA 20, Models PA 20, PA 20S, PA 20 "135", PA 20 "115", and PA 22S 160, Series PA 22, Models PA 22 160, PA 22S 150, PA 22 150, PA 22, PA 22 108, PA 22 135, and PA 22S 135, Series PA 28, Model PA 28R 200, Series PA 28S and PA 28R, Models PA 28 236, PA 28 201T, PA 28R 180, PA 28RT 201T, PA 28RT 201, PA 28R 201, PA 28 181, PA 28S 180, PA 28R 201T, PA 28S 160, PA 28 235, PA 28 180, PA 28 161, PA 28 160, PA 28 151, PA 28 150, and PA 28 140, Series PA 25 (Normal Category (Cat.)), Models PA 25 260 (Normal Cat.), PA 25 235 (Normal Cat.),PA 25 (Normal Cat.), L 14, PA 12S, PA 12, PA 14, PA 15, PA 17, PA 38 112, PA 46 310P, and PA 32 260, Series PA 32 and PA 32R, Models PA 32 300, PA 32 301T, PA 32 301, PA 32R 301T, PA 32R 301(HP), PA 32R 301(SP), PA 32RT 300T, PA 32RT 300, PA 32R 300, and PA 32S 300, Series PA 36, Models PA 36 375 (Nor-mal Cat.), PA 36 300 (Normal Cat.), and PA 36 285 (Normal Cat.)

Affected STC
Make and model/series aircraft

SA2168NM
Learjet Inc. Model Learjet 24D Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20C, M20M, M20K, M20J, M20G, M20B, M20A,
M20, M20F, M20E, and M22.

SA2683NM
Aermacchi S.p.A. Models F.260, F.260B, S.205 22/R, S.205 18/F, S.205 18/R, S.205 20/F, S.205 20/R, S.208A, and S.208 Aerocar, Incorporated Model I Aerodifusion, S.L. Model Jodel D 1190S Aeromere S.A. Model Falco F.8.L
Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Models AL60, AL60 B, AL60 F5, and AL60 C5 Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. & Aerfer-
Industrie Aerospaziali Meridionali S.p.A. Model AM 3 Aeronca Aircraft Corporation Models S15AC and 15AC Ag Cat Corporation Models G 164B, G 164, and G 164A Alliance Aircraft Group, LLC Models H 395 (USAF L 28A or U 10B), H 250, H 295 (USAF U 10D), HT 295, H 391 (USAF YL 24), H 391B, H 700, and H 395A American
Champion Aircraft Corp. Models 7AC, 7FC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM (L 16A), 7CCM (L 16B), 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC,
7ECA, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 11BC, S11AC, S11BC, 11AC, 11CC,
S11CC, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC Arctic Aircraft Company, Inc. Models S 1A, S 1A 65F, S 1A 85F, S 1A 90F, S 1B2,
S 1B1 (Army L 6), and S 1B1 (Army XL 6) Augustair, Inc. Models 2150A, 2180, and 2150 Avions Jodel Models D
1190, 150, D 140 B, and DR 1050 Bellanca Aircraft Corporation Models 14 19 2, 14 19 3A, 17 30, 17 31, 17
31TC, 14 9, 14 9L, 14 12F 3, 14 13, 14 13 2, 14 13 3, 14 13 3W, 17 30A, 17 31A, and 17 31ATC Biemond,
C. Model Teal CB1 Board, G.R. Model Columbia XJL 1 Booth, Lee F. dba Taylorcraft Aerospace Models F21, F21A, and F19 Chaparral Motors, Inc. Models 2T 1A 1 and 2T 1A 2 Clark Aircraft, Inc. Models 12 and 1000 Commander Aircraft Company Models 114A, 112, 112B, 112TCA, 114, and 112TC C. Itoh Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Co., Ltd. Model N 62 DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG Models Bolkow Jr., BO 209 150 FV & RV, BO 209 160 FV & RV, and BO 209 150 FF Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Model AS 202/15 "BRAVO"Found Brothers Aviation Limited Model FBA 2C Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. Models FA 200 180AO, FA 200 180, and FA 200 160 Funk Aircraft Company Model Funk C Goodyear Aircraft Corporation Model GA 22A Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model 111 Jamieson Corporation, The Model J 2 L1B Kearns, Edward Scott Model Trojan A 2 Luscombe Aircraft Corporation Model 11A Luscombe, The Don, Aviation History Foundation, Inc. Models T 8F, 8A, 8E, 8D, 8B, 8, 8F, and 8C Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. Models Bee Dee M 4 210, Bee Dee M 4 180S, Bee Dee M 4 180C, Bee Dee M 4T, Bee Dee M 4 210S, Bee Dee M 4S, Bee Dee M 4 210T, Bee Dee M 4 210C, Bee Dee M 4 220S, Bee Dee M 4 220T, Bee Dee M 5 180C, Bee Dee M 5 200, Bee Dee M 5 210TC, Bee Dee M 7 235, Bee Dee M 6 235, Bee Dee M 4C, Bee Dee M 5 220C, Bee Dee M 5 235C, Bee Dee M 6 180, Bee Dee M 5 210C, Bee Dee MX 7 235, Bee Dee M 4, MX 7 160C, Bee Dee M 7 Series, Bee Dee MXT 7 180, Bee Dee MT 7 235, Bee Dee M 8 235, Bee Dee MX 7 160, Bee Dee MXT 7 160, Bee Dee MX 7 180A, Bee Dee MXT 7 180A, Bee Dee MX 7 180B, Bee Dee M 7 235B, Bee Dee M 6 Series, Bee Dee MX 7 Series, Bee Dee M 7 235C, Bee Dee M 4 Series, Bee Dee M 8 Series, Bee Dee MX 7 180C, Bee Dee M 7 260C, M 7 260, MT 7 260, Bee Dee MX 7 180, and Bee Dee M 7 235A Nardi S.A. Model FN 333 Navion Aircraft Company, Ltd. Models Navion (L 17A), Navion A (L 17B), Navion A (L 17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, Navion G, and Navion H Procaer
Progetti Costruzioni Aeronautiche Models F 15/C, F 15/B, and F 15/E Prop-Jets, Inc. Models 200, 200A, 200B, 200C,
and 200D REVO, Incorporated Models Lake LA 4 200, Colonial C 1, Colonial C 2, Colonial Lake Model 250, and
Lake LA 4 Sky International Inc. Models S 1S, S 2A, S 2, and S 1T SOCATA Groupe Aerospatiale Models
MS880B, MS885, MS892A 150, MS892E 150, MS893A, MS893E, MS894A, MS894E, TB10, TB20, TB21, and TB9
Sud Aviation Models Gardan GY.80 160, Gardan GY.80 150, and Gardan GY.80 180 Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. Models GC 1A and GC 1B Tiger Aircraft LLC Models AA 1, AA 1A, AA 1B, AA 1C, AA 5, AA 5A, and AA 5B Univair Aircraft Corporation Models 415 C, 415 CD, 108 2, 108 3, and F 1 Univair Aircraft Corporation Models F 1A, E, 415D, M10, A 2 A, and A 2 Wright, Jr., Elzie Model F 1.

SE1779NM
Textron Lycoming, AVCO Corporation Series IGO 540, IO 320, IGSO 540, O 290, GSO 580, O 320, IGO 480, GO
480, GSO 435, O 435, SO 580 A1A, SO 580 A1B, SO 580, O 540, VO 540, TIO 541, TIO 360, TO 360, and
LTO 360.

SE1780NMCurtiss-Wright Corporation Models A70 and A70 2 Teledyne Continental Motors Series TSIO 470, A 65, A 75, C75, C 125, C 115, Models A100 1 and A100 2, Series E 165, E 185, O 200, C90, C145, O 300, E 225, O 470, IO
470, Models FSO 470A, FSO 526A, FSO 526 C, Series GO 300, Models GSO 526 A and 6 260 A, Series IO
360, Models 6 320 B, GIO 470 A, T6 320 A, IO 346 B, and IO 346 A, Series IO 520, GTSIO 520, TSIO 520,
TSIO 360, and LTSIO 360.

Note: This AD affects Models SVS I and SVS IA only. The Model SVS III is addressed by AD-99-24-10, Amendment 39-11434 (64 FR 66747, November 30, 1999).

What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?

(d) This AD is the result of several reports of failed shuttle control valves of the SVS and one report of an airplane crash with a fatality in which improper use of the SVS was a factor. The actions specified in this AD are intended to correct problems with the SVS before failure or malfunction during instrument flight rules (IFR)flight that can lead to pilot disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft.

What Must I Do To Address This Problem?

(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:

Actions
Compliance
Procedures

(1) Incorporate the airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) in the airplane flight manual with the appropriate revision in the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM).
(i) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the flight manual changes requirement of this AD.
(ii) Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
Within 30 days after July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done.
Not applicable.

(2) Install placards described in the AFMS
Before further flight after incorporating the AFMS in the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM) required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow the MANUAL VALVE Standby Vacuum System AFM SUPPLEMENT, dated February 4, 2000.

(3) Upgrade the Model SVS I or SVS IA SVS to the Model VI SVS, install the appropriate placards, and add the installation report including the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) to the maintenance schedule for the aircraft.
Within 1 year after July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done.
Follow Precise Flight, Inc. Installation Report No. 08074, Standby Vacuum System Model VI Upgrade Kit, dated January 7, 2000.

(4) Do not install any Model SVS I or SVS IA SVS without also doing the actions required by paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD.
As of July 18, 2005 (the effective date of this AD).
Not applicable.

May I Request an AlternativeMethod of Compliance?

(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Mr. Tin Truong, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4065; telephone: (425) 917-6486; facsimile: (425) 917-6590.

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference?

(g) You must do the actions required by this AD following the instructions in Precise Flight, Inc. Installation Report No. 08074, Standby Vacuum System Model VI Upgrade Kit, dated January 7, 2000 and the MANUAL VALVE Standby Vacuum System AFM SUPPLEMENT, dated February 4, 2000. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this service information, contact Precise Flight, Inc., 63354 Powell Butte Road, Bend, Oregon 97701, telephone: (800) 547-2558; facsimile: (541) 388-1105; electronic mail: preciseflight@preciseflight.com; Internet: http://www.preciseflight.com/svs.html.

To review copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To

view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2004-19354; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-30-AD.

Discussion

What events have caused this AD? AD 99-24-10 currently requires the following on all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed under the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval:

--Incorporate revised operating limitations for the affected SVS into the airplane flight manual (AFM);

--Inspect (repetitively) the push-pull cable, vacuum lines, saddle fittings, and shuttle valve for correct installation and damage (wear, chafing, deterioration, and so forth); and

--Correct any discrepancy found and conduct a functional test of the vacuum system after the inspections.

The SVS is intended to provide emergency vacuum power for aircraft instruments when the primary vacuum system fails. The design of the Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA SVS is similar to the Model SVS III SVS, and so may not be able to provide sufficient vacuum power without actions similar to those of AD 99-24-10.

The Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA SVS are installed on aircraft through a supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The Applicability section of the proposed AD lists the applicable STCs and aircraft that could have these SVS installed. This list is not meant to be exhaustive nor does it include all aircraft with the systems installed through field approval.

What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Failure or malfunction of the SVS during IFR flight can lead to pilot disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft.

Has FAA taken any action to this point? Consequently, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposal was published in the Federal Register as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on March 4, 2005 (70 FR 10517). The NPRM proposed to require you to replace the airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) in the airplane flight manual with the appropriate revision and install placards as defined in the AFMS, upgrade the Model SVS I or SVS IA SVS to the Model VI SVS, and add the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) to the maintenance schedule for the aircraft.

Comments

Was the public invited to comment? We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal and FAA's response to each comment:

Comment Issue No. 1: Manufacturer's Mailing and Internet Address

What is the commenter's concern? Precise Flight has moved and requests use of the new mailing address. Further, Precise Flight Inc. requests use of a specific Internet address for information about the Models SVS I and SVS IA.

What is FAA's response to the concern? We agree with the commenter. We will include the correct mailing and Internet addresses in the AD.

Comment Issue No. 2: Increase in Cost of Parts

What is the commenter's concern? Precise Flight states that the cost of parts has increased since FAA first issued the NPRM. The cost of parts has changed from $77 to $195. Precise Flight requests the AD to reflect this increase.

What is FAA's response to the concern? The FAA agrees with the commenter. We have re-evaluated the proposed cost of parts and determined that the correct cost of parts is $195.

We will change the final AD action to include the correct cost of parts.

Comment Issue No. 3: Correct Reference to Service Information

What is the commenter's concern? Precise Flight states that the correct report number for the cited service information should change from 08080 to 08074. The commenter requests that the final AD action reflect the correct report number.

What is FAA's response to the concern? We agree with Precise Flight that the correct report number is 08074.
We will change the final AD action to show that the correct report number 08074.

Comment Issue No. 4: AD Applicability

What is the commenter's concern? Precise Flight states that to avoid confusion, the final AD action should state that the AD does not apply to the Models SVS V or SVS III which have been upgraded to the SVS V following the FAA-approved alternative method of compliance (AMOC) dated December 22, 1999. The commenter requests the final AD action include a note that clarifies the affected models of SVS.

What is FAA's response to the concern? To avoid confusion about the applicability of the proposed AD we will include a note to read: "This AD affects Models SVS I and SVS IA only. The Model SVS III is addressed by AD-99-24-10, Amendment 39-11434 (64 FR 66747, November 30, 1999)."

Conclusion

What is FAA's final determination on this issue? We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for the changes discussed above and minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these changes and minor corrections:

--Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
--Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM.

Changes to 14 CFR Part 39--Effect on the AD

How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the FAA published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002), which governs the FAA's AD system. This regulation now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD actions.

Costs of Compliance

How many airplanes does this AD impact? We estimate that this AD affects 800 airplanes in the U.S. registry.

What is the cost impact of this AD on owners/operators of the affected airplanes? We estimate the following costs to replace the airplane flight manual supplement (AFMS) in the airplane flight manual with the appropriate revision. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this replacement:

Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per airplane
1 work hour $65 = $65
None
$65

We estimate the following costs to do any upgrade to the Model VI SVS, install placards, and add the installation report including the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) to the maintenance schedule for the aircraft. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need this upgrade:

Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per airplane
3 work hour $65 = $195
$195
$390Authority for This Rulemaking

What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action? 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 AD.

Regulatory Findings

Will this AD impact various entities? We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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.

Will this AD involve a significant rule or regulatory action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:

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 summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include "Docket No. FAA-2004-19354; Directorate Identifier 2004-CE-30-AD" in your request.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS 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. FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding a new AD to read as follows: