AD 2010-26-03 Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models B200, B200GT, B300, and B300C Airplanes

Makes named: hawker beechcraft. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the following Hawker Beechcraft Corporation airplanes that are certificated in any category: Table 1—Affected Airplane Models and Serial Numbers Model Serial numbers B200 BB-1926, BB-1978, and BB-1988 through BB-2000. B200GT BY-1 through BY-26. B300 FL-427, FL-493, and FL-500 through FL-573. B300C (C-12W) FM-14 through FM-18.

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. Table 2—Requirements of This AD Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Fabricate a placard (using at least 1/8-inch letters) with the following words and install the placard on the instrument panel within the pilot's clear view: “THIS AIRPLANE IS PROHIBITED FROM FLIGHT IN KNOWN OR FORECAST ICING.” Before further flight in known or forecast icing conditions or within the next 3 days after December 20, 2010 (the effective of this AD), whichever occurs first Not applicable. (2) For Model B200 and Model B200GT airplanes: Replace the pneumatic supply tubing from the rear spar at Fuselage Station (FS) 227.00 to the aft pressure bulkhead at FS 347.750 with Hytrel tubing part number (P/N) 131823VH10D-1210; and for Model B300 and Model B300C airplanes: Replace pneumatic supply tubing from the rear spar at FS 241.40 to the aft pressure bulkhead at FS 381.750 with Hytrel tubing P/N 131823VH10D-1406. The replacement of tail deice boot pneumatic supply tubes required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD is terminating action for the placard required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD Before further flight in known or forecast icing conditions, within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 20, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), or within 3 months after December 20, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first Follow the Accomplishment Instructions in Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-3889, Rev 1, dated October 2010. (3) Remove the placard required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD Before further flight after the replacement of tail deice boot pneumatic supply tubes required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD Not applicable. Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information (g) If Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-3889, Issued: March 2008, has already been complied with, you may splice new Hytrel tubing on the existing Hytrel tubing in the aft evaporator bay area before further flight in known or forecast icing conditions, within 25 hours TIS after December 20, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), or within 3 months after December 20, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (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 the Related Information section of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. Related Information (i) For more information about this AD, contact Don Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4120; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: donald.ristow@faa.gov. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 30-3889, Rev. 1, dated October 2010, 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 this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas 67201-0085; telephone: (800) 429-5372 or (316) 676-3140; Internet: http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust St., Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (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 an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 9, 2010. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-31438 Filed 12-15-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the pneumatic supply tube for the tail deice system outside the area covered by AD 2008-07-10. We are issuing this AD to prevent collapsed pneumatic supply tubes, which could result in failure of the tail deice boots to operate. This failure could lead to loss of control in icing conditions.