Rule2025-19354
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
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Published
October 2, 2025
Effective
October 17, 2025
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model B200GT, B200CGT, B300, and B300C airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of rudder control pushrod failure during a production ground run, caused by sheared rivets off of a rudder control pushrod. This AD requires a visual inspection of the attaching rivets of the pilot and copilot rudder control pushrods for incorrect rivets and replacement if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 189 (Thursday, October 2, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47536-47538]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-19354]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2025-3424; Project Identifier AD-2025-01362-A;
Amendment 39-23164; AD 2025-20-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model B200GT, B200CGT, B300,
and B300C airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of rudder control
pushrod failure during a production ground run, caused by sheared
rivets off of a rudder control pushrod. This AD requires a visual
inspection of the attaching rivets of the pilot and copilot rudder
control pushrods for incorrect rivets and replacement if necessary. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 17, 2025.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 17,
2025.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by November 17, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2025-3424; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For Beechcraft material identified in this AD, contact
Textron, One Cessna Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215; phone: (316) 517-
6061; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#791a0c0a0d16141c0b1a180b1c390d010d180f571a1614"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a6c5d3d5d2c9cbc3d4c5c7d4c3e6d2ded2c7d088c5c9cb">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="http://www.txtav.com">www.txtav.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2025-3424.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Enns, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1801 S Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946-4147;
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d7b3b6a1beb3f9b2b9b9a497b1b6b6f9b0b8a1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="462227302f2268232828350620272768212930">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2025-3424; Project
Identifier AD-2025-01362-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule,
explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting
data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to David
Enns, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1801 S Airport Road, Wichita, KS
67209. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Background
The FAA received a report that, during a production ground run for
a Textron Model B200GT airplane, two rivets sheared off of a rudder
control pushrod, causing the rudder control pushrod to fail. It was
discovered that an incorrect type of rivet may have been installed
during installation of the rudder control pushrod end that does not
meet the strength requirements of the type design. Failure of a rudder
control pushrod may result in a rudder jam or loss of rudder control.
This condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of control of
the airplane during flight or ground operations. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Beechcraft Mandatory Service Letter MTL-27-07,
dated July 25, 2025 (Beechcraft Mandatory SL MTL-27-07), which
specifies procedures for a visual inspection of the attaching rivets of
the pilot and copilot rudder control pushrods for incorrect rivets and
replacement if necessary. This material is reasonably available because
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in Beechcraft
Mandatory SL MTL-27-07 described previously.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C.
551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that
those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Under this
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section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule
without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance.
Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has determined that the risk to the flying public
justifies forgoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because incorrect rivets used during installation of the rudder control
pushrod do not meet the strength requirements of the type design.
Failure of a rudder control pushrod may result in a rudder jam or loss
of rudder control. Rudders are critical components to maintaining
controlled flight and a rudder jam could lead to a loss of rudder
control, and loss of control of the airplane. This condition could
result at any time and without warning. Thus, the FAA has determined
that the airplanes must be inspected within 20 hours time-in-service or
30 days, whichever occurs first. This compliance time is shorter than
the time necessary for the public to comment and for publication of the
final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 89 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspect rudder control pushrod rivets. 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $60,520
hour = $680.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace rudder control pushrod rivets...... 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = $65 $1,425
$1,360.
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
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.
The FAA is 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
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.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2025-20-11 Textron Aviation Inc.: Amendment 39-23164; Docket No.
FAA-2025-3424; Project Identifier AD-2025-01362-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 17, 2025.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Textron Aviation Inc. Model airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (4) of this AD.
(1) Model B200GT, serial numbers (S/Ns) BY-335, BY-356, BY-443,
BY-453, BY-454.
(2) Model B200CGT, S/Ns BZ-4 through BZ-9.
(3) Model B300, S/Ns FL-1173 through FL-1175 inclusive, FL-1177,
FL-1181, FL-1184 through FL-1186 inclusive, FL-1189, FL-1193, FL-
1197 through FL-1202 inclusive, FL-1210, FL-1211, FL-1213, FL-1218,
FL-1220 through FL-1222 inclusive, FL-1225, FL-1228 through FL-1230
inclusive, FL-1232, FL-1233, FL-1240 through FL-1242 inclusive, FL-
1244, FL-1245, FL-1249 through FL-1251 inclusive, FL-1253, FL-1257
through FL-1259 inclusive, FL-1262, FL-1265, FL-1266, FL-1269, FL-
1271, FL-1275, FL-1276, FL-1277, FL-1280, FL-1284, FL-1286, FL-1287,
FL-1290, FL-1291, FL-1293, FL-1296, FL-1305, FL-1310, FL-1315
through FL-1317 inclusive, FL-1319, and FL-1320.
(4) Model B300C, S/Ns FM-78 through FM-86, FM-88, FM-90 through
FM-92 inclusive, FM-94, FM-96 through FM-107 inclusive, and FM-110.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2720, Rudder Control
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of rudder control pushrod
failure during a production ground run caused by sheared rivets off
of a rudder control pushrod. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect
and address incorrect rivets. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in rudder jam or loss of rudder control,
which could lead to loss of control of the airplane during flight or
ground operations.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 20 hours time-in-service or 30 days, whichever occurs
first after the effective date of this AD, do a visual inspection of
the attaching rivets of the pilot and copilot rudder control
pushrods for incorrect rivets in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions, paragraphs 4. and 5., of Beechcraft Mandatory Service
Letter (SL) MTL-27-07, dated July 25, 2025 (Beechcraft Mandatory SL
MTL-27-07).
(2) Depending on the results of the visual inspection required
by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do the following, as applicable:
(i) If two soft rivets are found adjacent to each other on the
same rod end for one rudder control pushrod, before further flight,
replace with rivet part number MS20470AD4-12 in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7., of Beechcraft Mandatory
SL MTL-27-07.
(ii) If one soft rivet and one hard rivet are installed on any
of the four rod ends, within 200 flight hours or 12 months of the
visual inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, whichever
occurs first after the effective date of this AD, replace the soft
rivet with rivet part number MS20470AD4-12 in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7., of Beechcraft Mandatory
SL MTL-27-07.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Central Certification 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 Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the Central Certification Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this
AD and email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#db9a9694989bbdbabaf5bcb4ad"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f1b0bcbeb2b1979090df969e87">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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.
(i) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact David Enns, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1801 S Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone:
(316) 946-4147; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f2b2e39262b612a21213c0f292e2e61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3155504758551f545f5f42715750501f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Beechcraft Mandatory Service Letter MTL-27-07, dated July
25, 2025.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Beechcraft material identified in this AD, contact
Textron Aviation Inc., One Cessna Boulevard, Wichita, KS 67215;
phone: (316) 517-6061; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#85e6f0f6f1eae8e0f7e6e4f7e0c5f1fdf1e4f3abe6eae8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="197a6c6a6d76747c6b7a786b7c596d616d786f377a7674">[email protected]</span></a>; website:
<a href="http://www.txtav.com">www.txtav.com</a>.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cea8bce0a7a0bdbeabadbaa7a1a08ea0afbcafe0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f79185d99e9984879294839e9899b799968596d9909881">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on September 30, 2025.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2025-19354 Filed 9-30-25; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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