80 FR 29988 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-12450

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the in- service special detailed inspection technique required for the Jetstream 3200's life extension program was delayed; consequently, the in-service special detailed inspection technique is not formally part of the life extension program and may therefore not be accomplished as intended. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1744; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201 
airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the in-
service special detailed inspection technique required for the 
Jetstream 3200's life extension program was delayed; consequently, the 
in-service special detailed inspection technique is not formally part 
of the life extension program and may therefore not be accomplished as 
intended. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     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.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, 
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United 
Kingdom; telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/. You may review this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1744; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1744; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No.: 2015-0063, dated April 22, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    The Jetstream 3200 Life Extension Programme (LEP) permits the 
airframe life limit to be extended from 45,000 flight cycles (FC) to 
67,000 FC. Entry into the LEP requires operators to accomplish 
inspections specified in the Jetstream 3200 Supplemental Structural 
Inspections Document (SSID). SSID task 57-10-227 is the inspection 
requirement for the wing main spar at Rib 36. The threshold for task 
57-10-227 is 48,000 FC, with a repeat interval of 16,800 FC, using a 
Special Detailed Inspection (SDI). Development of the in-service SDI 
technique required for SSID task 57-10-227 was delayed by BAE 
Systems (Operations) Ltd, as a result of which it is not formally 
part of the LEP and may therefore not be accomplished as intended.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to cracks in the 
wing main spar remaining undetected, possibly resulting in failure 
of the wing and loss of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, BAE Systems 
(Operations) Ltd issued SB 57-JA140140 to provide SDI instructions 
for the wing main spar at Rib 36, which includes a reduced repeat 
inspection interval.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires repetitive 
inspections of the wing main spar around Rib 36 to detect cracks 
and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable 
corrective action(s).
    The SSID will be revised in due course to include the SDI.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1744.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    British Aerospace Regional Aircraft has issued British Aerospace 
Jetstream

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Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original Issue, dated: 
June 26, 2014. The British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 
Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original Issue, dated: June 26, 2014, 
describes procedures for inspections of the wing main spar around Rib 
36 to detect cracks and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the 
applicable corrective action(s). This service information 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 of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 22 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 96 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $179,520, or $8,160 per product.
    We have no way of determining any necessary follow-on actions, 
costs, or the number of products that may need these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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 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 this 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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, 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 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket No. FAA-2015-1744; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 10, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream 
Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
    (1) Certificated in any category; and
    (2) Modified in service following BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd 
Service Bulletin (SB) 05-JM8229.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the in-service 
special detailed inspection technique required for the Jetstream 
3200's life extension program was delayed; consequently, the in-
service special detailed inspection (SDI) technique is not formally 
part of the life extension program and may therefore not be 
accomplished as intended. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect 
and correct cracking in the wing main spar, which could result in 
structural failure of the wing with consequent loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions as specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
    (1) Before accumulating a total of 53,950 flight cycles (FC) on 
the airplane or within the next 50 FC after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 14,300 FC, accomplish an eddy current (EC) 
and an x-ray inspection of the wing main spar around rib 36 
following the instructions of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 
3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original Issue, dated June 
26, 2014. For the purposes of this AD, owner/operators who do not 
track total FC, multiply the total number of airplane hours time-in-
service (TIS) by 0.75 to calculate the cycles.

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    (2) If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection 
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd for FAA-approved repair 
instructions approved specifically for this AD and accomplish those 
instructions. You can find contact information for BAE Systems 
(Operations) Ltd in paragraph (h) of this AD. Use the Operator 
Report Form and follow the instructions in British Aerospace 
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original 
Issue, dated: June 26, 2014.
    (3) Repair of an airplane as required in paragraph (f)(2) of 
this AD does not terminate the repetitive inspections required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that airplane, unless the approved 
repair instructions state otherwise.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards 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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. 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.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2015-0063, dated April 22, 2015, for related information. You may 
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1744. For service 
information related to this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick International 
Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 
1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/. You may review this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 18, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of aspects of this proposed AD. We will
contains notices to the public of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations, M– consider all comments received by the
issuance of rules and regulations. The 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room closing date and may amend this
purpose of these notices is to give interested W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., proposed AD because of those
persons an opportunity to participate in the Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. comments.
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We will post all comments we
rules.
except Federal holidays. receive, without change, to http://
For service information identified in regulations.gov, including any personal
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this proposed AD, contact BAE Systems information you provide. We will also
(Operations) Limited, Customer post a report summarizing each
Federal Aviation Administration Information Department, Prestwick substantive verbal contact we receive
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 about this proposed AD.
14 CFR Part 39 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
Discussion
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1744; Directorate 1292 675704; email: RApublications@ The European Aviation Safety Agency
Identifier 2015–CE–016–AD] baesystems.com; Internet: http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ for the Member States of the European
RIN 2120–AA64
RegionalAircraft/. You may review this Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–
Airworthiness Directives; British referenced service information at the 0063, dated April 22, 2015 (referred to
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. unsafe condition for the specified
AGENCY: Federal Aviation For information on the availability of products. The MCAI states:
Administration (FAA), Department of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– The Jetstream 3200 Life Extension
Transportation (DOT). 4148. Programme (LEP) permits the airframe life
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking limit to be extended from 45,000 flight cycles
(NPRM). Examining the AD Docket (FC) to 67,000 FC. Entry into the LEP requires
You may examine the AD docket on operators to accomplish inspections specified
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the Internet at http:// in the Jetstream 3200 Supplemental
airworthiness directive (AD) for British www.regulations.gov by searching for Structural Inspections Document (SSID).
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model SSID task 57–10–227 is the inspection
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This requirement for the wing main spar at Rib 36.
1744; or in person at the Docket The threshold for task 57–10–227 is 48,000
proposed AD results from mandatory Management Facility between 9 a.m. FC, with a repeat interval of 16,800 FC, using
continuing airworthiness information and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, a Special Detailed Inspection (SDI).
(MCAI) originated by an aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket Development of the in-service SDI technique
authority of another country to identify contains this proposed AD, the required for SSID task 57–10–227 was
and correct an unsafe condition on an regulatory evaluation, any comments delayed by BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd, as
aviation product. The MCAI describes received, and other information. The a result of which it is not formally part of the
the unsafe condition as the in-service street address for the Docket Office LEP and may therefore not be accomplished
special detailed inspection technique as intended.
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
required for the Jetstream 3200’s life This condition, if not corrected, could lead
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
extension program was delayed; to cracks in the wing main spar remaining
available in the AD docket shortly after undetected, possibly resulting in failure of
consequently, the in-service special receipt. the wing and loss of the aeroplane.
detailed inspection technique is not FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To address this potential unsafe condition,
formally part of the life extension Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued SB 57–
program and may therefore not be FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 JA140140 to provide SDI instructions for the
accomplished as intended. We are Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, wing main spar at Rib 36, which includes a
issuing this proposed AD to require reduced repeat inspection interval.
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– For the reasons described above, this AD
actions to address the unsafe condition 4138; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
on these products. requires repetitive inspections of the wing
taylor.martin@faa.gov. main spar around Rib 36 to detect cracks and,
DATES: We must receive comments on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: depending on findings, accomplishment of
this proposed AD by July 10, 2015. the applicable corrective action(s).
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by Comments Invited The SSID will be revised in due course to
any of the following methods: We invite you to send any written include the SDI.
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to relevant data, views, or arguments about You may examine the MCAI on the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the this proposed AD. Send your comments Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
instructions for submitting comments. to an address listed under the by searching for and locating Docket No.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–1744.
• Mail: U.S. Department of FAA–2015–1744; Directorate Identifier
Transportation, Docket Operations, 2015–CE–016–AD’’ at the beginning of Related Service Information Under 1
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, your comments. We specifically invite CFR Part 51
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey comments on the overall regulatory, British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. economic, environmental, and energy has issued British Aerospace Jetstream

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Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57– Therefore, all reporting associated with the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
JA140140, Original Issue, dated: June this AD is mandatory. Comments 39 as follows:
26, 2014. The British Aerospace concerning the accuracy of this burden
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service and suggestions for reducing the burden PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Bulletin 57–JA140140, Original Issue, should be directed to the FAA at 800 DIRECTIVES
dated: June 26, 2014, describes Independence Ave., SW., Washington,
procedures for inspections of the wing DC 20591. ATTN: Information ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
main spar around Rib 36 to detect Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. continues to read as follows:
cracks and, depending on findings, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking
accomplishment of the applicable
§ 39.13 [Amended]
corrective action(s). This service Title 49 of the United States Code
information is reasonably available specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
because the interested parties have rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD:
access to it through their normal course section 106, describes the authority of British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket
of business or by the means identified the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: No. FAA–2015–1744; Directorate
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Identifier 2015–CE–016–AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
FAA’s Determination and Requirements authority.
of the Proposed AD We must receive comments by July 10,
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015.
This product has been approved by the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
the aviation authority of another Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
country, and is approved for operation General requirements.’’ Under that None.
in the United States. Pursuant to our section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
bilateral agreement with this State of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Design Authority, they have notified us This AD applies to British Aerospace
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201
of the unsafe condition described in the for practices, methods, and procedures airplanes, all serial numbers, that are:
MCAI and service information the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Certificated in any category; and
referenced above. We are proposing this safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Modified in service following BAE
AD because we evaluated all is within the scope of that authority Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin
information and determined the unsafe because it addresses an unsafe condition (SB) 05–JM8229.
condition exists and is likely to exist or that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject
develop on other products of the same products identified in this rulemaking
type design. Air Transport Association of America
action.
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Costs of Compliance Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
We estimate that this proposed AD We determined that this proposed AD This AD was prompted by mandatory
will affect 22 products of U.S. registry. would not have federalism implications continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
We also estimate that it would take under Executive Order 13132. This originated by an aviation authority of another
about 96 work-hours per product to proposed AD would not have a country to identify and correct an unsafe
comply with the basic requirements of substantial direct effect on the States, on condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
this proposed AD. The average labor the relationship between the national describes the unsafe condition as the in-
rate is $85 per work-hour. Government and the States, or on the service special detailed inspection technique
Based on these figures, we estimate required for the Jetstream 3200’s life
distribution of power and extension program was delayed;
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. responsibilities among the various consequently, the in-service special detailed
operators to be $179,520, or $8,160 per levels of government. inspection (SDI) technique is not formally
product. For the reasons discussed above, I part of the life extension program and may
We have no way of determining any certify this proposed regulation: therefore not be accomplished as intended.
necessary follow-on actions, costs, or (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We are issuing this proposed AD to detect
the number of products that may need action’’ under Executive Order 12866, and correct cracking in the wing main spar,
these actions. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under which could result in structural failure of the
the DOT Regulatory Policies and wing with consequent loss of control.
Paperwork Reduction Act
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (f) Actions and Compliance
A federal agency may not conduct or 1979),
sponsor, and a person is not required to Unless already done, do the following
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1)
respond to, nor shall a person be subject in Alaska, and through (f)(3) of this AD:
to penalty for failure to comply with a (4) Will not have a significant (1) Before accumulating a total of 53,950
collection of information subject to the economic impact, positive or negative, flight cycles (FC) on the airplane or within
requirements of the Paperwork on a substantial number of small entities the next 50 FC after the effective date of this
Reduction Act unless that collection of under the criteria of the Regulatory AD, whichever occurs later, and repetitively
information displays a current valid Flexibility Act. thereafter at intervals not to exceed 14,300
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OMB control number. The control FC, accomplish an eddy current (EC) and an
number for the collection of information List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 x-ray inspection of the wing main spar
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The around rib 36 following the instructions of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
paperwork cost associated with this AD British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 &
safety, Incorporation by reference, 3200 Service Bulletin 57–JA140140, Original
has been detailed in the Costs of Safety. Issue, dated June 26, 2014. For the purposes
Compliance section of this document of this AD, owner/operators who do not track
and includes time for reviewing The Proposed Amendment
total FC, multiply the total number of
instructions, as well as completing and Accordingly, under the authority airplane hours time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75
reviewing the collection of information. delegated to me by the Administrator, to calculate the cycles.

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(2) If any crack or corrosion is found April 22, 2015, for related information. You NERC develop modifications to the
during any inspection required by paragraph may examine the MCAI on the Internet at benchmark GMD event definition set
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact http://www.regulations.gov by searching for forth in Attachment 1 of the proposed
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd for FAA- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–1744. Reliability Standard so that the
approved repair instructions approved For service information related to this AD,
specifically for this AD and accomplish those contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
definition is not based solely on
instructions. You can find contact Customer Information Department, Prestwick spatially-averaged data. The
information for BAE Systems (Operations) International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Commission also proposes to direct
Ltd in paragraph (h) of this AD. Use the Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 NERC to submit a work plan, and
Operator Report Form and follow the 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: subsequently one or more informational
instructions in British Aerospace Jetstream RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: filings, that address specific GMD-
Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57– http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ related research areas.
JA140140, Original Issue, dated: June 26, RegionalAircraft/. You may review this DATES: Comments are due July 27, 2015.
2014. referenced service information at the FAA,
(3) Repair of an airplane as required in Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD does not terminate Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information docket number, may be filed in the
the repetitive inspections required in on the availability of this material at the following ways:
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that airplane, FAA, call (816) 329–4148. • Electronic Filing through http://
unless the approved repair instructions state www.ferc.gov. Documents created
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
otherwise.
18, 2015. electronically using word processing
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions software should be filed in native
Earl Lawrence,
applications or print-to-PDF format and
The following provisions also apply to this Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
not in a scanned format.
AD: Certification Service.
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2015–12450 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am]
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, to file electronically may mail or hand-
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P deliver comments to: Federal Energy
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Washington, DC 20426.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Instructions: For detailed instructions
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Federal Energy Regulatory
on submitting comments and additional
telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816) 329– Commission
information on the rulemaking process,
4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane see the Comment Procedures Section of
18 CFR Part 40
to which the AMOC applies, notify your this document.
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the [Docket No. RM15–11–000] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Regis Binder (Technical Information),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Reliability Standard for Transmission
Office of Electric Reliability, Federal
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement System Planned Performance for
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Geomagnetic Disturbance Events
a manufacturer or other source, use these
First Street NE., Washington, DC
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory 20426, Telephone: (301) 665–1601,
actions are considered FAA-approved if they Commission, Energy. Regis.Binder@ferc.gov.
are approved by the State of Design Authority ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Matthew Vlissides (Legal Information),
(or their delegated agent). You are required Office of the General Counsel, Federal
to assure the product is airworthy before it SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
is returned to service. Regulatory Commission (Commission) First Street NE., Washington, DC
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any proposes to approve Reliability 20426, Telephone: (202) 502–8408,
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal Standard TPL–007–1 (Transmission Matthew.Vlissides@ferc.gov.
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a System Planned Performance for
person is not required to respond to, nor SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
Geomagnetic Disturbance Events). 1. Pursuant to section 215 of the
failure to comply with a collection of Proposed Reliability Standard TPL– Federal Power Act (FPA),1 the
information subject to the requirements of 007–1 establishes requirements for Commission proposes to approve
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that certain entities to assess the Reliability Standard TPL–007–1
collection of information displays a current vulnerability of their transmission (Transmission System Planned
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB systems to geomagnetic disturbance Performance for Geomagnetic
Control Number for this information events (GMDs), which occur when the Disturbance Events). Proposed
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for sun ejects charged particles that interact Reliability Standard TPL–007–1
this collection of information is estimated to and cause changes in the earth’s establishes requirements for certain
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
magnetic fields. Entities that do not entities to assess the vulnerability of
completing and reviewing the collection of meet certain performance requirements, their transmission systems to
information. All responses to this collection based on the results of their geomagnetic disturbance events (GMDs),
of information are mandatory. Comments vulnerability assessments, must develop which occur when the sun ejects
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

concerning the accuracy of this burden and a plan to achieve the requirements. The charged particles that interact and cause
suggestions for reducing the burden should North American Electric Reliability changes in the earth’s magnetic fields.
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Corporation (NERC), the Commission- Entities that do not meet certain
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: certified Electric Reliability performance requirements, based on the
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Organization, submitted the proposed results of their vulnerability
AES–200.
Reliability Standard for Commission assessments, must develop a plan to
(h) Related Information approval in response to a Commission achieve the requirements. The North
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety directive in Order No. 779. In addition,
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0063, dated the Commission proposes to direct that 1 16 U.S.C. 824o.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 10, 2015.
Contact		Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 29988
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 29988 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

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