80_FR_32620 80 FR 32510 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

80 FR 32510 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)

Page Range32510-32512
FR Document2015-13918

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetsream 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 missing countersunk washers under the head of the main landing gear trunnion cap tension bolts that could cause fatigue in the bolt shanks. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[FR Doc No: 2015-13918]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2048; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-015-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 Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetsream 
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 missing countersunk washers under the head of the main 
landing gear trunnion cap tension bolts that could cause fatigue in the 
bolt shanks. 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 24, 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: 
RApublications@baesystems.com; 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-
2048; 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: 
taylor.martin@faa.gov.

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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-2015-2048; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-015-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.: 2015-0061, dated April 20, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    The review of the BAE production drawing for main landing gear 
(MLG) fitting installation identified a risk of omitting 
installation of a countersunk washer under the head of the MLG 
trunnion cap tension bolts, potentially causing fatigue in the bolt 
shank under the head of such tension bolt(s).
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure of the bolt(s), thereby compromising the structural 
integrity of the other MLG tension bolts holding the MLG in place, 
possibly resulting in collapse of the MLG on take-off or landing 
with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    Although so far, no in-service bolt head failures have been 
reported since entry in to service of the type design in 1986, to 
address this potential unsafe condition, BAE Systems (Operations) 
Ltd issued Service Bulletin (SB) 57-JA120141 to provide inspection 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires inspection 
and, depending on findings, replacement of the MLG trunnion cap 
tension bolts.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
2048.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    British Aerospace Regional Aircraft has issued British Aerospace 
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA120141, REVISION 1, 
dated April 8, 2014. The service information describes procedures for 
inspection and replacement of main landing gear trunnion cap tension 
bolts. 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 66 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 6 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 $33,660, or $510 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $1,200, for a cost of 
$1,285 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need these actions.

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-2015-2048; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-015-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 24, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream 
Series 3101 and Jetsream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing 
Gear.

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(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 missing 
countersunk washers under the head of the main landing gear (MLG) 
trunnion cap tension bolts that could cause fatigue in the bolt 
shanks. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct missing 
countersunk washers, which could lead to failure of the bolt(s), 
thereby compromising the structural integrity of the other MLG 
tension bolts holding the MLG in place, possibly resulting in 
collapse of the MLG on take-off or landing with consequent damage to 
the airplane and injury to occupants.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(f)(4) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, following the 
Accomplishment Instructions in British Aerospace Jetstream Series 
3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA120141, REVISION 1, dated April 8, 
2014:
    (1) This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraphs 
(f)(3) and (f)(4), including all subparagraphs, of this AD if done 
before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment 
Instructions of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 
Service Bulletin 57-JA120141, Original Issue, dated: July 31, 2012.
    (2) For the purposes of this AD, owner/operators who do not 
track total flight cycles (FC), multiply the total number of 
airplane hours time-in-service by 0.75 to calculate the FC.
    (3) For Pre-Mod JM5218 airplanes: Within 250 FC after the 
effective date of this AD, do a magnetic particle inspection (MPI) 
of each MLG trunnion cap tension bolt.
    (i) If no crack is found during the MPI required by paragraph 
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, either re-install the 
crack-free bolt(s) or install a replacement bolt(s) having the same 
part number (P/N) as the original bolt. Install a countersunk washer 
under the bolt(s) ensuring the washer P/N is applicable to the 
diameter bolt installed as specified in figure 1 of paragraph 
(f)(3)(i) of this AD.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 Bolt P/N                            Washer P/N
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS21250H06040.............................  PKS1000-6-2-S (washer).
MS21250H07040.............................  PKS1000-7-2-S (washer).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Figure 1 of paragraph (f)(3)(i)--Pre-Mod JM5218 Replacement 
Parts
    (ii) If a cracked bolt is found during the inspection required 
by paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further flight, replace each 
cracked bolt with a replacement bolt having the same P/N as the 
original bolt. Install a countersunk washer under the bolt ensuring 
the washer P/N is applicable to the diameter bolt installed as 
specified in figure 1 of paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD.
    (4) For Post-Mod JM5218 airplanes: Visually inspect each MLG 
trunnion cap tension bolt to determine which type of bolt is 
installed.
    (i) If it is determined the installed bolts are P/N 
MS21134H07045 or P/N MS21134H07059 during the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(4) of this AD, before further flight (except as 
specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) of this AD), replace each `old' 
bolt P/N with a `new' bolt P/N as specified in figure 2 of paragraph 
(f)(4)(i) of this AD and install a washer having P/N PKS1000-7-2-S 
under each bolt.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Bolt P/N `Old'                       Bolt P/N `New'
------------------------------------------------------------------------
MS21134H07045.............................  MS21134H07046, or
                                             MS21250H07046.
MS21134H07059.............................  MS21134H07060, or
                                             MS21250H07060.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i)--Post-Mod JM5218 Replacement 
Parts
    (A) If no `new' replacement bolt is available to comply with 
paragraph (f)(4)(i) of this AD, the `old' bolt may be reinstalled 
without a countersunk washer, provided that within 500 FC after 
reinstallation and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 500 FC, each affected bolt is inspected by MPI.
    (B) Within 2,000 FC after reinstallation of a bolt as allowed by 
paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) of this AD or before further flight if a 
crack was found during any MPI as required by paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the `old' bolt P/N with 
a `new' bolt P/N as specified in figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i) of 
this AD and install a washer having P/N PKS1000-7-2-S under each 
bolt.
    (ii) If it is determined the installed bolts are P/N 
MS21250H07046 or P/N MS21250H07060 and no countersunk washer is 
installed during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(4) of this 
AD, before further flight, do an MPI of each MLG trunnion cap 
tension bolt.
    (A) If no crack is found during the MPI required by paragraph 
(f)(4)(ii) of this AD, before further flight, either re-install the 
crack-free bolts or install replacement bolts having a `new' bolt P/
N as specified in figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i) of this AD and 
install a countersunk washer P/N PKS1000-7-2-S under each bolt.
    (B) If any crack is found during the MPI required by paragraph 
(f)(4)(ii) of this AD, before further flight, replace each cracked 
bolt with a serviceable one having a `new' bolt P/N as specified in 
figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i) of this AD and install a countersunk 
washer P/N PKS1000-7-2-S under each bolt.

(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: 
taylor.martin@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.
    (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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2015-0061, dated April 20, 2015; and British Aerospace Jetstream 
Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA120141, Original Issue, 
dated: July 31, 2012, for related information. You may examine the 
MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2048. 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: RApublications@baesystems.com; 
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 June 1, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-13918 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 3960              condition as missing countersunk
                                                DIRECTIVES                                              Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, California                  washers under the head of the main
                                                                                                        90712, telephone 562–627–5324; email 9-                landing gear trunnion cap tension bolts
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 ANM-LAACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                               that could cause fatigue in the bolt
                                                continues to read as follows:                             (2) For operations conducted under a 14
                                                                                                        CFR part 119 operating certificate or under            shanks. We are issuing this proposed
                                                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that             AD to require actions to address the
                                                                                                        you notify your principal inspector, or                unsafe condition on these products.
                                                § 39.13   [Amended]                                     lacking a principal inspector, the manager of          DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   the local flight standards district office or          this proposed AD by July 24, 2015.
                                                the following new airworthiness                         certificate holding district office before             ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                directive (AD):                                         operating any aircraft complying with this
                                                                                                        AD through an AMOC.
                                                                                                                                                               any of the following methods:
                                                MD Helicopters Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2015–                                                                        • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                   1998; Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–                (g) Additional Information                             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                   035–AD.                                                 MD Helicopters Inc. Service Bulletin                instructions for submitting comments.
                                                (a) Applicability                                       SB500N–046/SB600N–054, dated July 9,                     • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
                                                                                                        2012, which is not incorporated by reference,            • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                   This AD applies to MD Helicopters Inc.               contains additional information about the              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                (MDHI) Model 500N with a rotating cone                  subject of this AD. For service information
                                                assembly part number (P/N) 500N3740–81
                                                                                                                                                               30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                        identified in this AD, contact MD                      W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                installed, and Model 600N helicopters with              Helicopters, Inc., Attn: Customer Support
                                                a rotating cone assembly P/N 500N3740–71                                                                       Washington, DC 20590.
                                                                                                        Division, 4555 E. McDowell Rd., Mail Stop                 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                                installed, certificated in any category.                M615, Mesa, AZ 85215–9734; telephone 1–
                                                                                                        800–388–3378; fax 480–346–6813; or at
                                                                                                                                                               Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                (b) Unsafe Condition                                                                                           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                        http://www.mdhelicopters.com. You may
                                                  This AD defines the unsafe condition as a             review a copy of information at the FAA,               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                rotating cone assembly remaining in service             Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest              Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
                                                beyond its fatigue life. This condition could           Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort             and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                result in failure of the rotating cone assembly         Worth, Texas 76137.                                    except Federal holidays.
                                                and loss of control of the helicopter.
                                                                                                                                                                  For service information identified in
                                                                                                        (h) Subject
                                                (c) Comments Due Date                                                                                          this proposed AD, contact BAE Systems
                                                                                                          Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)              (Operations) Limited, Customer
                                                   We must receive comments by August 10,               Code: 5302, Rotorcraft Tail Boom.
                                                2015.                                                                                                          Information Department, Prestwick
                                                                                                          Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29,              International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
                                                (d) Compliance                                          2015.                                                  2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
                                                  You are responsible for performing each               Lance T. Gant,                                         telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44
                                                action required by this AD within the                   Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft                 1292 675704; email: RApublications@
                                                specified compliance time unless it has
                                                already been accomplished prior to that time.
                                                                                                        Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.           baesystems.com; Internet: http://
                                                                                                        [FR Doc. 2015–13853 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am]             www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
                                                (e) Required Actions                                    BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                 RegionalAircraft/. You may review this
                                                   (1) Within 1 year or at the next annual                                                                     referenced service information at the
                                                inspection, whichever comes later:                                                                             FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
                                                   (i) Create a component history card or               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
                                                equivalent record for each rotating cone                                                                       For information on the availability of
                                                assembly, P/N 500N3740–81 and P/N                       Federal Aviation Administration                        this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
                                                500N3740–71, and record a life limit of                                                                        4148.
                                                10,000 hours time-in-service (TIS).                     14 CFR Part 39
                                                   (ii) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations                                                                   Examining the AD Docket
                                                Section of the applicable maintenance                   [Docket No. FAA–2015–2048; Directorate
                                                manual or Instructions for Continued                    Identifier 2015–CE–015–AD]                                You may examine the AD docket on
                                                Airworthiness by establishing a new                                                                            the Internet at http://
                                                retirement life of 10,000 hours TIS for each            RIN 2120–AA64                                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                rotating cone assembly, P/N 500N3740–81                                                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                and P/N 500N3740–71, by making pen-and-                 Airworthiness Directives; British                      2048; or in person at the Docket
                                                ink changes or by inserting a copy of this AD           Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                into the Airworthiness Limitations Section of           AGENCY: Federal Aviation                               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                the maintenance manual or the Instructions                                                                     except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                        Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                for Continued Airworthiness.                                                                                   contains this proposed AD, the
                                                   (iii) Remove from service any rotating cone          Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                        ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                  regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                assembly, P/N 500N3740–81 and P/N
                                                500N3740–71, that has 10,000 or more hours              (NPRM).                                                received, and other information. The
                                                TIS.                                                                                                           street address for the Docket Office
                                                   (2) Do not install a rotating cone assembly,         SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                   (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
                                                P/N 500N3740–81 or P/N 500N3740–71, on                  airworthiness directive (AD) for British               ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                any helicopter unless you have complied                 Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream                  available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                                                                                                                               receipt.
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                                                with the requirements of this AD.                       Series 3101 and Jetsream Model 3201
                                                (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   airplanes. This proposed AD results                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                (AMOC)                                                  from mandatory continuing                              Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                   (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
                                                                                                        airworthiness information (MCAI)                       FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
                                                Certification Office, FAA, may approve                  originated by an aviation authority of                 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
                                                AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:               another country to identify and correct                Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
                                                Galib Abumeri, Aerospace Engineer, Los                  an unsafe condition on an aviation                     4138; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
                                                Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,                  product. The MCAI describes the unsafe                 taylor.martin@faa.gov.


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                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              JA120141, REVISION 1, dated April 8,                   that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                        2014. The service information describes                products identified in this rulemaking
                                                Comments Invited
                                                                                                        procedures for inspection and                          action.
                                                  We invite you to send any written                     replacement of main landing gear
                                                relevant data, views, or arguments about                                                                       Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                        trunnion cap tension bolts. This service
                                                this proposed AD. Send your comments                    information is reasonably available                      We determined that this proposed AD
                                                to an address listed under the                          because the interested parties have                    would not have federalism implications
                                                ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                 access to it through their normal course               under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                FAA–2015–2048; Directorate Identifier                   of business or by the means identified                 proposed AD would not have a
                                                2015–CE–015–AD’’ at the beginning of                    in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.                 substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                your comments. We specifically invite                                                                          the relationship between the national
                                                comments on the overall regulatory,                     FAA’s Determination and Requirements                   Government and the States, or on the
                                                economic, environmental, and energy                     of the Proposed AD                                     distribution of power and
                                                aspects of this proposed AD. We will                      This product has been approved by                    responsibilities among the various
                                                consider all comments received by the                   the aviation authority of another                      levels of government.
                                                closing date and may amend this                         country, and is approved for operation                   For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                proposed AD because of those                            in the United States. Pursuant to our                  certify this proposed regulation:
                                                comments.                                               bilateral agreement with this State of                   (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  We will post all comments we                          Design Authority, they have notified us                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                receive, without change, to http://                     of the unsafe condition described in the                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                regulations.gov, including any personal                 MCAI and service information                           the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                information you provide. We will also                   referenced above. We are proposing this                Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                post a report summarizing each                          AD because we evaluated all                            1979),
                                                substantive verbal contact we receive                   information and determined the unsafe                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                about this proposed AD.                                 condition exists and is likely to exist or             in Alaska, and
                                                                                                        develop on other products of the same                    (4) Will not have a significant
                                                Discussion                                                                                                     economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                        type design.
                                                   The European Aviation Safety Agency                                                                         on a substantial number of small entities
                                                (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    Costs of Compliance                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                for the Member States of the European                     We estimate that this proposed AD                    Flexibility Act.
                                                Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–                     will affect 66 products of U.S. registry.              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                0061, dated April 20, 2015 (referred to                 We also estimate that it would take
                                                after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an              about 6 work-hours per product to                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                unsafe condition for the specified                      comply with the basic requirements of                  safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                products. The MCAI states:                              this proposed AD. The average labor                    Safety.
                                                   The review of the BAE production drawing             rate is $85 per work-hour.                             The Proposed Amendment
                                                for main landing gear (MLG) fitting                       Based on these figures, we estimate
                                                                                                                                                                 Accordingly, under the authority
                                                installation identified a risk of omitting              the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
                                                                                                                                                               delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                installation of a countersunk washer under              operators to be $33,660, or $510 per
                                                the head of the MLG trunnion cap tension                                                                       the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                                                                        product.
                                                bolts, potentially causing fatigue in the bolt                                                                 39 as follows:
                                                                                                          In addition, we estimate that any
                                                shank under the head of such tension bolt(s).           necessary follow-on actions would take
                                                   This condition, if not detected and                                                                         PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                        about 1 work-hour and require parts                    DIRECTIVES
                                                corrected, could lead to failure of the bolt(s),
                                                thereby compromising the structural integrity           costing $1,200, for a cost of $1,285 per
                                                of the other MLG tension bolts holding the              product. We have no way of                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                MLG in place, possibly resulting in collapse            determining the number of products                     continues to read as follows:
                                                of the MLG on take-off or landing with                  that may need these actions.                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                consequent damage to the aeroplane and
                                                injury to occupants.                                    Authority for This Rulemaking                          § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                   Although so far, no in-service bolt head                Title 49 of the United States Code                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                failures have been reported since entry in to           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                 the following new AD:
                                                service of the type design in 1986, to address          rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                this potential unsafe condition, BAE Systems                                                                   British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket
                                                (Operations) Ltd issued Service Bulletin (SB)
                                                                                                        section 106, describes the authority of                     No. FAA–2015–2048; Directorate
                                                57–JA120141 to provide inspection                       the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                      Identifier 2015–CE–015–AD.
                                                instructions.                                           Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                                                                        detail the scope of the Agency’s                       (a) Comments Due Date
                                                   For the reasons described above, this AD
                                                requires inspection and, depending on                   authority.                                               We must receive comments by July 24,
                                                findings, replacement of the MLG trunnion                  We are issuing this rulemaking under                2015.
                                                cap tension bolts.                                      the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,             (b) Affected ADs
                                                  You may examine the MCAI on the                       Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                      None.
                                                Internet at http://www.regulations.gov                  General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                                                                               (c) Applicability
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                                                by searching for and locating Docket No.                section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                FAA–2015–2048.                                          promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                This AD applies to British Aerospace
                                                                                                        air commerce by prescribing regulations                Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and
                                                Related Service Information Under 1                     for practices, methods, and procedures                 Jetsream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial
                                                CFR Part 51                                                                                                    numbers, certificated in any category.
                                                                                                        the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  British Aerospace Regional Aircraft                   safety in air commerce. This regulation                (d) Subject
                                                has issued British Aerospace Jetstream                  is within the scope of that authority                    Air Transport Association of America
                                                Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57–                 because it addresses an unsafe condition               (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.



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                                                (e) Reason                                               tension bolt to determine which type of bolt           using any approved AMOC on any airplane
                                                  This AD was prompted by mandatory                      is installed.                                          to which the AMOC applies, notify your
                                                continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)                 (i) If it is determined the installed bolts are     appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
                                                originated by an aviation authority of another           P/N MS21134H07045 or P/N                               FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
                                                country to identify and correct an unsafe                MS21134H07059 during the inspection                    or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
                                                                                                         required in paragraph (f)(4) of this AD, before           (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
                                                condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
                                                                                                         further flight (except as specified in                 in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                                describes the unsafe condition as missing
                                                                                                         paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) of this AD), replace            a manufacturer or other source, use these
                                                countersunk washers under the head of the
                                                                                                         each ‘old’ bolt P/N with a ‘new’ bolt P/N as           actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
                                                main landing gear (MLG) trunnion cap
                                                                                                         specified in figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i) of        actions are considered FAA-approved if they
                                                tension bolts that could cause fatigue in the
                                                                                                         this AD and install a washer having P/N                are approved by the State of Design Authority
                                                bolt shanks. We are issuing this AD to detect            PKS1000–7–2–S under each bolt.
                                                and correct missing countersunk washers,                                                                        (or their delegated agent). You are required
                                                which could lead to failure of the bolt(s),                                                                     to assure the product is airworthy before it
                                                                                                               Bolt P/N ‘Old’             Bolt P/N ‘New’        is returned to service.
                                                thereby compromising the structural integrity
                                                of the other MLG tension bolts holding the               MS21134H07045 ......         MS21134H07046, or         (h) Related Information
                                                MLG in place, possibly resulting in collapse                                           MS21250H07046.              Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
                                                of the MLG on take-off or landing with                   MS21134H07059 ......         MS21134H07060, or         Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0061, dated
                                                consequent damage to the airplane and injury                                           MS21250H07060.           April 20, 2015; and British Aerospace
                                                to occupants.                                                                                                   Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin
                                                (f) Actions and Compliance                                  Figure 2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i)—Post-Mod            57–JA120141, Original Issue, dated: July 31,
                                                                                                         JM5218 Replacement Parts                               2012, for related information. You may
                                                   Unless already done, do the actions in
                                                                                                            (A) If no ‘new’ replacement bolt is                 examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
                                                paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD,             available to comply with paragraph (f)(4)(i) of        www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                                including all subparagraphs, following the               this AD, the ‘old’ bolt may be reinstalled             locating Docket No. FAA–2015–2048. For
                                                Accomplishment Instructions in British                   without a countersunk washer, provided that            service information related to this AD,
                                                Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200                   within 500 FC after reinstallation and                 contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
                                                Service Bulletin 57–JA120141, REVISION 1,                repetitively thereafter at intervals not to            Customer Information Department, Prestwick
                                                dated April 8, 2014:                                     exceed 500 FC, each affected bolt is                   International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
                                                   (1) This AD allows credit for the actions             inspected by MPI.                                      Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44
                                                required in paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4),                   (B) Within 2,000 FC after reinstallation of         1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email:
                                                including all subparagraphs, of this AD if               a bolt as allowed by paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) of         RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet:
                                                done before the effective date of this AD                this AD or before further flight if a crack was        http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
                                                following the Accomplishment Instructions                found during any MPI as required by                    RegionalAircraft/. You may review this
                                                of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 &             paragraph (f)(4)(i)(A) of this AD, whichever           referenced service information at the FAA,
                                                3200 Service Bulletin 57–JA120141, Original              occurs first, replace the ‘old’ bolt P/N with          Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                                Issue, dated: July 31, 2012.                             a ‘new’ bolt P/N as specified in figure 2 of           Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
                                                   (2) For the purposes of this AD, owner/               paragraph (f)(4)(i) of this AD and install a           on the availability of this material at the
                                                operators who do not track total flight cycles           washer having P/N PKS1000–7–2–S under                  FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
                                                (FC), multiply the total number of airplane              each bolt.
                                                hours time-in-service by 0.75 to calculate the                                                                    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 1,
                                                                                                            (ii) If it is determined the installed bolts are
                                                FC.                                                                                                             2015.
                                                                                                         P/N MS21250H07046 or P/N
                                                   (3) For Pre-Mod JM5218 airplanes: Within              MS21250H07060 and no countersunk washer                Earl Lawrence,
                                                250 FC after the effective date of this AD, do           is installed during the inspection required in         Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
                                                a magnetic particle inspection (MPI) of each             paragraph (f)(4) of this AD, before further            Certification Service.
                                                MLG trunnion cap tension bolt.                           flight, do an MPI of each MLG trunnion cap             [FR Doc. 2015–13918 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am]
                                                   (i) If no crack is found during the MPI               tension bolt.                                          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before             (A) If no crack is found during the MPI
                                                further flight, either re-install the crack-free         required by paragraph (f)(4)(ii) of this AD,
                                                bolt(s) or install a replacement bolt(s) having          before further flight, either re-install the
                                                the same part number (P/N) as the original               crack-free bolts or install replacement bolts
                                                bolt. Install a countersunk washer under the             having a ‘new’ bolt P/N as specified in figure         DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                bolt(s) ensuring the washer P/N is applicable            2 of paragraph (f)(4)(i) of this AD and install        SECURITY
                                                to the diameter bolt installed as specified in           a countersunk washer P/N PKS1000–7–2–S
                                                figure 1 of paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD.              under each bolt.                                       Coast Guard
                                                                                                            (B) If any crack is found during the MPI
                                                       Bolt P/N                   Washer P/N             required by paragraph (f)(4)(ii) of this AD,           33 CFR Parts 101 and 105
                                                                                                         before further flight, replace each cracked
                                                MS21250H06040 ......        PKS1000–6–2–S                bolt with a serviceable one having a ‘new’
                                                                             (washer).                   bolt P/N as specified in figure 2 of paragraph         [Docket No. USCG–2013–1087]
                                                MS21250H07040 ......        PKS1000–7–2–S                (f)(4)(i) of this AD and install a countersunk
                                                                             (washer).                   washer P/N PKS1000–7–2–S under each bolt.              Seafarers’ Access to Maritime
                                                                                                                                                                Facilities
                                                  Figure 1 of paragraph (f)(3)(i)—Pre-Mod                (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                JM5218 Replacement Parts                                    The following provisions also apply to this         Correction
                                                  (ii) If a cracked bolt is found during the             AD:
                                                                                                                                                                  In proposed rule document 2015–
                                                inspection required by paragraph (f)(3) of this             (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                AD, before further flight, replace each                  (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,                12657 appearing on pages 30189–30190
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                                                cracked bolt with a replacement bolt having              FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs                in the issue of Wednesday, May 27,
                                                the same P/N as the original bolt. Install a             for this AD, if requested using the procedures         2015, make the following correction(s):
                                                countersunk washer under the bolt ensuring               found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to               On page 30189, in the DATES section,
                                                the washer P/N is applicable to the diameter             ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,               in the fourth line, ‘‘July 1, 2015’’ should
                                                bolt installed as specified in figure 1 of               FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                                                                                                                                                read ‘‘July 27, 2015’’.
                                                paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this AD.                          Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
                                                  (4) For Post-Mod JM5218 airplanes:                     telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816) 329–             [FR Doc. C1–2015–12657 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am]
                                                Visually inspect each MLG trunnion cap                   4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. Before             BILLING CODE 1505–01–P




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Document Created: 2015-12-15 15:25:39
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 15:25:39
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 2015.
ContactTaylor 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 Citation80 FR 32510 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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