80 FR 43936 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-17933 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43936-43938] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-17933] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2957; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-089-AD; Amendment 39-18218; AD 2015-15-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for damage of the stop arms of the stop plates, an adjustment of the electric trim limit switches, and replacement of the stop plates with newly manufactured stop plates if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report that the pitch trim jammed in the fully down position. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct broken stop arms of the stop plates, which could lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of control of the elevator trim, and possible reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 10, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD September 8, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in 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/index.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-18218. 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- 18218; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1175; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 43937]] Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0099, dated June 3, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The MCAI states: An in-service event was reported of the Pitch Trim jammed in the fully down position. During the event, the trim circuit was adjusted fully nose down and the swaged stop on the trim cable passed beyond the stop plates. With gear down and the autopilot disconnected, the aeroplane pitched nose down and, even with the control column pulled fully back, the pilot was unable to prevent descent. The trim circuit was freed and control restored by the combined efforts of both pilots turning the trim handwheels, which forced the swaged stop on the trim cable back past the broken stop plates. The results of the technical investigation revealed that the pitch trim servo motor travel stops were incorrectly adjusted, allowing the servo motor to force contact of the swaged stop on the trim cable with the stop plates, and parts of the stop plates breaking off. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to loss of control of the elevator trim, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) 27-068 to provide instructions to inspect and correct pitch trim servo motor travel stop adjustment and to install new stop plates made of improved (more robust) material. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [detailed] inspection [for damage of the stop arms of the stop plates, an adjustment of the electric trim limit switches] to correct adjustment of the pitch trim servo motor travel stops to prevent the jam condition and, if damage [including broken stop arms of the stop plates] is found, replacement of the stop arms and plates. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-18218. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Inspection Service Bulletin J41-27-068, dated January 21, 2014. The service information describes procedures for a one-time inspection for damage of the stop arms of the stop plates, an adjustment of the electric trim limit switches, and replacement of the stop plates with newly manufactured stop plates if necessary. 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 AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because a pitch trim that has jammed in the fully down position could lead to loss of control of the elevator trim, and possible reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-18218; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-089-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,275, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $156, for a cost of $241 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 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. [[Page 43938]] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-15-09 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18218. Docket No. FAA-2015-2957; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-089-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective August 10, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that the pitch trim jammed in the fully down position due to incorrectly adjusted travel stops of the pitch trim servo motor, causing parts of the stop plates to break off and allowing the servo motor to force contact of the swaged stop on the trim cable with the stop plates. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct broken stop arms of the stop plates, which could lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of control of the elevator trim, and possible reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) One-Time Inspection Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a one- time detailed inspection for damage of the stop arms of the stop plates, and an adjustment of the electric trim limit switches, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin J41-27-068, dated January 21, 2014. If any damage is found, before further flight, replace the stop plate with a newly manufactured stop plate made of tufnol, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin J41-27-068, dated January 21, 2014. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1175; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0099, dated June 3, 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-2015-2957. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin J41-27-068, dated January 21, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in 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/index.htm. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15, 2015. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-17933 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (6) You may view this service information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, methods:
request to your principal inspector or local 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Flight Standards District Office, as information on the availability of this • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
appropriate. If sending information directly material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (7) You may view this service information instructions for submitting comments.
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, that is incorporated by reference at the • Fax: 202–493–2251.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport National Archives and Records
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Administration (NARA). For information on • Mail: U.S. Department of
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; the availability of this material at NARA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. locations.html. Washington, DC 20590.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
2015. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ Michael Kaszycki, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Acting Manager, Transport Airplane W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
approval letter must specifically reference Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
this AD. [FR Doc. 2015–17934 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 98–13–23, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal holidays.
Amendment 39–10614 (63 FR 34576, June
25, 1998), are approved as AMOCs for the For service information identified in
corresponding requirements of this AD. this AD, contact BAE Systems
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Operations) Limited, Customer
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
Federal Aviation Administration Information Department, Prestwick
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
a manufacturer, the action must be 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
accomplished using a method approved by 14 CFR Part 39
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 1292 675704; email: RApublications@
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2957; Directorate
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
Identifier 2015–NM–089–AD; Amendment baesystems.com; Internet http://
39–18218; AD 2015–15–09] www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature. RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may
RIN 2120–AA64
view this referenced service information
(m) Related Information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes Renton, WA. For information on the
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0048, dated availability of this material at the FAA,
March 4, 2013, for related information. This AGENCY: Federal Aviation
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Administration (FAA), Department of on the Internet at http://
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Transportation (DOT). www.regulations.gov by searching for
2014–0011. ACTION: Final rule; request for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(2) Service information identified in this comments. 18218.
AD that is not incorporated by reference in
this AD is available at the addresses specified SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Examining the AD Docket
in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD. airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE You may examine the AD docket on
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference Systems (Operations) Limited Model the Internet at http://
4101 airplanes. This AD requires a one- www.regulations.gov by searching for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
time inspection for damage of the stop and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(IBR) of the service information listed in this arms of the stop plates, an adjustment 18218; or in person at the Docket
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of the electric trim limit switches, and Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
part 51. replacement of the stop plates with p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) You must use this service information newly manufactured stop plates if Federal holidays. The AD docket
as applicable to do the actions required by necessary. This AD was prompted by a contains this AD, the regulatory
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. report that the pitch trim jammed in the
(3) The following service information was evaluation, any comments received, and
fully down position. We are issuing this other information. The street address for
approved for IBR on August 28, 2015. AD to detect and correct broken stop
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6042, the Docket Operations office (telephone:
Revision 03, dated August 30, 2012.
arms of the stop plates, which could 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(ii) Reserved. lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of section. Comments will be available in
(4) The following service information was control of the elevator trim, and possible the AD docket shortly after receipt.
approved for IBR on July 30, 1998 (63 FR reduced control of the airplane.
34576, June 25, 1998). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DATES: This AD becomes effective
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6042, August 10, 2015. Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
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Revision 1, dated February 20, 1995. The Director of the Federal Register International Branch, ANM–116,
(ii) Reserved.
approved the incorporation by reference Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(5) For service information identified in 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 10, 2015. 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1175;
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice fax: 425–227–1149.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; We must receive comments on this
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 AD September 8, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion access to it through their normal course We also estimate that it will take
The European Aviation Safety Agency of business or by the means identified about 1 work-hour per product to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. comply with the basic requirements of
for the Member States of the European this AD. The average labor rate is $85
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0099, per work-hour. Based on these figures,
of This AD
dated June 3, 2015 (referred to after this we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
This product has been approved by operators to be $1,275, or $85 per
as the Mandatory Continuing
the aviation authority of another product.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
country, and is approved for operation
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition In addition, we estimate that any
in the United States. Pursuant to our
for all BAE Systems (Operations) necessary follow-on actions will take
bilateral agreement with the State of
Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The about 1 work-hour and require parts
Design Authority, we have been notified
MCAI states: costing $156, for a cost of $241 per
of the unsafe condition described in the
An in-service event was reported of the MCAI and service information product. We have no way of
Pitch Trim jammed in the fully down referenced above. We are issuing this determining the number of aircraft that
position. During the event, the trim circuit might need these actions.
was adjusted fully nose down and the
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
swaged stop on the trim cable passed beyond information and determined the unsafe Authority for This Rulemaking
the stop plates. With gear down and the condition exists and is likely to exist or
autopilot disconnected, the aeroplane develop on other products of the same Title 49 of the United States Code
pitched nose down and, even with the type design. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
control column pulled fully back, the pilot rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
was unable to prevent descent. The trim FAA’s Determination of the Effective
section 106, describes the authority of
circuit was freed and control restored by the Date
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
combined efforts of both pilots turning the An unsafe condition exists that
trim handwheels, which forced the swaged Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
stop on the trim cable back past the broken
requires the immediate adoption of this detail the scope of the Agency’s
stop plates. The results of the technical AD. The FAA has found that the risk to authority.
investigation revealed that the pitch trim the flying public justifies waiving notice
We are issuing this rulemaking under
servo motor travel stops were incorrectly and comment prior to adoption of this
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
adjusted, allowing the servo motor to force rule because a pitch trim that has
contact of the swaged stop on the trim cable Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
jammed in the fully down position
with the stop plates, and parts of the stop General requirements.’’ Under that
could lead to loss of control of the
plates breaking off. section, Congress charges the FAA with
elevator trim, and possible reduced
This condition, if not detected and promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
corrected, could lead to loss of control of the
control of the airplane. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity air commerce by prescribing regulations
elevator trim, possibly resulting in reduced for practices, methods, and procedures
control of the aeroplane. for public comment before issuing this
AD are impracticable and that good the Administrator finds necessary for
To address this unsafe condition, BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd issued Inspection cause exists for making this amendment safety in air commerce. This regulation
Service Bulletin (ISB) 27–068 to provide effective in fewer than 30 days. is within the scope of that authority
instructions to inspect and correct pitch trim because it addresses an unsafe condition
servo motor travel stop adjustment and to Comments Invited that is likely to exist or develop on
install new stop plates made of improved This AD is a final rule that involves products identified in this rulemaking
(more robust) material. action.
requirements affecting flight safety, and
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] we did not precede it by notice and Regulatory Findings
inspection [for damage of the stop arms of the opportunity for public comment. We
stop plates, an adjustment of the electric trim invite you to send any written relevant We determined that this AD will not
limit switches] to correct adjustment of the data, views, or arguments about this AD. have federalism implications under
pitch trim servo motor travel stops to prevent Send your comments to an address Executive Order 13132. This AD will
the jam condition and, if damage [including listed under the ADDRESSES section. not have a substantial direct effect on
broken stop arms of the stop plates] is found, Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–18218; the States, on the relationship between
replacement of the stop arms and plates.
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–089– the national government and the States,
You may examine the MCAI on the AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. or on the distribution of power and
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov We specifically invite comments on the responsibilities among the various
by searching for and locating Docket No. overall regulatory, economic, levels of government.
FAA–2015–18218. environmental, and energy aspects of
For the reasons discussed above, I
Related Service Information Under 1 this AD. We will consider all comments
certify that this AD:
CFR Part 51 received by the closing date and may
amend this AD based on those 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited comments. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
has issued Inspection Service Bulletin We will post all comments we 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
J41–27–068, dated January 21, 2014. receive, without change, to http:// DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
The service information describes www.regulations.gov, including any (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
procedures for a one-time inspection for personal information you provide. We
damage of the stop arms of the stop 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
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will also post a report summarizing each
plates, an adjustment of the electric trim Alaska; and
substantive verbal contact we receive
limit switches, and replacement of the about this AD. 4. Will not have a significant
stop plates with newly manufactured economic impact, positive or negative,
stop plates if necessary. This service Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities
information is reasonably available We estimate that this AD affects 15 under the criteria of the Regulatory
because the interested parties have airplanes of U.S. registry. Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 newly manufactured stop plate made of baesystems.com; Internet http://
tufnol, in accordance with the www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of BAE RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection (4) You may view this service information
Safety. Service Bulletin J41–27–068, dated January at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
21, 2014. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Adoption of the Amendment
information on the availability of this
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Accordingly, under the authority material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
delegated to me by the Administrator, The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AD: that is incorporated by reference at the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records
follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (NARA). For information on
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at NARA, call
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
DIRECTIVES 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. locations.html.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
continues to read as follows: request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Flight Standards District Office, as 2015.
appropriate. If sending information directly Suzanne Masterson,
§ 39.13 [Amended] to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
the following new airworthiness International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
[FR Doc. 2015–17933 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am]
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
directive (AD): Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
2015–15–09 BAE Systems (Operations) telephone: 425–227–1175; fax: 425–227–
Limited: Amendment 39–18218. Docket 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
No. FAA–2015–2957; Directorate ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Identifier 2015–NM–089–AD. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration
(a) Effective Date lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
This AD becomes effective August 10, the local flight standards district office/ 14 CFR Part 39
2015. certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–0088; Directorate
(b) Affected ADs this AD. Identifier 2014–NM–179–AD; Amendment
None. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–18217; AD 2015–15–08]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(c) Applicability
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
This AD applies to BAE Systems be accomplished using a method approved
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
certificated in any category, all serial 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Inc. Airplanes
numbers. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(d) Subject (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Limited’s EASA Design Organization Administration (FAA), Department of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Transportation (DOT).
America Code 27, Flight controls. the approval must include the DOA-
ACTION: Final rule.
(e) Reason authorized signature.
This AD was prompted by a report that the (i) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
pitch trim jammed in the fully down position Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
due to incorrectly adjusted travel stops of the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Bombardier, Inc. Model BD–100–1A10
pitch trim servo motor, causing parts of the 2015–0099, dated June 3, 2015, for related (Challenger 300) airplanes. This AD was
stop plates to break off and allowing the information. You may examine the MCAI on prompted by testing of the spoiler
servo motor to force contact of the swaged the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by electronic control unit (SECU) software
stop on the trim cable with the stop plates. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– for an upgrade, which revealed a timing
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 2015–2957.
broken stop arms of the stop plates, which
error between the command and
could lead to the pitch trim jamming, loss of (j) Material Incorporated by Reference monitor channels. This AD requires
control of the elevator trim, and possible (1) The Director of the Federal Register revising the maintenance or inspection
reduced control of the airplane. approved the incorporation by reference program to incorporate repetitive
(IBR) of the service information listed in this operational tests of the aileron
(f) Compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR disconnect system, and corrective action
Comply with this AD within the part 51. if necessary. This AD also requires
compliance times specified, unless already (2) You must use this service information modification and reidentification of the
done. as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SECU, which would terminate the
(g) One-Time Inspection (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited repetitive operational tests. We are
Within 30 days after the effective date of Inspection Service Bulletin J41–27–068, issuing this AD to prevent a timing error
this AD: Do a one-time detailed inspection dated January 21, 2014. in the SECU software, which, in
for damage of the stop arms of the stop (ii) Reserved. combination with failure of the roll
rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES
plates, and an adjustment of the electric trim (3) For service information identified in disconnect switch, could result in
limit switches, in accordance with the this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) complete loss of spoiler functionality
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Limited, Customer Information Department, and consequent reduced controllability
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
Service Bulletin J41–27–068, dated January KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; of the airplane.
21, 2014. If any damage is found, before telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 DATES: This AD becomes effective
further flight, replace the stop plate with a 675704; email: RApublications@ August 28, 2015.
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective August 10, 2015. | |
| Contact | Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1175; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 43936 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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