80 FR 46187 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 149 (August 4, 2015)

Page Range		46187-46190
FR Document		2015-18710
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for solder deposited on the frangible plug of certain engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishers. This AD was prompted by reports of a fire extinguisher that failed to discharge due to solder deposited on the frangible plug of the fire extinguisher. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct solder deposited on the frangible plug of the fire extinguisher, which could result in failure of the fire extinguisher to discharge, and consequent inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3139; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-139-AD; 
Amendment 39-18224; AD 2015-15-14]
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.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes. This AD requires a 
one-time inspection for solder deposited on the frangible plug of 
certain engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishers. This 
AD was prompted by reports of a fire extinguisher that failed to 
discharge due to solder deposited on the frangible plug of the fire 
extinguisher. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct solder 
deposited on the frangible plug of the fire extinguisher, which could 
result in failure of the fire extinguisher to discharge, and consequent 
inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 19, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 19, 
2015.
    We must receive comments on this AD by September 18, 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 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited service information identified 
in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer 
Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;

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telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
    For Kidde Graviner service information identified in this AD, 
contact Kidde Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, 
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 (0)1753 683245, fax: 
+44 (0)1753 685040.
    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-
3139.

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-
3139; 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:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0127R1, dated September 10, 2012 (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 ATP airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A fire handle on a BAe 146 aeroplane was operated on the ground 
as a precautionary measure after the throttle cable on the affected 
engine failed, due to corrosion. The extinguisher failed to 
discharge.
    Investigation results revealed that excess solder, which had 
been deposited during overhaul on the frangible plug of the 
extinguisher, prevented the release of the extinguishant. Prompted 
by this report, Kidde Graviner, the fire extinguisher manufacturer, 
identified four further extinguishers of similar design that had the 
same issue. The ATP aeroplane extinguisher is one of those of a 
similar design.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in 
the failure of a fire bottle to discharge, which reduces the ability 
of the fire protection system to extinguish fires in the engine or 
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire zones, possibly resulting in damage 
to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
    For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2012-0127 [dated 
July 10, 2012, http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2012-0127R1] to require a 
one-time inspection of the affected Part Number (P/N) 57183 engine 
and APU fire extinguishers. In addition, this [EASA] AD prohibited 
installation of a fire extinguisher, unless it has passed the 
inspection as required by AD 2012-0127.
    Revision 1 of this [EASA] AD is issued to clarify that new 
extinguishers P/N 57183 may be fitted with no additional inspection 
required by this [EASA] AD.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3139.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited and Kidde Graviner have issued the 
following service information.
     BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin ATP-26-
016, dated October 4, 2011. The service information describes 
procedures for an inspection for solder deposited on the frangible plug 
of certain engine and APU fire extinguishers.
     Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated 
July 27, 2011. The service information describes procedures for an 
inspection for solder deposited on the frangible plug of certain engine 
and APU fire extinguishers.
    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

    Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, 
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 
unnecessary.

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-2015-3139; Directorate 
Identifier 2012-NM-139-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

    Currently, there are no affected airplanes on the U.S. Register. 
However, if an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. 
Register in the future, the required actions will take about 1 work-
hour, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these 
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to be $85 per airplane.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $7,042, for a cost of 
$7,127 per product.

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

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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.

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):

2015-15-14 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18224. 
Docket No. FAA-2015-3139; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-139-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective August 19, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 
ATP airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial 
numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of a fire extinguisher that 
failed to discharge due to solder deposited on the frangible plug of 
the fire extinguisher. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
solder deposited on the frangible plug of the fire extinguisher, 
which could result in failure of the fire extinguisher to discharge, 
and consequent inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the 
APU.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection of Fire Extinguishers

    (1) For airplanes equipped with Kidde Graviner fire 
extinguishers having part number (P/N) 57183 (all dash numbers): 
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect each 
affected fire extinguisher for solder deposited on the frangible 
plug of the fire extinguisher, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin 
ATP-26-016, dated October 4, 2011, and Kidde Graviner Service 
Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011. If any solder 
deposit is detected, replace the fire extinguisher with a 
serviceable fire extinguisher before further flight, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited Service Bulletin ATP-26-016, dated October 4, 2011.
    (2) Fire extinguishers that meet any condition identified in 
paragraph (g)(2)(i), (g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii) of this AD are 
compliant with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
    (i) Fire extinguishers that have been overhauled by Kidde 
Graviner or Hugen.
    (ii) Fire extinguishers that have been overhauled as specified 
in Kidde Graviner Service Information Letter (SIL) 01-10, dated July 
29, 2010.
    (iii) Fire extinguishers that have been overhauled as specified 
in Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated 
Parts List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers 
Part Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 17, 
dated June 13, 2012.

(h) Definition of ``Overhaul''

    For the purpose of this AD, an overhaul is considered to include 
replacement of the operating head. Replacement of the pressure 
relief plug assembly only is not considered an overhaul.

(i) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a Kidde 
Graviner fire extinguisher having P/N 57183 (all dash numbers) on 
any airplane, unless the fire extinguisher meets any condition 
specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (i)(5) of 
this AD.
    (1) The fire extinguisher is new.
    (2) The fire extinguisher has passed the inspection as specified 
in the instructions of Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26-080, 
Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
    (3) The fire extinguisher has been overhauled by Kidde Graviner 
or Hugen.
    (4) The fire extinguisher has been overhauled as specified in 
the instructions of Kidde Graviner SIL 01-10, dated July 29, 2010.
    (5) The fire extinguisher has been overhauled in accordance with 
Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts 
List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers Part 
Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 17, dated 
June 13, 2012.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraphs (g)(2)(iii) and (i)(5) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD in accordance with 
the service information identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), 
(j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD. These documents are not incorporated 
by reference in this AD.
    (1) Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated 
Parts List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers 
Part Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 13, 
dated August 9, 2010.
    (2) Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated 
Parts List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers 
Part Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 14, 
dated August 8, 2011.
    (3) Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated 
Parts List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers 
Part Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 15, 
dated January 16, 2012.
    (4) Kidde Graviner Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated 
Parts List 26-21-52, Automatic Extinguishers with Steel Containers 
Part Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 16, 
dated May 21, 2012.

(k) 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: 9-ANM-116-

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[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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0127R1, dated September 10, 
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-2015-3139.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(4), (m)(5), and (m)(6) of this AD.

(m) 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 Service Bulletin ATP-26-
016, dated October 4, 2011.
    (ii) Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated 
July 27, 2011.
    (3) For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 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) For Kidde Graviner service information identified in this 
AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, 
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; Telephone: +44 (0)1753 683245, 
Fax: +44 (0)1753 685040.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 23, 2015.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Sum of Chapter
Cheese articles Appendix 1 Appendix 2 appendix Tokyo R. Uruguay R. Grand total 4/2010
1&2

EU–27 ................... 2,417,127 964,873 3,382,000 ........................ 2,025,000 5,407,000 5,407,000
Romania ................ 0 0 0 ........................ 500,000 500,000 500,000
Uruguay ................ 0 0 0 428,000 750,000 1,178,000 1,178,000
Other Countries .... 0 13,064 13,064 ........................ ........................ 13,064 13,064
SWISS OR
EMMENTHALER
CHEESE (NOTE 22) 5,182,610 1,468,704 6,651,314 823,519 380,000 7,854,833 7,854,833
EU–27 ................... 3,918,461 1,233,533 5,151,994 393,006 380,000 5,925,000 5,925,000
Switzerland ........... 1,230,651 188,836 1,419,487 430,513 ........................ 1,850,000 1,850,000
Other Countries .... 33,498 46,335 79,833 ........................ ........................ 79,833 79,833
CHEESE AND SUB-
STITUTES FOR
CHEESE (NOTE 23) 1,837,206 2,587,702 4,424,908 1,050,000 0 5,474,908 5,474,908
EU–27 ................... 1,837,206 2,587,701 4,424,907 ........................ ........................ 4,424,907 4,424,907
Israel ..................... 0 0 0 50,000 ........................ 50,000 50,000
New Zealand ......... 0 0 0 1,000,000 ........................ 1,000,000 1,000,000
Other Countries .... 0 1 1 ........................ ........................ 1 1
SWISS OR
EMMENTHALER
CHEESE WITH EYE
FORMATION (NOTE
25) ............................ 13,609,024 8,688,307 22,297,331 9,557,945 2,620,000 34,475,276 34,475,276
Argentina ............... 0 9,115 9,115 70,885 ........................ 80,000 80,000
Australia ................ 209,698 0 209,698 290,302 ........................ 500,000 500,000
Canada ................. 0 0 0 70,000 ........................ 70,000 70,000
EU–27 ................... 10,081,002 6,395,826 16,476,828 4,003,172 2,420,000 22,900,000 22,900,000
Iceland .................. 0 149,999 149,999 150,001 ........................ 300,000 300,000
Israel ..................... 27,000 0 27,000 ........................ ........................ 27,000 27,000
Norway .................. 2,480,021 1,175,289 3,655,310 3,227,690 ........................ 6,883,000 6,883,000
Switzerland ........... 763,050 921,055 1,684,105 1,745,895 200,000 3,630,000 3,630,000
Other Countries .... 48,253 37,023 85,276 ........................ ........................ 85,276 85,276

TOTAL:
CHEESE
ARTICLES .. 55,069,411 32,831,232 87,900,643 22,764,145 24,921,000 135,585,788 135,585,788

TOTAL:
CHEESE &
NON-
CHEESE .... 59,614,424 50,151,000 109,765,424 22,764,145 24,921,000 157,450,569 157,450,569

[FR Doc. 2015–19083 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] Systems (Operations) Limited Model ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
BILLING CODE 3410–10–P ATP airplanes. This AD requires a one- using the procedures found in 14 CFR
time inspection for solder deposited on 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the frangible plug of certain engine and methods:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION auxiliary power unit (APU) fire • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
extinguishers. This AD was prompted http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Federal Aviation Administration by reports of a fire extinguisher that instructions for submitting comments.
failed to discharge due to solder • Fax: 202–493–2251.
14 CFR Part 39 deposited on the frangible plug of the • Mail: U.S. Department of
fire extinguisher. We are issuing this AD Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3139; Directorate to detect and correct solder deposited 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Identifier 2012–NM–139–AD; Amendment
on the frangible plug of the fire W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
39–18224; AD 2015–15–14] Washington, DC 20590.
extinguisher, which could result in
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
RIN 2120–AA64 failure of the fire extinguisher to
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
discharge, and consequent inability to
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put out a fire in an engine or in the
Systems (Operations) Limited W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
APU.
Airplanes Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
DATES: This AD becomes effective p.m., Monday through Friday, except
AGENCY: Federal Aviation August 19, 2015. Federal holidays.
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES

Administration (FAA), Department of For BAE Systems (Operations)
Transportation (DOT). The Director of the Federal Register Limited service information identified
approved the incorporation by reference in this AD, contact BAE Systems
ACTION: Final rule; request for
of certain publications listed in this AD (Operations) Limited, Customer
comments. as of August 19, 2015. Information Department, Prestwick
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We must receive comments on this International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE AD by September 18, 2015. 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;

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telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 extinguisher, prevented the release of the information and determined the unsafe
1292 675704; email: RApublications@ extinguishant. Prompted by this report, condition exists and is likely to exist or
baesystems.com; Internet http:// Kidde Graviner, the fire extinguisher develop on other products of the same
manufacturer, identified four further
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ type design.
extinguishers of similar design that had the
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. same issue. The ATP aeroplane extinguisher
For Kidde Graviner service FAA’s Determination of the Effective
is one of those of a similar design. Date
information identified in this AD, This condition, if not detected and
contact Kidde Graviner Limited, corrected, could result in the failure of a fire Since there are currently no domestic
Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, bottle to discharge, which reduces the ability operators of this product, notice and
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; of the fire protection system to extinguish opportunity for public comment before
telephone: +44 (0)1753 683245, fax: +44 fires in the engine or Auxiliary Power Unit issuing this AD are unnecessary.
(0)1753 685040. (APU) fire zones, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to the Comments Invited
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport occupants. This AD is a final rule that involves
For the reasons described above, EASA requirements affecting flight safety, and
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
issued AD 2012–0127 [dated July 10, 2012, we did not precede it by notice and
SW., Renton, WA. For information on http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2012-0127R1] to
the availability of this material at the require a one-time inspection of the affected
opportunity for public comment. We
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Part Number (P/N) 57183 engine and APU invite you to send any written relevant
available on the Internet at http:// fire extinguishers. In addition, this [EASA] data, views, or arguments about this AD.
www.regulations.gov by searching for AD prohibited installation of a fire Send your comments to an address
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– extinguisher, unless it has passed the listed under the ADDRESSES section.
3139. inspection as required by AD 2012–0127. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–3139;
Revision 1 of this [EASA] AD is issued to Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–139–
Examining the AD Docket clarify that new extinguishers P/N 57183 may AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
You may examine the AD docket on be fitted with no additional inspection We specifically invite comments on the
required by this [EASA] AD.
the Internet at http:// overall regulatory, economic,
www.regulations.gov by searching for You may examine the MCAI on the environmental, and energy aspects of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov this AD. We will consider all comments
3139; or in person at the Docket by searching for and locating Docket No. received by the closing date and may
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 FAA–2015–3139. amend this AD based on those
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Related Service Information Under 1 comments.
Federal holidays. The AD docket CFR Part 51 We will post all comments we
contains this AD, the regulatory receive, without change, to http://
evaluation, any comments received, and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited www.regulations.gov, including any
other information. The street address for and Kidde Graviner have issued the personal information you provide. We
the Docket Operations office (telephone: following service information. will also post a report summarizing each
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES • BAE Systems (Operations) Limited substantive verbal contact we receive
section. Comments will be available in Service Bulletin ATP–26–016, dated about this AD.
the AD docket shortly after receipt. October 4, 2011. The service
information describes procedures for an Costs of Compliance
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, inspection for solder deposited on the Currently, there are no affected
International Branch, ANM–116, frangible plug of certain engine and airplanes on the U.S. Register. However,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, APU fire extinguishers. if an affected airplane is imported and
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA • Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26– placed on the U.S. Register in the future,
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1175; 080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011. the required actions will take about 1
fax: 425–227–1149. The service information describes work-hour, at an average labor rate of
procedures for an inspection for solder $85 per work-hour. Based on these
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
deposited on the frangible plug of figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
Discussion certain engine and APU fire to be $85 per airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency extinguishers. In addition, we estimate that any
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent This service information is reasonably necessary follow-on actions will take
for the Member States of the European available because the interested parties about 1 work-hour and require parts
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness have access to it through their normal costing $7,042, for a cost of $7,127 per
Directive 2012–0127R1, dated course of business or by the means product.
September 10, 2012 (referred to after identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Title 49 of the United States Code
FAA’s Determination and Requirements specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition of This AD
for all BAE Systems (Operations) rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
This product has been approved by section 106, describes the authority of
Limited Model ATP airplanes. The
the aviation authority of another the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
MCAI states:
country, and is approved for operation Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
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A fire handle on a BAe 146 aeroplane was in the United States. Pursuant to our detail the scope of the Agency’s
operated on the ground as a precautionary bilateral agreement with the State of authority.
measure after the throttle cable on the
affected engine failed, due to corrosion. The
Design Authority, we have been notified We are issuing this rulemaking under
extinguisher failed to discharge. of the unsafe condition described in the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Investigation results revealed that excess MCAI and service information Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
solder, which had been deposited during referenced above. We are issuing this General requirements.’’ Under that
overhaul on the frangible plug of the AD because we evaluated all pertinent section, Congress charges the FAA with

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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability any condition specified in paragraph (i)(1),
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to all BAE Systems (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (i)(5) of this AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes, (1) The fire extinguisher is new.
certificated in any category, all manufacturer (2) The fire extinguisher has passed the
the Administrator finds necessary for
serial numbers. inspection as specified in the instructions of
safety in air commerce. This regulation Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26–080,
is within the scope of that authority (d) Subject Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of (3) The fire extinguisher has been
that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 26, Fire Protection. overhauled by Kidde Graviner or Hugen.
products identified in this rulemaking (4) The fire extinguisher has been
(e) Reason overhauled as specified in the instructions of
action.
This AD was prompted by reports of a fire Kidde Graviner SIL 01–10, dated July 29,
Regulatory Findings extinguisher that failed to discharge due to 2010.
solder deposited on the frangible plug of the (5) The fire extinguisher has been
We determined that this AD will not
fire extinguisher. We are issuing this AD to overhauled in accordance with Kidde
have federalism implications under detect and correct solder deposited on the Graviner Component Maintenance Manual
Executive Order 13132. This AD will frangible plug of the fire extinguisher, which with Illustrated Parts List 26–21–52,
not have a substantial direct effect on could result in failure of the fire extinguisher Automatic Extinguishers with Steel
the States, on the relationship between to discharge, and consequent inability to put Containers Part Numbers 57133, 57135,
the national government and the States, out a fire in an engine or in the APU. 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 17, dated
or on the distribution of power and (f) Compliance June 13, 2012.
responsibilities among the various (j) Credit for Previous Actions
Comply with this AD within the
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already This paragraph provides credit for the
For the reasons discussed above, I done. actions specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(iii) and
certify that this AD: (i)(5) of this AD, if those actions were
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Inspection of Fire Extinguishers
performed before the effective date of this AD
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (1) For airplanes equipped with Kidde in accordance with the service information
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Graviner fire extinguishers having part identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), or
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures number (P/N) 57183 (all dash numbers): (j)(4) of this AD. These documents are not
Within 12 months after the effective date of incorporated by reference in this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); this AD, inspect each affected fire
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (1) Kidde Graviner Component
extinguisher for solder deposited on the Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts
Alaska; and frangible plug of the fire extinguisher, in List 26–21–52, Automatic Extinguishers with
4. Will not have a significant accordance with the Accomplishment Steel Containers Part Numbers 57133, 57135,
economic impact, positive or negative, Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 13, dated
on a substantial number of small entities Limited Service Bulletin ATP–26–016, dated
August 9, 2010.
under the criteria of the Regulatory October 4, 2011, and Kidde Graviner Service
(2) Kidde Graviner Component
Bulletin 26–080, Revision 1, dated July 27,
Flexibility Act. Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts
2011. If any solder deposit is detected,
List 26–21–52, Automatic Extinguishers with
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 replace the fire extinguisher with a
Steel Containers Part Numbers 57133, 57135,
serviceable fire extinguisher before further
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 14, dated
flight, in accordance with the
safety, Incorporation by reference, August 8, 2011.
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Safety. (3) Kidde Graviner Component
Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts
Bulletin ATP–26–016, dated October 4, 2011.
Adoption of the Amendment (2) Fire extinguishers that meet any List 26–21–52, Automatic Extinguishers with
condition identified in paragraph (g)(2)(i), Steel Containers Part Numbers 57133, 57135,
Accordingly, under the authority 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 15, dated
delegated to me by the Administrator, (g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii) of this AD are
compliant with the requirements of January 16, 2012.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (4) Kidde Graviner Component
follows: (i) Fire extinguishers that have been Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts
overhauled by Kidde Graviner or Hugen. List 26–21–52, Automatic Extinguishers with
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ii) Fire extinguishers that have been Steel Containers Part Numbers 57133, 57135,
DIRECTIVES overhauled as specified in Kidde Graviner 57145, and 57183 Series, Revision 16, dated
Service Information Letter (SIL) 01–10, dated May 21, 2012.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 July 29, 2010. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
continues to read as follows: (iii) Fire extinguishers that have been
overhauled as specified in Kidde Graviner The following provisions also apply to this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD:
Component Maintenance Manual with
Illustrated Parts List 26–21–52, Automatic (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended] (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Extinguishers with Steel Containers Part
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Numbers 57133, 57135, 57145, and 57183 Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
the following new airworthiness Series, Revision 17, dated June 13, 2012. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
directive (AD): approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(h) Definition of ‘‘Overhaul’’ using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
2015–15–14 BAE Systems (Operations) For the purpose of this AD, an overhaul is In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Limited: Amendment 39–18224. Docket considered to include replacement of the request to your principal inspector or local
No. FAA–2015–3139; Directorate operating head. Replacement of the pressure Flight Standards District Office, as
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Identifier 2012–NM–139–AD. relief plug assembly only is not considered appropriate. If sending information directly
an overhaul. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(a) Effective Date Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
This AD becomes effective August 19, (i) Parts Installation Limitations International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
2015. As of the effective date of this AD, do not Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
install a Kidde Graviner fire extinguisher Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(b) Affected ADs having P/N 57183 (all dash numbers) on any telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
None. airplane, unless the fire extinguisher meets Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-

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Document Modified: 2015-12-18 14:51:10
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 19, 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 46187
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 46187 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 149 (August 4, 2015)

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