80 FR 49130 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 158 (August 17, 2015)

Page Range		49130-49132
FR Document		2015-19778

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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1744; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD;
Amendment 39-18231; AD 2015-16-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This AD is effective September 21, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 21,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1744; or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
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:
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. You may view 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. It is also available on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2015-1744.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
doug.rudolph@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to adding an AD that would apply to British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. The NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on May 26, 2015 (80 FR 29988). The NPRM
proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and
was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI
states:

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

The SSID will be revised in due course to include the SDI. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1744-0002.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 29988, May 26,
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 29988, May 26, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 29988, May 26, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed British Aerospace Regional Aircraft British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original
Issue, dated: June 26, 2014. The service information describes
procedures for inspections of the wing main spar around Rib 36 to
detect cracks and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the
applicable corrective action(s). This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 22 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 96 work-hours 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 the AD on U.S.
operators to be $179,520, or $8,160 per product.
We have no way of determining any necessary follow-on actions,
costs, or the number of products that may need these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid

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OMB control number. The control number for the collection of
information required by this AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost
associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance
section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions,
as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW.,
Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this 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 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.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1744; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, 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.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

2015-16-06 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-18231;
Docket No. FAA-2015-1744; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September
21, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

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

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

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

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions as specified in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) Before accumulating a total of 53,950 flight cycles (FC) on
the airplane or within the next 50 FC after September 21, 2015 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 14,300 FC, accomplish an eddy
current (EC) and an x-ray inspection of the wing main spar around
rib 36 following the instructions of British Aerospace Jetstream
Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original Issue,
dated June 26, 2014. For the purposes of this AD, owner/operators
who do not track total FC must multiply the total number of airplane
hours time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75 to calculate the cycles.
(2) If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd for FAA-approved repair
instructions approved specifically for this AD and accomplish those
instructions. You can find contact information for BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. Use the Operator
Report Form and follow the instructions in British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original
Issue, dated: June 26, 2014.
(3) Repair of an airplane as required in paragraph (f)(2) of
this AD does not terminate the repetitive inspections required in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that airplane, unless the approved
repair instructions state otherwise.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: email:
doug.rudolph@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

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to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(h) Related Information

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2015-0063, dated April 22, 2015, for related information. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1744-0002.

(i) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) British Aerospace Regional Aircraft British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA140140, Original
Issue, dated: June 26, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 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: RApublications@baesystems.com;
Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/.
(4) You may view this 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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1744.
(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 Kansas City, Missouri, on August 6, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2015–1744; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–016–AD; Amendment call (816) 329–4148. It is also available received no comments on the NPRM (80
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RIN 2120–AA64
Docket No. FAA–2015–1744. Conclusion
Airworthiness Directives; British FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
We reviewed the relevant data and
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, determined that air safety and the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 public interest require adopting the AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Administration (FAA), Department of as proposed except for minor editorial
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– changes. We have determined that these
Transportation (DOT). 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
ACTION: Final rule. minor changes:
doug.rudolph@faa.gov. • Are consistent with the intent that
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
airworthiness directive (AD) for British Discussion 29988, May 26, 2015) for correcting the
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model unsafe condition; and
Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. This We issued a notice of proposed • Do not add any additional burden
AD results from mandatory continuing rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR upon the public than was already
airworthiness information (MCAI) part 39 to adding an AD that would proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 29988,
issued by an aviation authority of apply to British Aerospace Regional May 26, 2015).
another country to identify and correct Aircraft Model Jetstream Model 3201
airplanes. The NPRM was published in Related Service Information Under 1
an unsafe condition on an aviation CFR Part 51
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe the Federal Register on May 26, 2015
condition as the in-service special (80 FR 29988). The NPRM proposed to We reviewed British Aerospace
detailed inspection technique required correct an unsafe condition for the Regional Aircraft British Aerospace
for the Jetstream 3200’s life extension specified products and was based on Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service
program was delayed; consequently, the mandatory continuing airworthiness Bulletin 57–JA140140, Original Issue,
in-service special detailed inspection information (MCAI) originated by an dated: June 26, 2014. The service
technique is not formally part of the life aviation authority of another country. information describes procedures for
extension program and may therefore The MCAI states: inspections of the wing main spar
not be accomplished as intended. We The Jetstream 3200 Life Extension around Rib 36 to detect cracks and,
are issuing this AD to require actions to Programme (LEP) permits the airframe life depending on findings, accomplishment
address the unsafe condition on these limit to be extended from 45 000 flight cycles of the applicable corrective action(s).
products. (FC) to 67 000 FC. Entry into the LEP requires This service information is reasonably
operators to accomplish inspections specified available because the interested parties
DATES: This AD is effective September in the Jetstream 3200 Supplemental have access to it through their normal
21, 2015. Structural Inspections Document (SSID). course of business or by the means
The Director of the Federal Register SSID task 57–10–227 is the inspection identified in the ADDRESSES section of
approved the incorporation by reference requirement for the wing main spar at Rib 36.
this AD.
of a certain publication listed in the AD The threshold for task 57–10–227 is 48 000
as of September 21, 2015. FC, with a repeat interval of 16 800 FC, using Costs of Compliance
a Special Detailed Inspection (SDI).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD We estimate that this AD will affect
Development of the in-service SDI technique
docket on the Internet at http:// required for SSID task 57–10–227 was 22 products of U.S. registry. We also
www.regulations.gov by searching for delayed by BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd, as estimate that it will take about 96 work-
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– a result of which it is not formally part of the hours per product to comply with the
1744; or in person at Document LEP and may therefore not be accomplished basic requirements of this AD. The
Management Facility, U.S. Department as intended. average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
of Transportation, Docket Operations, This condition, if not corrected, could lead Based on these figures, we estimate
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, to cracks in the wing main spar remaining
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
undetected, possibly resulting in failure of
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey be $179,520, or $8,160 per product.
the wing and loss of the aeroplane.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. To address this potential unsafe condition, We have no way of determining any
For service information identified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued SB 57– necessary follow-on actions, costs, or
this AD, contact BAE Systems JA140140 to provide SDI instructions for the the number of products that may need
(Operations) Limited, Customer wing main spar at Rib 36, which includes a these actions.
Information Department, Prestwick reduced repeat inspection interval.
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 For the reasons described above, this AD Paperwork Reduction Act
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; requires repetitive inspections of the wing A federal agency may not conduct or
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 main spar around Rib 36 to detect cracks and, sponsor, and a person is not required to
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1292 675704; email: RApublications@ depending on findings, accomplishment of respond to, nor shall a person be subject
the applicable corrective action(s).
baesystems.com; Internet: http:// to penalty for failure to comply with a
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ The SSID will be revised in due collection of information subject to the
RegionalAircraft/. You may review this course to include the SDI. The MCAI requirements of the Paperwork
referenced service information at the can be found in the AD docket on the Reduction Act unless that collection of
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OMB control number. The control Examining the AD Docket extension program was delayed;
number for the collection of information consequently, the in-service special detailed
You may examine the AD docket on inspection (SDI) technique is not formally
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The the Internet at http://
paperwork cost associated with this AD part of the life extension program and may
www.regulations.gov by searching for therefore not be accomplished as intended.
has been detailed in the Costs of and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Compliance section of this document 1744; or in person at the Docket cracking in the wing main spar, which could
and includes time for reviewing Management Facility between 9 a.m. result in structural failure of the wing with
instructions, as well as completing and and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, consequent loss of control.
reviewing the collection of information. except Federal holidays. The AD docket (f) Actions and Compliance
Therefore, all reporting associated with contains the NPRM, the regulatory
this AD is mandatory. Comments Unless already done, do the following
evaluation, any comments received, and actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1)
concerning the accuracy of this burden other information. The street address for through (f)(3) of this AD:
and suggestions for reducing the burden the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– (1) Before accumulating a total of 53,950
should be directed to the FAA at 800 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. flight cycles (FC) on the airplane or within
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Comments will be available in the AD the next 50 FC after September 21, 2015 (the
DC 20591. ATTN: Information docket shortly after receipt. effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 not to exceed 14,300 FC, accomplish an eddy
Authority for This Rulemaking current (EC) and an x-ray inspection of the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Title 49 of the United States Code wing main spar around rib 36 following the
safety, Incorporation by reference,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue instructions of British Aerospace Jetstream
Safety. Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57–
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Adoption of the Amendment JA140140, Original Issue, dated June 26,
section 106, describes the authority of 2014. For the purposes of this AD, owner/
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Accordingly, under the authority operators who do not track total FC must
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more delegated to me by the Administrator, multiply the total number of airplane hours
detail the scope of the Agency’s the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75 to calculate the
authority. follows: cycles.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) If any crack or corrosion is found
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS during any inspection required by paragraph
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: DIRECTIVES (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd for FAA-
General requirements.’’ Under that approved repair instructions approved
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
section, Congress charges the FAA with specifically for this AD and accomplish those
continues to read as follows:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in instructions. You can find contact
air commerce by prescribing regulations Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. information for BAE Systems (Operations)
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] Ltd in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. Use the
the Administrator finds necessary for Operator Report Form and follow the
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding instructions in British Aerospace Jetstream
is within the scope of that authority the following new AD: Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 57–
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2015–16–06 British Aerospace Regional JA140140, Original Issue, dated: June 26,
Aircraft: Amendment 39–18231; Docket 2014.
that is likely to exist or develop on (3) Repair of an airplane as required in
products identified in this rulemaking No. FAA–2015–1744; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–016–AD. paragraph (f)(2) of this AD does not terminate
action. the repetitive inspections required in
Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for that airplane,
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes unless the approved repair instructions state
We determined that this AD will not effective September 21, 2015. otherwise.
have federalism implications under (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
None. The following provisions also apply to this
not have a substantial direct effect on
AD:
the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the national government and the States, (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
This AD applies to British Aerospace
or on the distribution of power and Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
responsibilities among the various airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: for this AD, if requested using the procedures
levels of government. (1) Certificated in any category; and found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) Modified in service following BAE ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
certify this AD: Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
(SB) 05- JM8229. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (d) Subject 4090; email: email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Air Transport Association of America Before using any approved AMOC on any
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (ATA) Code 57: Wings. airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
1979), (e) Reason the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by mandatory (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
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in Alaska, and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
originated by an aviation authority of another in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(4) Will not have a significant country to identify and correct an unsafe a manufacturer or other source, use these
economic impact, positive or negative, condition on an aviation product. The MCAI actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
on a substantial number of small entities describes the unsafe condition as the in- actions are considered FAA-approved if they
under the criteria of the Regulatory service special detailed inspection technique are approved by the State of Design Authority
Flexibility Act. required for the Jetstream 3200’s life (or their delegated agent). You are required

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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.
Dates		This AD is effective September 21, 2015.
Contact		Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 49130
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 49130 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 158 (August 17, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration