80 FR 69903 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 218 (November 12, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 218 (November 12, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 69903-69905] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-28561] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4212; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-010-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG) and a determination that a new safe-life limitation for affected NLG main fittings has not been mandated. This proposed AD would require replacing affected NLG main fittings that have exceeded the safe-life limitation with a new or serviceable fitting. We are proposing this AD to prevent collapse of the NLG, which if not corrected, could lead to degradation of direction control on the ground or an un-commanded turn to the left, and a consequent loss of control of the airplane on the ground, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 28, 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 proposed AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/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. 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- 4212; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4212; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-010-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD 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 proposed AD. 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 2012-0191R1, dated November 6, 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 BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146- RJ series airplanes. The MCAI states: Several occurrences of the aeroplane`s Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Main Fitting cracking have been reported. Subsequently in different cases, NLG Main Fitting crack lead to collapsed NLG, locked NLG steering and an aeroplane`s un-commanded steering to the left. Cracks in the NLG Bell Housing are not detectable with the NLG fitted to the aeroplane and are difficult to detect during overhaul without substantial disassembly of the gear. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to degradation of directional control on the ground or an un-commanded turn to the left and a consequent loss of control of the aeroplane on the ground, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. Prompted by these findings, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) 32-186 (hereafter referred to as the ISB) to introduce a new safe life of 16,000 flight cycles (FC) for certain NLG main fittings, having a Part Number (P/N) as identified in Paragraph 1A, tables 1, 2 and 3 of the ISB. To correct this unsafe condition, EASA issued [EASA] AD 2012- 0191 to require implementation of the new safe-life limitation for the affected NLG main fittings and replacement of fittings that have already exceeded the new limit. * * * * * You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4212. [[Page 69904]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012. This service information describes procedures for determining the compliance times for replacing the NLG main fittings. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Related Rulemaking On August 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014-16-18, Amendment 39-17942 (79 FR 51234, August 28, 2014). AD 2014-16-18 requires revising the maintenance program by incorporating a new safe-life limitation for the NLG main fitting on all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2014-16-18, Amendment 39-17942 (79 FR 51234, August 28, 2014), we have determined that the new safe-life limitation for affected NLG main fittings has not been mandated because the safe-life limitation was not incorporated in Subject 05-10-15, Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations, of Section 05-10, Time Limits, of Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 108, dated September 14, 2012 (which was referred to as the appropriate source of service information for incorporating the safe- life limitation into the maintenance or inspections program). Therefore, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to require the replacement of NLG main fittings that have exceeded the safe-life limitation with a new or serviceable fitting. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 36 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost $81,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $336,240, or $84,060 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 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2015-4212; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-010-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 28, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146- RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any category, all models, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the main fitting of the nose landing gear (NLG) and a determination that a new safe- life limitation for affected NLG main fittings has not been mandated. We are issuing this AD to prevent collapse of the NLG, which if not corrected could lead to degradation of direction control on the ground or an uncommanded turn to the left, and a consequent loss of control of the airplane on the ground, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Replacement of Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Main Fitting At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: Replace each affected nose landing gear (NLG) main fitting, having a part number (P/N) as identified in paragraph 1.A, tables 1., 2., and 3. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of that BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012. [[Page 69905]] Thereafter, before the accumulation of 16,000 flight cycles on any affected NLG main fitting having a part number as identified in paragraph 1.A, tables 1., 2., and 3. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012, replace each affected nose landing gear (NLG) main fitting, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of that BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012. (1) For NLG main fittings that have accumulated 29,000 flight cycles or more since first installation on an airplane: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For NLG main fittings that have 20,000 flight cycles or more but less than 29,000 flight cycles since first installation on an airplane: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD. (3) For NLG main fittings that have 16,000 flight cycles or more but less than 20,000 flight cycles since first installation on an airplane: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD. (4) For NLG main fittings that have accumulated less than 16,000 flight cycles since first installation on an airplane: Before accumulating 16,000 flight cycles since first installation on an airplane or within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an NLG main fitting having a part number identified in paragraph 1.A., Tables 1., 2., and 3., of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-186, dated April 12, 2012, unless that fitting is in compliance with the requirements of this AD. (i) 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012-0191R1, dated November 6, 2012, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4212. (2) 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 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 30, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-28561 Filed 11-10-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following FAA–2015–4212; Directorate Identifier
2015–4810. methods: 2015–NM–010–AD’’ at the beginning of
(2) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to your comments. We specifically invite
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments on the overall regulatory,
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
instructions for submitting comments. economic, environmental, and energy
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email • Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; • Mail: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this
view this service information at the FAA, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD based on those comments.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
on the availability of this material at the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
30, 2015. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive
Michael Kaszycki, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays. Discussion
[FR Doc. 2015–28559 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact BAE Systems The European Aviation Safety Agency
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(Operations) Limited, Customer (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Information Department, Prestwick for the Member States of the European
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; Directive 2012–0191R1, dated
Federal Aviation Administration telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 November 6, 2012 (referred to after this
1292 675704; email RApublications@ as the Mandatory Continuing
14 CFR Part 39 baesystems.com; Internet http:// Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4212; Directorate for all BAE Systems (Operations)
Identifier 2015–NM–010–AD] RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may
view this referenced service information Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes
RIN 2120–AA64
at the FAA, Transport Airplane and Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., The MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Renton, WA. For information on the Several occurrences of the aeroplane‘s
Systems (Operations) Limited
availability of this material at the FAA, Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Main Fitting
Airplanes cracking have been reported. Subsequently in
call 425–227–1221.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation different cases, NLG Main Fitting crack lead
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket to collapsed NLG, locked NLG steering and
an aeroplane‘s un-commanded steering to the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking You may examine the AD docket on left.
(NPRM). the Internet at http:// Cracks in the NLG Bell Housing are not
www.regulations.gov by searching for detectable with the NLG fitted to the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– aeroplane and are difficult to detect during
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE 4212; or in person at the Docket overhaul without substantial disassembly of
Systems (Operations) Limited Model Management Facility between 9 a.m. the gear.
BAe 146 series airplanes and Model and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Avro 146–RJ series airplanes. This except Federal holidays. The AD docket to degradation of directional control on the
proposed AD was prompted by reports ground or an un-commanded turn to the left
contains this proposed AD, the
of cracking of the main fitting of the and a consequent loss of control of the
regulatory evaluation, any comments aeroplane on the ground, possibly resulting
nose landing gear (NLG) and a received, and other information. The in damage to the aeroplane and injury to
determination that a new safe-life street address for the Docket Operations occupants.
limitation for affected NLG main fittings office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Prompted by these findings, BAE Systems
has not been mandated. This proposed the ADDRESSES section. Comments will (Operations) Ltd issued Inspection Service
AD would require replacing affected be available in the AD docket shortly Bulletin (ISB) 32–186 (hereafter referred to as
NLG main fittings that have exceeded after receipt. the ISB) to introduce a new safe life of 16,000
the safe-life limitation with a new or flight cycles (FC) for certain NLG main
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
serviceable fitting. We are proposing fittings, having a Part Number (P/N) as
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, identified in Paragraph 1A, tables 1, 2 and 3
this AD to prevent collapse of the NLG, International Branch, ANM–116, of the ISB.
which if not corrected, could lead to Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, To correct this unsafe condition, EASA
degradation of direction control on the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA issued [EASA] AD 2012–0191 to require
ground or an un-commanded turn to the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175; implementation of the new safe-life
left, and a consequent loss of control of fax 425–227–1149. limitation for the affected NLG main fittings
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the airplane on the ground, possibly and replacement of fittings that have already
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
resulting in damage to the airplane and exceeded the new limit.
injury to occupants. Comments Invited * * * * *
DATES: We must receive comments on We invite you to send any written You may examine the MCAI in the
this proposed AD by December 28, relevant data, views, or arguments about AD docket on the Internet at http://
2015. this proposed AD. Send your comments www.regulations.gov by searching for
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, to an address listed under the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 4212.
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Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance The Proposed Amendment
CFR Part 51 We estimate that this proposed AD Accordingly, under the authority
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator,
We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
has issued Inspection Service Bulletin
about 36 work-hours per product to 39 as follows:
ISB.32–186, dated April 12, 2012. This
comply with the basic requirements of
service information describes this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
procedures for determining the rate is $85 per work-hour. Required DIRECTIVES
compliance times for replacing the NLG parts would cost $81,000 per product.
main fittings. This service information Based on these figures, we estimate the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
is reasonably available because the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. continues to read as follows:
interested parties have access to it operators to be $336,240, or $84,060 per Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
through their normal course of business product.
or by the means identified in the § 39.13 [Amended]
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
Related Rulemaking directive (AD):
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
On August 4, 2014, we issued AD rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket
2014–16–18, Amendment 39–17942 (79 section 106, describes the authority of No. FAA–2015–4212; Directorate
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2015–NM–010–AD.
FR 51234, August 28, 2014). AD 2014–
16–18 requires revising the maintenance Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date
program by incorporating a new safe-life detail the scope of the Agency’s We must receive comments by December
limitation for the NLG main fitting on authority. 28, 2015.
all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
Model BAe 146 series airplanes and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes.
General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
Since we issued AD 2014–16–18,
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Amendment 39–17942 (79 FR 51234, This AD applies to BAE Systems
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
August 28, 2014), we have determined
air commerce by prescribing regulations –200A, and –300A airplanes; and Model
that the new safe-life limitation for
for practices, methods, and procedures Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–
affected NLG main fittings has not been the Administrator finds necessary for RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
mandated because the safe-life safety in air commerce. This regulation category, all models, all serial numbers.
limitation was not incorporated in is within the scope of that authority
Subject 05–10–15, Aircraft Equipment (d) Subject
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Limitations, of Section that is likely to exist or develop on Air Transport Association (ATA) of
05–10, Time Limits, of Chapter 05, Time America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
products identified in this rulemaking Checks.
Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the BAE action.
Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 (e) Reason
Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by reports of
Maintenance Manual, Revision 108, We determined that this proposed AD cracking of the main fitting of the nose
dated September 14, 2012 (which was would not have federalism implications landing gear (NLG) and a determination that
referred to as the appropriate source of under Executive Order 13132. This a new safe-life limitation for affected NLG
service information for incorporating proposed AD would not have a main fittings has not been mandated. We are
the safe-life limitation into the issuing this AD to prevent collapse of the
substantial direct effect on the States, on
NLG, which if not corrected could lead to
maintenance or inspections program). the relationship between the national degradation of direction control on the
Therefore, the FAA has determined that Government and the States, or on the ground or an uncommanded turn to the left,
it is necessary to require the distribution of power and and a consequent loss of control of the
replacement of NLG main fittings that responsibilities among the various airplane on the ground, possibly resulting in
have exceeded the safe-life limitation levels of government. damage to the airplane and injury to
with a new or serviceable fitting. For the reasons discussed above, I occupants.
certify this proposed regulation: (f) Compliance
FAA’s Determination and Requirements 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
of This Proposed AD Comply with this AD within the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done.
This product has been approved by
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the aviation authority of another (g) Repetitive Replacement of Nose Landing
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
country, and is approved for operation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Gear (NLG) Main Fitting
in the United States. Pursuant to our Alaska; and At the applicable compliance time
bilateral agreement with the State of 4. Will not have a significant specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4)
Design Authority, we have been notified of this AD: Replace each affected nose
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economic impact, positive or negative,
of the unsafe condition described in the on a substantial number of small entities landing gear (NLG) main fitting, having a part
MCAI and service information number (P/N) as identified in paragraph 1.A,
under the criteria of the Regulatory
referenced above. We are proposing this tables 1., 2., and 3. of BAE Systems
Flexibility Act. (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Bulletin ISB.32–186, dated April 12, 2012, in
information and determined an unsafe accordance with the Accomplishment
condition exists and is likely to exist or Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Instructions of that BAE Systems
develop on other products of the same safety, Incorporation by reference, (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
type design. Safety. Bulletin ISB.32–186, dated April 12, 2012.
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Thereafter, before the accumulation of 16,000 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the term ‘‘natural’’ for use in food
flight cycles on any affected NLG main fitting the European Aviation Safety Agency labeling and one citizen petition asking
having a part number as identified in (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) that we prohibit the term ‘‘natural’’ on
paragraph 1.A, tables 1., 2., and 3. of BAE Limited’s EASA Design Organization
food labels. We also note that some
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
Service Bulletin ISB.32–186, dated April 12, the approval must include the DOA- Federal courts, as a result of litigation
2012, replace each affected nose landing gear authorized signature. between private parties, have requested
(NLG) main fitting, in accordance with the administrative determinations from
(j) Related Information FDA regarding whether food products
Accomplishment Instructions of that BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing containing ingredients produced using
Service Bulletin ISB.32–186, dated April 12, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European genetic engineering or foods containing
2012. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
high fructose corn syrup may be labeled
(1) For NLG main fittings that have Airworthiness Directive 2012–0191R1, dated
November 6, 2012, for related information. as ‘‘natural.’’ We are working with the
accumulated 29,000 flight cycles or more United States Department of Agriculture
since first installation on an airplane: Within This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
12 months after the effective date of this AD. on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service
(2) For NLG main fittings that have 20,000 by searching for and locating Docket No. and Food Safety and Inspection Service
flight cycles or more but less than 29,000 FAA–2015–4212. to also examine the use of the term
flight cycles since first installation on an (2) For service information identified in ‘‘natural’’ in meat, poultry, and egg
airplane: Within 24 months after the effective this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) products, and are considering areas for
date of this AD. Limited, Customer Information Department, coordination between FDA and USDA.
(3) For NLG main fittings that have 16,000 Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; We invite public comment on the term
flight cycles or more but less than 20,000 ‘‘natural’’ in the context of food labeling
flight cycles since first installation on an telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email RApublications@ and on specific questions contained in
airplane: Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD. baesystems.com; Internet http:// this document.
(4) For NLG main fittings that have www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ DATES: Comments must be received on
accumulated less than 16,000 flight cycles RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view or before February 10, 2016.
since first installation on an airplane: Before this service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
accumulating 16,000 flight cycles since first as follows:
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
installation on an airplane or within 36
on the availability of this material at the
months after the effective date of this AD, Electronic Submissions
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
whichever occurs later.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Submit electronic comments in the
(h) Parts Installation Limitation 30, 2015. following way:
As of the effective date of this AD, no Michael Kaszycki, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
person may install an NLG main fitting www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
having a part number identified in paragraph instructions for submitting comments.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
1.A., Tables 1., 2., and 3., of BAE Systems Comments submitted electronically,
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service [FR Doc. 2015–28561 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am]
including attachments, to http://
Bulletin ISB.32–186, dated April 12, 2012, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
unless that fitting is in compliance with the
www.regulations.gov will be posted to
requirements of this AD. the docket unchanged. Because your
comment will be made public, you are
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND solely responsible for ensuring that your
The following provisions also apply to this HUMAN SERVICES comment does not include any
AD: confidential information that you or a
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Food and Drug Administration
third party may not wish to be posted,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International such as medical information, your or
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 21 CFR Part 101
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
anyone else’s Social Security number, or
[Docket No. FDA–2014–N–1207] confidential business information, such
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. as a manufacturing process. Please note
Use of the Term ‘‘Natural’’ in the that if you include your name, contact
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Labeling of Human Food Products; information, or other information that
Flight Standards District Office, as Request for Information and identifies you in the body of your
appropriate. If sending information directly Comments comments, that information will be
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: posted on http://www.regulations.gov.
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, • If you want to submit a comment
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport HHS.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Notification of request for
ACTION: with confidential information that you
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; comments. do not wish to be made available to the
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. public, submit the comment as a
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug written/paper submission and in the
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Administration (FDA or we) is manner detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate announcing the establishment of a Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions’’).
principal inspector, or lacking a principal docket to receive information and
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
inspector, the manager of the local flight comments on the use of the term Written/Paper Submissions
standards district office/certificate holding ‘‘natural’’ in the labeling of human food Submit written/paper submissions as
district office. The AMOC approval letter products, including foods that are follows:
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
genetically engineered or contain • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective ingredients produced through the use of written/paper submissions): Division of
actions from a manufacturer, the action must genetic engineering. We are taking this Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food
be accomplished using a method approved action in part because we received three and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– citizen petitions asking that we define Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 28, 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 69903 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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