81 FR 12044 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 45 (March 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 45 (March 8, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04932 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 8, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 12044-12047] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04932] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24- 06, for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. AD 2011-24-06 currently requires revising the maintenance program to incorporate life limits for certain items, adding new and more restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures, and adding fuel system critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. AD 2011-24-06 also currently requires modifying the main fittings of the main landing gear (MLG) and revising the maintenance program to incorporate new life limits on MLG up-locks and door up- locks and other MLG components. Since we issued AD 2011-24-06, we have determined that new or revised structural inspection requirements are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of [[Page 12045]] certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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-2016- 4220; 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-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-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 On November 8, 2011, we issued AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''). AD 2011-24-06 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. Since we issued 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), we have determined that new or revised structural inspection requirements are necessary. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014 (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 Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. The MCAI states: The BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) includes the Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD. Compliance with these chapters has been identified as a mandatory action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2012-0004 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_0004_superseded.pdf/AD_2012-0004_1] was issued to require operators to comply with those instructions. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd revised the AMM (Revision 107), introducing a new defined life limit for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing Unit into Chapter 05-10-15. Subsequently, Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in Chapter 05-20-00 inspection tasks for repairs applied to fatigue critical structures and also introduced a new Chapter 05-20-07 to provide Structural Repair Manual (SRM) references for these tasks, applicable to repairs accomplished after the publication of AMM Revision 108. Finally, AMM Revision 111 introduced safe life limitations into Chapter 05-10-15 for rollers of main landing gear and door up-locks. Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was published (as referenced in Chapter 05-20-01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies in inspection tasks for a number of Structurally Important Items (SIIs). Grace periods for these revised inspection tasks are included in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) ISB.53-237. Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive tasks and limitations referenced above could result in an unsafe condition. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0004, which is superseded, and requires implementation of the maintenance tasks and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05 of the AMM at Revision 112. The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. 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-2016-4220. 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. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes [[Page 12046]] to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2011-24-06 and retained in this proposed AD take about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2011-24-06 is $255 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $170, or $85 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''), and adding the following new AD: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic Inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements are necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions of the Shock Absorber Assemblies This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2011-24-06, with no changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2011-24-06), revise the maintenance program, by incorporating Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/ Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 104, dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber assemblies, but not the individual shock absorber components, amend life limits on main landing gear (MLG) up-locks and door up-locks, and to introduce and amend life limits on MLG components. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the actions required by this paragraph. (h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2011-24-06, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (i) New Requirement of this AD: Revise Maintenance Program or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable to incorporate new and revised limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Airplane Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated October 15, 2013. Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP-146-01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010. Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in Supplemental Structural Inspections Document (SSID) Document No. SSID-146-01, Revision 2, dated August 15, 2012. Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in Maintenance Review Board Report Document No. MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 19, dated August 2012. [[Page 12047]] Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-237, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013. (j) New Requirement of This AD: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and CDCCLs After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (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, 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, Washington 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1175; fax: 425-227-1149. 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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014, 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-2016-4220. (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 February 29, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04932 Filed 3-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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39 as follows: Revision 917–6590; email: tung.tran@faa.gov.
Within 180 days after the effective date of (2) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
DIRECTIVES program, as applicable, to incorporate critical Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
design configuration control limitation Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (CDCCL) Task AWL No. 28–AWL–24, ‘‘Fuel Seattle, WA 98124–2207; phone: 206–544–
5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
continues to read as follows: Boost Pump Wires In Conduit Installation—
Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
In Fuel Tank,’’ of Sub-section C.1, ‘‘Fuel
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. You may view this referenced service
Tank Ignition Prevention,’’ of Section C.,
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
§ 39.13 [Amended] ‘‘Airworthiness Limitations—Systems,’’ of
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
the Boeing 747–100/200/300/SP
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and
WA. For information on the availability of
the following new airworthiness this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Certification Maintenance Requirements
directive (AD): (CMRs) Document D6–13747–CMR, Revision Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– June 2014; or CDCCL Task No. AWL No. 28– 18, 2016.
2015–0935; Directorate Identifier 2014– AWL–35, ‘‘Fuel Boost Pump Wires In Dorr M. Anderson,
NM–243–AD. Conduit Installation—In Fuel Tank,’’ of Sub- Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
section B.1, ‘‘Fuel System Ignition Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Comments Due Date Prevention,’’ of Section B, ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations (AWLs)—Systems,’’ of Section 9, [FR Doc. 2016–04681 Filed 3–7–16; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by April 22,
2016. Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(b) Affected ADs (CMRs), of Boeing 747–400 Maintenance
This AD affects AD 2011–15–03, Planning Data (MPD) Document D621U400– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendment 39–16750 (76 FR 41659, July 15, 9, Revision June 2014; as applicable.
2011). Federal Aviation Administration
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or
(c) Applicability CDCCLs
14 CFR Part 39
This AD applies to The Boeing Company After accomplishing the revision required
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative [Docket No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate
747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD]
747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and CDCCLs may be used unless the actions,
747SP series airplanes, certificated in any RIN 2120–AA64
intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an
category, as identified in Boeing Alert alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
Service Bulletin 747–28A2306, dated October Airworthiness Directives; BAE
accordance with the procedures specified in
2, 2014. paragraph (j) of this AD. Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
(d) Subject (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (AMOCs) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
America Code 28, Fuel. (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Administration (FAA), DOT.
(e) Unsafe Condition Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD was prompted by several reports
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (NPRM).
requested using the procedures found in 14
of chafing of the wire bundles inside the SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
electrical conduit of the forward and aft boost
send your request to your principal inspector Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–24–
pumps of the numbers 1 and 4 main fuel
tanks due to high vibration. These wire or local Flight Standards District Office, as 06, for all BAE Systems (Operations)
bundles can chafe through the wire sleeving appropriate. If sending information directly Limited Model Avro 146–RJ series
into the insulation, exposing the wire to the manager of the ACO, send it to the airplanes. AD 2011–24–06 currently
conductors. We are issuing this AD to attention of the person identified in requires revising the maintenance
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
prevent chafing of the wire bundles and program to incorporate life limits for
subsequent arcing between the wiring and be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
Requests@faa.gov. certain items, adding new and more
the electrical conduit creating an ignition restrictive inspections to detect fatigue
source in the fuel tanks, which could result (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, cracking in certain structures, and
in a fire and consequent fuel tank explosion.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager adding fuel system critical design
(f) Compliance of the local flight standards district office/ configuration control limitations
Comply with this AD within the certificate holding district office. (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in
compliance times specified, unless already (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable the fuel tanks. AD 2011–24–06 also
done. level of safety may be used for any repair, currently requires modifying the main
modification, or alteration required by this
(g) Replacement fittings of the main landing gear (MLG)
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Within 60 months after the effective date Commercial Airplanes Organization and revising the maintenance program
of this AD: Replace the wire bundles inside Designation Authorization (ODA) that has to incorporate new life limits on MLG
the electrical conduit of the forward and aft been authorized by the Manager, Seattle up-locks and door up-locks and other
boost pumps of the numbers 1 and 4 main ACO, to make those findings. To be MLG components. Since we issued AD
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fuel tanks with new, improved wire bundles approved, the repair method, modification 2011–24–06, we have determined that
inserted into conduit liners, in accordance deviation, or alteration deviation must meet new or revised structural inspection
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the certification basis of the airplane, and the requirements are necessary. This
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–28A2306, approval must specifically refer to this AD. proposed AD would require revising the
dated October 2, 2014. Accomplishing the
replacement required by this paragraph (k) Related Information maintenance or inspection program, as
terminates the inspections required by (1) For more information about this AD, applicable, to incorporate new or
paragraphs (g), (h), and (n) of AD 2011–15– contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, revised structural inspection
03, Amendment 39–16750 (76 FR 41659, July Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle requirements. We are proposing this AD
15, 2011). ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA to detect and correct fatigue cracking of
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certain structural elements, which could Comments Invited repairs accomplished after the publication of
adversely affect the structural integrity AMM Revision 108. Finally, AMM Revision
We invite you to send any written 111 introduced safe life limitations into
of the airplane. relevant data, views, or arguments about Chapter 05–10–15 for rollers of main landing
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD. Send your comments gear and door up-locks.
this proposed AD by April 22, 2016. to an address listed under the Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Review Board Report (MRBR) Document
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods: FAA–2016–4220; Directorate Identifier MRB 146–01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was
2015–NM–076–AD’’ at the beginning of published (as referenced in Chapter 05–20–
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies in
your comments. We specifically invite
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the inspection tasks for a number of Structurally
comments on the overall regulatory,
instructions for submitting comments. Important Items (SIIs). Grace periods for
economic, environmental, and energy
• Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will these revised inspection tasks are included in
• Mail: U.S. Department of BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection
consider all comments received by the Service Bulletin (ISB) ISB.53–237.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Failure to comply with the new and more
proposed AD based on those comments. restrictive tasks and limitations referenced
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we above could result in an unsafe condition.
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
For the reasons described above, this
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We AD 2012–0004, which is superseded, and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each requires implementation of the maintenance
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive tasks and/or airworthiness limitations as
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD. specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05
p.m., Monday through Friday, except of the AMM at Revision 112.
Discussion
Federal holidays. The unsafe condition is fatigue
For service information identified in On November 8, 2011, we issued AD cracking of certain structural elements,
this NPRM, contact BAE Systems 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 which could adversely affect the
(Operations) Limited, Customer FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD structural integrity of the airplane. You
Information Department, Prestwick 2011–24–06’’). AD 2011–24–06 requires may examine the MCAI in the AD
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 actions intended to address an unsafe docket on the Internet at http://
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; condition on all BAE Systems www.regulations.gov by searching for
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
1292 675704; email RJ series airplanes. 4220.
Since we issued 2011–24–06,
RApublications@baesystems.com;
Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Internet http://www.baesystems.com/
November 29, 2011), we have of This Proposed AD
Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
determined that new or revised This product has been approved by
You may view this referenced service
structural inspection requirements are the aviation authority of another
information at the FAA, Transport
necessary. country, and is approved for operation
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue The European Aviation Safety Agency
SW., Renton, WA. For information on in the United States. Pursuant to our
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent bilateral agreement with the State of
the availability of this material at the for the Member States of the European
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Design Authority, we have been notified
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness of the unsafe condition described in the
Examining the AD Docket Directive 2014–0071, dated March 19, MCAI and service information
2014 (referred to after this as the referenced above. We are proposing this
You may examine the AD docket on Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
the Internet at http:// AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct information and determined an unsafe
www.regulations.gov by searching for an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– condition exists and is likely to exist or
(Operations) Limited Model Avro 146– develop on other products of the same
4220; or in person at the Docket RJ series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Management Facility between 9 a.m. type design.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Aircraft This proposed AD would require
Maintenance Manual (AMM) includes the revisions to certain operator
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this maintenance documents to include new
contains this proposed AD, the [EASA] AD. Compliance with these chapters
regulatory evaluation, any comments actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical
has been identified as a mandatory action for
received, and other information. The continued airworthiness and EASA AD
Design Configuration Control
street address for the Docket Operations 2012–0004 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/ Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in easa_ad_2012_0004_superseded.pdf/ these actions and/or CDCCLs is required
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will AD_2012-0004_1] was issued to require by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that
be available in the AD docket shortly operators to comply with those instructions. have been previously modified, altered,
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE or repaired in the areas addressed by
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
after receipt.
Systems (Operations) Ltd revised the AMM this proposed AD, the operator may not
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (Revision 107), introducing a new defined be able to accomplish the actions
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, life limit for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing described in the revisions. In this
International Branch, ANM–116, Unit into Chapter 05–10–15. Subsequently, situation, to comply with 14 CFR
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in
Chapter 05–20–00 inspection tasks for repairs
91.403(c), the operator must request
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA approval for an alternative method of
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1175; applied to fatigue critical structures and also
introduced a new Chapter 05–20–07 to compliance according to paragraph
fax: 425–227–1149. provide Structural Repair Manual (SRM) (k)(1) of this proposed AD. The request
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: references for these tasks, applicable to should include a description of changes
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to the required actions that will ensure 4. Will not have a significant (the effective date of AD 2011–24–06), revise
the continued damage tolerance of the economic impact, positive or negative, the maintenance program, by incorporating
affected structure. on a substantial number of small entities Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment
Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05,
under the criteria of the Regulatory ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the
Costs of Compliance
Flexibility Act. BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited BAe
We estimate that this proposed AD 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM,
affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Revision 104, dated April 15, 2011, to
The actions required by AD 2011–24– Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation remove life limits on shock absorber
06 and retained in this proposed AD safety, Incorporation by reference, assemblies, but not the individual shock
take about 3 work-hours per product, at Safety. absorber components, amend life limits on
an average labor rate of $85 per work- main landing gear (MLG) up-locks and door
The Proposed Amendment up-locks, and to introduce and amend life
hour. Based on these figures, the
Accordingly, under the authority limits on MLG components. Accomplishing
estimated cost of the actions that are the actions required by paragraph (i) of this
required by AD 2011–24–06 is $255 per delegated to me by the Administrator,
AD terminates the actions required by this
product. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part paragraph.
We also estimate that it would take 39 as follows:
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions,
about 1 work-hour per product to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Intervals, and/or Critical Design
comply with the basic requirements of Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs),
this proposed AD. The average labor DIRECTIVES
With No Changes
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 This paragraph restates the requirements of
these figures, we estimate the cost of continues to read as follows: paragraph (k) of AD 2011–24–06, with no
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i)
be $170, or $85 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
of this AD: After accomplishing the revision
§ 39.13 [Amended] required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
Authority for This Rulemaking alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used,
Title 49 of the United States Code
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 are approved as an alternative method of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
section 106, describes the authority of procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
2011–24–06’’), and adding the following
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: this AD.
new AD:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket (i) New Requirement of this AD: Revise
No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate Maintenance Program or Inspection
authority.
Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD. Program
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by April 22, inspection program, as applicable to
General requirements.’’ Under that 2016. incorporate new and revised limitations,
section, Congress charges the FAA with tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a
(b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in method approved by the Manager,
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD replaces AD 2011–24–06, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing
for practices, methods, and procedures
November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–24–06’’). the actions required by this paragraph
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability terminates the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to BAE Systems
because it addresses an unsafe condition (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146– Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
that is likely to exist or develop on RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A additional source of guidance for the actions
products identified in this rulemaking airplanes, certificated in any category, all specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
serial numbers. found in BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Airplane
action. Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated
(d) Subject October 15, 2013.
Regulatory Findings
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
We determined that this proposed AD America Code 05, Periodic Inspections. Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
would not have federalism implications additional source of guidance for the actions
under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by a determination found in Corrosion Prevention Control
substantial direct effect on the States, on that new or revised structural inspection Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP–146–
requirements are necessary. We are issuing 01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
the relationship between the national
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking
Government and the States, or on the of certain structural elements, which could Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
distribution of power and adversely affect the structural integrity of the additional source of guidance for the actions
responsibilities among the various airplane. specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
levels of government.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
found in Supplemental Structural
(f) Compliance Inspections Document (SSID) Document No.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: Comply with this AD within the SSID–146–01, Revision 2, dated August 15,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already 2012.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done.
Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations additional source of guidance for the actions
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Revisions of the Shock Absorber Assemblies specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); This paragraph restates the requirements of found in Maintenance Review Board Report
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in paragraph (j) of AD 2011–24–06, with no Document No. MRB 146–01, Issue 2,
Alaska; and changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 Revision 19, dated August 2012.
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Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An http://www.regulations.gov by searching DATES: We must receive comments on
additional source of guidance for the actions for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– this proposed AD by April 22, 2016.
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be 4220. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (2) For service information identified
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–237, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.
in this AD, contact BAE Systems 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(Operations) Limited, Customer methods:
(j) New Requirement of This AD: No Information Department, Prestwick • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Alternative Actions, Intervals, and International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
CDCCLs 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; instructions for submitting comments.
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 • Fax: 202–493–2251.
After accomplishment of the revision 1292 675704; email • Mail: U.S. Department of
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no RApublications@baesystems.com; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), Internet http://www.baesystems.com/ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used, Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
unless the actions, intervals, and You may view this service information Washington, DC 20590.
CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in at the FAA, Transport Airplane • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
accordance with the procedures Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., address above between 9 a.m. and 5
specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Renton, WA. For information on the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, Federal holidays.
call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in
The following provisions also apply
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
to this AD:
29, 2016. Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
(1) Alternative Methods of
Michael Kaszycki, Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–
has the authority to approve AMOCs for
766–5680; Internet: https://
this AD, if requested using the [FR Doc. 2016–04932 Filed 3–7–16; 8:45 am]
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this referenced service information at
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send
the FAA, Transport Airplane
your request to your principal inspector
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
or local Flight Standards District Office,
Renton, WA. For information on the
as appropriate. If sending information
Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
directly to the International Branch,
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
send it to ATTN: Todd Thompson,
14 CFR Part 39 on the Internet at http://
Aerospace Engineer, International
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4221; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
Identifier 2015–NM–167–AD] 4221.
SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1175; fax: 425– Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64
227–1149. Before using any approved You may examine the AD docket on
AMOC, notify your appropriate Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the Internet at http://
principal inspector, or lacking a Company Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
principal inspector, the manager of the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
local flight standards district office/ AGENCY: Federal Aviation
4221; or in person at the Docket
certificate holding district office. The Administration (FAA), DOT.
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AMOC approval letter must specifically ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
reference this AD. (NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the
of the effective date of this AD, for any
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The regulatory evaluation, any comments
requirement in this AD to obtain
Boeing Company Model 767–200 and received, and other information. The
corrective actions from a manufacturer,
–300 series airplanes. This proposed AD street address for the Docket Office
the action must be accomplished using
was prompted by an evaluation by the (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
a method approved by the Manager,
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
International Branch, ANM–116, design approval holder (DAH)
indicating that the aft pressure bulkhead available in the AD docket shortly after
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
web to pressure chord joint is subject to receipt.
the European Aviation Safety Agency
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited’s EASA Design Organization proposed AD would require repetitive Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer,
Approval (DOA). If approved by the high frequency eddy current (HFEC) Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
DOA, the approval must include the inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
DOA-authorized signature. web, at fasteners common to the (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
bulkhead web and pressure chord, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6447;
(l) Related Information around the entire circumference of the fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing pressure chord for any crack, and repair wayne.lockett@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) of cracks. We are proposing this AD to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014– detect and correct cracks in the aft
0071, dated March 19, 2014, for related pressure bulkhead web. Such cracking Comments Invited
information. This MCAI may be found could result in the loss of structural We invite you to send any written
in the AD docket on the Internet at integrity of the airplane. relevant data, views, or arguments about
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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 April 22, 2016. | |
| 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 | 81 FR 12044 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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