81_FR_53408 81 FR 53252 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

81 FR 53252 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 156 (August 12, 2016)

Page Range53252-53255
FR Document2016-18821

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-10-13, for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 series airplanes. AD 2010-10-13 required repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure for corrosion and cracking, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires revised inspection procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection procedure. This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued by the Design Approval Holder (DAH). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 156 (Friday, August 12, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 156 (Friday, August 12, 2016)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-041-AD; 
Amendment 39-18609; AD 2016-16-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-10-13, 
for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 
series airplanes. AD 2010-10-13 required repetitive inspections of the 
wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure for corrosion and 
cracking, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires revised 
inspection procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection 
procedure. This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued 
by the Design Approval Holder (DAH). We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and 
front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
16, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June 
21, 2010 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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/index.htm. You may view 
this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also 
available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.

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-
5465; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419, 
May 17, 2010) (``AD 2010-10-13''). AD 2010-10-13 applied to all BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 series 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2016 
(81 FR 23208) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by revised 
inspection procedures issued by the DAH. The NPRM proposed to continue 
to require repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and 
front spar structure for corrosion and cracking, and repair if 
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require revised inspection 
procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection procedure. 
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracking of 
the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure, which could 
result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0047; corrected February 26, 2015 
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 
Information, or ``the MCAI''); to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI 
states:

    Corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge structure was detected 
on a BAe 146 aeroplane during removal of wing removable edge for a 
repair. The review of available scheduled tasks intended to detect 
environmental and fatigue deteriorations of the wing revealed that 
they may not have been sufficient to identify corrosion or fatigue 
damage in the affected structural area.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
degradation of the structural integrity of the wing.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2009-
0014 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-10-13] to require repetitive 
inspections of fixed wing leading edge and front spar structure [for 
cracking and corrosion, and repair if necessary] in accordance with 
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) 
ISB.57-072 which incorporated two possible inspection procedures, 
either method 1, a combination of a detailed visual inspection (DVI) 
and a visual inspection (VI) after removal of the outer fixed 
leading edge only, or method 2, a DVI only, after removal of the 
inner, centre and outer fixed leading edges.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd 
issued ISB.57-072 Revision 1 to correct a material reference number, 
Revision 2, which removed method 1 as an available inspection 
procedure to detect fatigue and environmental damage of the wing 
structure and Revision 3 to delete the requirement to install 
weights if the engines were removed when the leading edges were 
removed.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2009-0014, which is superseded, but requires 
accomplishment of the [repetitive] inspections in accordance with 
updated inspection procedures, i.e. method 2 only.
    This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct a typographical error 
in Table 1, restoring a compliance time as previously required by 
EASA AD 2009-0014.

    The repetitive inspection interval for the detailed visual 
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge 
and front spar structure is:
     12 years or 36,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs 
earlier, for airplanes on which the enhanced corrosion protection has 
not been accomplished.
     6 years or 36,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs earlier, 
for airplanes on which the enhanced corrosion protection has been 
accomplished.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for

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and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Service Bulletin 
ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010. The service information 
describes procedures for inspection and repair for cracking and 
corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2010-10-13, and retained in this AD take 
about 12 work-hours per product, and 1 work-hour per product for 
reporting, 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 2010-10-13 is $1,105 per product.
    The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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 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 that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010), and adding 
the following new AD:

2016-16-11 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18609. 
Docket No. FAA-2016-5465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-041-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 16, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419, 
May 17, 2010) (``AD 2010-10-13'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 
146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes; and 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 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued by 
the Design Approval Holder. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and 
front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Actions and Compliance, With Added Provision for 
Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 
2010-10-13, with an added provision for terminating action. 
Accomplishing the initial inspection required by paragraph (j) of 
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (1) At the applicable time identified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), 
(g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Perform a detailed visual 
inspection and visual inspection (Method 1) or a detailed visual 
inspection (Method 2) for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed 
leading edge and front spar structure, in

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accordance with paragraph 2.C. or 2.D., as applicable, of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 
25, 2008.
    (i) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after June 21, 2010 
(the effective date of AD 2010-10-13).
    (ii) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years, 
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate 
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of 
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since 
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or 
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of 
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
    (iii) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months 
after June 21, 2010.
    (2) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD, at the applicable intervals specified in 
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, accomplish the 
repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar 
structure for cracking and corrosion in the ``area of inspection'' 
specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.D., ``Compliance,'' of BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, 
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Do the inspections in 
accordance with paragraph 2.C. (Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method 
2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) 
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated 
September 25, 2008. Where previously applied, enhanced corrosion 
protection may then be re-applied, as an option, in accordance with 
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, 
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Perform the repetitive 
inspections at the times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or 
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes having enhanced corrosion protection that was 
applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not to 
exceed 144 months.
    (ii) For airplanes not having enhanced corrosion protection that 
was applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not 
to exceed 72 months.
    (3) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 36,000 flight cycles, 
accomplish fatigue inspections in accordance with paragraph 2.C. 
(Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method 2) of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
    (4) If any cracking or corrosion is found during any inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, 
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
    (5) No repair terminates the inspection requirements of this AD.
    (6) Actions done before June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 
2010-10-13), in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008, are 
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions 
specified in this AD.
    (7) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) 
of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to 
Customer Liaison, Customer Support (Building 37), BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 
2RW, Scotland; fax +44 (0) 1292 675432; email 
raengliaison@baesystems.com, at the applicable time specified in 
paragraphs (g)(7)(i) and (g)(7)(ii) of this AD. The report must 
include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies 
found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and 
flight hours on the airplane.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after June 21, 2010 (the 
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days 
after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before June 21, 2010 (the 
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days 
after June 21, 2010.

(h) Retained Corrosion Protection Information, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the corrosion protection information in 
Note 2 of AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. At the discretion of the 
airplane owner/operator, corrosion protection may be embodied on 
those areas subject to a detailed visual inspection, in accordance 
with paragraph 2.E. or paragraph 2.F. of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. 
Embodiment of enhanced corrosion protection in accordance with 
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, 
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008, allows the interval of the 
repetitive inspections (as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD) 
to be extended in the area(s) of application in accordance with 
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.

(i) Retained Inspection Information, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the inspection information in Note 3 of 
AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. The inspections required by this AD 
prevail over the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), Maintenance 
Planning Document (MPD), Corrosion Prevention and Control Program 
(CPCP), and Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) 
inspections defined in paragraph 1.C.(3) of BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated 
September 25, 2008.

(j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspection

    At the applicable time identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), 
or (j)(3) of this AD; or within 6 months after the effective date of 
this AD; whichever occurs later: Perform a detailed visual 
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge 
and front spar structure, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 
2010. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals 
specified in paragraph 1.D.2. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 
2010. Accomplishing the initial inspection required by this 
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 18 
months after June 21, 2010, or within 9 years since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, 
whichever occurs later.
    (2) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years, 
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate 
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of 
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since 
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or 
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of 
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
    (3) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of 
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of 
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of 
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months 
after June 21, 2010.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair

    If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection 
required by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before further flight, repair 
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).

(l) No Provisions for Terminating Action

    Accomplishment of any repair, as required by paragraph (k) of 
this AD, does not constitute terminating action for inspections 
required by this AD.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by this AD, 
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD

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using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated 
September 25, 2008.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd 
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.
    (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 EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: 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.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-004; corrected February 26, 
2015; 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-2016-5465.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.

(p) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
September 16, 2016.
    (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 21, 2010 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010).
    (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) 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/index.htm.
    (6) 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.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                             Done in Washington, DC, this 9th day of               www.baesystems.com/Businesses/                          The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                           August 2016.                                            RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may                   (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                           Jere L. Dick,                                           view this referenced service information              for the Member States of the European
                                           Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant                  at the FAA, Transport Airplane                        Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                           Health Inspection Service.                              Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                    Directive 2014–0047; corrected February
                                           [FR Doc. 2016–19245 Filed 8–11–16; 8:45 am]             Renton, WA. For information on the                    26, 2015 (referred to after this as the
                                           BILLING CODE 3410–34–P                                  availability of this material at the FAA,             Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                                                                   call 425–227–1221. It is also available               Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’); to correct
                                                                                                   on the Internet at http://                            an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:
                                           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            www.regulations.gov by searching for                     Corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge
                                                                                                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     structure was detected on a BAe 146
                                           Federal Aviation Administration                         5465.                                                 aeroplane during removal of wing removable
                                                                                                                                                         edge for a repair. The review of available
                                                                                                   Examining the AD Docket                               scheduled tasks intended to detect
                                           14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                      You may examine the AD docket on                   environmental and fatigue deteriorations of
                                           [Docket No. FAA–2016–5465; Directorate                                                                        the wing revealed that they may not have
                                           Identifier 2015–NM–041–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                   the Internet at http://
                                                                                                   www.regulations.gov by searching for                  been sufficient to identify corrosion or
                                           39–18609; AD 2016–16–11]                                                                                      fatigue damage in the affected structural area.
                                                                                                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                           RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                    This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                   5465; or in person at the Docket                      corrected, could lead to degradation of the
                                                                                                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    structural integrity of the wing.
                                           Airworthiness Directives; BAE                           and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                           Systems (Operations) Limited                                                                                     To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                                                                                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket                EASA issued AD 2009–0014 [which
                                           Airplanes                                               contains this AD, the regulatory                      corresponds to FAA AD 2010–10–13] to
                                           AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               evaluation, any comments received, and                require repetitive inspections of fixed wing
                                           Administration (FAA), Department of                     other information. The address for the                leading edge and front spar structure [for
                                                                                                   Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)                cracking and corrosion, and repair if
                                           Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                   is Docket Management Facility, U.S.                   necessary] in accordance with BAE Systems
                                           ACTION: Final rule.                                                                                           (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin
                                                                                                   Department of Transportation, Docket                  (ISB) ISB.57–072 which incorporated two
                                           SUMMARY:    We are superseding                          Operations, M–30, West Building                       possible inspection procedures, either
                                           Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010–10–                   Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      method 1, a combination of a detailed visual
                                           13, for all BAE Systems (Operations)                    New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                    inspection (DVI) and a visual inspection (VI)
                                           Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146                      DC 20590.                                             after removal of the outer fixed leading edge
                                           series airplanes. AD 2010–10–13                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      only, or method 2, a DVI only, after removal
                                           required repetitive inspections of the                  Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,                    of the inner, centre and outer fixed leading
                                           wing fixed leading edge and front spar                                                                        edges.
                                                                                                   International Branch, ANM–116,                           Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE
                                           structure for corrosion and cracking,                   Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                  Systems (Operations) Ltd issued ISB.57–072
                                           and repair if necessary. This new AD                    1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                      Revision 1 to correct a material reference
                                           requires revised inspection procedures                  98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;                   number, Revision 2, which removed method
                                           that terminate a previously approved                    fax 425–227–1149.                                     1 as an available inspection procedure to
                                           inspection procedure. This AD was                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            detect fatigue and environmental damage of
                                           prompted by revised inspection                                                                                the wing structure and Revision 3 to delete
                                           procedures issued by the Design                         Discussion                                            the requirement to install weights if the
                                           Approval Holder (DAH). We are issuing                                                                         engines were removed when the leading
                                                                                                     We issued a notice of proposed                      edges were removed.
                                           this AD to detect and correct corrosion                 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                        For the reasons described above, this
                                           and cracking of the wing fixed leading                  part 39 to supersede AD 2010–10–13,                   [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                           edge and front spar structure, which                    Amendment 39–16292 (75 FR 27419,                      AD 2009–0014, which is superseded, but
                                           could result in reduced structural                      May 17, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–10–13’’). AD                 requires accomplishment of the [repetitive]
                                           integrity of the airplane.                              2010–10–13 applied to all BAE Systems                 inspections in accordance with updated
                                           DATES: This AD is effective September                   (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146                    inspection procedures, i.e. method 2 only.
                                           16, 2016.                                               and Avro 146 series airplanes. The                       This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                 NPRM published in the Federal                         a typographical error in Table 1, restoring a
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                                                                       compliance time as previously required by
                                                                                                   Register on April 20, 2016 (81 FR                     EASA AD 2009–0014.
                                           of a certain publication listed in this AD              23208) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
                                           as of September 16, 2016.                               prompted by revised inspection                          The repetitive inspection interval for
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                 procedures issued by the DAH. The                     the detailed visual inspection for
                                           approved the incorporation by reference                 NPRM proposed to continue to require                  cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed
                                           of a certain other publication listed in                repetitive inspections of the wing fixed              leading edge and front spar structure is:
                                           this AD as of June 21, 2010 (75 FR                      leading edge and front spar structure for               • 12 years or 36,000 flight cycles,
                                           27419, May 17, 2010).                                   corrosion and cracking, and repair if                 whichever occurs earlier, for airplanes
                                           ADDRESSES: For service information                      necessary. The NPRM also proposed to                  on which the enhanced corrosion
                                           identified in this final rule, contact BAE              require revised inspection procedures                 protection has not been accomplished.
                                           Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer                  that terminate a previously approved                    • 6 years or 36,000 flight cycles,
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                                           Information Department, Prestwick                       inspection procedure. We are issuing                  whichever occurs earlier, for airplanes
                                           International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9                    this AD to detect and correct corrosion               on which the enhanced corrosion
                                           2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;                          and cracking of the wing fixed leading                protection has been accomplished.
                                           telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44                      edge and front spar structure, which                    You may examine the MCAI in the
                                           1292 675704; email RApublications@                      could result in reduced structural                    AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                           baesystems.com; Internet http://                        integrity of the airplane.                            www.regulations.gov by searching for


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                                           and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       paperwork cost associated with this AD                Adoption of the Amendment
                                           5465.                                                   has been detailed in the Costs of                       Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                   Compliance section of this document                   delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                           Comments
                                                                                                   and includes time for reviewing                       the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                             We gave the public the opportunity to                 instructions, as well as completing and               follows:
                                           participate in developing this AD. We                   reviewing the collection of information.
                                           received no comments on the NPRM or                     Therefore, all reporting associated with              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                           on the determination of the cost to the                 this AD is mandatory. Comments                        DIRECTIVES
                                           public.                                                 concerning the accuracy of this burden
                                                                                                   and suggestions for reducing the burden               ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                           Conclusion
                                                                                                   should be directed to the FAA at 800                  continues to read as follows:
                                             We reviewed the available data and                    Independence Ave. SW., Washington,                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                           determined that air safety and the                      DC 20591, ATTN: Information
                                           public interest require adopting this AD                Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.                § 39.13    [Amended]
                                           as proposed except for minor editorial                                                                        ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                           changes. We have determined that these                  Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                         removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                           minor changes:                                             Title 49 of the United States Code                 2010–10–13, Amendment 39–16292 (75
                                             • Are consistent with the intent that                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                FR 27419, May 17, 2010), and adding
                                           was proposed in the NPRM for                            rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 the following new AD:
                                           correcting the unsafe condition; and                    section 106, describes the authority of
                                             • Do not add any additional burden                                                                          2016–16–11 BAE Systems (Operations)
                                                                                                   the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                    Limited: Amendment 39–18609. Docket
                                           upon the public than was already                        Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                    No. FAA–2016–5465; Directorate
                                           proposed in the NPRM.                                   detail the scope of the Agency’s                          Identifier 2015–NM–041–AD.
                                           Related Service Information Under 1                     authority.
                                                                                                      We are issuing this rulemaking under               (a) Effective Date
                                           CFR Part 51                                                                                                     This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
                                                                                                   the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                             BAE Systems (Operations) Limited                      Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   (b) Affected ADs
                                           has issued Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,                 General requirements.’’ Under that
                                           Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010. The                                                                          This AD replaces AD 2010–10–13,
                                                                                                   section, Congress charges the FAA with                Amendment 39–16292 (75 FR 27419, May 17,
                                           service information describes                           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in            2010) (‘‘AD 2010–10–13’’).
                                           procedures for inspection and repair for                air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                           cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed                for practices, methods, and procedures                (c) Applicability
                                           leading edge and front spar structure.                  the Administrator finds necessary for                    This AD applies to BAE Systems
                                           This service information is reasonably                  safety in air commerce. This regulation               (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
                                           available because the interested parties                is within the scope of that authority                 –200A, and –300A series airplanes; and
                                           have access to it through their normal                                                                        Model Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and
                                                                                                   because it addresses an unsafe condition              146–RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
                                           course of business or by the means                      that is likely to exist or develop on                 category, all serial numbers.
                                           identified in the ADDRESSES section.                    products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                   action.                                               (d) Subject
                                           Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                                                                           Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             We estimate that this AD affects 4                    Regulatory Findings                                   America Code 57, Wings.
                                           airplanes of U.S. registry.                               We determined that this AD will not
                                             The actions required by AD 2010–10–                                                                         (e) Reason
                                                                                                   have federalism implications under
                                           13, and retained in this AD take about                                                                           This AD was prompted by revised
                                                                                                   Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                           12 work-hours per product, and 1 work-                                                                        inspection procedures issued by the Design
                                                                                                   not have a substantial direct effect on               Approval Holder. We are issuing this AD to
                                           hour per product for reporting, at an                   the States, on the relationship between               detect and correct corrosion and cracking of
                                           average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.                the national government and the States,               the wing fixed leading edge and front spar
                                           Based on these figures, the estimated                   or on the distribution of power and                   structure, which could result in reduced
                                           cost of the actions that are required by                responsibilities among the various                    structural integrity of the airplane.
                                           AD 2010–10–13 is $1,105 per product.                    levels of government.
                                             The new requirements of this AD add                                                                         (f) Compliance
                                                                                                     For the reasons discussed above, I
                                           no additional economic burden.                          certify that this AD:                                    Comply with this AD within the
                                             We have received no definitive data                     1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                compliance times specified, unless already
                                           that would enable us to provide cost                                                                          done.
                                                                                                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                           estimates for the on-condition actions                    2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the          (g) Retained Actions and Compliance, With
                                           specified in this AD.                                   DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                Added Provision for Terminating Action
                                           Paperwork Reduction Act                                 (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                        This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                                                                     3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in           paragraph (f) of AD 2010–10–13, with an
                                             A federal agency may not conduct or                   Alaska; and                                           added provision for terminating action.
                                           sponsor, and a person is not required to                  4. Will not have a significant                      Accomplishing the initial inspection
                                           respond to, nor shall a person be subject               economic impact, positive or negative,                required by paragraph (j) of this AD
                                           to penalty for failure to comply with a                 on a substantial number of small entities             terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)
                                           collection of information subject to the                                                                      of this AD.
                                                                                                   under the criteria of the Regulatory
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                                           requirements of the Paperwork                                                                                    (1) At the applicable time identified in
                                                                                                   Flexibility Act.                                      paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of
                                           Reduction Act unless that collection of                                                                       this AD: Perform a detailed visual inspection
                                           information displays a current valid                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                         and visual inspection (Method 1) or a
                                           OMB control number. The control                           Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              detailed visual inspection (Method 2) for
                                           number for the collection of information                safety, Incorporation by reference,                   cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed
                                           required by this AD is 2120–0056. The                   Safety.                                               leading edge and front spar structure, in



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                                           accordance with paragraph 2.C. or 2.D., as                 (4) If any cracking or corrosion is found          BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
                                           applicable, of the Accomplishment                       during any inspection required by paragraph           Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
                                           Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)                (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair in      Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
                                           Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–             accordance with the Accomplishment
                                           072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.                                                                    (j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive
                                                                                                   Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
                                              (i) For airplanes with less than 9 years                                                                   Inspection
                                                                                                   Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–
                                           since the date of issuance of the original              072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.               At the applicable time identified in
                                           airworthiness certificate or the date of                   (5) No repair terminates the inspection            paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD; or
                                           issuance of the original export certificate of          requirements of this AD.                              within 6 months after the effective date of
                                           airworthiness as of the effective date of this             (6) Actions done before June 21, 2010 (the         this AD; whichever occurs later: Perform a
                                           AD: Within 18 months after June 21, 2010                effective date of AD 2010–10–13), in                  detailed visual inspection for cracking and
                                           (the effective date of AD 2010–10–13).                  accordance with BAE Systems (Operations)              corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge and
                                              (ii) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but         Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–           front spar structure, in accordance with
                                           less than 15 years, since the date of issuance          072, dated February 22, 2008, are considered          paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
                                           of the original airworthiness certificate or the        acceptable for compliance with the                    Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
                                           date of issuance of the original export                 corresponding actions specified in this AD.           Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–
                                           certificate of airworthiness as of June 21,                (7) Submit a report of the findings (both          072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
                                           2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–10–13):             positive and negative) of the inspection              Repeat the inspection thereafter at the
                                           Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or                required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to            applicable intervals specified in paragraph
                                           within 16 years since the date of issuance of           Customer Liaison, Customer Support                    1.D.2. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
                                           the original airworthiness certificate or the           (Building 37), BAE Systems (Operations)               Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
                                           date of issuance of the original export                 Limited, Prestwick International Airport,             Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
                                           certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs          Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland; fax +44 (0)              Accomplishing the initial inspection
                                           first.                                                  1292 675432; email raengliaison@                      required by this paragraph terminates the
                                              (iii) For airplanes with 15 years or more            baesystems.com, at the applicable time                requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
                                           since the date of issuance of the original              specified in paragraphs (g)(7)(i) and (g)(7)(ii)         (1) For airplanes with less than 9 years
                                           airworthiness certificate or the date of                of this AD. The report must include the               since the date of issuance of the original
                                           issuance of the original export certificate of          inspection results, a description of any              airworthiness certificate or the date of
                                           airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the                  discrepancies found, the airplane serial              issuance of the original export certificate of
                                           effective date of AD 2010–10–13): Within 6              number, and the number of landings and                airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the
                                           months after June 21, 2010.                             flight hours on the airplane.                         effective date of AD 2010–10–13): Within 18
                                              (2) After doing the initial inspection                                                                     months after June 21, 2010, or within 9 years
                                                                                                      (i) If the inspection was done on or after
                                           required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, at the                                                               since the date of issuance of the original
                                                                                                   June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–
                                           applicable intervals specified in paragraph                                                                   airworthiness certificate or the date of
                                                                                                   10–13): Submit the report within 30 days
                                           (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, accomplish                                                                issuance of the original export certificate of
                                                                                                   after the inspection.
                                           the repetitive inspections of the wing fixed                                                                  airworthiness, whichever occurs later.
                                                                                                      (ii) If the inspection was done before June
                                           leading edge and front spar structure for                                                                        (2) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but
                                                                                                   21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–10–
                                           cracking and corrosion in the ‘‘area of                                                                       less than 15 years, since the date of issuance
                                                                                                   13): Submit the report within 30 days after
                                           inspection’’ specified in table 1 of paragraph                                                                of the original airworthiness certificate or the
                                                                                                   June 21, 2010.
                                           1.D., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of BAE Systems                                                                          date of issuance of the original export
                                           (Operations) Limited Inspection Service                 (h) Retained Corrosion Protection                     certificate of airworthiness as of June 21,
                                           Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1, dated                  Information, With No Changes                          2010 (the effective date of AD 2010–10–13):
                                           September 25, 2008. Do the inspections in                                                                     Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or
                                                                                                     This paragraph restates the corrosion
                                           accordance with paragraph 2.C. (Method 1)                                                                     within 16 years since the date of issuance of
                                                                                                   protection information in Note 2 of AD 2010–
                                           or paragraph 2.D. (Method 2) of the                                                                           the original airworthiness certificate or the
                                                                                                   10–13, with no changes. At the discretion of
                                           Accomplishment Instructions of BAE                                                                            date of issuance of the original export
                                                                                                   the airplane owner/operator, corrosion
                                           SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection                                                                       certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs
                                                                                                   protection may be embodied on those areas
                                           Service Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1,                                                                      first.
                                                                                                   subject to a detailed visual inspection, in
                                           dated September 25, 2008. Where previously                                                                       (3) For airplanes with 15 years or more
                                                                                                   accordance with paragraph 2.E. or paragraph
                                           applied, enhanced corrosion protection may                                                                    since the date of issuance of the original
                                                                                                   2.F. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
                                           then be re-applied, as an option, in                                                                          airworthiness certificate or the date of
                                                                                                   BAE Systems (Operations) Limited                      issuance of the original export certificate of
                                           accordance with paragraph 2.E. of the                   Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,               airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the
                                           Accomplishment Instructions of BAE                      Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.                 effective date of AD 2010–10–13): Within 6
                                           Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection                 Embodiment of enhanced corrosion                      months after June 21, 2010.
                                           Service Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1,                protection in accordance with paragraph 2.E.
                                           dated September 25, 2008. Perform the                   of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE             (k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair
                                           repetitive inspections at the times specified           Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection                 If any crack or corrosion is found during
                                           in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD,        Service Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1,              any inspection required by paragraph (j) of
                                           as applicable.                                          dated September 25, 2008, allows the interval         this AD: Before further flight, repair using a
                                              (i) For airplanes having enhanced                    of the repetitive inspections (as required by         method approved by the Manager,
                                           corrosion protection that was applied during            paragraph (g)(2) of this AD) to be extended           International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                           the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals           in the area(s) of application in accordance           Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
                                           not to exceed 144 months.                               with paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this        Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE
                                              (ii) For airplanes not having enhanced               AD, as applicable.                                    Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA Design
                                           corrosion protection that was applied during                                                                  Organization Approval (DOA).
                                           the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals           (i) Retained Inspection Information, With No
                                           not to exceed 72 months.                                Changes                                               (l) No Provisions for Terminating Action
                                              (3) After doing the initial inspection                  This paragraph restates the inspection                Accomplishment of any repair, as required
                                           required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, at             information in Note 3 of AD 2010–10–13,               by paragraph (k) of this AD, does not
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                                           intervals not to exceed 36,000 flight cycles,           with no changes. The inspections required by          constitute terminating action for inspections
                                           accomplish fatigue inspections in accordance            this AD prevail over the Maintenance Review           required by this AD.
                                           with paragraph 2.C. (Method 1) or paragraph             Board Report (MRBR), Maintenance Planning
                                           2.D. (Method 2) of the Accomplishment                   Document (MPD), Corrosion Prevention and              (m) Credit for Previous Actions
                                           Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)                Control Program (CPCP), and Supplemental                This paragraph provides credit for actions
                                           Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–             Structural Inspection Document (SSID)                 required by this AD, if those actions were
                                           072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.              inspections defined in paragraph 1.C.(3) of           performed before the effective date of this AD



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                                           using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited                    (2) Service information identified in this          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                           Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,                 AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                           dated February 22, 2008; or BAE Systems                 available at the addresses specified in               Federal Aviation Administration
                                           (Operations) Limited Inspection Service                 paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
                                           Bulletin ISB.57–072, Revision 1, dated
                                           September 25, 2008.                                     (p) Material Incorporated by Reference                14 CFR Part 39
                                           (n) Other FAA AD Provisions                                (1) The Director of the Federal Register           [Docket No. FAA–2015–3989; Directorate
                                              The following provisions also apply to this          approved the incorporation by reference               Identifier 2014–NM–250–AD; Amendment
                                           AD:                                                     (IBR) of the service information listed in this       39–18600; AD 2016–16–02]
                                              (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                           (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     part 51.                                              RIN 2120–AA64
                                           Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                        (2) You must use this service information
                                           Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                  as applicable to do the actions required by           Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                           approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          Airplanes
                                           using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.                (3) The following service information was
                                           In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                                                                    AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                           request to your principal inspector or local            approved for IBR on September 16, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                         Administration (FAA), Department of
                                           Flight Standards District Office, as                       (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
                                                                                                                                                         Transportation (DOT).
                                           appropriate. If sending information directly            Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
                                                                                                   Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.                    ACTION: Final rule.
                                           to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                           Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,                         (ii) Reserved.
                                           International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                                                                                                                                         SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                                                                                      (4) The following service information was
                                           Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                                                                          airworthiness directive (AD) for all
                                                                                                   approved for IBR on June 21, 2010 (75 FR
                                           Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                                                                            Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
                                                                                                   27419, May 17, 2010).
                                           telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.                  (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
                                                                                                                                                         A321 series airplanes. This AD was
                                           Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
                                                                                                   Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–072,
                                                                                                                                                         prompted by reports of premature aging
                                           AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using                                                                           of certain passenger chemical oxygen
                                           any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate              Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
                                                                                                      (ii) Reserved.                                     generators that resulted in the
                                           principal inspector, or lacking a principal                                                                   generators failing to activate. This AD
                                           inspector, the manager of the local flight                 (5) For service information identified in
                                           standards district office/certificate holding           this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)             requires an inspection to determine if
                                           district office.                                        Limited, Customer Information Department,             certain passenger chemical oxygen
                                              (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the           Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,            generators are installed and replacement
                                           effective date of this AD, for any requirement          KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;                    of affected passenger chemical oxygen
                                           in this AD to obtain corrective actions from            telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292               generators. We are issuing this AD to
                                           a manufacturer, the action must be                      675704; email RApublications@                         prevent failure of the passenger
                                           accomplished using a method approved by                                                                       chemical oxygen generator to activate
                                                                                                   baesystems.com; Internet http://
                                           the Manager, International Branch, ANM–                                                                       and consequently not deliver oxygen
                                           116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
                                           the EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations)                   RegionalAircraft/index.htm.                           during an emergency, possibly resulting
                                           Limited’s EASA DOA. If approved by the                     (6) You may view this service information          in injury to the airplane occupants.
                                           DOA, the approval must include the DOA-                 at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           DATES: This AD is effective September
                                           authorized signature.                                   1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 16, 2016.
                                              (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal                information on the availability of this                  The Director of the Federal Register
                                           agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a                material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               approved the incorporation by reference
                                           person is not required to respond to, nor                  (7) You may view this service information          of certain publications listed in this AD
                                           shall a person be subject to a penalty for              that is incorporated by reference at the
                                           failure to comply with a collection of                                                                        as of September 16, 2016.
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                                           information subject to the requirements of
                                                                                                   Administration (NARA). For information on
                                           the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that                                                                       information identified in this final rule,
                                           collection of information displays a current            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                                                                         contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—
                                           valid OMB Control Number. The OMB                       202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                                                                         EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                           Control Number for this information                     www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                                                                         31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                           collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for           locations.html.
                                           this collection of information is estimated to                                                                telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
                                           be approximately 5 minutes per response,                  Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27,           5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
                                           including the time for reviewing instructions,          2016.                                                 eas@airbus.com; Internet: http://
                                           completing and reviewing the collection of              Victor Wicklund,                                      www.airbus.com. For B/E Aerospace
                                           information. All responses to this collection           Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    service information identified in this
                                           of information are mandatory. Comments                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          final rule, contact B/E Aerospace Inc.,
                                           concerning the accuracy of this burden and                                                                    10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215;
                                           suggestions for reducing the burden should              [FR Doc. 2016–18821 Filed 8–11–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                         telephone: 913–338–9800; fax: 913–
                                           be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                           Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:                                                                         469–8419; Internet: http://
                                           Information Collection Clearance Officer,                                                                     beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
                                           AES–200.                                                                                                      You may view this referenced service
                                                                                                                                                         information at the FAA, Transport
                                           (o) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                         Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                             (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                                                                           SW., Renton, WA. For information on
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                                           Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                                                                         the availability of this material at the
                                           Airworthiness Directive 2014–004; corrected
                                           February 26, 2015; for related information.
                                                                                                                                                         FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
                                           This MCAI may be found in the AD docket                                                                       available on the Internet at http://
                                           on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov                                                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                           by searching for and locating Docket No.                                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                           FAA–2016–5465.                                                                                                3989.


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Document Created: 2018-02-09 11:33:27
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective September 16, 2016.
ContactTodd 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 Citation81 FR 53252 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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