81 FR 72557 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 203 (October 20, 2016)

Page Range		72557-72561
FR Document		2016-24201
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-16- 08, for certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. AD 2012-16-08 currently requires repetitive detailed inspections for bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the discharge valves, and repair and application of additional sealant in the affected area if necessary. Since we issued AD 2012-16-08, it was found that airplanes on which a certain modification was incorporated during production were excluded from the applicability, but are also affected by the condition that precipitated AD 2012-16-08. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2012-16-08, expand the applicability, and require an additional one-time inspection for the presence of water traps/air driers to determine which airplanes must be inspected. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking that could propagate towards the forward discharge valve outlet and result in the failure of the fuselage skin, leading to a possible sudden loss of cabin pressure and injury to occupants.
Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 203 (Thursday, October 20, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24201]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9186; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-160-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-16-
08, for certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 
146-RJ series airplanes. AD 2012-16-08 currently requires repetitive 
detailed inspections for bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking of 
the fuselage skin adjacent to the discharge valves, and repair and 
application of additional sealant in the affected area if necessary. 
Since we issued AD 2012-16-08, it was found that airplanes on which a 
certain modification was incorporated during production were excluded 
from the applicability, but are also affected by the condition that 
precipitated AD 2012-16-08. This proposed AD would retain the 
requirements of AD 2012-16-08, expand the applicability, and require an 
additional one-time inspection for the presence of water traps/air 
driers to determine which airplanes must be inspected. We are proposing 
this AD to detect and correct bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking 
that could propagate towards the forward discharge valve outlet and 
result in the failure of the fuselage skin, leading to a possible 
sudden loss of cabin pressure and injury to occupants.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 5, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, 
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United 
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view this referenced 
service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9186; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theodore Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9186; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On July 31, 2012, we issued AD 2012-16-08, Amendment 39-17155 (77 
FR 48420, August 14, 2012) (``AD 2012-16-08''). AD 2012-16-08 requires 
repetitive detailed inspections for bulging, surface anomalies, and 
cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the discharge valves, and 
repair and application of additional sealant in the affected area if 
necessary.
    Since we issued AD 2012-16-08, it was found that airplanes that 
have incorporated auto-pressurization modification No. HCM50259A during 
production, which were excluded from the applicability, are also 
affected by this condition. In addition, and in order to simplify 
instructions and determine affected airplanes, BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited issued BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 4, dated January 28, 2015, introducing a 
one-time inspection to determine if water trap/air driers are 
installed.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0180, dated August 28, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146-
RJ series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An operator reported finding cracking and surface anomalies 
(bulges and/or dents) of the fuselage skin at the water trap/air 
drier unit of the forward discharge valve, located between fuselage 
frame (FR) 22 and FR23 and between stringers 22 and 23. Further 
investigation established that these surface anomalies were due to 
corrosion beneath the water trap/air drier unit that has resulted in 
cracking of the fuselage skin
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure of the fuselage skin, possibly resulting in loss of cabin 
pressure and injury to occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011-
0099 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-16-08] to require repetitive 
detailed visual inspections (DVI) of the fuselage skin adjacent to 
the front and rear discharge valves to check for bulging, surface 
anomalies and cracking, and, depending on findings, accomplishment 
of applicable corrective action(s), and the application of 
additional sealant in the affected area.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was found that aeroplanes 
that have incorporated auto-pressurisation modification No. 
HCM50259A during production, which were excluded from the 
Applicability, were also affected by this condition.
    In addition, and in order to simplify instructions for 
applicability, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited issued Revision 4 of 
Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) No. 21-162, introducing a one-time 
inspection to identify if water trap/air driers are installed.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0099, which is superseded, expands the 
Applicability and requires the additional one-time inspection as 
specified in the latest ISB revision.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9186.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 4, dated 
January 28, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a 
visual inspection of the internal fuselage at the location of the water 
trap/air driers to determine if water trap/air driers are installed; an 
external DVI for bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking of the 
fuselage skin adjacent to the forward and rear discharge valve outlets; 
repair; and sealant application.
    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has also issued the following 
service information, which describes procedures for structural repairs.
     Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of 
Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ 
Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 100-200, Revision 68, dated 
October 15, 2014.
     Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of 
Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAe SYSTEMS BAE 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ 
Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 300, Revision 46, dated 
October 15, 2014.
    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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or

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develop on other products of these same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-16-08 and retained in this proposed 
AD take about 8 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 
per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 
2012-16-08 is $680 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $2,720, or $680 
per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-16-08, Amendment 39-17155 (77 FR 48420, August 14, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-9186; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-160-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 5, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2012-16-08, Amendment 39-17155 (77 FR 48420, 
August 14, 2012) (``AD 2012-16-08'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all serial 
numbers.
    (1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, 
and -300A airplanes.
    (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air 
Conditioning.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking and surface 
anomalies of the fuselage skin at the water trap/air drier unit of 
the forward discharge valve due to corrosion, and the determination 
that airplanes on which auto-pressurization modification No. 
HCM50259A was incorporated during production were excluded from the 
applicability of AD 2012-16-08, but are also affected by this 
condition. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct bulging, 
surface anomalies, and cracking that could propagate towards the 
forward discharge valve outlet and result in the failure of the 
fuselage skin, leading to a possible sudden loss of cabin pressure 
and injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Detailed Inspection of External Fuselage Skin, With 
Specific Delegation Approval Language

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2012-16-08, with specific delegation approval language. For all 
airplanes except airplanes that have incorporated auto-
pressurization modification HCM50259A during production: Within 12 
months after September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-16-
08), do a detailed inspection to check for bulging, surface 
anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the 
discharge valve outlets (one frame fore and aft, one stringer above 
and below), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21-
162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
    (1) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking of the 
fuselage skin is found to be within the criteria defined in Subject 
53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of Chapter 53, 
``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series 
Structural Repair Manual for Series 100-200, Revision 66, dated 
October 15, 2011 (for Model 146-100A and -200A, and Avro 146-RJ70A 
and 146-RJ85A airplanes); or Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General 
Description,'' of Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAe SYSTEMS BAE 
146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 
300, Revision 44, dated October 15, 2011 (for Model 146-300A and 
Avro 146-RJ100A airplanes): Before further flight, repair the 
damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions specified 
in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.21-162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010.
    (2) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking of the 
fuselage skin is found exceeding the criteria specified by Subject 
53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of Chapter 53, 
``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series 
Structural Repair Manual for Series 100-200, Revision 66, dated 
October 15, 2011 (for Model 146-100A and -200A, and Avro 146-RJ70A 
and 146-RJ85A airplanes); or Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General 
Description,'' of Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAE 
146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 
300, Revision 44, dated October 15, 2011 (for Model 146-300A and 
Avro 146-RJ100A airplanes): Before further flight,

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repair the condition according to 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).

(h) Retained Application of Sealant, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2012-16-08, with no changes. For all airplanes except airplanes on 
which auto-pressurization modification HCM50259A was incorporated 
during production: Within 24 months after September 18, 2012 (the 
effective date of AD 2012-16-08), unless a repair has already been 
accomplished in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD, apply 
additional PR1422A-2 or PR1764B-2 edge sealant between the water 
trap/air drier and the fuselage skin, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 1, dated September 
16, 2010. Application of additional sealant does not constitute 
terminating action for the repetitive detailed inspections required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD. Accomplishment of a repair as required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspection 
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection for Water Traps/Air Driers

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect 
the airplane to determine whether water traps/air driers are 
installed, in accordance with paragraph 2.C of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 4, dated 
January 28, 2015 (``ISB.21-162 R4''). If there are no water traps/
air driers installed on an airplane, then no further inspections are 
required by this AD, except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD.

(j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspections

    For airplanes that have water traps/air driers installed, 
determined as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 12 months 
after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a detailed visual 
inspection for bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking of the 
external fuselage skin adjacent to the discharge valve outlets (one 
frame bay fore and aft, one stringer above and below), in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph 2.C. of ISB.21-162 
R4. Repeat the inspection of the external fuselage skin adjacent to 
the discharge valve outlets thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 
months. Accomplishing an inspection required by this paragraph 
terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD.

(k) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective Actions

    If, during any detailed visual inspection required by paragraph 
(j) of this AD, any bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking is 
found, before further flight, accomplish the applicable corrective 
action as specified in paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) this AD.
    (1) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking is found to 
be within the criteria as specified in the applicable service 
information specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or (k)(1)(ii) of this 
AD, before further flight, repair in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph 2.G. of ISB.21-162 R4.
    (i) For Model BAe 146-100A and -200A airplanes, and Model Avro 
146-RJ70A and 146-RJ85A airplanes: Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, 
General Description,'' of Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAE 
SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual 
for Series 100-200, Revision 68, dated October 15, 2014.
    (ii) For Model BAe 146-300A airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ100A 
airplanes: Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of 
Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAe SYSTEMS BAE 146 Series/AVRO 
146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 300, Revision 46, 
dated October 15, 2014.
    (2) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking is found 
exceeding the criteria as specified in the applicable service 
information specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or (k)(1)(ii) of this 
AD, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the 
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's 
EASA DOA.

(l) New Requirement of This AD: Application of Sealant

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, unless a 
repair has already been accomplished as required by paragraph (k) of 
this AD, apply additional sealant, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph 2.C.(3) of ISB.21-162 R4. 
Application of additional sealant on an airplane does not constitute 
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD for that airplane.

(m) New Terminating Action for Inspections Required by Paragraph (j) of 
This AD

    Accomplishment of a repair on the forward (FWD) or aft (AFT) 
position as required by paragraph (k) of this AD constitutes 
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD for that FWD or AFT position.

(n) New Requirement of This AD: Actions for Airplanes on Which Water 
Trap/Air Driers Are Installed After the Effective Date of This AD

    For airplanes that, determined as required by paragraph (i) of 
this AD, do not have water traps/air driers installed: If water 
traps/air driers are installed in service after the effective date 
of this AD, accomplish the actions required by paragraphs (j), (k), 
and (l) of this AD on that airplane within the applicable compliance 
times specified in paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD; except 
that where paragraphs (j) and (l) of this AD refer to ``the 
effective date of this AD,'' this AD requires compliance within the 
specified compliance time after the installation of water traps/air 
driers.

(o) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for inspections and sealant 
applications required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those 
actions were performed before September 18, 2012 (the effective date 
of AD 2012-16-08), using BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Inspection 
Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, dated June 7, 2010.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for using criteria defined in 
the following subject of the applicable structural repair manual, as 
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, if those 
criteria were used before September 18, 2012 (the effective date of 
AD 2012-16-08), using Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General--
Description,'' of Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 
146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 
100-200, Revision 65, dated September 15, 2010 (for Model 146-100A 
and -200A, and Avro 146-RJ70A and 146-RJ85A airplanes); or Subject 
53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General--Description,'' of Chapter 53, 
``Fuselage,'' of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series 
Structural Repair Manual for Series 300, Revision 43, dated 
September 15, 2010 (for Model 146-300A and Avro 146-RJ100A 
airplanes).
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (i), (j), and (l) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using any of the 
service information specified in paragraphs (i)(3)(i) through 
(i)(3)(iv) of this AD.
    (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.21-162, dated June 7, 2010.
    (ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010.
    (iii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2012.
    (iv) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 3, dated January 15, 2013.

(p) 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: Theodore 
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-
1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, for any requirement

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in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the 
action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(q) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0180, dated August 28, 
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-2016-9186.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, 
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United 
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 28, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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For service information identified in Discussion (Operations) Limited issued Revision 4 of
this NPRM, contact BAE Systems Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) No. 21–162,
On July 31, 2012, we issued AD 2012– introducing a one-time inspection to identify
(Operations) Limited, Customer 16–08, Amendment 39–17155 (77 FR if water trap/air driers are installed.
Information Department, Prestwick 48420, August 14, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–16– For the reasons described above, this
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 08’’). AD 2012–16–08 requires repetitive [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; detailed inspections for bulging, surface AD 2011–0099, which is superseded,
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage expands the Applicability and requires the
1292 675704; email RApublications@ skin adjacent to the discharge valves, additional one-time inspection as specified
baesystems.com; Internet http:// and repair and application of additional in the latest ISB revision.
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ sealant in the affected area if necessary. You may examine the MCAI in the
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may Since we issued AD 2012–16–08, it AD docket on the Internet at http://
view this referenced service information was found that airplanes that have www.regulations.gov by searching for
at the FAA, Transport Airplane incorporated auto-pressurization and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., modification No. HCM50259A during 9186.
Renton, WA. For information on the production, which were excluded from Related Service Information Under 1
availability of this material at the FAA, the applicability, are also affected by CFR Part 51
call 425–227–1221. this condition. In addition, and in order
to simplify instructions and determine BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Examining the AD Docket has issued BAE Systems (Operations)
affected airplanes, BAE Systems
You may examine the AD docket on (Operations) Limited issued BAE Limited Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
the Internet at http:// Systems (Operations) Limited Revision 4, dated January 28, 2015. The
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162, service information describes
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Revision 4, dated January 28, 2015, procedures for a visual inspection of the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
introducing a one-time inspection to internal fuselage at the location of the
9186; or in person at the Docket
determine if water trap/air driers are water trap/air driers to determine if
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
installed. water trap/air driers are installed; an
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
The European Aviation Safety Agency external DVI for bulging, surface
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage
contains this proposed AD, the
for the Member States of the European skin adjacent to the forward and rear
regulatory evaluation, any comments
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness discharge valve outlets; repair; and
received, and other information. The
Directive 2015–0180, dated August 28, sealant application.
street address for the Docket Operations
2015 (referred to after this as the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness has also issued the following service
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct information, which describes
be available in the AD docket shortly
an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems procedures for structural repairs.
after receipt.
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 • Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: series airplanes and Model Avro 146–RJ General Description,’’ of Chapter 53,
Theodore Thompson, Aerospace series airplanes. The MCAI states: ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe
Engineer, International Branch, ANM– An operator reported finding cracking and 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, surface anomalies (bulges and/or dents) of Structural Repair Manual for Series
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, the fuselage skin at the water trap/air drier 100–200, Revision 68, dated October 15,
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– unit of the forward discharge valve, located 2014.
1175; fax 425–227–1149. between fuselage frame (FR) 22 and FR23 and • Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage,
between stringers 22 and 23. Further General Description,’’ of Chapter 53,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: investigation established that these surface ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAe SYSTEMS BAE
anomalies were due to corrosion beneath the
Comments Invited water trap/air drier unit that has resulted in
146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series
cracking of the fuselage skin Structural Repair Manual for Series 300,
We invite you to send any written Revision 46, dated October 15, 2014.
This condition, if not detected and
relevant data, views, or arguments about corrected, could lead to failure of the fuselage This service information is reasonably
this proposed AD. Send your comments skin, possibly resulting in loss of cabin available because the interested parties
to an address listed under the pressure and injury to occupants. have access to it through their normal
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. To address this potential unsafe condition, course of business or by the means
FAA–2016–9186; Directorate Identifier EASA issued AD 2011–0099 [which identified in the ADDRESSES section.
2015–NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of corresponds to FAA AD 2012–16–08] to
your comments. We specifically invite require repetitive detailed visual inspections FAA’s Determination and Requirements
comments on the overall regulatory, (DVI) of the fuselage skin adjacent to the of This Proposed AD
economic, environmental, and energy front and rear discharge valves to check for
bulging, surface anomalies and cracking, and, This product has been approved by
aspects of this proposed AD. We will depending on findings, accomplishment of the aviation authority of another
consider all comments received by the applicable corrective action(s), and the country, and is approved for operation
closing date and may amend this application of additional sealant in the in the United States. Pursuant to our
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proposed AD based on those comments. affected area. bilateral agreement with the State of
We will post all comments we Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was Design Authority, we have been notified
found that aeroplanes that have incorporated
receive, without change, to http:// of the unsafe condition described in the
auto-pressurisation modification No.
www.regulations.gov, including any HCM50259A during production, which were MCAI and service information
personal information you provide. We excluded from the Applicability, were also referenced above. We are proposing this
will also post a report summarizing each affected by this condition. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
substantive verbal contact we receive In addition, and in order to simplify information and determined an unsafe
about this proposed AD. instructions for applicability, BAE Systems condition exists and is likely to exist or

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develop on other products of these same 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the excluded from the applicability of AD 2012–
type designs. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 16–08, but are also affected by this condition.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Costs of Compliance 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking that
could propagate towards the forward
We estimate that this proposed AD Alaska; and
discharge valve outlet and result in the
affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. 4. Will not have a significant failure of the fuselage skin, leading to a
The actions required by AD 2012–16– economic impact, positive or negative, possible sudden loss of cabin pressure and
08 and retained in this proposed AD on a substantial number of small entities injury to occupants.
take about 8 work-hours per product, at under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
an average labor rate of $85 per work-
hour. Required parts cost about $0 per Comply with this AD within the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
product. Based on these figures, the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
estimated cost of the actions that are
required by AD 2012–16–08 is $680 per safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Retained Detailed Inspection of External
product. Safety. Fuselage Skin, With Specific Delegation
We also estimate that it would take Approval Language
The Proposed Amendment
about 8 work-hours per product to This paragraph restates the requirements of
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph (g) of AD 2012–16–08, with
comply with the basic requirements of delegated to me by the Administrator,
this proposed AD. The average labor specific delegation approval language. For all
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part airplanes except airplanes that have
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on 39 as follows: incorporated auto-pressurization
these figures, we estimate the cost of modification HCM50259A during
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS production: Within 12 months after
be $2,720, or $680 per product. DIRECTIVES September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD
We have received no definitive data 2012–16–08), do a detailed inspection to
that would enable us to provide cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 check for bulging, surface anomalies, and
estimates for the on-condition actions continues to read as follows: cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the
specified in this proposed AD. discharge valve outlets (one frame fore and
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. aft, one stringer above and below), in
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2012–16–08, Amendment 39–17155 (77 Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals
section 106, describes the authority of FR 48420, August 14, 2012), and adding not to exceed 24 months.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new AD: (1) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more cracking of the fuselage skin is found to be
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket
detail the scope of the Agency’s within the criteria defined in Subject 53–00–
No. FAA–2016–9186; Directorate
authority. 00, ‘‘Fuselage, General Description,’’ of
Identifier 2015–NM–160–AD.
Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE
We are issuing this rulemaking under SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ
(a) Comments Due Date
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Series Structural Repair Manual for Series
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by December 5,
2016. 100–200, Revision 66, dated October 15, 2011
General requirements.’’ Under that (for Model 146–100A and –200A, and Avro
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs 146–RJ70A and 146–RJ85A airplanes); or
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2012–16–08, Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–17155 (77 FR 48420, August Description,’’ of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of
for practices, methods, and procedures 14, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–16–08’’). the BAe SYSTEMS BAE 146 Series/AVRO
146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability Series 300, Revision 44, dated October 15,
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2011 (for Model 146–300A and Avro 146–
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
is within the scope of that authority RJ100A airplanes): Before further flight,
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
because it addresses an unsafe condition certificated in any category, all serial repair the damage, in accordance with the
that is likely to exist or develop on numbers. Accomplishment Instructions specified in
products identified in this rulemaking (1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
action. Model BAe 146–100A, –200A, and –300A Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
airplanes. Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010.
Regulatory Findings (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (2) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or
We determined that this proposed AD Model Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and cracking of the fuselage skin is found
146–RJ100A airplanes. exceeding the criteria specified by Subject
would not have federalism implications 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General Description,’’
under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE
proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association (ATA) of SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 21, Air Conditioning. Series Structural Repair Manual for Series
the relationship between the national 100–200, Revision 66, dated October 15, 2011
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Government and the States, or on the (e) Reason (for Model 146–100A and –200A, and Avro
distribution of power and This AD was prompted by reports of 146–RJ70A and 146–RJ85A airplanes); or
responsibilities among the various cracking and surface anomalies of the Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General
levels of government. fuselage skin at the water trap/air drier unit Description,’’ of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of
of the forward discharge valve due to the BAE SYSTEMS BAE 146 Series/AVRO
For the reasons discussed above, I corrosion, and the determination that 146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for
certify this proposed regulation: airplanes on which auto-pressurization Series 300, Revision 44, dated October 15,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory modification No. HCM50259A was 2011 (for Model 146–300A and Avro 146–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; incorporated during production were RJ100A airplanes): Before further flight,

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repair the condition according to a method applicable corrective action as specified in (o) Credit for Previous Actions
approved by the Manager, International paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) this AD. (1) This paragraph provides credit for
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (1) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or inspections and sealant applications required
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation cracking is found to be within the criteria as by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those
Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems specified in the applicable service actions were performed before September 18,
(Operations) Limited’s EASA Design information specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012–16–08),
Organization Approval (DOA). (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further flight, using BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS)
repair in accordance with the LIMITED Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–
(h) Retained Application of Sealant, With No Accomplishment Instructions of paragraph
Changes 162, dated June 7, 2010.
2.G. of ISB.21–162 R4. (2) This paragraph provides credit for using
This paragraph restates the requirements of (i) For Model BAe 146–100A and –200A criteria defined in the following subject of
paragraph (h) of AD 2012–16–08, with no airplanes, and Model Avro 146–RJ70A and the applicable structural repair manual, as
changes. For all airplanes except airplanes on 146–RJ85A airplanes: Subject 53–00–00, required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
which auto-pressurization modification ‘‘Fuselage, General Description,’’ of Chapter this AD, if those criteria were used before
HCM50259A was incorporated during 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD
production: Within 24 months after 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series Structural 2012–16–08), using Subject 53–00–00,
September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD Repair Manual for Series 100–200, Revision ‘‘Fuselage, General—Description,’’ of Chapter
2012–16–08), unless a repair has already 68, dated October 15, 2014. 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe
been accomplished in accordance with (ii) For Model BAe 146–300A airplanes 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series Structural
paragraph (g) of this AD, apply additional and Model Avro 146–RJ100A airplanes: Repair Manual for Series 100–200, Revision
Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General 65, dated September 15, 2010 (for Model
PR1422A–2 or PR1764B–2 edge sealant
Description,’’ of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of 146–100A and –200A, and Avro 146–RJ70A
between the water trap/air drier and the
the BAe SYSTEMS BAE 146 Series/AVRO and 146–RJ85A airplanes); or Subject 53–00–
fuselage skin, in accordance with the
146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for 00, ‘‘Fuselage, General—Description,’’ of
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Series 300, Revision 46, dated October 15, Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
2014. SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ
Service Bulletin ISB.21–162, Revision 1,
(2) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or Series Structural Repair Manual for Series
dated September 16, 2010. Application of
cracking is found exceeding the criteria as 300, Revision 43, dated September 15, 2010
additional sealant does not constitute specified in the applicable service
terminating action for the repetitive detailed (for Model 146–300A and Avro 146–RJ100A
information specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i) or airplanes).
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further flight,
AD. Accomplishment of a repair as required (3) This paragraph provides credit for
repair using a method approved by the actions required by paragraphs (i), (j), and (l)
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
repetitive inspection requirements of of this AD, if those actions were performed
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or before the effective date of this AD using any
paragraph (g) of this AD. EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations) of the service information specified in
(i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection Limited’s EASA DOA. paragraphs (i)(3)(i) through (i)(3)(iv) of this
for Water Traps/Air Driers (l) New Requirement of This AD: AD.
Within 12 months after the effective date Application of Sealant (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
of this AD, inspect the airplane to determine Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
Within 24 months after the effective date
whether water traps/air driers are installed, dated June 7, 2010.
of this AD, unless a repair has already been
in accordance with paragraph 2.C of BAE (ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
accomplished as required by paragraph (k) of
Systems (Operations) Limited Service Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
this AD, apply additional sealant, in
Bulletin ISB.21–162, Revision 4, dated accordance with the Accomplishment Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010.
January 28, 2015 (‘‘ISB.21–162 R4’’). If there Instructions of paragraph 2.C.(3) of ISB.21– (iii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
are no water traps/air driers installed on an 162 R4. Application of additional sealant on Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
airplane, then no further inspections are an airplane does not constitute terminating Revision 2, dated December 12, 2012.
required by this AD, except as required by action for the repetitive inspections required (iv) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
paragraph (n) of this AD. by paragraph (j) of this AD for that airplane. Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162,
Revision 3, dated January 15, 2013.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive (m) New Terminating Action for Inspections
Inspections Required by Paragraph (j) of This AD (p) Other FAA AD Provisions
For airplanes that have water traps/air Accomplishment of a repair on the forward The following provisions also apply to this
driers installed, determined as required by (FWD) or aft (AFT) position as required by AD:
paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 12 months paragraph (k) of this AD constitutes (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
after the effective date of this AD, accomplish terminating action for the repetitive (AMOCs): The Manager, International
a detailed visual inspection for bulging, inspections required by paragraph (j) of this Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
surface anomalies, and cracking of the AD for that FWD or AFT position. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
external fuselage skin adjacent to the approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
discharge valve outlets (one frame bay fore (n) New Requirement of This AD: Actions for using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
and aft, one stringer above and below), in Airplanes on Which Water Trap/Air Driers In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
accordance with the Accomplishment Are Installed After the Effective Date of This request to your principal inspector or local
Instructions of paragraph 2.C. of ISB.21–162 AD Flight Standards District Office, as
R4. Repeat the inspection of the external For airplanes that, determined as required appropriate. If sending information directly
fuselage skin adjacent to the discharge valve by paragraph (i) of this AD, do not have water to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
outlets thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 traps/air driers installed: If water traps/air Theodore Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
months. Accomplishing an inspection driers are installed in service after the telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
required by this paragraph terminates the effective date of this AD, accomplish the Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
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inspections required by paragraph (g) of this actions required by paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
AD. of this AD on that airplane within the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
applicable compliance times specified in principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective paragraphs (j), (k), and (l) of this AD; except inspector, the manager of the local flight
Actions that where paragraphs (j) and (l) of this AD standards district office/certificate holding
If, during any detailed visual inspection refer to ‘‘the effective date of this AD,’’ this district office. The AMOC approval letter
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, any AD requires compliance within the specified must specifically reference this AD.
bulging, surface anomalies, or cracking is compliance time after the installation of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
found, before further flight, accomplish the water traps/air driers. effective date of this AD, for any requirement

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in this AD to obtain corrective actions from DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–103380–
a manufacturer, the action must be 05).
accomplished using a method approved by Internal Revenue Service
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Concerning the proposed regulations,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 26 CFR Parts 41, 48, and 145
the European Aviation Safety Agency
Celia Gabrysh (202) 317–6855;
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations)
[REG–103380–05] concerning submissions of comments,
Limited’s EASA Design Organization RIN 1545–BE31 the hearing and/or to be placed on the
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, building access list to attend the hearing
the approval must include the DOA- Excise Tax; Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, Regina Johnson at (202) 317–6901 (not
authorized signature. and Tires; Definition of Highway toll-free numbers).
Vehicle; Hearing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
(q) Related Information
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), subject of the public hearing is the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Treasury.
ACTION: Notice of a public hearing on
103380–05) that was published in the
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0180, dated Federal Register on Thursday, March
August 28, 2015, for related information. notice of proposed rulemaking.
31, 2016 (81 FR 18544).
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket SUMMARY: This document provides a The rules of 26 CFR 601.601(a)(3)
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov notice of public hearing on proposed
by searching for and locating Docket No.
apply to the hearing. Persons who wish
regulations relating to the excise taxes to present oral comments at the hearing
FAA–2016–9186. imposed on the sale of highway tractors,
(2) For service information identified in that submitted written comments by
trailers, trucks, and tires; the use of June 29, 2016, must submit an outline
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)
heavy vehicles on the highway; and the of the topics to be addressed and the
Limited, Customer Information Department,
definition of highway vehicle related to amount of time to be devoted to each
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
these and other taxes. topic by Monday, November 7, 2016.
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
DATES: The public hearing is being held A period of 10 minutes is allotted to
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
675704; email RApublications@ on Monday, November 21, 2016, at each person for presenting oral
baesystems.com; Internet http:// 10:00 a.m. The IRS must receive comments. After the deadline for
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ outlines of the topics to be discussed at receiving outlines has passed, the IRS
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view the public hearing by Monday, will prepare an agenda containing the
this service information at the FAA, November 7, 2016. schedule of speakers. Copies of the
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind ADDRESSES: The public hearing is being agenda will be made available, free of
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information held in the IRS Auditorium, Internal charge, at the hearing or by contacting
on the availability of this material at the Revenue Service Building, 1111 the Publications and Regulations Branch
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, at (202) 317–6901 (not a toll-free
DC 20224. Due to building security number).
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
procedures, visitors must enter at the Because of access restrictions, the IRS
September 28, 2016.
Constitution Avenue entrance. In will not admit visitors beyond the
Dionne Palermo, addition, all visitors must present photo immediate entrance area more than 30
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane identification to enter the building.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
minutes before the hearing starts. For
Send Submissions to CC:PA:LPD:PR information about having your name
[FR Doc. 2016–24201 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am] (REG–103380–05), Room 5205, Internal placed on the building access list to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Revenue Service, P.O. Box 7604, Ben attend the hearing, see the FOR FURTHER
Franklin Station, Washington, DC INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
20044. Submissions may be hand- document.
delivered Monday through Friday to
CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–103380–05), Martin V. Franks,
Couriers Desk, Internal Revenue Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,
Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief
Washington, DC 20224 or sent Counsel (Procedure and Administration).
electronically via the Federal [FR Doc. 2016–25376 Filed 10–19–16; 8:45 am]
eRulemaking Portal at BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
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Document Created: 2016-10-21 09:59:08
Document Modified: 2016-10-21 09:59:08
Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 5, 2016.
Contact		Theodore Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 72557
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 72557 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited

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