82 FR 11310 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 34 (February 22, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 34 (February 22, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 34 (Wednesday, February 22, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11310-11314] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03022] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9186; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-160-AD; Amendment 39-18799; AD 2017-04-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding 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 required repetitive 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. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-16-08, expands the applicability, and requires an additional one-time inspection for the presence of water traps/air driers to determine which airplanes must be inspected. 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 a certain auto-pressurization modification 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 address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of September 18, 2012 (77 FR 48420, August 14, 2012). 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 [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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9186. 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 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: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR [[Page 11311]] part 39 to supersede AD 2012-16-08, Amendment 39-17155 (77 FR 48420, August 14, 2012) (``AD 2012-16-08''). AD 2012-16-08 applied to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2016 (81 FR 72557). The NPRM 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. The NPRM proposed to continue to require 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. The NPRM also proposed to 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 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. 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. 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 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection 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 detailed visual inspection 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. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2012-16-08 and retained in this AD take about 8 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2012-16-08 is $680 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,720, or $680 per product. We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this 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. [[Page 11312]] 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] 0 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: 2017-04-04 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18799; Docket No. FAA-2016-9186; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-160-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 29, 2017. (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 as 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/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 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 Inspection 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 [[Page 11313]] 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 (i) 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 For airplanes that do not have water traps/air driers installed, determined as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: 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 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 (o)(3)(i) through (o)(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, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-16-08. (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. (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 EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA 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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (r)(5) and (r)(6) of this AD. (r) 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 March 29, 2017. (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 4, dated January 28, 2015. (ii) 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. (iii) 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. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 18, 2012. (i) BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21-162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010. (ii) Subject 53-00-00, ``Fuselage, General Description,'' of Chapter 53, ``Fuselage,'' of [[Page 11314]] the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for Series 100-200, Revision 66, dated October 15, 2011. The revision level of this document is specified only in the Letter of Transmittal. (iii) 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. The revision level of this document is specified only in the Letter of Transmittal. (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 [email protected]; 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 January 23, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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www.regulations.gov by searching for
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
of the local flight standards district office/ SUMMARY: We are superseding 9186; or in person at the Docket
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–16– Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(l) Related Information 08 for certain BAE Systems (Operations) and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
For more information about this AD,
RJ series airplanes. AD 2012–16–08 contains this AD, the regulatory
contact Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace
Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics, required repetitive inspections for evaluation, any comments received, and
ACE–119W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking other information. The address for the
Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. of the fuselage skin adjacent to the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; discharge valves, and repair and is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
phone: 316–946–4110; fax: 316–946–4107; application of additional sealant in the Department of Transportation, Docket
email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov. affected area if necessary. This new AD Operations, M–30, West Building
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference retains the requirements of AD 2012– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
16–08, expands the applicability, and New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference requires an additional one-time DC 20590.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this inspection for the presence of water FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR traps/air driers to determine which Theodore Thompson, Aerospace
part 51. airplanes must be inspected. This AD Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
(2) You must use this service information was prompted by reports of cracking 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
as applicable to do the actions required by and surface anomalies of the fuselage FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
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this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. skin at the water trap/air drier unit of WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
(i) Textron Aviation Service Letter
the forward discharge valve due to 1175; fax 425–227–1149.
SL560XL–24–07, including Attachment,
dated January 13, 2017. corrosion, and the determination that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(ii) Reserved. airplanes on which a certain auto-
pressurization modification was Discussion
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., P.O. incorporated during production were We issued a notice of proposed
Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277; telephone 316– excluded from the applicability of AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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part 39 to supersede AD 2012–16–08, bulging, surface anomalies and cracking, and, documents are distinct since they apply
Amendment 39–17155 (77 FR 48420, depending on findings, accomplishment of to different airplane models.
August 14, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–16–08’’). applicable corrective action(s), and the • Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage,
application of additional sealant in the
AD 2012–16–08 applied to certain BAE General Description,’’ of Chapter 53,
affected area.
Systems (Operations) Limited Model Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe
BAe 146 and Avro 146–RJ series found that aeroplanes that have incorporated 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the auto-pressurisation modification No. Structural Repair Manual for Series
Federal Register on October 20, 2016 HCM50259A during production, which were 100–200, Revision 68, dated October 15,
(81 FR 72557). The NPRM was excluded from the Applicability, were also 2014.
prompted by reports of cracking and affected by this condition. • Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage,
surface anomalies of the fuselage skin at In addition, and in order to simplify General Description,’’ of Chapter 53,
the water trap/air drier unit of the instructions for applicability, BAE Systems
‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE SYSTEMS BAe
(Operations) Limited issued Revision 4 of
forward discharge valve due to 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series
Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB) No. 21–162,
corrosion, and the determination that introducing a one-time inspection to identify Structural Repair Manual for Series 300,
airplanes on which auto-pressurization if water trap/air driers are installed. Revision 46, dated October 15, 2014.
modification No. HCM50259A was For the reasons described above, this This service information is reasonably
incorporated during production were [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA available because the interested parties
excluded from the applicability of AD AD 2011–0099, which is superseded, have access to it through their normal
2012–16–08, but are also affected by this expands the Applicability and requires the course of business or by the means
condition. The NPRM proposed to additional one-time inspection as specified identified in the ADDRESSES section.
continue to require repetitive detailed in the latest ISB revision.
inspections for bulging, surface You may examine the MCAI in the AD Costs of Compliance
anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 4
skin adjacent to the discharge valves, www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
and repair and application of additional and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– The actions required by AD 2012–16–
sealant in the affected area if necessary. 9186. 08 and retained in this AD take about
The NPRM also proposed to expand the 8 work-hours per product, at an average
Comments
applicability, and require an additional labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
one-time inspection for the presence of We gave the public the opportunity to on these figures, the estimated cost of
water traps/air driers to determine participate in developing this AD. We the actions that are required by AD
which airplanes must be inspected. We received no comments on the NPRM or 2012–16–08 is $680 per product.
are issuing this AD to detect and correct on the determination of the cost to the We also estimate that it will take
bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking public. about 8 work-hours per product to
that could propagate towards the Conclusion comply with the basic requirements of
forward discharge valve outlet and this AD. The average labor rate is $85
result in the failure of the fuselage skin, We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the per work-hour. Based on these figures,
leading to a possible sudden loss of we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
cabin pressure and injury to occupants. public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial operators to be $2,720, or $680 per
The European Aviation Safety Agency product.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent changes. We have determined that these
minor changes: We have received no definitive data
for the Member States of the European that will enable us to provide cost
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness • Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for estimates for the on-condition actions
Directive 2015–0180, dated August 28, specified in this AD.
2015 (referred to after this as the correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden Authority for This Rulemaking
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
upon the public than was already
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Title 49 of the United States Code
proposed in the NPRM.
an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 Related Service Information Under 1 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
series airplanes and Model Avro 146–RJ CFR Part 51 section 106, describes the authority of
series airplanes. The MCAI states: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
An operator reported finding cracking and has issued BAE Systems (Operations) Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
surface anomalies (bulges and/or dents) of Limited Inspection Service Bulletin detail the scope of the Agency’s
the fuselage skin at the water trap/air drier ISB.21–162, Revision 4, dated January authority.
unit of the forward discharge valve, located We are issuing this rulemaking under
28, 2015. The service information
between fuselage frame (FR) 22 and FR23 and
describes procedures for a visual the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
between stringers 22 and 23. Further
investigation established that these surface inspection of the internal fuselage at the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
anomalies were due to corrosion beneath the location of the water trap/air driers to General requirements.’’ Under that
water trap/air drier unit that has resulted in determine if water trap/air driers are section, Congress charges the FAA with
cracking of the fuselage skin installed; an external detailed visual promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This condition, if not detected and inspection for bulging, surface air commerce by prescribing regulations
corrected, could lead to failure of the fuselage anomalies, and cracking of the fuselage for practices, methods, and procedures
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skin, possibly resulting in loss of cabin skin adjacent to the forward and rear the Administrator finds necessary for
pressure and injury to occupants.
discharge valve outlets; repair; and safety in air commerce. This regulation
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued AD 2011–0099 [which sealant application. is within the scope of that authority
corresponds to FAA AD 2012–16–08] to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited because it addresses an unsafe condition
require repetitive detailed visual inspections has also issued the following service that is likely to exist or develop on
(DVI) of the fuselage skin adjacent to the information, which describes products identified in this rulemaking
front and rear discharge valves to check for procedures for structural repairs. These action.
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Regulatory Findings (2) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (2) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or
Model Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and cracking of the fuselage skin is found
We determined that this AD will not 146–RJ100A airplanes. exceeding the criteria as specified by Subject
have federalism implications under 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General Description,’’
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (d) Subject of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE
not have a substantial direct effect on Air Transport Association (ATA) of SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ
the States, on the relationship between America Code 21, Air Conditioning. Series Structural Repair Manual for Series
the national government and the States, 100–200, Revision 66, dated October 15, 2011
(e) Reason (for Model 146–100A and –200A, and Avro
or on the distribution of power and 146–RJ70A and 146–RJ85A airplanes); or
This AD was prompted by reports of
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
For the reasons discussed above, I of the forward discharge valve due to the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ
certify that this AD: corrosion, and the determination that Series Structural Repair Manual for Series
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes on which auto-pressurization 300, Revision 44, dated October 15, 2011 (for
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; modification No. HCM50259A was Model 146–300A and Avro 146–RJ100A
incorporated during production were airplanes): Before further flight, repair the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
excluded from the applicability of AD 2012– condition according to a method approved by
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 16–08, but are also affected by this condition.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in bulging, surface anomalies, and cracking that the European Aviation Safety Agency
Alaska; and could propagate towards the forward (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations)
4. Will not have a significant discharge valve outlet and result in the Limited’s EASA Design Organization
economic impact, positive or negative, failure of the fuselage skin, leading to a Approval (DOA).
on a substantial number of small entities possible sudden loss of cabin pressure and (h) Retained Application of Sealant, With No
under the criteria of the Regulatory injury to occupants. Changes
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance This paragraph restates the requirements of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the paragraph (h) of AD 2012–16–08, with no
compliance times specified, unless already changes. For all airplanes except airplanes on
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done. which auto-pressurization modification
safety, Incorporation by reference, HCM50259A was incorporated during
Safety. (g) Retained Detailed Inspection of External production: Within 24 months after
Fuselage Skin, With Specific Delegation September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD
Adoption of the Amendment Approval Language 2012–16–08), unless a repair has already
This paragraph restates the requirements of been accomplished in accordance with
Accordingly, under the authority
paragraph (g) of AD 2012–16–08, with paragraph (g) of this AD, apply additional
delegated to me by the Administrator, PR1422A–2 or PR1764B–2 edge sealant
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as specific delegation approval language. For all
airplanes except airplanes that have between the water trap/air drier and the
follows: fuselage skin, in accordance with the
incorporated auto-pressurization
modification HCM50259A during Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
production: Within 12 months after
DIRECTIVES September 18, 2012 (the effective date of AD
Service Bulletin ISB.21–162, Revision 1,
dated September 16, 2010. Application of
2012–16–08), do a detailed inspection to
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 check for bulging, surface anomalies, and
additional sealant does not constitute
continues to read as follows: terminating action for the repetitive detailed
cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. discharge valve outlets (one frame fore and
AD. Accomplishment of a repair as required
aft, one stringer above and below), in
§ 39.13 [Amended] by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the
accordance with the Accomplishment
repetitive inspection requirements of
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 162, Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Inspection
2012–16–08, Amendment 39–17155 (77 Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals for Water Traps/Air Driers
FR 48420, August 14, 2012), and adding not to exceed 24 months. Within 12 months after the effective date
the following new AD: (1) If any bulging, surface anomalies, or of this AD, inspect the airplane to determine
2017–04–04 BAE Systems (Operations) cracking of the fuselage skin is found to be whether water traps/air driers are installed,
Limited: Amendment 39–18799; Docket within the criteria defined in Subject 53–00– in accordance with paragraph 2.C of BAE
No. FAA–2016–9186; Directorate 00, ‘‘Fuselage, General Description,’’ of Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Identifier 2015–NM–160–AD. Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of the BAE Service Bulletin ISB.21–162, Revision 4,
SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ dated January 28, 2015 (‘‘ISB.21–162 R4’’). If
(a) Effective Date Series Structural Repair Manual for Series there are no water traps/air driers installed
This AD is effective March 29, 2017. 100–200, Revision 66, dated October 15, 2011 on an airplane, then no further inspections
(for Model 146–100A and –200A, and Avro are required by this AD, except as required
(b) Affected ADs 146–RJ70A and 146–RJ85A airplanes); or by paragraph (n) of this AD.
This AD replaces AD 2012–16–08, Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General
Amendment 39–17155 (77 FR 48420, August Description,’’ of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of (j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive
14, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–16–08’’). the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO Inspections
146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for For airplanes that have water traps/air
(c) Applicability
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Series 300, Revision 44, dated October 15, driers installed, determined as required by
This AD applies to the airplanes identified 2011 (for Model 146–300A and Avro 146– paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 12 months
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, RJ100A airplanes): Before further flight, after the effective date of this AD, accomplish
certificated in any category, all serial repair the damage, in accordance with the a detailed visual inspection for bulging,
numbers. Accomplishment Instructions specified in surface anomalies, and cracking of the
(1) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAE Systems (Operations) Limited external fuselage skin adjacent to the
Model BAe 146–100A, –200A, and –300A Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.21–162, discharge valve outlets (one frame bay fore
airplanes. Revision 1, dated September 16, 2010. and aft, one stringer above and below), in
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the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO reports of main airspeed indication 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for discrepancies during flight; these 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175;
Series 100–200, Revision 66, dated October discrepancies resulted from ice fax 425–227–1149.
15, 2011. The revision level of this document
blockages in certain pitot total pressure SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
is specified only in the Letter of Transmittal.
(iii) Subject 53–00–00, ‘‘Fuselage, General lines. This AD requires an inspection for
tube misalignment of the pitot number Discussion
Description,’’ of Chapter 53, ‘‘Fuselage,’’ of
the BAE SYSTEMS BAe 146 Series/AVRO 1 and pitot number 2 tube assembly We issued a notice of proposed
146–RJ Series Structural Repair Manual for lines, and corrective actions if rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Series 300, Revision 44, dated October 15, necessary; installation or replacement part 39 by adding an AD that would
2011. The revision level of this document is (as applicable) of a tube ribbon heater apply to certain Empresa Brasileira de
specified only in the Letter of Transmittal. on the pitot number 1 and pitot number Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model
(5) For service information identified in EMB–135BJ, –135ER, –135KE, –135KL,
2 tube assembly lines; and revision of
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) and –135LR airplanes; and Model EMB–
Limited, Customer Information Department, the airplane flight manual (AFM) to
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, provide certain procedures and airspeed 145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; tables for the flightcrew. We are issuing –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 this AD to address the unsafe condition NPRM published in the Federal
675704; email RApublications@ on these products. Register on August 30, 2016 (81 FR
baesystems.com; Internet http:// DATES: This AD is effective March 29, 59528) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ prompted by reports of main airspeed
2017.
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. indication discrepancies during flight;
(6) You may view this service information
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference these discrepancies resulted from ice
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
of certain publications listed in this AD blockages in certain pitot total pressure
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this as of March 29, 2017. lines. The NPRM proposed to require an
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. ADDRESSES: For service information
inspection for tube misalignment of the
(7) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact pitot number 1 and pitot number 2 tube
that is incorporated by reference at the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. assembly lines, and corrective actions if
National Archives and Records
(Embraer), Technical Publications necessary; installation or replacement
Administration (NARA). For information on (as applicable) of a tube ribbon heater
the availability of this material at NARA, call Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria
Lima, 2170–Putim–12227–901 São Jose on the pitot number 1 and pitot number
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 2 tube assembly lines; and revision of
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- dos Campos–SP–Brasil; telephone +55
12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax the AFM to provide certain procedures
locations.html.
+55 12 3927–7546; email distrib@ and airspeed tables for the flightcrew.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January We are issuing this AD to detect and
23, 2017. embraer.com.br; Internet http://
www.flyembraer.com. You may view correct water accumulating and freezing
Dionne Palermo, in the pitot number 1 and pitot number
this referenced service information at
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 2 total pressure lines, which could
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., result in erroneous main airspeed
[FR Doc. 2017–03022 Filed 2–21–17; 8:45 am]
Renton, WA. For information on the indications and consequent reduced
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
availability of this material at the FAA, ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe
call 425–227–1221. It is also available flight and landing of the airplane.
Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the Internet at http://
(ANAC), which is the aviation authority
www.regulations.gov by searching for
for Brazil, has issued Brazilian
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airworthiness Directive 2016–03–01,
9049.
effective March 11, 2016 (referred to
14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket after this as the Mandatory Continuing
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9049; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Identifier 2016–NM–039–AD; Amendment the Internet at http:// MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
39–18807; AD 2017–04–12] www.regulations.gov by searching for for certain Empresa Brasileira de
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) Model
9049; or in person at the Docket EMB–135 airplanes, and Model EMB–
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Management Facility between 9 a.m. 145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR,
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, –145MP, and –145EP airplanes. The
(Embraer) Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket MCAI states:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this AD, the regulatory This [Brazilian] AD results from reports of
evaluation, any comments received, and main airspeed indication discrepancies
Administration (FAA), Department of during flight. The investigation has revealed
Transportation (DOT). other information. The street address for
that Pitot #1 and #2 total pressure line
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
ACTION: Final rule. blockage may occur due to water
5527) is Docket Management Facility, accumulation and freezing during heavy rain
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new U.S. Department of Transportation, conditions. We are issuing this [Brazilian]
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Docket Operations, M–30, West AD to prevent water accumulation and
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Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, freezing in the Pitot #1 and Pitot #2 total
(Embraer) Model EMB–135BJ, EMB– 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., pressure lines, which could result in
135ER, EMB–135KE, EMB–135KL, Washington, DC 20590. erroneous main airspeed indications and
reduce the ability of the flight crew to
EMB–135LR, EMB–145, EMB–145EP, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: maintain the safe flight and landing of the
EMB–145ER, EMB–145LR, EMB– Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, airplane.
145MP, EMB–145MR, and EMB–145XR International Branch, ANM–116, Since this condition may occur in other
airplanes. This AD was prompted by Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, airplanes of the same type and affects flight
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 29, 2017. | |
| 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 | 82 FR 11310 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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