82_FR_24567 82 FR 24465 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

82 FR 24465 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)

Page Range24465-24468
FR Document2017-10408

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-07-07 for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking of the forward main landing gear yoke pintle resulting from corrosion pits leading to stress corrosion cracking. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24465-24468]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10408]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0053; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-037-AD; 
Amendment 39-18888; AD 2017-10-14]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-07-07 for 
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1, 
Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes. This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as cracking of the forward main landing gear yoke 
pintle resulting from corrosion pits leading to stress corrosion 
cracking. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publications listed in the AD as of July 5, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0053; or in person at the 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 service information identified in this AD, BAE Systems 
(Operations) Ltd, Customer Information Department, Prestwick 
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; 
phone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-
2017-0053.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to British Aerospace Regional 
Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1, Jetstream Series 200, and 
Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10973), and proposed to supersede 
AD 2014-07-07,

[[Page 24466]]

Amendment 39-17821 (79 FR 23897; April 29, 2014) (``2014-07-07'').
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country. The MCAI states that:

    Prompted by occurrences of the main landing gear (MLG) yoke 
pintle housing cracking, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) UK 
issued AD 003-01-86 to require repetitive inspections to detect 
cracks in the yoke pintle housing on MLG fitted to Jetstream 3100 
aeroplanes in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service 
Bulletin (SB) 32-A-JA851226, and, depending on findings, corrective 
action. After that AD was issued, an occurrence was reported of 
Jetstream 3100 MLG failure after landing. The subsequent 
investigation revealed stress corrosion cracking of the MLG yoke 
pintle housing to have caused this MLG failure. Furthermore, the 
investigation report recommended a review of the effectiveness of 
CAA UK AD 003-01-86 in finding cracks in the yoke pintle housing on 
MLG fitted to Jetstream 3100 aeroplanes.
    Degradation of the surface protection by abrasion can occur when 
the forward face of the yoke pintle rotates against the pintle 
bearing, which introduces corrosion pits and, consequently, stress 
corrosion cracking.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
structural failure of the MLG, possibly resulting in loss of control 
of the aeroplane during take-off or landing runs.
    To provide protection of the affected area of the MLG assembly 
spigot housing, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued SB 32-JM7862 to 
provide instructions for installation of a protective washer, fitted 
at the forward spigot on both left hand and right hand MLG. 
Consequently, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued SB 32-A-JA851226 
Revision 05 to provide additional accomplishment instructions for a 
Non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection of MLG equipped with the 
protective washer installed in accordance with BAE Systems 
(Operations) Ltd SB 32-JM7862.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0208, retaining the 
requirements of CAA UK AD 003-01-86, which was superseded, and 
required implementation of revised inspection requirements, and, 
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s). That AD also introduced an optional modification, which 
constituted terminating action for the inspections required by that 
AD.
    Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd has 
determined that the existing inspection procedure may not be 
effective in identifying stress corrosion cracking in the pintle 
housing. Consequently BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd has published an 
improved inspection procedure in SB 32-A-JA851226 Revision 07. This 
improved inspection procedure has the ability to detect smaller 
corrosion pits and cracks that are proximate in size to those that 
will initiate stress corrosion.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0208, which is superseded, and requires 
MLG inspections in accordance with the improved procedure.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0053-0002.

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 relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the 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

    We reviewed British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service 
Bulletin 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015. The service 
information describes procedures for nondestructive testing (NDT) and 
visual inspections of the main landing gear spigot housing for cracks 
and repair if necessary. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section of the final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 26 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 14 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 this cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $30,940, or $1,190 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $5,000, for a cost of 
$5,170 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
products that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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.

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-2017-
0053; 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 the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

[[Page 24467]]

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 Amendment 39-17821 (82 FR 
23897; April 29, 2014), and adding the following new AD:

2017-10-14 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-18888; 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0053; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-037-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 5, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2014-07-07, Amendment 39-17821 (79 FR 
23897, April 29, 2014) (``2014-07-07'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace (Operations) Limited Model 
HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Series 
3101 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking of the 
forward main landing gear yoke pintle resulting from corrosion pits 
which can cause stress corrosion cracking resulting in loss of 
control during take-off or landing. We are issuing this AD to revise 
the inspection procedure to detect smaller corrosion pits and cracks 
that could initiate stress corrosion cracking.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (11) of this AD:
    (1) For all airplanes: Before or at the next inspection that 
would have been required by AD 2014-07-07 or within the next 30 days 
after July 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs 
later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 
months or 1,200 main landing gear (MLG) flight cycles (FC), 
whichever occurs first, do a nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection 
of each MLG assembly cylinder attachment spigot housing following 
the accomplishment instructions in Heroux Devtek Service Bulletin 
(SB) 32-19, Revision 7, dated March 16, 2015, as specified in the 
accomplishment instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part A of British 
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, 
dated May 25, 2015.
    (2) For all airplanes: Within 300 landings after a heavy or 
abnormal landing or within 3 months after a heavy or abnormal 
landing, whichever occurs first, do an NDT inspection of each MLG 
assembly cylinder attachment spigot housing following the 
accomplishment instructions in Heroux Devtek Service Bulletin (SB) 
32-19, Revision 7, dated March 16, 2015, as specified in the 
accomplishment instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part A of British 
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, 
dated May 25, 2015.
    (3) For all airplanes: Within 3 months after accomplishment of 
the latest NDT inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or 
300 MLG FC after accomplishment of the latest NDT inspection 
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, whichever occurs first, and 
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3 months or 
within 300 MLG FC, whichever occurs first, do a visual inspection of 
each MLG following the accomplishment instructions in paragraph 2.B. 
Part B of British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 32-A-
JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015. These inspections start 
over after every repetitive NDT inspection required by paragraph 
(f)(1)of this AD.
    (4) For all airplanes with a MLG incorporating a microswitch 
hole: Within the next 10,600 MLG FC since new and repetitively 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 MLG flight cycles, do an 
NDT inspection of each MLG microswitch hole following the 
accomplishment instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part C of British 
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, 
dated May 25, 2015.
    (5) For all airplanes: If any discrepancy is found during any 
NDT inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1), (2), or (4) of this 
AD, before further flight, take all necessary corrective actions 
following the instructions in British Aerospace Jetstream Series 
3100 & 3200 SB 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015.
    (6) For all airplanes: If any discrepancy is found during any 
visual inspection required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before 
further flight, take all necessary corrective actions following the 
instructions in British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 
32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015.
    (7) For all airplanes: Doing all necessary corrective actions 
required in paragraphs (f)(5) or (6) of this AD does not constitute 
terminating action for the inspections required by this AD.
    (8) For all airplanes: Modification of each MLG cylinder 
following BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd. SB 32-JA880340 original 
issue, dated January 6, 1989, constitutes terminating action for the 
inspections required by this AD for that MLG.
    (9) For all airplanes: The compliance times in paragraphs 
(f)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this AD are presented in flight cycles 
(landings). If the total flight cycles have not been kept, multiply 
the total number of airplane hours time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75 to 
calculate the cycles. For the purposes of this AD:
    (i) 100 hours TIS x .75 = 75 cycles; and
    (ii) 1,000 hours TIS x .75 = 750 cycles.

(g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    (1) This AD allows credit for the initial inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before June 3, 2014 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2014-07-07) following British 
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-A-
JA851226, Revision 5, dated April 30, 2013.
    (2) This AD allows credit for the initial inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(4) of this AD if done before June 3, 2014 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2014-07-07) following APPH Ltd. 
Service Bulletin 32-40, at Initial Issue dated June 21, 1989; or 
APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32-40, Revision 1, dated February, 2003.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane 
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), 
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

[[Page 24468]]

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2016-0224, dated November 9, 2016, for related information. The MCAI 
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0053-0002.

(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service 
Bulletin 32-A-JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015.
    (ii) Heroux Devtek Service Bulletin 32-19, Revision 7, dated 
March 16, 2015.
    (3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft service information 
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd, 
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, 
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; phone: +44 1292 675207, 
fax: +44 1292 675704; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.jetstreamcentral.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this 
service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0053.
    (5) 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on May 10, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10408 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P



                                                                 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations                                          24465

                                              changes. This paragraph provides credit for             phone: 316–946–4152; fax: 316–946–4107;               Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream
                                              the actions specified in the introductory text          email: Wichita-COS@faa.gov.                           Series 3101 airplanes. This AD results
                                              to paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions             (2) Service information identified in this          from mandatory continuing
                                              were performed before May 22, 2017 (the                 AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                              effective date of AD 2017–08–07), using
                                                                                                                                                            airworthiness information (MCAI)
                                                                                                      available at the addresses specified in
                                              Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19, dated             paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD.              issued by an aviation authority of
                                              November 23, 2015; Learjet 60 Service                                                                         another country to identify and correct
                                              Bulletin 60–53–19, Revision 1, dated April 4,           (n) Material Incorporated by Reference                an unsafe condition on an aviation
                                              2016; or Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–                (1) The Director of the Federal Register           product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
                                              19, Revision 2, dated April 18, 2016.                   approved the incorporation by reference               condition as cracking of the forward
                                                                                                      (IBR) of the service information listed in this       main landing gear yoke pintle resulting
                                              (k) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
                                                                                                      paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             from corrosion pits leading to stress
                                              Statement
                                                                                                      part 51.
                                                A federal agency may not conduct or                                                                         corrosion cracking. We are issuing this
                                                                                                         (2) You must use this service information
                                              sponsor, and a person is not required to                as applicable to do the actions required by           AD to require actions to address the
                                              respond to, nor shall a person be subject to            this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           unsafe condition on these products.
                                              a penalty for failure to comply with a                     (3) The following service information was          DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
                                              collection of information subject to the                approved for IBR on May 22, 2017 (82 FR                  The Director of the Federal Register
                                              requirements of the Paperwork Reduction                 18084, April 17, 2017).                               approved the incorporation by reference
                                              Act unless that collection of information                  (i) Learjet 60 Service Bulletin 60–53–19,          of a certain publications listed in the AD
                                              displays a current valid OMB Control                    Revision 3, dated August 29, 2016.
                                              Number. The OMB Control Number for this                                                                       as of July 5, 2017.
                                                                                                         (ii) Reserved.
                                              information collection is 2120–0056. Public                                                                   ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
                                                                                                         (4) For Learjet, Inc., service information
                                              reporting for this collection of information is         identified in this AD, contact Learjet, Inc.,         docket on the Internet at http://
                                              estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per             One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942;              www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              response, including the time for reviewing              telephone: 316–946–2000; fax: 316–946–                and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              instructions, completing and reviewing the              2220; email: ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com;              0053; or in person at the Docket
                                              collection of information. All responses to             Internet: http://www.bombardier.com.                  Management Facility, U.S. Department
                                              this collection of information are mandatory.              (5) You may view this service information
                                              Comments concerning the accuracy of this                                                                      of Transportation, Docket Operations,
                                                                                                      at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
                                              burden and suggestions for reducing the                 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                              burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800                                                                  Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
                                                                                                      information on the availability of this
                                              Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC                   material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
                                              20591, Attn: Information Collection                        (6) You may view this service information             For service information identified in
                                              Clearance Officer, AES–200.                             that is incorporated by reference at the              this AD, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd,
                                              (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   National Archives and Records                         Customer Information Department,
                                              (AMOCs)                                                 Administration (NARA). For information on             Prestwick International Airport,
                                                 (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has               the availability of this material at NARA, call       Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
                                              the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,             202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       Kingdom; phone: +44 1292 675207; fax:
                                              if requested using the procedures found in 14           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            +44 1292 675704; email:
                                              CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,             locations.html.                                       RApublications@baesystems.com;
                                              send your request to your principal inspector             Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,            Internet: http://
                                              or local Flight Standards District Office, as           2017.                                                 www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may
                                              appropriate. If sending information directly            Michael Kaszycki,                                     view this referenced service information
                                              to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                                                                                      Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
                                              attention of the person identified in
                                              paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.                            Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
                                                 (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                  [FR Doc. 2017–10786 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]           64106. For information on the
                                              notify your appropriate principal inspector,            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                availability of this material at the FAA,
                                              or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
                                              of the local flight standards district office/                                                                on the Internet at http://
                                              certificate holding district office.                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable                                                                    Docket No. FAA–2017–0053.
                                              level of safety may be used for any repair,             Federal Aviation Administration
                                              modification, or alteration required by this                                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              AD if it is approved by a Learjet, Inc.,                                                                      Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
                                              Designated Engineering Representative
                                                                                                      14 CFR Part 39                                        FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
                                              (DER), or a Unit Member (UM) of the Learjet             [Docket No. FAA–2017–0053; Directorate                Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
                                              Organization Designation Authorization                  Identifier 2016–CE–037–AD; Amendment                  Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
                                              (ODA), that has been authorized by the                  39–18888; AD 2017–10–14]                              4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
                                              Manager, Wichita ACO, to make those                                                                           doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
                                              findings. To be approved, the repair,                   RIN 2120–AA64
                                              modification deviation, or alteration                                                                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                              deviation must meet the certification basis of          Airworthiness Directives; British                     Discussion
                                              the airplane, and the approval must                     Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes
                                              specifically refer to this AD.                                                                                   We issued a notice of proposed
                                                 (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                              2017–08–07 are approved as AMOCs for the                Administration (FAA), Department of                   part 39 by adding an AD that would
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES




                                              corresponding provisions of this AD.                    Transportation (DOT).                                 apply to British Aerospace Regional
                                              (m) Related Information                                 ACTION: Final rule.                                   Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1,
                                                (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                                                                            Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream
                                              contact Paul Chapman, Aerospace Engineer,               SUMMARY:   We are superseding                         Series 3101 airplanes. That NPRM was
                                              Airframe Branch, ACE–118W, FAA, Wichita                 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–07–                 published in the Federal Register on
                                              ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight                07 for British Aerospace Regional                     February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10973), and
                                              D. Eisenhower Airport, Wichita, KS 67209;               Aircraft Model HP 137 Jetstream MK1,                  proposed to supersede AD 2014–07–07,


                                         VerDate Sep<11>2014   17:28 May 26, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00011   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM   30MYR1


                                              24466              Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations

                                              Amendment 39–17821 (79 FR 23897;                          For the reasons described above, this               section 106, describes the authority of
                                              April 29, 2014) (‘‘2014–07–07’’).                       [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA            the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                The NPRM proposed to correct an                       AD 2013–0208, which is superseded, and                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                              unsafe condition for the specified                      requires MLG inspections in accordance with
                                                                                                                                                            detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                      the improved procedure.
                                              products and was based on mandatory                                                                           authority.
                                              continuing airworthiness information                    The MCAI can be found in the AD                          We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                              (MCAI) originated by an aviation                        docket on the Internet at: https://                   the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                              authority of another country. The MCAI                  www.regulations.gov/                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                              states that:                                            document?D=FAA-2017-0053-0002.                        General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                 Prompted by occurrences of the main                  Comments                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                              landing gear (MLG) yoke pintle housing                                                                        promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                              cracking, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)              We gave the public the opportunity to               air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                              UK issued AD 003–01–86 to require                       participate in developing this AD. We                 for practices, methods, and procedures
                                              repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the          received no comments on the NPRM or                   the Administrator finds necessary for
                                              yoke pintle housing on MLG fitted to                    on the determination of the cost to the               safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                              Jetstream 3100 aeroplanes in accordance with            public.
                                              BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service                                                                          is within the scope of that authority
                                              Bulletin (SB) 32–A–JA851226, and,                       Conclusion                                            because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                              depending on findings, corrective action.                                                                     that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                        We reviewed the relevant data and                   products identified in this rulemaking
                                              After that AD was issued, an occurrence was
                                              reported of Jetstream 3100 MLG failure after            determined that air safety and the                    action.
                                              landing. The subsequent investigation                   public interest require adopting the AD
                                              revealed stress corrosion cracking of the MLG           as proposed except for minor editorial                Regulatory Findings
                                              yoke pintle housing to have caused this MLG             changes. We have determined that these                  We determined that this AD will not
                                              failure. Furthermore, the investigation report          minor changes:                                        have federalism implications under
                                              recommended a review of the effectiveness of              • Are consistent with the intent that               Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                              CAA UK AD 003–01–86 in finding cracks in                was proposed in the NPRM for
                                              the yoke pintle housing on MLG fitted to                                                                      not have a substantial direct effect on
                                                                                                      correcting the unsafe condition; and                  the States, on the relationship between
                                              Jetstream 3100 aeroplanes.
                                                 Degradation of the surface protection by
                                                                                                        • Do not add any additional burden                  the national government and the States,
                                              abrasion can occur when the forward face of             upon the public than was already                      or on the distribution of power and
                                              the yoke pintle rotates against the pintle              proposed in the NPRM.                                 responsibilities among the various
                                              bearing, which introduces corrosion pits and,                                                                 levels of government.
                                                                                                      Related Service Information
                                              consequently, stress corrosion cracking.
                                                 This condition, if not detected and                     We reviewed British Aerospace                        For the reasons discussed above, I
                                              corrected, could lead to structural failure of          Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service                  certify this AD:
                                              the MLG, possibly resulting in loss of control          Bulletin 32–A–JA851226, Revision 7,                     (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                              of the aeroplane during take-off or landing             dated May 25, 2015. The service                       action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                              runs.                                                                                                           (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                 To provide protection of the affected area
                                                                                                      information describes procedures for
                                                                                                      nondestructive testing (NDT) and visual               the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                              of the MLG assembly spigot housing, BAE
                                                                                                      inspections of the main landing gear                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                              Systems (Operations) Ltd issued SB 32–
                                              JM7862 to provide instructions for                      spigot housing for cracks and repair if               1979),
                                              installation of a protective washer, fitted at          necessary. This service information is                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                              the forward spigot on both left hand and right          reasonably available because the                      in Alaska, and
                                              hand MLG. Consequently, BAE Systems                     interested parties have access to it                    (4) Will not have a significant
                                              (Operations) Ltd issued SB 32–A–JA851226                through their normal course of business               economic impact, positive or negative,
                                              Revision 05 to provide additional                                                                             on a substantial number of small entities
                                              accomplishment instructions for a Non-
                                                                                                      or by the means identified in the
                                                                                                      ADDRESSES section of the final rule.                  under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                              destructive testing (NDT) inspection of MLG
                                              equipped with the protective washer                                                                           Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                      Costs of Compliance
                                              installed in accordance with BAE Systems                                                                      Examining the AD Docket
                                              (Operations) Ltd SB 32–JM7862.                            We estimate that this AD will affect
                                                 Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–                   26 products of U.S. registry. We also                   You may examine the AD docket on
                                              0208, retaining the requirements of CAA UK              estimate that it would take about 14                  the Internet at http://
                                              AD 003–01–86, which was superseded, and                 work-hours per product to comply with                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              required implementation of revised                      the basic requirements of this AD. The                and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              inspection requirements, and, depending on                                                                    0053; or in person at the Docket
                                              findings, accomplishment of applicable
                                                                                                      average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
                                              corrective action(s). That AD also introduced             Based on these figures, we estimate                 Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                              an optional modification, which constituted             this cost of the AD on U.S. operators to              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                              terminating action for the inspections                  be $30,940, or $1,190 per product.                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                              required by that AD.                                      In addition, we estimate that any                   contains the NPRM, the regulatory
                                                 Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems                necessary follow-on actions would take                evaluation, any comments received, and
                                              (Operations) Ltd has determined that the                about 2 work-hours and require parts                  other information. The street address for
                                              existing inspection procedure may not be                costing $5,000, for a cost of $5,170 per              the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
                                              effective in identifying stress corrosion               product. We have no way of                            5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES




                                              cracking in the pintle housing. Consequently                                                                  Comments will be available in the AD
                                                                                                      determining the number of products
                                              BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd has published
                                              an improved inspection procedure in SB 32–              that may need these actions.                          docket shortly after receipt.
                                              A–JA851226 Revision 07. This improved                   Authority for This Rulemaking                         List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                              inspection procedure has the ability to detect
                                              smaller corrosion pits and cracks that are                Title 49 of the United States Code                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                              proximate in size to those that will initiate           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                              stress corrosion.                                       rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 Safety.


                                         VerDate Sep<11>2014   17:28 May 26, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00012   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM   30MYR1


                                                                 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations                                              24467

                                              Adoption of the Amendment                               instructions in Heroux Devtek Service                 If the total flight cycles have not been kept,
                                                                                                      Bulletin (SB) 32–19, Revision 7, dated March          multiply the total number of airplane hours
                                                Accordingly, under the authority                      16, 2015, as specified in the accomplishment          time-in-service (TIS) by 0.75 to calculate the
                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                   instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part A of              cycles. For the purposes of this AD:
                                              the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 &                (i) 100 hours TIS × .75 = 75 cycles; and
                                              follows:                                                3200 SB 32–A–JA851226, Revision 7, dated                 (ii) 1,000 hours TIS × .75 = 750 cycles.
                                                                                                      May 25, 2015.
                                              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                      (2) For all airplanes: Within 300 landings         (g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance
                                                                                                      after a heavy or abnormal landing or within           With Previous Service Information
                                              DIRECTIVES
                                                                                                      3 months after a heavy or abnormal landing,              (1) This AD allows credit for the initial
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 whichever occurs first, do an NDT inspection          inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
                                              continues to read as follows:                           of each MLG assembly cylinder attachment              AD if done before June 3, 2014 (the effective
                                                                                                      spigot housing following the accomplishment           date retained from AD 2014–07–07)
                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          instructions in Heroux Devtek Service                 following British Aerospace Jetstream Series
                                              § 39.13   [Amended]                                     Bulletin (SB) 32–19, Revision 7, dated March          3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32–A–
                                                                                                      16, 2015, as specified in the accomplishment          JA851226, Revision 5, dated April 30, 2013.
                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                          instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part A of                 (2) This AD allows credit for the initial
                                              removing Amendment 39–17821 (82 FR                      British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 &             inspection required in paragraph (f)(4) of this
                                              23897; April 29, 2014), and adding the                  3200 SB 32–A–JA851226, Revision 7, dated              AD if done before June 3, 2014 (the effective
                                              following new AD:                                       May 25, 2015.                                         date retained from AD 2014–07–07)
                                                                                                         (3) For all airplanes: Within 3 months after       following APPH Ltd. Service Bulletin 32–40,
                                              2017–10–14 British Aerospace Regional                   accomplishment of the latest NDT inspection           at Initial Issue dated June 21, 1989; or APPH
                                                  Aircraft: Amendment 39–18888; Docket                required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD or 300        Ltd. Service Bulletin 32–40, Revision 1,
                                                  No. FAA–2017–0053; Directorate                      MLG FC after accomplishment of the latest             dated February, 2003.
                                                  Identifier 2016–CE–037–AD.                          NDT inspection required by paragraph (f)(1)
                                                                                                      of this AD, whichever occurs first, and               (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                              (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                      repetitively thereafter at intervals not to              The following provisions also apply to this
                                                 This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes            exceed 3 months or within 300 MLG FC,                 AD:
                                              effective July 5, 2017.                                 whichever occurs first, do a visual inspection           (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                        of each MLG following the accomplishment              (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
                                                                                                      instructions in paragraph 2.B. Part B of              FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                                This AD supersedes AD 2014–07–07,
                                                                                                      British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 &             for this AD, if requested using the procedures
                                              Amendment 39–17821 (79 FR 23897, April
                                                                                                      3200 SB 32–A–JA851226, Revision 7, dated              found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
                                              29, 2014) (‘‘2014–07–07’’).
                                                                                                      May 25, 2015. These inspections start over            ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
                                              (c) Applicability                                       after every repetitive NDT inspection                 FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                                 This AD applies to British Aerospace                 required by paragraph (f)(1)of this AD.               Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
                                              (Operations) Limited Model HP.137 Jetstream                (4) For all airplanes with a MLG                   telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
                                              Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream               incorporating a microswitch hole: Within the          4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
                                              Series 3101 airplanes, all serial numbers,              next 10,600 MLG FC since new and                      using any approved AMOC on any airplane
                                              certificated in any category.                           repetitively thereafter at intervals not to           to which the AMOC applies, notify your
                                                                                                      exceed 1,200 MLG flight cycles, do an NDT             appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
                                              (d) Subject                                             inspection of each MLG microswitch hole               FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
                                                Air Transport Association of America                  following the accomplishment instructions in          or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
                                              (ATA) Code 32: Landing Gear.                            paragraph 2.B. Part C of British Aerospace               (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
                                                                                                      Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB 32–A–                 in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                              (e) Reason                                              JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015.             a manufacturer or other source, use these
                                                 This AD was prompted by mandatory                       (5) For all airplanes: If any discrepancy is       actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
                                              continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)             found during any NDT inspection required in           actions are considered FAA-approved if they
                                              issued by an aviation authority of another              paragraphs (f)(1), (2), or (4) of this AD, before     are approved by the State of Design Authority
                                              country to identify and correct an unsafe               further flight, take all necessary corrective         (or their delegated agent). You are required
                                              condition on an aviation product. The MCAI              actions following the instructions in British         to assure the product is airworthy before it
                                              describes the unsafe condition as cracking of           Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB             is returned to service.
                                              the forward main landing gear yoke pintle               32–A–JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25,                 (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
                                              resulting from corrosion pits which can cause           2015.                                                 reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
                                              stress corrosion cracking resulting in loss of             (6) For all airplanes: If any discrepancy is       agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
                                              control during take-off or landing. We are              found during any visual inspection required           person is not required to respond to, nor
                                              issuing this AD to revise the inspection                in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, before further        shall a person be subject to a penalty for
                                              procedure to detect smaller corrosion pits              flight, take all necessary corrective actions         failure to comply with a collection of
                                              and cracks that could initiate stress corrosion         following the instructions in British                 information subject to the requirements of
                                              cracking.                                               Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 SB             the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
                                                                                                      32–A–JA851226, Revision 7, dated May 25,              collection of information displays a current
                                              (f) Actions and Compliance                              2015.                                                 valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
                                                 Unless already done, do the following                   (7) For all airplanes: Doing all necessary         Control Number for this information
                                              actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through          corrective actions required in paragraphs             collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
                                              (11) of this AD:                                        (f)(5) or (6) of this AD does not constitute          this collection of information is estimated to
                                                 (1) For all airplanes: Before or at the next         terminating action for the inspections                be approximately 5 minutes per response,
                                              inspection that would have been required by             required by this AD.                                  including the time for reviewing instructions,
                                              AD 2014–07–07 or within the next 30 days                   (8) For all airplanes: Modification of each        completing and reviewing the collection of
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES




                                              after July 5, 2017 (the effective date of this          MLG cylinder following BAE Systems                    information. All responses to this collection
                                              AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively           (Operations) Ltd. SB 32–JA880340 original             of information are mandatory. Comments
                                              thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12                issue, dated January 6, 1989, constitutes             concerning the accuracy of this burden and
                                              months or 1,200 main landing gear (MLG)                 terminating action for the inspections                suggestions for reducing the burden should
                                              flight cycles (FC), whichever occurs first, do          required by this AD for that MLG.                     be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
                                              a nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection of               (9) For all airplanes: The compliance times        Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
                                              each MLG assembly cylinder attachment                   in paragraphs (f)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this       Information Collection Clearance Officer,
                                              spigot housing following the accomplishment             AD are presented in flight cycles (landings).         AES–200.



                                         VerDate Sep<11>2014   17:28 May 26, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00013   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM   30MYR1


                                              24468              Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 102 / Tuesday, May 30, 2017 / Rules and Regulations

                                              (i) Related Information                                 ACTION:   Final rule.                                 Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
                                                 Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety                                                                     FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
                                              Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0224, dated                  SUMMARY:    We are superseding                        Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount
                                              November 9, 2016, for related information.              Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–21–                 Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
                                              The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on               01 for certain The Boeing Company                     phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–
                                              the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/           Model 737–300 and 737–400 series                      5210; email:
                                              document?D=FAA-2017-0053-0002.                          airplanes. AD 2009–21–01 required                     jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
                                              (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                  repetitive inspections to detect cracking
                                                                                                      of the aft fuselage skin, and related                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                              approved the incorporation by reference                 investigative and corrective actions if               Discussion
                                              (IBR) of the service information listed in this         necessary. This new AD adds certain
                                              paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR               inspections, repairs, replacement,                       We issued a notice of proposed
                                              part 51.                                                related investigative and corrective                  rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                                 (2) You must use this service information            actions if necessary; and removes                     part 39 to supersede AD 2009–21–01,
                                              as applicable to do the actions required by             certain airplanes from the applicability.             Amendment 39–16038 (74 FR 52395,
                                              this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.             This AD was prompted by an evaluation                 October 13, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009–21–01’’).
                                                 (i) British Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100                                                                AD 2009–21–01 applied to certain the
                                              & 3200 Service Bulletin 32–A–JA851226,                  by the design approval holder (DAH)
                                                                                                      indicating that the aft fuselage skin is              Boeing Company Model 737–300 and
                                              Revision 7, dated May 25, 2015.                                                                               737–400 series airplanes. The NPRM
                                                 (ii) Heroux Devtek Service Bulletin 32–19,           subject to widespread fatigue damage
                                              Revision 7, dated March 16, 2015.                       (WFD), and by reports of aft fuselage                 published in the Federal Register on
                                                 (3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft          cracking. We are issuing this AD to                   May 13, 2016 (81 FR 29802). The NPRM
                                              service information identified in this AD,              address the unsafe condition on these                 was prompted by an evaluation by the
                                              contact BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd,                   products.                                             DAH indicating that the aft fuselage skin
                                              Customer Information Department, Prestwick                                                                    is subject to WFD, and by reports of aft
                                              International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,               DATES:  This AD is effective July 5, 2017.            fuselage cracking. The NPRM proposed
                                              Scotland, United Kingdom; phone: +44 1292                  The Director of the Federal Register               to continue to require repetitive
                                              675207, fax: +44 1292 675704; email:                    approved the incorporation by reference               inspections to detect cracking of the aft
                                              RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet:                of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              http://www.jetstreamcentral.com.
                                                                                                                                                            fuselage skin, and related investigative
                                                                                                      as of July 5, 2017.                                   and corrective actions if necessary. The
                                                 (4) You may review copies of the
                                              referenced service information at the FAA,              ADDRESSES: For service information                    NPRM also proposed to add new aft
                                              Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,                 identified in this final rule, contact                fuselage skin inspections for cracking,
                                              Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information            Boeing Commercial Airplanes,                          inspections to detect missing or loose
                                              on the availability of this material at the             Attention: Contractual & Data Services                fasteners and any disbonding or
                                              FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In addition, you              (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC                    cracking of bonded doublers, permanent
                                              can access this service information on the              110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;                  repairs of time-limited repairs, related
                                              Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by               telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
                                              searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                                                                            investigative and corrective actions if
                                                                                                      https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You                    necessary, and skin panel replacement.
                                              2017–0053.
                                                 (5) You may view this service information            may view this referenced service                      The NPRM also proposed to remove
                                              that is incorporated by reference at the                information at the FAA, Transport                     Model 737–400 series airplanes from the
                                              National Archives and Records                           Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                applicability. We are issuing this AD to
                                              Administration (NARA). For information on               SW., Renton, WA. For information on                   detect and correct cracking in the aft
                                              the availability of this material at NARA, call         the availability of this material at the              fuselage skin along the longitudinal
                                              202–741–6030, or go to: http://                         FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                    edges of the chem-milled pockets in the
                                              www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-              available on the Internet at http://
                                              locations.html.
                                                                                                                                                            bonded skin doubler, which could
                                                                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                  result in possible rapid decompression
                                                Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May               and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     and reduced structural integrity of the
                                              10, 2017.                                               6667.                                                 airplane.
                                              Melvin Johnson,                                         Examining the AD Docket                               Comments
                                              Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
                                              Aircraft Certification Service.                           You may examine the AD docket on                      We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                                                                      the Internet at http://                               participate in developing this AD. The
                                              [FR Doc. 2017–10408 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                  following presents the comments
                                              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
                                                                                                      6667; or in person at the Docket                      response to each comment.
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                      and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    Request To Revise the Precipitating
                                                                                                      except Federal holidays. The AD docket                Event Statement
                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                      contains this AD, the regulatory                         Boeing requested that we revise the
                                              14 CFR Part 39                                          evaluation, any comments received, and                precipitating event statement by
                                                                                                      other information. The address for the                including that there have been reports of
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2016–6667; Directorate                  Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                              Identifier 2015–NM–125–AD; Amendment                                                                          aft fuselage cracking. Boeing stated that
                                              39–18882; AD 2017–10–08]
                                                                                                      Docket Management Facility, U.S.                      this revision would be consistent with
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES




                                                                                                      Department of Transportation, Docket                  wording of other related rulemaking.
                                              RIN 2120–AA64                                           Operations, M–30, West Building                          We agree with Boeing’s request
                                                                                                      Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                      because it provides additional clarity to
                                              Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                    New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                    the precipitating event statement. We
                                              Company Airplanes                                       DC 20590.                                             have revised the SUMMARY and
                                              AGENCY:Federal Aviation                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      Discussion sections, and paragraph (e)
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace                       of this AD accordingly.


                                         VerDate Sep<11>2014   17:28 May 26, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00014   Fmt 4700   Sfmt 4700   E:\FR\FM\30MYR1.SGM   30MYR1



Document Created: 2018-11-08 08:54:59
Document Modified: 2018-11-08 08:54:59
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective July 5, 2017.
ContactDoug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 24465 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR