82_FR_27528 82 FR 27414 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

82 FR 27414 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 114 (June 15, 2017)

Page Range27414-27416
FR Document2017-12173

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24-06 for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and - 300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes. AD 2011-24-06 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate life limits for certain items, adding new and more restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures, and adding fuel system critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks. AD 2011-24-06 also required modifying the main fittings of the main landing gear (MLG) and revising the maintenance program to incorporate new life limits on MLG up-locks and door up-locks and other MLG components. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD; 
Amendment 39-18923; AD 2017-12-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24-06 for 
all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -
300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A 
airplanes. AD 2011-24-06 required revising the maintenance program to 
incorporate life limits for certain items, adding new and more 
restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain 
structures, and adding fuel system critical design configuration 
control limitations (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in the fuel 
tanks. AD 2011-24-06 also required modifying the main fittings of the 
main landing gear (MLG) and revising the maintenance program to 
incorporate new life limits on MLG up-locks and door up-locks and other 
MLG components. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised 
structural inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a 
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements 
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 3, 
2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).

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-2016-4220.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4220; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 
FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''). AD 2011-24-06 applied 
to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and 
-300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A 
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 13, 
2016 (81 FR 89878) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice 
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on 
March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12044) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a 
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements 
are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised 
structural inspection requirements. We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural elements,

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which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series and Model Avro 146-RJ series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 
includes the Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD. 
Compliance with these chapters has been identified as a mandatory 
action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2012-0004 was issued 
to require operators to comply with those instructions.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd 
revised the AMM (Revision 107), introducing a new defined life limit 
for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing Unit into Chapter 05-10-15. 
Subsequently, Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in Chapter 05-20-00 
inspection tasks for repairs applied to fatigue critical structures 
and also introduced a new Chapter 05-20-07 to provide Structural 
Repair Manual (SRM) references for these tasks, applicable to 
repairs accomplished after the publication of AMM Revision 108. 
Finally, AMM Revision 111 introduced safe life limitations into 
Chapter 05-10-15 for rollers of main landing gear and door up-locks.
    Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance Review Board Report 
(MRBR) Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was published (as 
referenced in Chapter 05-20-01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies 
in inspection tasks for a number of Structurally Important Items 
(SIIs). Grace periods for these revised inspection tasks are 
included in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin 
(ISB) ISB.53-237.
    Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive tasks and 
limitations referenced above could result in an unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0004, which is superseded, and requires 
implementation of the maintenance tasks and/or airworthiness 
limitations as specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05 of the 
AMM at Revision 112.

    The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural 
elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the 
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2016-4220.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM 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 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2011-24-06 and retained in this AD take 
about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2011-24-06 is $255 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this 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 $170, or $85 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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

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

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


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and 
adding the following new AD:

2017-12-08 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18923; 
Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 20, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, 
November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any category; all 
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic 
Inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or revised 
structural inspection requirements are necessary. We are issuing 
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural 
elements, which could

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adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions of the Shock Absorber 
Assemblies, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2011-24-06, with no changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 
(the effective date of AD 2011-24-06), revise the maintenance 
program, by incorporating Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment 
Airworthiness Limitations'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance 
Checks,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/
Avro 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104, 
dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber 
assemblies, but not the individual shock absorber components, amend 
life limits on main landing gear (MLG) up-locks and door up-locks, 
and to introduce and amend life limits on MLG components. 
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD 
terminates the actions required by this paragraph.

(h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design 
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2011-24-06, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) of 
this AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) 
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, 
and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or 
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this 
AD.

(i) New Revision to the Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new 
and revised limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the actions 
required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of 
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can 
be found in BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Airplane Maintenance Manual, 
Revision 112, dated October 15, 2013.
    Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of 
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can 
be found in Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) Document No. 
CPCP-146-01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
    Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of 
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can 
be found in Supplemental Structural Inspections Document (SSID) 
Document No. SSID-146-01, Revision 2, dated August 15, 2012.
    Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of 
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can 
be found in Maintenance Review Board Report Document No. MRB 146-01, 
Issue 2, Revision 19, dated August 2012.
    Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of 
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can 
be found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service 
Bulletin ISB.53-237, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.

(j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i) 
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, 
and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or 
CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, 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 the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. 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 the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4220.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149.

(m) 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 
January 3, 2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).
    (i) Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness 
Limitations'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of 
the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ 
Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated April 15, 
2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 June 2, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12173 Filed 6-14-17; 8:45 am]
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27414 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 114 / Thursday, June 15, 2017 / Rules and Regulations FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)—ENGINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION view this referenced service information S/NS—Continued at the FAA, Transport Airplane Federal Aviation Administration Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 727251 728720 728826 Renton, WA. For information on the 727252 728725 728827 14 CFR Part 39 availability of this material at the FAA, 727253 728726 728840 call 425–227–1221. It is also available 727257 728729 728864 [Docket No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD; Amendment on the Internet at http:// 727269 728730 728870 www.regulations.gov by searching for 39–18923; AD 2017–12–08] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– (h) Installation Prohibition RIN 2120–AA64 4220. After the effective date of this AD, do not install any software standard earlier than Airworthiness Directives; BAE Examining the AD Docket SCN 5B/I into any EEC model number Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on EEC104–40 or EEC104–60. the Internet at http:// (i) Definition AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for Administration (FAA), Department of and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into Transportation (DOT). 4220; or in person at the Docket the shop for maintenance involving the ACTION: Final rule. Management Facility between 9 a.m. separation of pairs of major mating engine and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, SUMMARY: We are superseding except Federal holidays. The AD docket flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–24– contains this AD, the regulatory transportation without subsequent engine 06 for all BAE Systems (Operations) evaluation, any comments received, and maintenance does not constitute an engine Limited Model BAe 146–100A, –200A, other information. The address for the shop visit. and –300A airplanes; and Model Avro Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146– is Docket Management Facility, U.S. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance RJ100A airplanes. AD 2011–24–06 (AMOCs) Department of Transportation, Docket required revising the maintenance Operations, M–30, West Building (1) The Manager, Engine Certification program to incorporate life limits for Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 certain items, adding new and more New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR restrictive inspections to detect fatigue 39.19 to make your request. You may email DC 20590. cracking in certain structures, and your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. adding fuel system critical design FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (2) Before using any approved AMOC, configuration control limitations Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, notify your appropriate principal inspector, International Branch, ANM–116, (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, the fuel tanks. AD 2011–24–06 also of the local flight standards district office/ 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA certificate holding district office. required modifying the main fittings of the main landing gear (MLG) and 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175; (k) Related Information revising the maintenance program to fax 425–227–1149. (1) For more information about this AD, incorporate new life limits on MLG up- SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contact Kevin Clark, Aerospace Engineer, locks and door up-locks and other MLG Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & components. This new AD requires Discussion Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, revising the maintenance or inspection Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– We issued a supplemental notice of program, as applicable, to incorporate 7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email: proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to new or revised structural inspection kevin.m.clark@faa.gov. amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD requirements. This AD was prompted by (2) PW Alert Service Bulletin PW2000 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 a determination that new or revised A73–170, dated July 14, 2016, which is not FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD structural inspection requirements are incorporated by reference in this AD, can be 2011–24–06’’). AD 2011–24–06 applied necessary. We are issuing this AD to obtained from PW, using the contact to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited address the unsafe condition on these information in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD. Model BAe 146–100A, –200A, and products. (3) For service information identified in –300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146– this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division, DATES: This AD is effective July 20, RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; 2017. airplanes. The SNPRM published in the phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442. The Director of the Federal Register Federal Register on December 13, 2016 (4) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference (81 FR 89878) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 of a certain publication listed in this AD preceded the SNPRM with a notice of District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For as of January 3, 2012 (76 FR 73477, proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that information on the availability of this November 29, 2011). published in the Federal Register on material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. ADDRESSES: For service information March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12044) (‘‘the (l) Material Incorporated by Reference identified in this final rule, contact BAE NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by None. Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer a determination that new or revised Information Department, Prestwick structural inspection requirements are pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 necessary. The NPRM proposed to June 2, 2017. 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; require revising the maintenance or Robert J. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 114 / Thursday, June 15, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 27415 which could adversely affect the on the determination of the cost to the responsibilities among the various structural integrity of the airplane. public. levels of government. The European Aviation Safety Agency For the reasons discussed above, I Conclusion (EASA), which is the Technical Agent certify that this AD: for the Member States of the European We reviewed the available data and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness determined that air safety and the action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Directive 2014–0071, dated March 19, public interest require adopting this AD 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2014 (referred to after this as the as proposed except for minor editorial DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness changes. We have determined that these (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct minor changes: 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems • Are consistent with the intent that Alaska; and (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 was proposed in the SNPRM for 4. Will not have a significant series and Model Avro 146–RJ series correcting the unsafe condition; and economic impact, positive or negative, airplanes. The MCAI states: • Do not add any additional burden on a substantial number of small entities The BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Aircraft upon the public than was already under the criteria of the Regulatory Maintenance Manual (AMM) includes the proposed in the SNPRM. Flexibility Act. Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 [EASA] AD. Compliance with these chapters Costs of Compliance has been identified as a mandatory action for We estimate that this AD affects 2 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation continued airworthiness and EASA AD airplanes of U.S. registry. safety, Incorporation by reference, 2012–0004 was issued to require operators to Safety. comply with those instructions. The actions required by AD 2011–24– Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE 06 and retained in this AD take about Adoption of the Amendment Systems (Operations) Ltd revised the AMM 3 work-hours per product, at an average Accordingly, under the authority (Revision 107), introducing a new defined labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based delegated to me by the Administrator, life limit for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing on these figures, the estimated cost of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Unit into Chapter 05–10–15. Subsequently, the actions that are required by AD Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in follows: 2011–24–06 is $255 per product. Chapter 05–20–00 inspection tasks for repairs We also estimate that it would take applied to fatigue critical structures and also PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS introduced a new Chapter 05–20–07 to about 1 work-hour per product to DIRECTIVES provide Structural Repair Manual (SRM) comply with the basic requirements of references for these tasks, applicable to this AD. The average labor rate is $85 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 repairs accomplished after the publication of per work-hour. Based on these figures, continues to read as follows: AMM Revision 108. Finally, AMM Revision we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 111 introduced safe life limitations into operators to be $170, or $85 per product. Chapter 05–10–15 for rollers of main landing § 39.13 [Amended] gear and door up-locks. Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance Title 49 of the United States Code Review Board Report (MRBR) Document removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 MRB 146–01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was published (as referenced in Chapter 05–20– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and 01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies in section 106, describes the authority of adding the following new AD: inspection tasks for a number of Structurally the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2017–12–08 BAE Systems (Operations) Important Items (SIIs). Grace periods for Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Limited: Amendment 39–18923; Docket these revised inspection tasks are included in detail the scope of the Agency’s No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection authority. Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD. Service Bulletin (ISB) ISB.53–237. We are issuing this rulemaking under Failure to comply with the new and more (a) Effective Date the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, restrictive tasks and limitations referenced This AD is effective July 20, 2017. above could result in an unsafe condition. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons described above, this General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD replaces AD 2011–24–06, AD 2012–0004, which is superseded, and promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, requires implementation of the maintenance air commerce by prescribing regulations November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–24–06’’). tasks and/or airworthiness limitations as for practices, methods, and procedures specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05 (c) Applicability the Administrator finds necessary for of the AMM at Revision 112. safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to BAE Systems is within the scope of that authority (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A, The unsafe condition is fatigue –200A, and –300A airplanes; and Model cracking of certain structural elements, because it addresses an unsafe condition Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146– which could adversely affect the that is likely to exist or develop on RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any structural integrity of the airplane. You products identified in this rulemaking category; all serial numbers. may examine the MCAI in the AD action. (d) Subject docket on the Internet at http:// Regulatory Findings www.regulations.gov by searching for Air Transport Association (ATA) of pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We determined that this AD will not America Code 05, Periodic Inspections. 4220. have federalism implications under (e) Reason Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD was prompted by a determination Comments not have a substantial direct effect on that new or revised structural inspection We gave the public the opportunity to the States, on the relationship between requirements are necessary. We are issuing participate in developing this AD. We the national government and the States, this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking received no comments on the SNPRM or or on the distribution of power and of certain structural elements, which could VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:00 Jun 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\15JNR1.SGM 15JNR1

27416 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 114 / Thursday, June 15, 2017 / Rules and Regulations adversely affect the structural integrity of the specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, airplane. found in Supplemental Structural Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Inspections Document (SSID) Document No. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (f) Compliance SSID–146–01, Revision 2, dated August 15, telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. Comply with this AD within the 2012. compliance times specified, unless already (m) Material Incorporated by Reference Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An done. additional source of guidance for the actions (1) The Director of the Federal Register specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be approved the incorporation by reference (g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations (IBR) of the service information listed in this found in Maintenance Review Board Report Revisions of the Shock Absorber Assemblies, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Document No. MRB 146–01, Issue 2, With No Changes Revision 19, dated August 2012. part 51. This paragraph restates the requirements of Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An (2) You must use this service information paragraph (j) of AD 2011–24–06, with no additional source of guidance for the actions as applicable to do the actions required by changes. Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (the effective date of AD 2011–24–06), revise found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (3) The following service information was the maintenance program, by incorporating Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–237, approved for IBR on January 3, 2012 (76 FR Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013. 73477, November 29, 2011). Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, (i) Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the (j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 and/or CDCCLs ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft After accomplishment of the revision BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104, required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on alternative actions (e.g., inspections), Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated shock absorber assemblies, but not the intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, April 15, 2011. individual shock absorber components, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs (ii) Reserved. amend life limits on main landing gear are approved as an AMOC in accordance (4) For service information identified in (MLG) up-locks and door up-locks, and to with the procedures specified in paragraph this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) introduce and amend life limits on MLG (k)(1) of this AD. Limited, Customer Information Department, components. Accomplishing the actions Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, required by paragraph (i) of this AD (k) Other FAA AD Provisions KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; terminates the actions required by this The following provisions also apply to this telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 paragraph. AD: 675704; email RApublications@ (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance baesystems.com; Internet http:// (h) Retained No Alternative Actions, (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ Intervals, and/or Critical Design Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RegionalAircraft/index.htm. Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (5) You may view this service information With No Changes approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, This paragraph restates the requirements of using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For paragraph (k) of AD 2011–24–06, with no In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your information on the availability of this changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) request to your principal inspector or local material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of this AD: After accomplishing the revision Flight Standards District Office, as (6) You may view this service information required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the alternative actions (e.g., inspections), to the International Branch, send it to the National Archives and Records intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, attention of the person identified in Administration (NARA). For information on unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may the availability of this material at NARA, call are approved as an alternative method of be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of approved AMOC, notify your appropriate locations.html. this AD. principal inspector, or lacking a principal Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, inspector, the manager of the local flight (i) New Revision to the Maintenance or 2017. standards district office/certificate holding Inspection Program district office. Michael Kaszycki, Within 90 days after the effective date of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this AD: Revise the maintenance or effective date of this AD, for any requirement Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. inspection program, as applicable, to in this AD to obtain corrective actions from [FR Doc. 2017–12173 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am] incorporate new and revised limitations, a manufacturer, the action must be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a accomplished using a method approved by method approved by the Manager, the Manager, International Branch, ANM– International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the European Aviation Safety Agency DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the actions required by this paragraph (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) terminates the actions required by paragraph Limited’s EASA Design Organization Federal Aviation Administration (g) of this AD. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An the approval must include the DOA- 14 CFR Part 39 additional source of guidance for the actions authorized signature. specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be [Docket No. FAA–2016–9432; Directorate found in BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Airplane (l) Related Information Identifier 2016–NM–116–AD; Amendment Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 39–18922; AD 2017–12–07] October 15, 2013. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA RIN 2120–AA64 pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An Airworthiness Directive 2014–0071, dated additional source of guidance for the actions March 19, 2014, for related information. This Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Company Airplanes found in Corrosion Prevention Control Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP–146– searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– AGENCY: Federal Aviation 01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010. 2016–4220. Administration (FAA), DOT. Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An (2) For more information about this AD, ACTION: Final rule. additional source of guidance for the actions contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:00 Jun 14, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\15JNR1.SGM 15JNR1


Document Created: 2017-06-15 01:03:36
Document Modified: 2017-06-15 01:03:36
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 20, 2017.
ContactTodd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 27414 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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