82 FR 28592 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 120 (June 23, 2017)

Page Range		28592-28594
FR Document		2017-13130

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-07-09. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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 inadequate instructions for inspection for corrosion on the rudder upper hinge bracket and certain internal wing and drainage paths. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions 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-2017-0639; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-016-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream 
Model 3201 airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-07-09. This proposed 
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
originated 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 inadequate instructions for inspection for 
corrosion on the rudder upper hinge bracket and certain internal wing 
and drainage paths. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.

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

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-
0639; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:

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Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0639; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-016-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On April 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014-07-09, Amendment 39-17823 (79 
FR 22367; April 22, 2014). That AD required actions intended to address 
an unsafe condition on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Model 
Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes and was based 
on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by 
an aviation authority of another country.
    Since we issued AD 2014-07-09, more extensive reports of corrosion 
have been received, resulting in the need to inspect additional areas.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD No.: 2017-0073, dated April 27, 2017 (referred to after this as 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    Maintenance instructions for BAE Jetstream 3100 and 3200 
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and 
published in the BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream Series 3100 
& 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme (CPCP) document, 
JS/CPCP/01. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for 
continued airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    EASA issued AD 2012-0036 to require operators to comply with the 
inspection instructions as contained in the CPCP at Revision 6.
    Since that AD was issued, reports have been received of finding 
extensive corrosion. While affected areas are covered by an existing 
zonal inspection, it has been determined that this inspection is 
inadequate to identify the corrosion in those areas. Consequently, 
new inspection items 52-11-002 C1, 200/EX/01 C2, 500/IN/02 C1, 600/
IN/04 C1 and 700/IN/04 C1 have been added to the CPCP at Revision 8.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0036, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in BAE Systems (Operations) 
Ltd Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 CPCP, JS/CPCP/01, Revision 8 
(hereafter referred to as `the CPCP' in this AD).

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0639.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued British Aerospace 
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control 
Programme, Manual Ref: JS/CPCP/01, Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016. 
The service information describes procedures for a comprehensive 
corrosion prevent and control program. 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 this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 42 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 100 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $357,000, or $8,500 per product.
    The scope of damage found in the required inspection could vary 
significantly from airplane to airplane. We have no way of determining 
how much damage may be found on each airplane or the cost to repair 
damaged parts on each airplane or the number of airplanes that may 
require repair.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-17823 (79 FR 
22367; April 22, 2014), and adding the following new AD:

British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket No. FAA-2017-0639; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-016-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 7, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-07-09, Amendment 39-17823 (79 FR 22367; 
April 22, 2014) (``2014-07-09'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream 
Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated 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 inadequate 
instructions for inspection for corrosion on the rudder upper hinge 
bracket and certain internal wing stations and drainage paths. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion on the rudder 
upper hinge bracket and internal wing, areas of the passenger/crew 
door hinges and supporting structure, the main spar joint, and the 
engine support attachment bolts, which could lead to reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane with consequent loss of 
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD within the 
compliance times specified, unless already done:
    (1) Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, 
incorporate BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 
3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/
CPCP/01, Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016, into the Limitations of 
your FAA-approved maintenance program (instructions for continued 
airworthiness) on the basis of which the operator or the owner 
ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane, as 
applicable to the airplane model.
    (2) Do all tasks at the times specified in BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion 
Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 
8, dated October 15, 2016, or within the next 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except for the 
following, which must be done within 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD: 52-11-002 C1, 200/EX/01 C2, 500/IN/02 C1, 600/IN/04 
C1, and 700/IN/04 C1.
    (3) If any discrepancy, particularly corrosion, is found during 
any inspections or tasks required by paragraphs (f)(1) or (2) of 
this AD, within the compliance time specified, repair or replace, as 
applicable, all damaged structural parts and components and do the 
maintenance procedures for corrective action following BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion 
Prevention and Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 
8, dated October 15, 2016. If no compliance time is defined, do the 
applicable corrective action before further flight.

(g) 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2017-0073, dated April 27, 2017; and BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and 
Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Revision 8, dated October 
15, 2016; for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0639. For service information related to 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/. 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 19, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Further, the Committee’s meeting was unless approved in accordance with this proposed AD to require actions to
widely publicized throughout the table paragraph (e) of this section, nor handle address the unsafe condition on these
grape industry, and all interested any variety of grapes unless such grapes products.
persons were invited to attend the meet the requirements specified in this
DATES: We must receive comments on
meeting and participate in Committee section.
this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
deliberations. Like all Committee * * * * *
meetings, the November 12, 2015, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
meeting was a public meeting. All PART 944—FRUITS; IMPORT any of the following methods:
entities, both large and small, were able REGULATIONS • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
to express their views on this issue. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Interested persons are invited to submit ■ 3. In § 944.503, revise the introductory instructions for submitting comments.
text of paragraph (a)(1) to read as
comments on this proposed rule, • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
including the regulatory and follows:
• Mail: U.S. Department of
informational impacts of this action on § 944.503 Table Grape Import Regulation. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
small businesses. (a)(1) Pursuant to section 8e of the Act 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
A small business guide on complying W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
and Part 944—Fruits, Import
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop Washington, DC 20590.
Regulations, and except as provided in
marketing agreements and orders may
paragraphs (a)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/
section, the importation into the United Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses.
States of any variety of Vinifera species 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Any questions about the compliance
table grapes is prohibited unless such W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
guide should be sent to Richard Lower
grapes meet the minimum grade and Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
at the previously mentioned address in
size requirements established in and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
paragraphs (a)(1)(i) or (ii) of this section. except Federal holidays.
section.
In accordance with section 8e of the * * * * * For service information identified in
Act, the United States Trade Dated: June 20, 2017. this proposed AD, contact BAE Systems
Representative has concurred with the (Operations) Limited, Customer
Erin Morris,
issuance of this proposed rule. Information Department, Prestwick
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
A 60-day comment period is provided International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
Marketing Service.
to allow interested persons to respond 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
[FR Doc. 2017–13173 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
to this proposal. All written comments telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44
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received in a timely manner will be 1292 675704; email: RApublications@
considered before a final determination baesystems.com; Internet: http://
is made on this matter. www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RegionalAircraft/. You may review
List of Subjects copies of the referenced service
Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Small Airplane
7 CFR Part 925
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Grapes, Marketing agreements, 14 CFR Part 39 Missouri 64106. For information on the
Reporting and recordkeeping availability of this material at the FAA,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0639; Directorate
requirements. Identifier 2017–CE–016–AD] call (816) 329–4148.
7 CFR Part 944 RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
Avocados, Food grades and standards,
Grapefruit, Grapes, Imports, Kiwifruit, Airworthiness Directives; British You may examine the AD docket on
Limes, Olives, Oranges. Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
For the reasons set forth above, 7 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
parts 925 and 944 are proposed to be Administration (FAA), Department of 0639; or in person at the Docket
amended as follows: Transportation (DOT). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
PART 925—GRAPES GROWN IN A ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
DESIGNATED AREA OF (NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA contains this proposed AD, the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR airworthiness directive (AD) for British received, and other information. The
parts 925 and 944 continues to read as Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream street address for the Docket Office
follows: Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
airplanes that would supersede AD ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. 2014–07–09. This proposed AD results available in the AD docket shortly after
from mandatory continuing
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■ 2. In § 925.304, the introductory text receipt.
is revised to read as follows: airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
§ 925.304 California Desert Grape another country to identify and correct Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
Regulation 6. an unsafe condition on an aviation FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
During the period April 10 through product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
July 10 each year, no person shall pack condition as inadequate instructions for Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
or repack any variety of grapes on any inspection for corrosion on the rudder 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Saturday, Sunday, Memorial Day, or the upper hinge bracket and certain internal doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
observed Independence Day holiday, wing and drainage paths. We are issuing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Comments Invited 002 C1, 200/EX/01 C2, 500/IN/02 C1, 600/IN/ Authority for This Rulemaking
04 C1 and 700/IN/04 C1 have been added to
We invite you to send any written the CPCP at Revision 8. Title 49 of the United States Code
relevant data, views, or arguments about For the reason described above, this specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
this proposed AD. Send your comments [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
to an address listed under the AD 2012–0036, which is superseded, and section 106, describes the authority of
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. requires accomplishment of the actions the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
FAA–2017–0639; Directorate Identifier specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
2017–CE–016–AD’’ at the beginning of Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 CPCP, JS/CPCP/ detail the scope of the Agency’s
01, Revision 8 (hereafter referred to as ‘the
your comments. We specifically invite CPCP’ in this AD). authority.
comments on the overall regulatory, We are issuing this rulemaking under
economic, environmental, and energy You may examine the MCAI on the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
aspects of this proposed AD. We will Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
consider all comments received by the by searching for and locating Docket No. General requirements.’’ Under that
closing date and may amend this FAA–2017–0639. section, Congress charges the FAA with
proposed AD because of those Related Service Information Under 1 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
comments. CFR Part 51 air commerce by prescribing regulations
We will post all comments we for practices, methods, and procedures
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
receive, without change, to http:// the Administrator finds necessary for
has issued British Aerospace Jetstream
regulations.gov, including any personal safety in air commerce. This regulation
Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion
information you provide. We will also is within the scope of that authority
Prevention and Control Programme,
post a report summarizing each because it addresses an unsafe condition
Manual Ref: JS/CPCP/01, Revision 8,
substantive verbal contact we receive that is likely to exist or develop on
dated October 15, 2016. The service
about this proposed AD. products identified in this rulemaking
information describes procedures for a
action.
Discussion comprehensive corrosion prevent and
On April 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014– control program. This service Regulatory Findings
07–09, Amendment 39–17823 (79 FR information is reasonably available We determined that this proposed AD
22367; April 22, 2014). That AD because the interested parties have would not have federalism implications
required actions intended to address an access to it through their normal course under Executive Order 13132. This
unsafe condition on British Aerospace of business or by the means identified proposed AD would not have a
Regional Aircraft Model Jetstream Series in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. substantial direct effect on the States, on
3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 FAA’s Determination and Requirements the relationship between the national
airplanes and was based on mandatory of the Proposed AD Government and the States, or on the
continuing airworthiness information distribution of power and
This product has been approved by
(MCAI) originated by an aviation responsibilities among the various
the aviation authority of another
authority of another country. levels of government.
country, and is approved for operation For the reasons discussed above, I
Since we issued AD 2014–07–09,
in the United States. Pursuant to our certify this proposed regulation:
more extensive reports of corrosion have
bilateral agreement with this State of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
been received, resulting in the need to
Design Authority, they have notified us action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
inspect additional areas.
The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI and service information the DOT Regulatory Policies and
for the Member States of the European referenced above. We are proposing this Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
Community, has issued EASA AD No.: AD because we evaluated all 1979),
2017–0073, dated April 27, 2017 information and determined the unsafe (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to condition exists and is likely to exist or in Alaska, and
correct an unsafe condition for the develop on other products of the same (4) Will not have a significant
specified products. The MCAI states: type design. economic impact, positive or negative,
Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities
Maintenance instructions for BAE
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Jetstream 3100 and 3200 aeroplanes, which We estimate that this proposed AD
are approved by EASA, are currently defined Flexibility Act.
will affect 42 products of U.S. registry.
and published in the BAE Systems We also estimate that it would take List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(Operations) Ltd Jetstream Series 3100 &
3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control
about 100 work-hours per product to Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Programme (CPCP) document, JS/CPCP/01. comply with the basic requirements of safety, Incorporation by reference,
These instructions have been identified as this proposed AD. The average labor Safety.
mandatory for continued airworthiness. rate is $85 per work-hour.
Failure to accomplish these instructions Based on these figures, we estimate The Proposed Amendment
could result in an unsafe condition. the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. Accordingly, under the authority
EASA issued AD 2012–0036 to require operators to be $357,000, or $8,500 per
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delegated to me by the Administrator,
operators to comply with the inspection product. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
instructions as contained in the CPCP at The scope of damage found in the 39 as follows:
Revision 6. required inspection could vary
Since that AD was issued, reports have significantly from airplane to airplane. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
been received of finding extensive corrosion.
While affected areas are covered by an
We have no way of determining how DIRECTIVES
existing zonal inspection, it has been much damage may be found on each
airplane or the cost to repair damaged ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
determined that this inspection is inadequate
to identify the corrosion in those areas. parts on each airplane or the number of continues to read as follows:
Consequently, new inspection items 52–11– airplanes that may require repair. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

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§ 39.13 [Amended] tasks required by paragraphs (f)(1) or (2) of locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0639. For
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by this AD, within the compliance time service information related to this AD,
removing Amendment 39–17823 (79 FR specified, repair or replace, as applicable, all contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
damaged structural parts and components Customer Information Department, Prestwick
22367; April 22, 2014), and adding the
and do the maintenance procedures for International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
following new AD: corrective action following BAE Systems Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & 1292 675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email:
No. FAA–2017–0639; Directorate 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet:
Identifier 2017–CE–016–AD. Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016. If no RegionalAircraft/. You may review copies of
(a) Comments Due Date
compliance time is defined, do the applicable the referenced service information at the
We must receive comments by August 7, corrective action before further flight. FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
2017. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
(b) Affected ADs on the availability of this material at the
The following provisions also apply to this FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
This AD replaces AD 2014–07–09, AD:
Amendment 39–17823 (79 FR 22367; April (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
22, 2014) (‘‘2014–07–09’’). (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, 19, 2017.
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Pat Mullen,
(c) Applicability
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
This AD applies to British Aerospace found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Aircraft Certification Service.
Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2017–13130 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
numbers, certificated in any category. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

(d) Subject telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
Air Transport Association of America DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
(ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
(e) Reason appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Federal Aviation Administration
This AD was prompted by mandatory FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. 14 CFR Part 39
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement [Docket No. FAA–2017–0638; Directorate
country to identify and correct an unsafe in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Identifier 2017–CE–018–AD]
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI a manufacturer or other source, use these
describes the unsafe condition as inadequate actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective RIN 2120–AA64
instructions for inspection for corrosion on actions are considered FAA-approved if they
the rudder upper hinge bracket and certain are approved by the State of Design Authority Airworthiness Directives; Diamond
internal wing stations and drainage paths. (or their delegated agent). You are required Aircraft Industries GmbH Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct to assure the product is airworthy before it
corrosion on the rudder upper hinge bracket is returned to service. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and internal wing, areas of the passenger/ (3) Reporting Requirements: For any Administration (FAA), Department of
crew door hinges and supporting structure, reporting requirement in this AD, a federal Transportation (DOT).
the main spar joint, and the engine support agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
attachment bolts, which could lead to person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
(NPRM).
reduced structural integrity of the airplane
with consequent loss of control. failure to comply with a collection of
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
information subject to the requirements of
(f) Actions and Compliance the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Comply with paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) collection of information displays a current Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH
of this AD within the compliance times valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Models DA 42, DA 42 M–NG, and DA
specified, unless already done: Control Number for this information 42 NG airplanes. This proposed AD
(1) Before further flight after the effective collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for results from mandatory continuing
date of this AD, incorporate BAE Systems this collection of information is estimated to airworthiness information (MCAI)
(Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 & be approximately 5 minutes per response, originated by an aviation authority of
3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control including the time for reviewing instructions, another country to identify and correct
Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, completing and reviewing the collection of an unsafe condition on an aviation
Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016, into the information. All responses to this collection
Limitations of your FAA-approved of information are mandatory. Comments
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
maintenance program (instructions for concerning the accuracy of this burden and condition as crack formation on the flap
continued airworthiness) on the basis of suggestions for reducing the burden should bell crank, which could cause the flap
which the operator or the owner ensures the be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence bell crank to fail. We are issuing this
continuing airworthiness of each operated Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: proposed AD to require actions to
airplane, as applicable to the airplane model. Information Collection Clearance Officer, address the unsafe condition on these
(2) Do all tasks at the times specified in AES–200. products.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream
Series 3100 & 3200 Corrosion Prevention and (h) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS

Control Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016, or within Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2017–0073, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
the next 12 months after the effective date of April 27, 2017; and BAE Systems any of the following methods:
this AD, whichever occurs later, except for (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 3100 &
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
the following, which must be done within 12 3200 Corrosion Prevention and Control
months after the effective date of this AD: Programme, Manual Ref. JS/CPCP/01, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
52–11–002 C1, 200/EX/01 C2, 500/IN/02 C1, Revision 8, dated October 15, 2016; for instructions for submitting comments.
600/IN/04 C1, and 700/IN/04 C1. related information. You may examine the • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
(3) If any discrepancy, particularly MCAI on the Internet at http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of
corrosion, is found during any inspections or www.regulations.gov by searching for and Transportation, Docket Operations, M–

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
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]
FR Citation		82 FR 28592
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 28592 - Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 120 (June 23, 2017)

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