83 FR 27721 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 115 (June 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-12732 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 115 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 27721-27724] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-12732] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0511; Product Identifier 2017-NM-145-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that [[Page 27722]] inspection requirements for a number of maintenance tasks are incorrect. This proposed AD would require a one-time detailed inspection of a certain fuselage frame and repair, if necessary, and a revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email [email protected]; internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. 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-2018- 0511; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0511; Product Identifier 2017-NM-145-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0187, dated September 22, 2017 (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 4101 airplanes. The MCAI states: Maintenance instructions for BAE Jetstream 4100 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are defined in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream 4100 Service Bulletin (SB) J41-51-001, which references certain Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. CAA UK [Civil Aviation Authority United Kingdom] issued AD 005- 02-2002 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-15-11, Amendment 39-14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26, 2005) (``AD 2005-15-11'')] to require operators to comply with the inspection instructions as referenced in SB J41-51-001 at original issue. Since that [CAA UK] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd have determined that the inspection requirements for a number of maintenance tasks are incorrect. Consequently, existing inspection items 52-20-013, 53-10-006, 53-10-025, 53-10-029 and 53-10-079 will be amended in Chapter 05 of the AMM. Compliance periods for these changes are given in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd SB J41-51-001 (now at Revision 4) and BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Alert SB J41-A53- 058. Those fatigue inspections detailed in SB J41-51-001, at Revision 3 or earlier, have now been incorporated into Chapter 05 of the AMM. To avoid duplication these tasks are deleted from SB J41- 51-001 at Revision 4. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of CAA UK AD 005-02-2002, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream 4100 SB J41-51-001 Revision 4 and Alert SB J41-A53-058 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the SB' in this [EASA] AD). The actions include a one-time detailed inspection of fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue damage and repair if necessary; and revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that it is possible for cracks in fuselage frame 90 to exceed the critical length for failure in less time than the current inspection interval; and a determination that inspection requirements for a number of maintenance tasks involving certain airworthiness limitations are incorrect. The unsafe condition is cracking in fuselage frame 90, which could cause it to fail and thereby compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft pressure hull; and fatigue damage of various airplane structures, which could result in reduced 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-2018- 0511. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2005-15-11 This NPRM would not supersede AD 2005-15-11. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require a one-time detailed inspection of fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue damage and revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD 2005-15-11. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued the following service information. Service Bulletin J41-51-001, Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017. This service information describes new [[Page 27723]] inspections and revisions to existing inspection requirements and thresholds. Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated December 6, 2016. This service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection for cracking or fatigue damage of fuselage frame 90. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (l)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $680 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [[Page 27724]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0511; Product Identifier 2017-NM-145-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2005-15-11, Amendment 39-14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26, 2005) (``AD 2005-15-11''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that it is possible for cracks in fuselage frame 90 to exceed the critical length for failure in less time than the current inspection interval; and a determination that inspection requirements for a number of maintenance tasks involving certain airworthiness limitations are incorrect. We are issuing this AD to address cracking in fuselage frame 90, which could cause it to fail and thereby compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft pressure hull. We are also issuing this AD to address fatigue damage of various airplane structures, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection At the compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed inspection of fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated December 6, 2016. If any cracking or fatigue damage is found: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (1) For airplanes with 6,300 flight cycles or fewer since Structural Significant Items (SSI) 53-10-029 (Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) 531029-DVl-10010-1) was last accomplished: Within 6,600 flight cycles after the last accomplishment of SSI 53-10-029 (MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1), or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (2) For airplanes with more than 6,300 flight cycles since SSI 53-10-029 (MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1) was last accomplished: Within 300 flight cycles or 4.5 months, whichever is earlier, since the last accomplishment of SSI 53-10-029 (MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1), or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revisions Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the maintenance tasks and associated thresholds and intervals described in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-51-001, Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017, as applicable. The initial compliance times for new or revised tasks are at the applicable times specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-51-001, Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017, or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (j) Terminating Action for Requirements of AD 2005-15-11 Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2005-15-11. (k) No Reporting Requirement Although the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated December 6, 2016, specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(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: 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0187, dated September 22, 2017, 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-2018-0511. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3228. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email [email protected]; internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June 6, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-12732 Filed 6-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD
Service Bulletin MD11–28–137, dated June inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be apply.
24, 2014. used unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
(ii) Prior to or concurrently with are approved as an alternative method of substeps under an RC step and any figures
accomplishing the actions specified in compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the identified in an RC step, must be done to
paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this AD: Replace the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
fuel pump control relays with fault current AD. labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/ requirement is removed from that step or
(j) Restatement of Paragraph (j) of AD 2016–
transfer pump wire termination, in substep. An AMOC is required for any
04–16, With Additional AD Reference and
accordance with Accomplishment deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Clarification of Provisions
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin and identified figures.
MD11–28A133, dated June 5, 2014. This paragraph restates the provisions of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
(2) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC– paragraph (j) of AD 2016–04–16, with an deviated from using accepted methods in
10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and additional AD reference and clarification of accordance with the operator’s maintenance
KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10– the provisions. Accomplishment of the or inspection program without obtaining
10F, and MD–10–30F airplanes: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and and (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, extends including substeps and identified figures, can
(h)(2)(ii) of this AD. the 18-month interval for the repetitive still be done as specified, and the airplane
(i) As of 48 months after April 15, 2016 inspections and tests required by paragraph can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(the effective date of AD 2016–04–16), (a) of AD 2002–13–10; the 18-month interval
change the fuel pump control and indication for the repetitive inspections required by (m) Related Information
system wiring, in accordance with the paragraph (a) of AD 2003–07–14; and the 18- (1) For more information about this AD,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing month interval for the repetitive inspections contact Serj Harutunian, Aerospace Engineer,
Service Bulletin DC10–28–256, dated June required by paragraph (j) of AD 2011–11–05; Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
24, 2014. to 24-month intervals for pumps affected by Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
(ii) Prior to or concurrently with those ADs, regardless if the pump is installed Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
accomplishing the actions specified in in a tank that normally empties, provided the 5254; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD: Replace the remaining actions required by those three serj.harutunian@faa.gov.
fuel pump control relays with fault current ADs have been accomplished. (2) For service information identified in
detectors, and change the fuel tank boost/ (k) New Provision of This AD: Optional this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
transfer pump wire termination, in Terminating Action Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
accordance with the Accomplishment Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Replacing the electrical connectors or fuel
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
pump housing in accordance with the
DC10–28A253, dated June 5, 2014. telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
(3) For all airplanes: Within 30 days after www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
Service Bulletin DC10–28–264, dated May
accomplishing the actions required by 15, 2015; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11– referenced service information at the FAA,
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, or 28–146, dated May 15, 2015, as applicable; Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
within 30 days after April 15, 2016 (the terminates the repetitive inspections and 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
effective date of AD 2016–04–16), whichever tests required by paragraph (a) of AD 2002– on the availability of this material at the
occurs later, revise the maintenance or 13–10, paragraph (a) of AD 2003–07–14, and FAA, call 206–231–3195.
inspection program, as applicable, to paragraph (j) of AD 2011–11–05. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
incorporate the Critical Design Configuration 6, 2018.
Control Limitations (CDCCLs), Airworthiness (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Limitation Instructions (ALIs), and short- (AMOCs) Michael Kaszycki,
term extensions specified in Appendices B, (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
C, and D of Boeing Trijet Special Compliance FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Aircraft Certification Service.
Item (SCI) Report MDC–02K1003, Revision for this AD, if requested using the procedures [FR Doc. 2018–12656 Filed 6–13–18; 8:45 am]
M, dated July 25, 2014. The initial found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
compliance time for accomplishing the 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
actions specified in the ALIs is at the later principal inspector or local Flight Standards
of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) District Office, as appropriate. If sending DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. Revising the information directly to the manager of the
maintenance or inspection program required certification office, send it to the attention of Federal Aviation Administration
by this paragraph terminates the the person identified in paragraph (m)(1) of
requirements in paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD this AD. Information may be emailed to:
2008–06–21 R1. 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
(i) At the applicable time specified in (2) Before using any approved AMOC, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0511; Product
Appendix C of Boeing Trijet SCI Report notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2017–NM–145–AD]
MDC–02K1003, Revision M, dated July 25, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
2014, except as provided by Appendix D of of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64
Boeing Trijet SCI Report MDC–02K1003, certificate holding district office.
Revision M, dated July 25, 2014. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airworthiness Directives; BAE
(ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the level of safety may be used for any repair, Systems (Operations) Limited
actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) modification, or alteration required by this Airplanes
of this AD, as applicable; or within 30 days AD if it is approved by the Boeing
after April 15, 2016 (the effective date of AD Commercial Airplanes Organization AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2016–04–16); whichever occurs later. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Administration (FAA), DOT.
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been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
(i) Restatement of Paragraph (i) of AD 2016– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
04–16, With No Changes approved, the repair method, modification (NPRM).
This paragraph restates the requirements of deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
paragraph (i) of AD 2016–04–16, with no the certification basis of the airplane, and the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
changes. If the option in paragraph (h)(3) of approval must specifically refer to this AD. airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
this AD is accomplished: After the (4) For service information that contains Systems (Operations) Limited Model
maintenance or inspection program has been steps that are labeled as Required for 4101 airplanes. This proposed AD was
revised as provided by paragraph (h)(3) of Compliance (RC), the provisions of prompted by a determination that
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inspection requirements for a number of 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Revision 3 or earlier, have now been
maintenance tasks are incorrect. This telephone and fax 206–231–3228. incorporated into Chapter 05 of the AMM. To
proposed AD would require a one-time avoid duplication these tasks are deleted
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
detailed inspection of a certain fuselage from SB J41–51–001 at Revision 4.
Comments Invited For the reason described above, this
frame and repair, if necessary, and a [EASA] AD retains the requirements of CAA
revision of the maintenance or We invite you to send any written UK AD 005–02–2002, which is superseded,
inspection program, as applicable, to relevant data, views, or arguments about and requires accomplishment of the actions
incorporate new or revised maintenance this proposal. Send your comments to specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
instructions and airworthiness an address listed under the ADDRESSES Jetstream 4100 SB J41–51–001 Revision 4 and
limitations. We are proposing this AD to section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Alert SB J41–A53–058 (hereafter collectively
address the unsafe condition on these 2018–0511; Product Identifier 2017– referred to as ‘the SB’ in this [EASA] AD).
products. NM–145–AD’’ at the beginning of your The actions include a one-time
DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite detailed inspection of fuselage frame 90
this proposed AD by July 30, 2018. comments on the overall regulatory, for cracking or fatigue damage and
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
economic, environmental, and energy repair if necessary; and revising the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this NPRM. We will consider maintenance or inspection program, as
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following all comments received by the closing applicable, to incorporate new or
methods: date and may amend this NPRM based revised maintenance instructions and
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to on those comments. airworthiness limitations. This
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the We will post all comments we proposed AD was prompted by a
instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http:// determination that it is possible for
• Fax: 202–493–2251. www.regulations.gov, including any cracks in fuselage frame 90 to exceed
• Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We the critical length for failure in less time
Transportation, Docket Operations, will also post a report summarizing each than the current inspection interval; and
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, substantive verbal contact we receive a determination that inspection
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey about this NPRM. requirements for a number of
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Discussion maintenance tasks involving certain
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail airworthiness limitations are incorrect.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency The unsafe condition is cracking in
p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent fuselage frame 90, which could cause it
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European to fail and thereby compromise the
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0187, structural integrity of the aircraft
this NPRM, contact BAE Systems dated September 22, 2017 (referred to pressure hull; and fatigue damage of
(Operations) Limited, Customer after this as the Mandatory Continuing various airplane structures, which could
Information Department, Prestwick Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the result in reduced structural integrity of
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition the airplane.
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; for all BAE Systems (Operations) You may examine the MCAI in the
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The AD docket on the internet at http://
1292 675704; email RApublications@ MCAI states: www.regulations.gov by searching for
baesystems.com; internet http:// Maintenance instructions for BAE and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ Jetstream 4100 aeroplanes, which are 0511.
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may approved by EASA, are defined in BAE
view this service information at the Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream 4100 Relationship Between Proposed AD and
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Service Bulletin (SB) J41–51–001, which AD 2005–15–11
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For references certain Aircraft Maintenance
This NPRM would not supersede AD
Manual (AMM) tasks. These instructions
information on the availability of this have been identified as mandatory for 2005–15–11. Rather, we have
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. continued airworthiness. determined that a stand-alone AD
Failure to accomplish these instructions would be more appropriate to address
Examining the AD Docket
could result in an unsafe condition. the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
You may examine the AD docket on CAA UK [Civil Aviation Authority United would require a one-time detailed
the internet at http:// Kingdom] issued AD 005–02–2002 [which inspection of fuselage frame 90 for
www.regulations.gov by searching for corresponds to FAA AD 2005–15–11, cracking or fatigue damage and revising
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Amendment 39–14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26, the maintenance or inspection program,
0511; or in person at the Docket 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–15–11’’)] to require
as applicable, to incorporate new or
Management Facility between 9 a.m. operators to comply with the inspection
instructions as referenced in SB J41–51–001 revised maintenance instructions and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airworthiness limitations.
at original issue.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Since that [CAA UK] AD was issued, BAE Accomplishment of the proposed
contains this NPRM, the regulatory Systems (Operations) Ltd have determined actions would then terminate all of the
evaluation, any comments received, and that the inspection requirements for a requirements of AD 2005–15–11.
other information. The street address for number of maintenance tasks are incorrect.
Related Service Information Under 1
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
the Docket Operations office (telephone Consequently, existing inspection items 52–
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 20–013, 53–10–006, 53–10–025, 53–10–029 CFR Part 51
section. Comments will be available in and 53–10–079 will be amended in Chapter BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
the AD docket shortly after receipt. 05 of the AMM. Compliance periods for these
changes are given in BAE Systems
has issued the following service
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (Operations) Ltd SB J41–51–001 (now at information.
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, Revision 4) and BAE Systems (Operations) • Service Bulletin J41–51–001,
International Section, Transport Ltd Alert SB J41–A53–058. Those fatigue Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017. This
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South inspections detailed in SB J41–51–001, at service information describes new
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![27724 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 115 / Thursday, June 14, 2018 / Proposed Rules
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) For airplanes with more than 6,300 (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding flight cycles since SSI 53–10–029 (MPD requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
the following new airworthiness 531029–DVl–10010–1) was last actions from a manufacturer, the action must
accomplished: Within 300 flight cycles or 4.5 be accomplished using a method approved
directive (AD):
months, whichever is earlier, since the last by the Manager, International Section,
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket accomplishment of SSI 53–10–029 (MPD Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
No. FAA–2018–0511; Product Identifier 531029–DVl–10010–1), or within 6 months European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
2017–NM–145–AD. after the effective date of this AD, whichever BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA
is later. Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
(a) Comments Due Date
approved by the DOA, the approval must
We must receive comments by July 30, (h) Maintenance or Inspection Program include the DOA-authorized signature.
2018. Revisions
(m) Related Information
(b) Affected ADs Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
This AD affects AD 2005–15–11, inspection program, as applicable, by Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Amendment 39–14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26, incorporating the maintenance tasks and 2017–0187, dated September 22, 2017, for
2005) (‘‘AD 2005–15–11’’). related information. This MCAI may be
associated thresholds and intervals described
(c) Applicability in, and in accordance with, the found in the AD docket on the internet at
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
This AD applies to all BAE Systems and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0511.
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41–51–001, Revision 4, dated July (2) For more information about this AD,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
11, 2017, as applicable. The initial contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
serial numbers.
compliance times for new or revised tasks are Engineer, International Section, Transport
(d) Subject at the applicable times specified in BAE Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Systems (Operations) Limited Service St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Bulletin J41–51–001, Revision 4, dated July fax 206–231–3228.
Checks. 11, 2017, or within 6 months after the (3) For service information identified in
effective date of this AD, whichever is later. this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations)
(e) Reason Limited, Customer Information Department,
This AD was prompted by a determination (i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
that it is possible for cracks in fuselage frame After the maintenance or inspection KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
90 to exceed the critical length for failure in program has been revised as required by telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292
less time than the current inspection interval; paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative 675704; email RApublications@
and a determination that inspection actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be baesystems.com; internet http://
requirements for a number of maintenance used unless the actions or intervals are www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
tasks involving certain airworthiness approved as an alternative method of RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view
limitations are incorrect. We are issuing this compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the this service information at the FAA,
AD to address cracking in fuselage frame 90, procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
which could cause it to fail and thereby this AD. 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
compromise the structural integrity of the on the availability of this material at the
aircraft pressure hull. We are also issuing this (j) Terminating Action for Requirements of FAA, call 206–231–3195.
AD to address fatigue damage of various AD 2005–15–11
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
airplane structures, which could result in Accomplishment of the actions required by 6, 2018.
reduced structural integrity of the airplane. paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2005–15–11. Michael Kaszycki,
(f) Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Comply with this AD within the (k) No Reporting Requirement Aircraft Certification Service.
compliance times specified, unless already Although the Accomplishment Instructions [FR Doc. 2018–12732 Filed 6–13–18; 8:45 am]
done. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Service Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated
(g) Inspection December 6, 2016, specify to submit certain
At the compliance times specified in information to the manufacturer, this AD
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as does not include that requirement.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
applicable: Do a detailed inspection of
fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue (l) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration
damage, in accordance with the The following provisions also apply to this
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE AD: 14 CFR Part 39
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0512; Product
Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated December 6, (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Identifier 2017–NM–170–AD]
2016. If any cracking or fatigue damage is Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
found: Before further flight, repair using a has the authority to approve AMOCs for this RIN 2120–AA64
method approved by the Manager, AD, if requested using the procedures found
International Section, Transport Standards in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation 39.19, send your request to your principal Airplanes
Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems inspector or local Flight Standards District
(Operations) Limited’s EASA Design Office, as appropriate. If sending information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Organization Approval (DOA). directly to the International Section, send it Administration (FAA), DOT.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
(1) For airplanes with 6,300 flight cycles or to the attention of the person identified in
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
fewer since Structural Significant Items (SSI) paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
53–10–029 (Maintenance Planning Document be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- (NPRM).
(MPD) 531029–DVl–10010–1) was last REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
accomplished: Within 6,600 flight cycles approved AMOC, notify your appropriate SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
after the last accomplishment of SSI 53–10– principal inspector, or lacking a principal airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
029 (MPD 531029–DVl–10010–1), or within 6 inspector, the manager of the local flight Airbus Model A318, A319, A320 and
months after the effective date of this AD, standards district office/certificate holding A321 series airplanes. This AD requires
whichever is later. district office. revising the maintenance or inspection
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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 July 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3228. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 27721 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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