83 FR 30377 - Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 125 (June 28, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-13782 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 125 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 30377-30380] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13782] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0555; Product Identifier 2017-NM-152-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 report of an improperly installed spacer around the electrical pins in the cartridge connector for the fire bottle extinguisher cartridge. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for excessive or missing spacers, and applicable corrective [[Page 30378]] actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 13, 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 RApublications@baesystems.com; 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- 0555; 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-2018-0555; Product Identifier 2017-NM-152-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 2017-0212, dated October 25, 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: During scheduled maintenance (fire bottle extinguisher cartridge resistance check) it was noted that on the extinguisher cartridge, the blue spacer around the electrical pins appeared to be located too far forward. It was discovered that, inadvertently, an additional spacer (possibly from a previous extinguisher cartridge) was located in the extinguisher cartridge connector. This effectively shortens the electrical pins in the cartridge connector, which could result in insufficient engagement with the associated sockets on the aeroplane connector. A missing spacer would not affect the electrical connection between the extinguisher cartridge and the aeroplane wiring, but could allow moisture ingress over time. Both conditions, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the fire extinguisher bottle from discharging when required, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued Service Bulletin (SB) J41-26-009, providing inspection instructions to ensure that a single blue spacer is fitted on the inside of the extinguisher cartridge connector. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time [general visual] inspection [and inspection after a maintenance task that involves disconnection or re-connection of the electrical connector] of the extinguisher cartridge electrical connector and the aeroplane's electrical connector and, depending on findings, removal of excessive spacers or replacement of the fire extinguisher bottle. 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- 0555. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Service Bulletin J41- 26-009, dated November 23, 2016. This service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the cartridge electrical connector and the aircraft electrical connector for missing or excessive spacers, and corrective actions including removing excessive spacers or replacing the fire bottle extinguisher cartridge. 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. 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 for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $340 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 30379]] We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85..................... Up to $1,734................ Up to $1,819. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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-2018-0555; Product Identifier 2017-NM-152-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of an improperly installed spacer around the electrical pins in the cartridge connector for the fire bottle extinguisher cartridge. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct excessive or missing spacers, which could result in the fire extinguisher bottle not discharging when required, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the inside of the cartridge electrical connector and the inside of the airplane electrical connector in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-26-009, dated November 23, 2016. (h) Inspections After Maintenance As of the effective date of this AD, before further flight after each accomplishment of a maintenance task involving disconnection or (re-)connection of an electrical connector of a fire bottle extinguisher cartridge, do a general visual inspection of the inside of the cartridge electrical connector and the inside of the airplane electrical connector in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-26-009, dated November 23, 2016. (i) Corrective Actions (1) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable, more than one spacer is found inside the cartridge electrical connector: Before further flight, remove the excessive spacer(s) from the inside of the cartridge electrical connector in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-26-009, dated November 23, 2016. (2) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable, one or more spacers are found inside the airplane electrical connector: Before further flight, remove all spacers from the inside of the airplane electrical connector in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-26-009, dated November 23, 2016. (3) If, during any inspection as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable, no blue spacer is found inside the cartridge electrical connector body: Before further flight, replace the cartridge in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-26-009, dated November 23, 2016. [[Page 30380]] (j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0212, dated October 25, 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-2018-0555. (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 RApublications@baesystems.com; 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 19, 2018. 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actions. We are proposing this AD to 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Bulletin (SB) J41–26–009, providing
address the unsafe condition on these telephone and fax 206–231–3228. inspection instructions to ensure that a single
products. blue spacer is fitted on the inside of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
extinguisher cartridge connector.
DATES: We must receive comments on Comments Invited For the reason described above, this
this proposed AD by August 13, 2018. [EASA] AD requires a one-time [general
We invite you to send any written visual] inspection [and inspection after a
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, relevant data, views, or arguments about maintenance task that involves disconnection
using the procedures found in 14 CFR this proposal. Send your comments to or re-connection of the electrical connector]
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following an address listed under the ADDRESSES of the extinguisher cartridge electrical
methods: section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– connector and the aeroplane’s electrical
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 2018–0555; Product Identifier 2017– connector and, depending on findings,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the NM–152–AD’’ at the beginning of your removal of excessive spacers or replacement
instructions for submitting comments. comments. We specifically invite of the fire extinguisher bottle.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. comments on the overall regulatory, You may examine the MCAI in the
• Mail: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy AD docket on the internet at http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider www.regulations.gov by searching for
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, all comments received by the closing and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey date and may amend this NPRM based 0555.
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. on those comments.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail We will post all comments we Related Service Information Under 1
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 receive, without change, to http:// CFR Part 51
p.m., Monday through Friday, except www.regulations.gov, including any BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We has issued Service Bulletin J41–26–009,
For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each dated November 23, 2016. This service
this NPRM, contact BAE Systems substantive verbal contact we receive information describes procedures for a
(Operations) Limited, Customer about this NPRM. general visual inspection of the
Information Department, Prestwick Discussion cartridge electrical connector and the
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 aircraft electrical connector for missing
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; The European Aviation Safety Agency
or excessive spacers, and corrective
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
actions including removing excessive
1292 675704; email RApublications@ for the Member States of the European
spacers or replacing the fire bottle
baesystems.com; internet http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0212,
extinguisher cartridge. This service
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ dated October 25, 2017 (referred to after
information is reasonably available
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may this as the Mandatory Continuing
because the interested parties have
view this service information at the Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
access to it through their normal course
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
of business or by the means identified
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For for all BAE Systems (Operations)
in the ADDRESSES section.
information on the availability of this Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. MCAI states: FAA’s Determination and Requirements
During scheduled maintenance (fire bottle of This Proposed AD
Examining the AD Docket extinguisher cartridge resistance check) it This product has been approved by
You may examine the AD docket on was noted that on the extinguisher cartridge,
the aviation authority of another
the internet at http:// the blue spacer around the electrical pins
appeared to be located too far forward. It was country, and is approved for operation
www.regulations.gov by searching for discovered that, inadvertently, an additional in the United States. Pursuant to our
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– spacer (possibly from a previous extinguisher bilateral agreement with the State of
0555; or in person at the Docket cartridge) was located in the extinguisher Design Authority, we have been notified
Management Facility between 9 a.m. cartridge connector. This effectively shortens of the unsafe condition described in the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the electrical pins in the cartridge connector, MCAI and service information
except Federal holidays. The AD docket which could result in insufficient referenced above. We are proposing this
contains this NPRM, the regulatory engagement with the associated sockets on
the aeroplane connector. A missing spacer AD because we evaluated all pertinent
evaluation, any comments received, and would not affect the electrical connection information and determined an unsafe
other information. The street address for between the extinguisher cartridge and the condition exists and is likely to exist or
the Docket Operations office (telephone aeroplane wiring, but could allow moisture develop on other products of the same
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES ingress over time. type design.
section. Comments will be available in Both conditions, if not detected and
the AD docket shortly after receipt. corrected, could prevent the fire extinguisher Costs of Compliance
bottle from discharging when required,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
We estimate that this proposed AD
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, and injury to occupants. affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
International Section, Transport To address this potential unsafe condition, We estimate the following costs to
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd issued Service comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need these on-condition
any necessary on-condition actions that of determining the number of aircraft actions:
would be required based on the results
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .......................................................................................................... Up to $1,734 .......... Up to $1,819.
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (f) Compliance
Alaska; and Comply with this AD within the
Title 49 of the United States Code
4. Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
economic impact, positive or negative, done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
on a substantial number of small entities
section 106, describes the authority of (g) Inspection
under the criteria of the Regulatory
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Within 12 months after the effective date
Flexibility Act.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more of this AD, do a general visual inspection of
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the inside of the cartridge electrical
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation connector and the inside of the airplane
We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, electrical connector in accordance with the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Safety. Accomplishment Instructions of the BAE
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Systems (Operations) Limited Service
General requirements.’’ Under that The Proposed Amendment Bulletin J41–26–009, dated November 23,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority 2016.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) Inspections After Maintenance
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part As of the effective date of this AD, before
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows: further flight after each accomplishment of a
the Administrator finds necessary for maintenance task involving disconnection or
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (re-)connection of an electrical connector of
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES a fire bottle extinguisher cartridge, do a
because it addresses an unsafe condition general visual inspection of the inside of the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 cartridge electrical connector and the inside
that is likely to exist or develop on
continues to read as follows: of the airplane electrical connector in
products identified in this rulemaking
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with the Accomplishment
This proposed AD is issued in Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
§ 39.13 [Amended] Limited Service Bulletin J41–26–009, dated
accordance with authority delegated by
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding November 23, 2016.
the Executive Director, Aircraft
the following new airworthiness (i) Corrective Actions
Certification Service, as authorized by
directive (AD):
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance (1) If, during any inspection as required by
with that order, issuance of ADs is BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable,
normally a function of the Compliance No. FAA–2018–0555; Product Identifier more than one spacer is found inside the
2017–NM–152–AD.
and Airworthiness Division, but during cartridge electrical connector: Before further
this transition period, the Executive (a) Comments Due Date flight, remove the excessive spacer(s) from
Director has delegated the authority to We must receive comments by August 13, the inside of the cartridge electrical
issue ADs applicable to transport 2018. connector in accordance with the
category airplanes to the Director of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
(b) Affected ADs Systems (Operations) Limited Service
System Oversight Division.
None. Bulletin J41–26–009, dated November 23,
Regulatory Findings 2016.
(c) Applicability (2) If, during any inspection as required by
We determined that this proposed AD This AD applies to BAE Systems paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable,
would not have federalism implications (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, one or more spacers are found inside the
under Executive Order 13132. This certificated in any category, all serial airplane electrical connector: Before further
proposed AD would not have a numbers. flight, remove all spacers from the inside of
substantial direct effect on the States, on (d) Subject the airplane electrical connector in
the relationship between the national accordance with the Accomplishment
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Government and the States, or on the America Code 26, Fire protection.
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
distribution of power and Limited Service Bulletin J41–26–009, dated
responsibilities among the various (e) Reason November 23, 2016.
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levels of government. This AD was prompted by a report of an (3) If, during any inspection as required by
For the reasons discussed above, I improperly installed spacer around the paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable,
electrical pins in the cartridge connector for no blue spacer is found inside the cartridge
certify this proposed regulation:
the fire bottle extinguisher cartridge. We are electrical connector body: Before further
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory issuing this AD to detect and correct flight, replace the cartridge in accordance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; excessive or missing spacers, which could with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the result in the fire extinguisher bottle not BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures discharging when required, possibly Bulletin J41–26–009, dated November 23,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); resulting in damage to the airplane. 2016.
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and Waste (OAW–150), Environmental
The following provisions also apply to this AGENCY Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200
AD: Sixth Ave., Suite 155, Seattle, WA
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 40 CFR Part 52 98101; telephone number: (206) 553–
(AMOCs): The Manager, International [EPA–R10–OAR–2018–0060; FRL–9979– 0256; email address: hunt.jeff@epa.gov.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 99—Region 10] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Throughout this document whenever
AD, if requested using the procedures found Air Plan Approval; Washington; ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Interstate Transport Requirements for the EPA. This supplementary
39.19, send your request to your principal the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS information section is arranged as
inspector or local Flight Standards District follows:
Office, as appropriate. If sending information AGENCY: Environmental Protection
directly to the International Section, send it Agency (EPA). Table of Contents
to the attention of the person identified in ACTION: Proposed rule.
I. What is the background of this SIP
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may submission?
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: The Clean Air Act (CAA)
requires each State Implementation Plan II. What guidance or information is the EPA
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any using to evaluate this SIP submission?
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (SIP) to contain adequate provisions
III. The EPA’s Review
principal inspector, or lacking a principal prohibiting emissions that will have IV. What action is the EPA taking?
inspector, the manager of the local flight certain adverse air quality effects in V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
standards district office/certificate holding other states. On February 7, 2018, the
district office. State of Washington made a submission I. What is the background of this SIP
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any to the Environmental Protection Agency submission?
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (EPA) to address these requirements. This rulemaking addresses a
actions from a manufacturer, the action must The EPA is proposing to approve the submission from the Washington
be accomplished using a method approved submission as meeting the requirement Department of Ecology (Ecology)
by the Manager, International Section, that each SIP contain adequate assessing interstate transport
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the provisions to prohibit emissions that requirements for the 2012 annual PM2.5
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or will contribute significantly to NAAQS. The requirement for states to
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA nonattainment or interfere with make a SIP submission of this type
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If maintenance of the 2012 annual fine arises from section 110(a)(1) of the CAA.
approved by the DOA, the approval must particulate matter (PM2.5) national Pursuant to section 110(a)(1), states
include the DOA-authorized signature. ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) must submit within 3 years (or such
(k) Related Information in any other state. shorter period as the Administrator may
DATES: Comments must be received on prescribe) after the promulgation of a
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
or before July 30, 2018. national primary ambient air quality
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0212, dated October 25, 2017; for ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, standard (or any revision thereof), a
related information. This MCAI may be identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10– plan that provides for the
found in the AD docket on the internet at OAR–2018–0060 at https:// implementation, maintenance, and
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov. Follow the online enforcement of such NAAQS. The
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0555. instructions for submitting comments. statute directly imposes on states the
(2) For more information about this AD, Once submitted, comments cannot be duty to make these SIP submissions,
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace edited or removed from Regulations.gov. and the requirement to make the
Engineer, International Section, Transport The EPA may publish any comment submissions is not conditioned upon
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th received to its public docket. Do not the EPA taking any action other than
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and submit electronically any information promulgating a new or revised NAAQS.
fax 206–231–3228. you consider to be Confidential Section 110(a)(2) includes a list of
(3) For service information identified in Business Information (CBI) or other specific elements that ‘‘[e]ach such
this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) information the disclosure of which is plan’’ submission must address. The
Limited, Customer Information Department, restricted by statute. Multimedia EPA commonly refers to such state
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be plans as ‘‘infrastructure SIPs.’’
KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; accompanied by a written comment. Specifically, this rulemaking addresses
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 The written comment is considered the the requirements under CAA section
675704; email RApublications@ official comment and should include 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), otherwise known as
baesystems.com; internet http:// discussion of all points you wish to
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
the ‘‘good neighbor’’ provision, which
make. The EPA will generally not requires SIPs to contain adequate
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view consider comments or comment
this service information at the FAA, provisions to prohibit emissions that
contents located outside of the primary will contribute significantly to
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or nonattainment or interfere with
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
other file sharing system). For maintenance of the NAAQS in any other
FAA, call 206–231–3195. additional submission methods, the full state.
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EPA public comment policy,
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June information about CBI or multimedia II. What guidance or information is the
19, 2018. submissions, and general guidance on EPA using to evaluate this SIP
Michael Kaszycki, making effective comments, please visit submission?
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ The most recent relevant document
Aircraft Certification Service. commenting-epa-dockets. was a memorandum published on
[FR Doc. 2018–13782 Filed 6–27–18; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff March 17, 2016, titled ‘‘Information on
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| 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 13, 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 30377 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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