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Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for
a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2005–05–12 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
14001. Docket No. FAA–2004–19751;
Directorate Identifier 2002-NM–59–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective April 15,
2005.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
corrosion found on the aft fuselage frames
due to the ingress of water or liquid. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
corrosion of the aft fuselage frames, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of
the fuselage.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection and Corrective Actions
(f) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of
the aft fuselage frames for any discrepancies
i.e., corrosion, soft spots, and suspected
corrosion), and any applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41–53–051, dated January 25, 2002;
or Revision 1, dated May 2, 2003; except as
provided by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD.
Do any applicable corrective action before
further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is ‘‘an intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirrors magnifying
lenses, etc. may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
(g) If any corrosion outside the limits
defined in the service bulletin is detected:
Before further flight, repair the corrosion
according to a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
Civil Aviation Authority (or its delegated
agent).
Repetitive Inspection
(h) Repeat the inspection and do applicable
corrective actions required by paragraph (f) of
this AD at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
No Reporting
(i) Although the service bulletins
referenced in this AD specify to submit
inspection reports to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft) Model 4101
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Related Information
(k) British airworthiness directive 003–01–
2002 also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41–53–051, dated
January 25, 2002; or BAE Systems
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(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41–
53–051, Revision 1, dated May 2, 2003; to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approves the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the
service information, contact British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171. For information on the
availability of this material at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA), call (202) 741–6030, or go to
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD
docket at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
28, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–4414 Filed 3–10–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19681; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–184–AD; Amendment
39–13999; AD 2005–05–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 series airplanes. This AD
requires repetitive detailed inspections
for cracking of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight
support structure, and repairs if
necessary. This AD also provides for an
optional terminating action. This AD is
prompted by reported cracking of the
elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support structure.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight
support structure with possible
consequent jamming of the right-hand
elevator servo tab and reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
15, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the AD is
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approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of April 15, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road,
Herndon, Virginia 20171.
Docket: The AD docket contains the
proposed AD, comments, and any final
disposition. You can examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Management Facility office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street SW, room PL–401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is
FAA–2004–19681; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003–NM–
184–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer;
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1175;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39 with
an AD for all BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes.
That action, published in the Federal
Register on November 24, 2004 (69 FR
68265), proposed to require repetitive
detailed inspections for cracking of the
elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support structure,
and repairs if necessary. That action
also proposed to provide an optional
terminating action.
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.
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments
have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost
to the public.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for
a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
Conclusion
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Costs of Compliance
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Comments
This AD will affect about 19 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The required actions
will take about 1 work hour per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of this AD for U.S.
operators is $1,235, or $65 per airplane,
per inspection cycle.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
I
2005–05–10 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
13999. Docket No. FAA–2004–19681;
Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–184–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective April 15,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reported
cracking of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support
structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support
structure with possible consequent jamming
of the right-hand elevator servo tab and
reduced controllability of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Verification of Applicability
(f) Before the accumulation of 14,000 total
landings, or within 4,000 landings after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is later:
Perform a one-time general visual inspection
of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support structure
to determine whether BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification
HCM00654A as described in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification Service
Bulletin SB.27–037–00654A, Revision 2,
dated May 8, 2003, has been incorporated on
the airplane. If it can be conclusively
determined that HCM00654A has been
incorporated, no further action is required by
this AD.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is ‘‘a visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to enhance visual access to
all exposed surfaces in the inspection area.
This level of inspection is made under
normally available lighting conditions such
as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Inspection
(g) For airplanes on which BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification
HCM00654A has not been done and
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airplanes on which it cannot be conclusively
determined that this modification has been
done: Before the accumulation of 14,000 total
landings, or within 4,000 landings after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is later,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD, perform a detailed inspection for
cracking of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support
structure, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.27–037, Revision 3,
dated April 17, 2003.
(1) If no crack is found and the structure
has not been repaired previously, repeat the
inspection at intervals not to exceed 4,000
landings.
(2) If no crack is found but the structure
has been repaired previously, repeat the
inspection at applicable intervals specified in
Appendix 1 of the service bulletin.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is ‘‘an intensive visual
examination of a specific structural area,
system, installation, or assembly to detect
damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a
direct source of good lighting at intensity
deemed appropriate by the inspector.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning
and elaborate access procedures may be
required.’’
Post-Incident Inspection
(h) If, before or after any inspection
required by this AD, the airplane experiences
any incident of nose wheel shimmy;
overweight, hard, or high drag/side load
landing; flight in severe turbulence; or pitch
oscillation: Before further flight, repeat the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD. If no crack is found, repeat the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
Corrective Actions
(i) If any crack is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of
this AD, before further flight, replace the
elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support structure in
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD, or
repair the structure in accordance with a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, or the Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) (or its delegated
representative).
Optional Terminating Action
(j) Replacement of the existing elevator ‘‘G’’
weight support structure with a new,
improved elevator ‘‘G’’ weight support
structure in accordance with BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification Service
Bulletin SB.27–037–00654A, Revision 2,
dated May 8, 2003, terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
No Reporting Requirement
(k) Although the service bulletins
referenced in this AD specify to submit
certain information to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, is
authorized to approve alternative methods of
compliance for this AD.
Related Information
(m) British airworthiness directive 006–04–
2003 also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.27–037, Revision 3, dated April
17, 2003; to perform the inspections and
corrective actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. If the
replacement of the elevator ‘‘G’’ weight
support structure is accomplished, you must
use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification Service Bulletin SB.27–037–
00654A, Revision 2, dated May 8, 2003; to
accomplish this replacement. The Director of
the Federal Register approves the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the
service information, contact British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171. For information on the
availability of this material at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA), call (202) 741–6030, or go to
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD
docket at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
28, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–4412 Filed 3–10–05; 8:45 am]
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Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport,
Mena, AR (M39) to provide adequate
controlled airspace for the redesigned
Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) and the
new Instrument Landing System (ILS)
and Localizer (LOC) SIAPs.
DATES: The effective date for the direct
final rule published at 69 FR 74953,
December 15, 2004, is delayed until
0901 UTC, May 12, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph R. Yadouga, Air Traffic Division,
Airspace Branch, Federal Aviation
Administration, Southwest Region, Fort
Worth, TX 76193–0520; telephone: (817)
222–5597.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
Federal Register document 04–27459,
published on Wednesday, December 15,
2004 (69 FR 74953), modified the Class
E airspace area at Mena Intermountain
Municipal Airport, Mena, AR (M39) to
provide adequate controlled airspace for
the redesigned Non-Directional Beacon
(NDB) and the new Instrument Landing
System (ILS) and Localizer (LOC) SIAPs.
Accordingly, pursuant to the
authority delegated to me, the effective
date for the Mena Intermountain
Municipal Airport, Mena, AR (M39)
Class E airspace, as published in the
Federal Register on Wednesday,
December 15, 2004 (69 FR 74953) (FR
Doc. 04–27459) is delayed until May 12,
2005.
Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on February 24,
2005.
Herman J. Lyons, Jr.,
Area Director, Central En Route and Oceanic
Operations.
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Federal Aviation Administration
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19405; Airspace
Docket No. 2004–ASW–14]
14 CFR Part 71
Modification to Class E Airspace;
Mena, AR
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; delay of
effective dates.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action revises the direct
final rule; request for comments that
was published in the Federal Register
on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (69
FR 74953) (FR Doc. 04–27459). It
changes the effective date for the
revision of the Class E airspace area at
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Establishment of Class E Airspace;
Beluga, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
E airspace at Beluga, AK to provide
adequate controlled airspace to contain
aircraft executing Special Instrument
Approach Procedures. This Rule results
in new Class E airspace upward from
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-19681; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-184-AD;
Amendment 39-13999; AD 2005-05-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes. This
AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the
elevator ``G'' weight support structure, and repairs if necessary. This
AD also provides for an optional terminating action. This AD is
prompted by reported cracking of the elevator ``G'' weight support
structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator
``G'' weight support structure with possible consequent jamming of the
right-hand elevator servo tab and reduced controllability of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is
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approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 15, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen
Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171.
Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any
final disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility
office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL-401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19681; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003-NM-184-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer;
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39
with an AD for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
series airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on
November 24, 2004 (69 FR 68265), proposed to require repetitive
detailed inspections for cracking of the elevator ``G'' weight support
structure, and repairs if necessary. That action also proposed to
provide an optional terminating action.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 19 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
required actions will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of this AD for U.S. operators is $1,235, or $65 per
airplane, per inspection cycle.
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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to
examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-05-10 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-13999. Docket No. FAA-
2004-19681; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-184-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective April 15, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reported cracking of the elevator
``G'' weight support structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the elevator ``G'' weight support structure with possible
consequent jamming of the right-hand elevator servo tab and reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Verification of Applicability
(f) Before the accumulation of 14,000 total landings, or within
4,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever is
later: Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the elevator
``G'' weight support structure to determine whether BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification HCM00654A as described in BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.27-
037-00654A, Revision 2, dated May 8, 2003, has been incorporated on
the airplane. If it can be conclusively determined that HCM00654A
has been incorporated, no further action is required by this AD.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is ``a visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection
area. This level of inspection is made under normally available
lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight,
or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Inspection
(g) For airplanes on which BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification HCM00654A has not been done and
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airplanes on which it cannot be conclusively determined that this
modification has been done: Before the accumulation of 14,000 total
landings, or within 4,000 landings after the effective date of this
AD, whichever is later, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD, perform a detailed inspection for cracking of the elevator ``G''
weight support structure, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.27-037, Revision 3, dated April 17, 2003.
(1) If no crack is found and the structure has not been repaired
previously, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 4,000
landings.
(2) If no crack is found but the structure has been repaired
previously, repeat the inspection at applicable intervals specified
in Appendix 1 of the service bulletin.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is
``an intensive visual examination of a specific structural area,
system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a
direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by
the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses,
etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures
may be required.''
Post-Incident Inspection
(h) If, before or after any inspection required by this AD, the
airplane experiences any incident of nose wheel shimmy; overweight,
hard, or high drag/side load landing; flight in severe turbulence;
or pitch oscillation: Before further flight, repeat the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. If no crack is found, repeat
the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable.
Corrective Actions
(i) If any crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, before further flight, replace the
elevator ``G'' weight support structure in accordance with paragraph
(j) of this AD, or repair the structure in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, or the Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) (or its delegated representative).
Optional Terminating Action
(j) Replacement of the existing elevator ``G'' weight support
structure with a new, improved elevator ``G'' weight support
structure in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification Service Bulletin SB.27-037-00654A, Revision 2, dated
May 8, 2003, terminates the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
No Reporting Requirement
(k) Although the service bulletins referenced in this AD specify
to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, is authorized to approve alternative methods of
compliance for this AD.
Related Information
(m) British airworthiness directive 006-04-2003 also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.27-037, Revision 3, dated April 17, 2003; to
perform the inspections and corrective actions that are required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. If the replacement of
the elevator ``G'' weight support structure is accomplished, you
must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service
Bulletin SB.27-037-00654A, Revision 2, dated May 8, 2003; to
accomplish this replacement. The Director of the Federal Register
approves the incorporation by reference of these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the
service information, contact British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
American Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. For
information on the availability of this material at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741-6030, or
go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD docket at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW, room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 28, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-4412 Filed 3-10-05; 8:45 am]
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