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forth in the Regulatory Flexibility Act or
the Small Business Size Standards set
out in regulations issued by the Small
Business Administration at 13 CFR part
121.
Backfit Analysis
The NRC has determined that the
backfit rule (10 CFR 50.109 or 10 CFR
72.62) does not apply to this direct final
rule because this amendment does not
involve any provisions that would
impose backfits as defined. Therefore, a
backfit analysis is not required.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act
In accordance with the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996, the NRC has
determined that this action is not a
major rule and has verified this
determination with the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget.
List of Subjects in 10 CFR Part 72
Administrative practice and
procedure, Criminal penalties,
Manpower training programs, Nuclear
materials, Occupational safety and
health, Penalties, Radiation protection,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures, Spent
fuel, Whistleblowing.
I For the reasons set out in the preamble
and under the authority of the Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended; the
Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as
amended; and 5 U.S.C. 552 and 553; the
NRC is adopting the following
amendments to 10 CFR Part 72.
PART 72—LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
INDEPENDENT STORAGE OF SPENT
NUCLEAR FUEL, HIGH-LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE WASTE, AND
REACTOR-RELATED GREATER THAN
CLASS C WASTE
1. The authority citation for part 72
continues to read as follows:
10153, 10155, 10157, 10161, 10168); sec.
1704, 112 Stat. 2750 (44 U.S.C. 3504 note).
Section 72.44(g) also issued under secs.
142(b) and 148(c), (d), Pub. L. 100–203, 101
Stat. 1330–232, 1330–236 (42 U.S.C.
10162(b), 10168(c),(d)). Section 72.46 also
issued under sec. 189, 68 Stat. 955 (42 U.S.C.
2239); sec. 134, Pub. L. 97–425, 96 Stat. 2230
(42 U.S.C. 10154). Section 72.96(d) also
issued under sec. 145(g), Pub. L. 100–203,
101 Stat. 1330–235 (42 U.S.C. 10165(g)).
Subpart J also issued under secs. 2(2), 2(15),
2(19), 117(a), 141(h), Pub. L. 97–425, 96 Stat.
2202, 2203, 2204, 2222, 2244 (42 U.S.C.
10101, 10137(a), 10161(h)). Subparts K and L
are also issued under sec. 133, 98 Stat. 2230
(42 U.S.C. 10153) and sec. 218(a), 96 Stat.
2252 (42 U.S.C. 10198).
2. In § 72.214, Certificate of
Compliance 1014 is revised to read as
follows:
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§ 72.214 List of approved spent fuel
storage casks.
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Certificate Number: 1014.
Initial Certificate Effective Date: June
1, 2000.
Amendment Number 1 Effective Date:
July 15, 2002.
Amendment Number 2 Effective Date:
June 7, 2005.
SAR Submitted by: Holtec
International.
SAR Title: Final Safety Analysis
Report for the HI–STORM 100 Cask
System.
Docket Number: 72–1014.
Certificate Expiration Date: June 1,
2020
Model Number: HI–STORM 100
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Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 25th day
of May, 2005.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Luis A. Reyes,
Executive Director for Operations.
[FR Doc. 05–11216 Filed 6–6–05; 8:45 am]
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Authority: Secs. 51, 53, 57, 62, 63, 65, 69,
81, 161, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 189, 68 Stat.
929, 930, 932, 933, 934, 935, 948, 953, 954,
955, as amended, sec. 234, 83 Stat. 444, as
amended (42 U.S.C. 2071, 2073, 2077, 2092,
2093, 2095, 2099, 2111, 2201, 2232, 2233,
2234, 2236, 2237, 2238, 2282); sec. 274, Pub.
L. 86–373, 73 Stat. 688, as amended (42
U.S.C. 2021); sec. 201, as amended, 202, 206,
88 Stat. 1242, as amended, 1244, 1246 (42
U.S.C. 5841, 5842, 5846); Pub. L. 95–601, sec.
10, 92 Stat. 2951 as amended by Pub. L. 102–
486, sec. 7902, 106 Stat. 3123 (42 U.S.C.
5851); sec. 102, Pub. L. 91–190, 83 Stat. 853
(42 U.S.C. 4332); secs. 131, 132, 133, 135,
137, 141, Pub. L. 97–425, 96 Stat. 2229, 2230,
2232, 2241, sec. 148, Pub. L. 100–203, 101
Stat. 1330–235 (42 U.S.C. 10151, 10152,
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20724; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–233–AD; Amendment
39–14115; AD 2005–11–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146 airplanes. This AD
requires repetitive inspections for cracks
of the fuselage pressure skin above the
left and right main landing gear (MLG)
bay. This AD also requires corrective
action, including related investigative
actions, if leaks are found. This AD is
prompted by reports of cracks in the
fuselage pressure skin above the left and
right MLG bay. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct fatigue cracking in
the fuselage pressure skin above the left
and right MLG bay; such fatigue
cracking could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the fuselage and
its ability to maintain pressure
differential.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
12, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of July 12, 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–2005–20724; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–
233–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 certain BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
airplanes. That action, published in the
Federal Register on March 30, 2005 (70
FR 16173), proposed to require
repetitive inspections for cracks of the
fuselage pressure skin above the left and
right main landing gear (MLG) bay. The
action also proposed AD to require
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corrective action, including related
investigative actions, if leaks are found.
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.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of
the proposed AD to identify model
designations as published in the most
recent type certificate data sheet for the
affected model.
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Average labor
rate per hour
Work hours
Inspection, per inspection cycle ...
7
$65
$0
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.
(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.
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;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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:
I
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005–11–13 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
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14115. Docket No. FAA–2005–20724;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–233–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 12,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A series airplanes,
certificated in any category; except those on
which BAe Modification HCM00972A or
HCM00972C has been accomplished.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
cracks in the fuselage pressure skin above the
left and right main landing gear (MLG) bay.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
fatigue cracking in the fuselage pressure skin
above the left and right MLG bay; such
fatigue cracking could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the fuselage and its
ability to maintain pressure differential.
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.
Initial and Repetitive Inspections
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(f) At the times specified in Table 1 of this
AD, inspect the fuselage pressure skin above
the left and right MLG bay for cracks in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 53–170,
dated August 8, 2003.
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TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES
For airplanes listed in paragraph (c) of this
AD—
Do initial inspections—
And do repetitive inspections thereafter—
On
which
neither
BAe
modification
HCM00744M nor HCM00850A has been accomplished.
Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total flight
cycles or within 500 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total flight
cycles or within 1,000 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
At intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight cycles.
On which either BAe modification HCM00744M
or HCM00850A has been accomplished.
On which both BAe modifications HCM00744M
and HCM00850A have been accomplished.
Corrective Action
(g) If any crack is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this
AD, do the corrective action and any related
investigative actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin 53–170, dated August 8,
2003, except as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(h) If any cracking is found during any
inspection or related investigative action
required by this AD, and the service bulletin
recommends contacting BAE Systems for
appropriate action: Before further flight,
repair the cracks according to a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate; or the Civil Aviation Authority
(or its delegated agent).
No Reporting
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information 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.
Related Information
(k) British airworthiness directive G–2004–
0004, dated February 26, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 53–170,
dated August 8, 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 this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get copies of the service information, contact
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
American Support, 13850 Mclearen Road,
Herndon, Virginia 20171. To view the AD
docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC. To review copies
of the service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
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6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–19988; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–30–AD; Amendment 39–
14111; AD 2005–11–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 727–200 Series Airplanes
Equipped With a No. 3 Cargo Door
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 727–200 series airplanes
equipped with a No. 3 cargo door. This
AD requires repetitive detailed and high
frequency eddy current inspections for
cracking of the forward, lower corner
frame and forward end of the lower
beam of the No. 3 cargo door, and
corrective actions if necessary. The AD
provides an optional terminating action
for the repetitive inspections. This AD
is prompted by reports of cracking at the
forward, lower corner frame and lower
beam of the No. 3 cargo door. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking of the forward, lower corner
frame and forward end of the lower
beam of the No. 3 cargo door, which
could result in failure of the affected
door stops, loss of the cargo door, and
consequent rapid decompression of the
airplane.
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At intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
This AD becomes effective July
12, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of July 12, 2005.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
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–2004–19988; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–
30–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel F. Kutz, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6456; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
an AD for certain Boeing Model 727–
200 series airplanes equipped with a
No. 3 cargo door. That action, published
in the Federal Register on January 5,
2005 (70 FR 729), proposed to require
repetitive detailed and high frequency
eddy current inspections for cracking of
the forward, lower corner frame and
forward end of the lower beam of the
No. 3 cargo door, and corrective actions
if necessary. That action also proposed
to provide an optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections.
DATES:
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20724; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-233-AD;
Amendment 39-14115; AD 2005-11-13]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 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
certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 airplanes. This
AD requires repetitive inspections for cracks of the fuselage pressure
skin above the left and right main landing gear (MLG) bay. This AD also
requires corrective action, including related investigative actions, if
leaks are found. This AD is prompted by reports of cracks in the
fuselage pressure skin above the left and right MLG bay. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the fuselage pressure
skin above the left and right MLG bay; such fatigue cracking could
adversely affect the structural integrity of the fuselage and its
ability to maintain pressure differential.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 12, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July
12, 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-2005-20724; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-233-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 certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on March 30,
2005 (70 FR 16173), proposed to require repetitive inspections for
cracks of the fuselage pressure skin above the left and right main
landing gear (MLG) bay. The action also proposed AD to require
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corrective action, including related investigative actions, if leaks
are found.
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.
Explanation of Change to Applicability
We have revised the applicability of the proposed AD to identify
model designations as published in the most recent type certificate
data sheet for the affected model.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection, per inspection cycle.... 7 $65 $0 $455 18 $8,190, per inspection cycle.
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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):
2005-11-13 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-14115. Docket No. FAA-
2005-20724; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-233-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 12, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes, certificated in any
category; except those on which BAe Modification HCM00972A or
HCM00972C has been accomplished.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the fuselage
pressure skin above the left and right main landing gear (MLG) bay.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the
fuselage pressure skin above the left and right MLG bay; such
fatigue cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of
the fuselage and its ability to maintain pressure differential.
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.
Initial and Repetitive Inspections
(f) At the times specified in Table 1 of this AD, inspect the
fuselage pressure skin above the left and right MLG bay for cracks
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 53-170, dated
August 8, 2003.
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Table 1.--Compliance Times
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And do repetitive
For airplanes listed in Do initial inspections
paragraph (c) of this AD-- inspections-- thereafter--
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On which neither BAe Prior to the At intervals not to
modification HCM00744M nor accumulation of exceed 1,000 flight
HCM00850A has been 15,000 total flight cycles.
accomplished. cycles or within
500 flight cycles
after the effective
date of this AD,
whichever occurs
later.
On which either BAe Prior to the At intervals not to
modification HCM00744M or accumulation of exceed 3,000 flight
HCM00850A has been 15,000 total flight cycles.
accomplished. cycles or within
On which both BAe 1,000 flight cycles
modifications HCM00744M and after the effective
HCM00850A have been date of this AD,
accomplished. whichever occurs
later.
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Corrective Action
(g) If any crack is found during any inspection required by
paragraph (f) of this AD, do the corrective action and any related
investigative actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin 53-170, dated August 8, 2003, except as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(h) If any cracking is found during any inspection or related
investigative action required by this AD, and the service bulletin
recommends contacting BAE Systems for appropriate action: Before
further flight, repair the cracks according to a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate; or the Civil Aviation Authority (or its delegated
agent).
No Reporting
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information 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.
Related Information
(k) British airworthiness directive G-2004-0004, dated February
26, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin 53-170, dated August 8, 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 this document in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of the service
information, contact British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. To view the
AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service
information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-11056 Filed 6-6-05; 8:45 am]
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