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Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that the 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); 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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. 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, 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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–22289;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–101–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by October 21, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747–
100, 747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–
200F, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP series
airplanes, certificated in any category;
without a stretched upper deck or stretched
upper deck modification; as identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
747–53–2502, dated April 21, 2005.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of a crack
in the tension tie at the body station 820
frame connection, and cracks found on the
Boeing 747SR fatigue-test airplane in both
the tension ties and frames at the tension tie
to frame connections at body stations 800,
820, and 840. We are issuing this AD to find
and fix cracks in the tension ties, which
could lead to cracks in the skin and body
frame and result in rapid in-flight
depressurization 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.
Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
Actions
(f) At the applicable time in paragraph
(f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Do detailed and
high-frequency eddy current inspections for
cracks at the outboard ends of each affected
tension tie and of the surrounding structure.
If any cracking is found: Before further flight,
do all applicable corrective and related
investigative actions. Do all actions in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747–53–2502, dated April
21, 2005. Where the service bulletin specifies
to contact Boeing for repair instructions:
Before further flight, repair the area using a
method approved in accordance with
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified in the service
bulletin as Group 1, 3, and 6 airplanes: Do
the first inspections before the accumulation
of 20,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later; and repeat the
inspections thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 4,000 flight cycles.
(2) For airplanes identified in the service
bulletin as Group 2, 4, and 5 airplanes: Do
the first inspections before the accumulation
of 17,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later; and repeat the
inspections thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
Authorization Organization who has been
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
make those findings. For a repair method to
be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(3) Certain actions required by paragraph
(f) of this AD are AMOCs for certain
requirements in the ADs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(2)(ii), and (g)(3)(iii) of
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this AD. All provisions of the referenced
ADs, including applicable post-modification
inspection thresholds, remain fully
applicable and must be complied with.
(i) Repairs of the aft tension tie channels
done in accordance with this AD are AMOCs
for the repair requirements of paragraph A.
of AD 84–19–01, amendment 39–4913, and
paragraphs (a)(2) and (b)(2) of AD 94–13–06,
amendment 39–8946.
(ii) The inspection requirements of this AD
are AMOCs for the post modification
inspection requirements of paragraph B. of
AD 84–19–01, and paragraph (b) of AD 94–
13–06.
(iii) The inspection requirements of this
AD are AMOCs for the inspections of
structural significant item (SSI) F–19A of
Boeing Supplemental Structural Inspection
Document D6–35022, Revision G, dated
December 2000, as required by paragraphs (c)
and (d) of AD 2004–07–22, amendment 39–
13566.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
29, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–17609 Filed 9–2–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22290; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–129–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
(Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
(Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. This
proposed AD would require modifying
the wiring of the starter-generator
terminal block. This proposed AD
results from a report of total electrical
failure just as the airplane landed. We
are proposing this AD to prevent total
electrical failure and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 6, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
proposed AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
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https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft American Support, 13850
Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia
20171, for service information identified
in this proposed 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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Include the
docket number ‘‘FAA–2005–22290;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–129–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in
light of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of that web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78), or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
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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 DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the airworthiness authority for
the United Kingdom, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
(Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. The
CAA advises that a Model Jetstream
4101 airplane had a total electrical
failure just as the airplane landed.
Although investigations did not uncover
all mechanisms that contributed to the
total electrical failure, investigators
established that a significant
contributory factor was a chafed exciter
wire to the positive terminal of the
starter-generator. The current routing of
the small wiring at the starter-generator
terminal block has the potential for
incorrect routing and possible chafing
and shorting against the stud of terminal
‘‘B.’’ The starter-generator is currently
removed for overhaul at 600-flight-hour
intervals, and the wires can be damaged
or misrouted during removal and
reinstallation. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in total electrical
failure and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
has issued Service Bulletin J41–24–041,
dated May 10, 2004. The service
bulletin describes procedures for
modifying the wiring of the startergenerator terminal block. For airplanes
on which modification JM41360 (a
modification to the electrical wiring)
has not been incorporated, the
procedures include splicing and rerouting the wires. For airplanes on
which modification JM41360 has been
incorporated, the procedures include rerouting the wires. Accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information is intended to adequately
address the unsafe condition. The CAA
mandated the service information and
issued British airworthiness directive
G–2005–0006, dated February 7, 2005,
to ensure the continued airworthiness of
these airplanes in the United Kingdom.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This airplane model is manufactured
in the United Kingdom and is type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the CAA has
kept the FAA informed of the situation
described above. We have examined the
CAA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent
information, and determined that we
need to issue an AD for airplanes of this
type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD,
which would require accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would affect about
57 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
proposed actions would take about 10
work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the proposed AD for U.S. operators is
$37,050, or $650 per airplane.
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
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.
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For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the 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); 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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. 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, 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:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara E. Snyder, Social Insurance
Specialist, Social Security
Administration, Office of Income
Security Programs, 252 Altmeyer
Building, 6401 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 965–
5655 or TTY 1–800–966–5906, for
information about this notice. For
information on eligibility or filing for
benefits, call our national toll-free
number 1–800–772–1213 or TTY 1–
800–325–0778, or visit our Internet site,
Social Security Online, at https://
www.socialsecurity.gov.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Changes to the Income and Resources
Provisions for Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) Based on Sections 430,
435, and 436 of the Social Security
Protection Act (SSPA) of 2004
ACTION:
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model Jetstream 4101
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of total
electrical failure just as the airplane landed.
We are issuing this AD to prevent total
electrical failure and consequent 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.
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Electronic Version
Social Security Administration
(SSA).
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by October 6, 2005.
Rules+Open+To+Comment or the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov; by e-mail to
regulations@ssa.gov; by telefax to (410)
966–2830; or by letter to the
Commissioner of Social Security, P.O.
Box 17703, Baltimore, Maryland 21235–
7703. You may also deliver them to the
Office of Regulations, Social Security
Administration, 100 Altmeyer Building,
6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore,
Maryland 21235–6401, between 8 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. on regular business days.
Comments are posted on our Internet
site, or you may inspect them on regular
business days by making arrangements
with the contact person shown in this
preamble.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
29, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–17610 Filed 9–2–05; 8:45 am]
AGENCY:
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
(Formerly British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft): Docket No. FAA–2005–22290;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–129–AD.
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Related Information
(h) British airworthiness directive G–2005–
0006, dated February 7, 2005, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
RIN 0960–AG13
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
in accordance with the procedures found in
14 CFR 39.19.
20 CFR Part 416
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
Modification
(f) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD: Modify the wiring of the startergenerator terminal block in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41–24–041, dated May 10, 2004.
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Notice of proposed rulemaking.
We propose to revise our
regulations on how we determine an
individual’s income and resources
under the SSI program based on the
SSPA of 2004, enacted on March 2,
2004. Some of the provisions of the
SSPA make a number of changes in the
way we determine income and
resources including: how we calculate
infrequent and irregular income; what
interest and dividend income we
exclude; how we count cash military
compensation; and when we exclude
gifts for tuition or educational expenses
from income or resources. We are also
proposing to apply the exclusions
required by the SSPA when determining
the countable income and resources of
an ineligible spouse or ineligible parent.
DATES: To be sure that we consider your
comments, we must receive them by
November 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may give us your
comments: by using our Internet site
facility (i.e., Social Security Online) at
https://policy.ssa.gov/erm/rules.nsf/
SUMMARY:
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The electronic file of this document is
available on the date of publication in
the Federal Register at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The basic purpose of the SSI program
(title XVI of the Social Security Act (the
Act)) is to ensure a minimum level of
income to people who are age 65 or
older, or blind or disabled, and who
have limited income and resources.
Section 1611 of the Act provides that
SSI payments can be made only to
people who have income and resources
below specified amounts. Therefore, the
amount of income and resources a
person has is a major factor in deciding
whether the person can receive SSI
benefits and in computing the amount
of the benefits.
Public Law 108–203, the SSPA of
2004, was enacted on March 2, 2004.
Sections 430, 435, and 436 of this law
affect how income and resources are
determined in the SSI program.
Section 430
Section 430 of Public Law 108–203
amended section 1612(b) of the Act as
follows:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22290; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-129-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
(Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101
airplanes. This proposed AD would require modifying the wiring of the
starter-generator terminal block. This proposed AD results from a
report of total electrical failure just as the airplane landed. We are
proposing this AD to prevent total electrical failure and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to
[[Page 52948]]
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support, 13850
Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171, for service information
identified in this proposed 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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Include the docket number ``FAA-
2005-22290; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of
that web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union,
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may 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 DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the airworthiness
authority for the United Kingdom, notified us that an unsafe condition
may exist on all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model
4101 airplanes. The CAA advises that a Model Jetstream 4101 airplane
had a total electrical failure just as the airplane landed. Although
investigations did not uncover all mechanisms that contributed to the
total electrical failure, investigators established that a significant
contributory factor was a chafed exciter wire to the positive terminal
of the starter-generator. The current routing of the small wiring at
the starter-generator terminal block has the potential for incorrect
routing and possible chafing and shorting against the stud of terminal
``B.'' The starter-generator is currently removed for overhaul at 600-
flight-hour intervals, and the wires can be damaged or misrouted during
removal and reinstallation. This condition, if not corrected, could
result in total electrical failure and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Service Bulletin J41-
24-041, dated May 10, 2004. The service bulletin describes procedures
for modifying the wiring of the starter-generator terminal block. For
airplanes on which modification JM41360 (a modification to the
electrical wiring) has not been incorporated, the procedures include
splicing and re-routing the wires. For airplanes on which modification
JM41360 has been incorporated, the procedures include re-routing the
wires. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The CAA
mandated the service information and issued British airworthiness
directive G-2005-0006, dated February 7, 2005, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in the United Kingdom.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This airplane model is manufactured in the United Kingdom and is
type certificated for operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant
to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the CAA has kept the FAA
informed of the situation described above. We have examined the CAA's
findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we
need to issue an AD for airplanes of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously.
Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would affect about 57 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The proposed actions would take about 10 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the proposed AD for U.S. operators is $37,050, or
$650 per airplane.
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 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.
[[Page 52949]]
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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); 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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. 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, 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
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]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Docket No. FAA-2005-22290; Directorate
Identifier 2005-NM-129-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by October
6, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model Jetstream 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of total electrical failure
just as the airplane landed. We are issuing this AD to prevent total
electrical failure and consequent 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.
Modification
(f) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify
the wiring of the starter-generator terminal block in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41-24-041, dated May 10, 2004.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) British airworthiness directive G-2005-0006, dated February
7, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 29, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17610 Filed 9-2-05; 8:45 am]
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