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flange of the jettison valve in accordance
with the service bulletin and, whether a
crack is found or not, before further flight, do
the modification required by paragraph (i) of
this AD. If no crack is found during the eddy
current inspection, the inspected jettison
valve may be reinstalled during the
modification required by paragraph (i) of this
AD.
(2) If any crack is found during the detailed
inspection: Before further flight, do the
modification in paragraph (i) of this AD and
do not reinstall the jettison valve.
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 mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
Modification
(i) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Modify the
diameters of the six attachment holes in the
wing bottom skin panel, and install a new
fuel jettison valve, or reinstall a previously
installed fuel jettison valve that has been
inspected and found to have no crack in
accordance with paragraph (h) of this AD. Do
all actions in accordance with the service
bulletin.
Parts Installation
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a fuel
jettison valve, P/N HTE900169, unless it has
been inspected and had corrective actions
done in accordance with paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) 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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(l) French airworthiness directive F–2004–
127, dated August 4, 2004, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–57–3078, Revision 01, dated August 4,
2004, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a
copy of this service information. You may
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review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at 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
September 15, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–18910 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22482; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–009–AD; Amendment
39–14291; AD 2005–19–26]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
ATP Airplanes and Model HS 748
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
ATP airplanes and Model HS 748
airplanes. This AD requires doing a
detailed inspection of the drain pipes of
the fuel cross feed system and certain
electrical cables for chafe damage; doing
an inspection to determine the clearance
between the cable loom and the cross
feed drain pipe; and doing corrective
actions if necessary. This AD results
from a fire in the dry area of the wing
due to severe chafe damage between an
electrical cable and the fuel cross feed
drain pipe. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafe damage of the electrical
cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe that
could lead to fuel leakage from the drain
pipe and an ignition source from the
electrical cable, which could result in a
fire in the dry area of the airplane wing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 12, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 12, 2005.
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We must receive comments on this
AD by November 28, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
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 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:
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 Model
ATP airplanes and Model HS 748
airplanes. The CAA advises that an
operator reported finding a fire in the
dry area of the wing on a Model ATP
airplane before takeoff. Severe chafe
damage between an electrical cable and
the drain pipe of the fuel cross feed
system caused a small leakage of fuel
from the drain pipe. Electrical sparks
from the damaged electrical cable most
likely ignited the fuel leakage. Chafe
damage of the electrical cable and fuel
cross feed drain pipe, if not prevented,
could result in a fire in the dry area of
the airplane wing.
The fuel cross feed pipe drain on
certain Model ATP airplanes is identical
to those on the affected Model HS 748
airplanes. Therefore, all of these models
may be subject to the same unsafe
condition.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
has issued Alert Service Bulletin ATP–
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A28–021, Revision 1, dated September
26, 2002 (for Model ATP airplanes); and
Alert Service Bulletin HS748–A28–44,
dated September 26, 2002 (for Model HS
748 airplanes). The service bulletins
describe procedures for accomplishing
the following actions:
• Inspecting the cross feed drain pipe
of the left and right wings between the
fuel drain valve and the cross feed drain
pipe for chafe damage, and doing the
corrective action if necessary. The
corrective action is replacing the cross
feed drain pipe with a new drain pipe
if material is lost from the wall
thickness. If a replacement drain pipe is
unavailable, the corrective action is
removing the drain pipe and blanking
the cross feed stub pipe.
• Inspecting the electrical cables on
the terminal block of the left and right
wings for chafe damage, and doing
corrective actions if necessary. The
corrective action is to replace the
electrical wire with new electrical wire,
if insulation has been lost; and to
replace any damaged protective
convoluted or spiral tubing with new
tubing.
• Checking the clearance between the
cable loom and the cross feed drain pipe
on the left and right wings, and doing
corrective actions if necessary. The
corrective action is re-routing the cable
loom for adequate clearance of the cross
feed drain pipe.
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 directives 001–09–2002
and 002–09–2002 to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in the United Kingdom.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
These airplane models manufactured
in the United Kingdom and are 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 products of this
type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
prevent chafe damage of the electrical
cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe that
could lead to fuel leakage from the drain
pipe and an ignition source from the
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electrical cable, which could result in a
fire in the dry area of the airplane wing.
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
None of the airplanes affected by this
action are on the U.S. Register. All
airplanes affected by this AD are
currently operated by non-U.S.
operators under foreign registry;
therefore, they are not directly affected
by this AD action. However, we
consider this AD necessary to ensure
that the unsafe condition is addressed if
any affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
If an affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future,
the required inspections would take
about 2 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Based on these figures, the estimated
cost of the AD would be $130 per
airplane.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
No airplane affected by this AD is
currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment is
unnecessary before this AD is issued,
and this AD may be made effective in
less than 30 days after it is published in
the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2005–22482; Directorate Identifier
2003–NM–009–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
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 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
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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.
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 the 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
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this 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, 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
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
No Reporting Requirement
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
HS748–A28–44, dated September 26, 2002
(for Model HS 748 airplanes); as applicable.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the cross
feed drain pipe of the left and right wings
between the fuel drain valve and the cross
feed pipe for chafe damage. Before further
flight, do any corrective action if applicable.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the
electrical cable between the terminal block
and fuel boost pump of the left and right
wings for chafe damage. Before further flight,
do any corrective action if applicable.
(3) Do an inspection to determine the
clearance between the cable loom and the
cross feed drain pipe on the left and right
wings. Before further flight, do any corrective
action if applicable.
[Amended]
(g) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Special Flight Permit
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 12,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
the appropriate principal inspector in the
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes
and Model HS 748 series 2A and series 2B
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Related Information
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a fire in the dry
area of the wing due to severe chafe damage
between an electrical cable and the fuel cross
feed drain pipe. We are issuing this AD to
prevent chafe damage of the electrical cable
and fuel cross feed drain pipe that could lead
to fuel leakage from the drain pipe and an
ignition source from the electrical cable,
which could result in a fire in the dry area
of the airplane wing.
(k) You must use BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
ATP–A28–021, Revision 1, dated September
26, 2002; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin HS748–A28–
44, dated September 26, 2002; as applicable,
to perform the actions that are required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
The Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at 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.
(j) British airworthiness directives 001–09–
2002 and 002–09–2002 also address the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
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.
Detailed Inspections
(f) Within 48 hours after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin ATP–A28–
021, Revision 1, dated September 26, 2002
(for Model ATP airplanes); or BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 15, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–18909 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20785; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–002–AD; Amendment
39–14295; AD 2005–20–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 707 Airplanes, and Boeing
Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
(h) Prohibited.
2005–19–26 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
14291. Docket No. FAA–2005–22482;
Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–009–AD.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 707 airplanes, and all
Boeing Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes. This AD requires revising the
Limitations section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM). The AFM revisions
include instructions for monitoring the
low pressure lights for the center tank
fuel pumps, and a statement prohibiting
the resetting of a tripped circuit breaker
for a fuel pump in any tank. This AD
results from fuel system reviews
conducted by the manufacturer. We are
issuing this AD to prevent dry operation
of the fuel pumps in the center fuel
tank, which could result in high
temperatures or sparks inside the fuel
tank, ignition of fuel vapors, and
consequent fire or explosion. We are
also issuing this AD to prohibit the
resetting of a tripped circuit breaker for
a fuel pump in any tank, which could
allow an electrical fault to override the
protective features of the circuit breaker,
and result in sparks inside the fuel tank,
ignition of fuel vapors, and consequent
fire or explosion.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 1, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, PO Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22482; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-009-AD;
Amendment 39-14291; AD 2005-19-26]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
ATP Airplanes and Model HS 748 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes and Model HS 748
airplanes. This AD requires doing a detailed inspection of the drain
pipes of the fuel cross feed system and certain electrical cables for
chafe damage; doing an inspection to determine the clearance between
the cable loom and the cross feed drain pipe; and doing corrective
actions if necessary. This AD results from a fire in the dry area of
the wing due to severe chafe damage between an electrical cable and the
fuel cross feed drain pipe. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafe
damage of the electrical cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe that
could lead to fuel leakage from the drain pipe and an ignition source
from the electrical cable, which could result in a fire in the dry area
of the airplane wing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 12, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 12,
2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by November 28, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to 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 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:
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 Model ATP airplanes
and Model HS 748 airplanes. The CAA advises that an operator reported
finding a fire in the dry area of the wing on a Model ATP airplane
before takeoff. Severe chafe damage between an electrical cable and the
drain pipe of the fuel cross feed system caused a small leakage of fuel
from the drain pipe. Electrical sparks from the damaged electrical
cable most likely ignited the fuel leakage. Chafe damage of the
electrical cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe, if not prevented,
could result in a fire in the dry area of the airplane wing.
The fuel cross feed pipe drain on certain Model ATP airplanes is
identical to those on the affected Model HS 748 airplanes. Therefore,
all of these models may be subject to the same unsafe condition.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Alert Service Bulletin
ATP-
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A28-021, Revision 1, dated September 26, 2002 (for Model ATP
airplanes); and Alert Service Bulletin HS748-A28-44, dated September
26, 2002 (for Model HS 748 airplanes). The service bulletins describe
procedures for accomplishing the following actions:
Inspecting the cross feed drain pipe of the left and right
wings between the fuel drain valve and the cross feed drain pipe for
chafe damage, and doing the corrective action if necessary. The
corrective action is replacing the cross feed drain pipe with a new
drain pipe if material is lost from the wall thickness. If a
replacement drain pipe is unavailable, the corrective action is
removing the drain pipe and blanking the cross feed stub pipe.
Inspecting the electrical cables on the terminal block of
the left and right wings for chafe damage, and doing corrective actions
if necessary. The corrective action is to replace the electrical wire
with new electrical wire, if insulation has been lost; and to replace
any damaged protective convoluted or spiral tubing with new tubing.
Checking the clearance between the cable loom and the
cross feed drain pipe on the left and right wings, and doing corrective
actions if necessary. The corrective action is re-routing the cable
loom for adequate clearance of the cross feed drain pipe.
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 directives
001-09-2002 and 002-09-2002 to ensure the continued airworthiness of
these airplanes in the United Kingdom.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
These airplane models manufactured in the United Kingdom and are
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 products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to prevent chafe damage of the
electrical cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe that could lead to fuel
leakage from the drain pipe and an ignition source from the electrical
cable, which could result in a fire in the dry area of the airplane
wing. This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
None of the airplanes affected by this action are on the U.S.
Register. All airplanes affected by this AD are currently operated by
non-U.S. operators under foreign registry; therefore, they are not
directly affected by this AD action. However, we consider this AD
necessary to ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed if any
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future.
If an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register
in the future, the required inspections would take about 2 work hours
per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the AD would be $130 per airplane.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
No airplane affected by this AD is currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment is
unnecessary before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective
in less than 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-
22482; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-009-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
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 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.
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 the 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
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this 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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-19-26 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-14291. Docket No. FAA-
2005-22482; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-009-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 12, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model ATP airplanes and Model HS 748 series 2A and series 2B
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a fire in the dry area of the wing due
to severe chafe damage between an electrical cable and the fuel
cross feed drain pipe. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafe
damage of the electrical cable and fuel cross feed drain pipe that
could lead to fuel leakage from the drain pipe and an ignition
source from the electrical cable, which could result in a fire in
the dry area of the airplane wing.
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.
Detailed Inspections
(f) Within 48 hours after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin ATP-A28-021,
Revision 1, dated September 26, 2002 (for Model ATP airplanes); or
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin HS748-A28-
44, dated September 26, 2002 (for Model HS 748 airplanes); as
applicable.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the cross feed drain pipe of the
left and right wings between the fuel drain valve and the cross feed
pipe for chafe damage. Before further flight, do any corrective
action if applicable.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the electrical cable between the
terminal block and fuel boost pump of the left and right wings for
chafe damage. Before further flight, do any corrective action if
applicable.
(3) Do an inspection to determine the clearance between the
cable loom and the cross feed drain pipe on the left and right
wings. Before further flight, do any corrective action if
applicable.
No Reporting Requirement
(g) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Special Flight Permit
(h) Prohibited.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch, 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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(j) British airworthiness directives 001-09-2002 and 002-09-2002
also address the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin ATP-A28-021, Revision 1, dated September 26, 2002; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin HS748-A28-44,
dated September 26, 2002; as applicable, to perform the actions that
are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51. Contact British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American
Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171, for a copy of
this service information. You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at 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 September 15, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-18909 Filed 9-26-05; 8:45 am]
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