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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.’’
Reporting
(g) Before further flight, submit a report of
the findings (both positive and negative) of
the inspection required by paragraph (f) of
this AD to Robert A. Romero, Aerospace
Engineer, ACO, ASW–150, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA; 2601 Meacham Boulevard,
Fort Worth, Texas 76137–4298; fax (817)
222–5960. The report must include the
inspection results, a description of any
discrepancies found, the airplane serial
number, and the number of total flight cycles
and flight hours on the airplane. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements contained in this AD and has
assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.
Repair
(h) If any cracking or corrosion is found
during the inspection required by paragraph
(f) of this AD, repair before further flight, in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, ACO, ASW–150, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA.
Special Flight Permit
(i) Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 (‘‘Special flight permits’’) and
Section 21.199 (‘‘Issue of special flight
permits’’) of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), may be issued
to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished but concurrence by the
Manager, ACO, ASW–150, Rotorcraft
Directorate, FAA, is required prior to
issuance of the special flight permit.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, ACO, ASW–150,
Rotorcraft 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
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(k) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
5, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22791; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–083–AD; Amendment
39–14448; AD 2006–01–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146–100A and –200A Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146–100A and –200A series
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
the nose landing gear (NLG) assembly to
determine the part number of the NLG
main fitting subassembly. For subject
NLG main fitting subassemblies, this AD
also requires determining the total
number of accumulated landings on a
subject NLG main fitting subassembly,
and eventually replacing the NLG
assembly. This AD results from a report
indicating that the airplane maintenance
manual contains incorrect safe-life limit
information for certain NLG assemblies.
We are issuing this AD to ensure that
affected NLG fitting subassemblies are
removed from service before they reach
their approved safe-life limit. Operating
with an NLG fitting subassembly that is
beyond its approved safe-life limit could
result in failure of the NLG and
consequent loss of directional control
on the ground and major structural
damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 16, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of February 16, 2006.
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 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,
SUMMARY:
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Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to all BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146–100A and
–200A series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
October 27, 2005 (70 FR 61916). That
NPRM proposed to require inspecting
the nose landing gear (NLG) assembly to
determine the part number of the NLG
main fitting subassembly. For subject
NLG main fitting subassemblies, that
NPRM also proposed to require
determining the total number of
accumulated landings on a subject NLG
main fitting subassembly, and
eventually replacing the NLG assembly.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 18 airplanes
of U.S. registry. The required inspection
will take about 1 work hour per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $1,170, or $65 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
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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.
2006–01–09 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
14448. Docket No. FAA–2005–22791;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–083–AD.
Regulatory Findings
(d) This AD results from a report indicating
that the airplane maintenance manual
contains incorrect safe-life limit information
for certain nose landing gear (NLG)
assemblies. We are issuing this AD to ensure
that affected NLG fitting subassemblies are
removed from service before they reach their
approved safe-life limit. Operating with an
NLG fitting subassembly that is beyond its
approved safe-life limit could result in failure
of the NLG and consequent loss of directional
control on the ground and major structural
damage to the airplane.
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 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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 16,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A
and -200A series airplanes, certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
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.
Service Bulletin Reference
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 Modification Service
Bulletin ISB.32–169, dated October 4, 2004.
(1) The service bulletin refers to MessierDowty Service Bulletin 146–32–155, dated
July 16, 2004, as an additional source of
service information for inspecting to
determine the part number of the NLG main
fitting subassembly, determining the number
of accumulated landings on the NLG main
fitting subassembly, and replacing the NLG
assembly.
(2) Although the service bulletin specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer and to return replaced NLG
assemblies to the manufacturer or other
overhaul facility, this AD does not require
those actions.
Inspection To Determine Part Number
(g) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD: Inspect the NLG assembly to
determine the part number of the NLG main
fitting subassembly, in accordance with the
service bulletin. If the part number of the
NLG main fitting subassembly is not listed in
paragraph 1.A.(2) of the service bulletin, then
this paragraph requires no further action. A
review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number of the NLG main fitting
subassembly can be conclusively determined
from that review.
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Replacement of NLG
(h) If the part number of the NLG main
fitting subassembly is listed in paragraph
1.A.(2) of the service bulletin: Determine the
total accumulated landings on the
subassembly (since the subassembly was new
or overhauled), and replace the NLG with a
new, serviceable, or overhauled subassembly,
in accordance with the service bulletin. (For
the purposes of this AD, a serviceable NLG
is one on which the NLG main fitting
subassembly has been identified, the number
of landings has been determined, and the
number of landings does not exceed the
limits specified in paragraphs (h), (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD, as applicable.) Do the
actions specified in this paragraph at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1)
or (h)(2) of this AD, or within 500 landings
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
is later. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the total accumulated landings
on the subassembly (since the subassembly
was new or overhauled) can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) If the NLG has not been overhauled
previously: Prior to the accumulation of
35,000 total landings on the NLG.
(2) If the NLG has been overhauled
previously: Within 8,000 landings since the
most recent overhaul.
Parts Installation
(i) After the effective date of this AD, no
person may install an NLG that is equipped
with a main fitting subassembly having a part
number identified in paragraph 1.A.(2) of the
service bulletin, unless all of the applicable
actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD
have been done.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(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
(k) British airworthiness directive G–2005–
0001, dated January 12, 2005, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 Modification Service
Bulletin ISB.32–169, dated October 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 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,
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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
December 30, 2005.
Linda Navarro,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21275; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–28–AD; Amendment 39–
14450; AD 2006–01–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna
Aircraft Company Models 208 and
208B Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
Discussion
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 208 and 208B airplanes. This
AD requires you to install the pilot
assist handle (part number (P/N)
SK208–146–2) (or FAA-approved
equivalent part number) and deicing
boots on the cargo pod and landing gear
fairings (part number (P/N) AK208–6C)
(or FAA-approved equivalent part
number); and make changes to the
Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and
FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM). This AD results from reports of
several accidents involving the affected
airplanes during operations in flight and
in ground icing conditions. We are
issuing this AD to provide a safe method
to detect ice, snow, frost, or slush
adhering to the upper wing (a critical
surface) prior to takeoff; and to reduce
drag in-flight by shedding ice on the
cargo pod and landing gear fairings. Ice
adhering to the upper wing surface,
cargo pod, or landing gear fairings could
result in a reduction in airplane
performance with the consequences that
the airplane cannot perform a safe
takeoff or climb.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
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As of February 22, 2006, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
ADDRESSES: To get the service
information identified in this AD,
contact The Cessna Aircraft Company,
Product Support, P.O. Box 7706,
Wichita, Kansas 67277–7706; telephone:
(316) 517–5800; facsimile: (316) 942–
9006.
To view the AD docket, go to the
Docket Management Facility; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
FAA–2005–21275; Directorate Identifier
2005–CE–28–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Pellicano, Aerospace Engineer (Icing),
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, c/o
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), One Crown Center, 1985
Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450, Atlanta,
GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703–6064;
facsimile: (770) 703–6097; or Robert P.
Busto, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita
ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4157; facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
What events have caused this AD?
The FAA has received several reports of
accidents and incidents concerning
problems with Cessna Models 208 and
208B airplanes during operations in
icing conditions. This includes a total of
six accidents in the previous two icing
seasons and nine other incidents. Onethird of the Model 208 icing-related
accidents occurred as a result of loss of
control after takeoff in ground icing
conditions. One-third is suspected to
have occurred in supercooled large
droplets, icing conditions outside the 14
CFR part 25 Appendix C certification
envelope. The Cessna Models 208 and
208B are certificated to 14 CFR part 23,
but 14 CFR part 23 references 14 CFR
part 25 Appendix C for icing
certification.
Findings from the accidents conclude
that there was a reduction in airplane
performance due to drag from airframe
ice accretion. The airplanes could not
perform a safe takeoff, climb, or
maintain altitude.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Ice adhering to critical
surfaces could result in a reduction in
airplane performance with the
consequence that the airplane cannot
climb or maintain altitude.
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Has FAA taken any action to this
point? We issued a proposal to amend
part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR) (14 CFR part 39) to
include an AD that would apply to all
The Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 208 and 208B airplanes. This
proposal was published in the Federal
Register as a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) on June 21, 2005
(70 FR 35565). The NPRM proposed to
require you to install a pilot assist
handle, Cessna part number SK208–
146–2, for all affected airplanes, install
deicing boots on landing gear struts and
cargo pod, Cessna part number AK208–
6C, for all affected airplanes, and make
changes to the Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), and to
the POH and AFM Supplement S1 for
all affected airplanes.
Comments
Was the public invited to comment?
We provided the public the opportunity
to participate in developing this AD.
The following presents the comments
received on the proposal and FAA’s
response to each comment:
Comment Issue No. 1: Allow
Installation of Replacements Parts
Approved Under 14 CFR 21.303
What is the commenter’s concern?
The commenter, the Modification and
Replacement Parts Association
(MARPA), states that the Parts
Manufacturer Approval (PMA), 14 CFR
21.303, provides an alternative
mechanism for the design, production,
sale, and installation of aeronautical
items other than those specified by the
original equipment manufacturer
(OEM). While no alternative PMA parts
are currently known to exist, alternative
PMA parts may be created in the future
and the AD action should take into
account that possibility.
The MARPA requests that the AD
language state that installation of
replacements parts approved under 14
CFR 21.303 is permitted.
What is FAA’s response to the
concern? We agree with the MARPA.
The FAA will add the phrase ‘‘or FAAapproved equivalent part number’’, and
add language to cover the PMA
replacement parts.
Comment Issue No. 2: Withdraw the
Requirement for the Pilot Assist Handle
What is the commenter’s concern?
Three commenters, two owners/
operators and the Regional Air Cargo
Carriers Association (RACCA), request
the withdrawal of the requirement for
the pilot assist handle.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22791; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-083-AD;
Amendment 39-14448; AD 2006-01-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A and -200A Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A and -200A series
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the nose landing gear (NLG)
assembly to determine the part number of the NLG main fitting
subassembly. For subject NLG main fitting subassemblies, this AD also
requires determining the total number of accumulated landings on a
subject NLG main fitting subassembly, and eventually replacing the NLG
assembly. This AD results from a report indicating that the airplane
maintenance manual contains incorrect safe-life limit information for
certain NLG assemblies. We are issuing this AD to ensure that affected
NLG fitting subassemblies are removed from service before they reach
their approved safe-life limit. Operating with an NLG fitting
subassembly that is beyond its approved safe-life limit could result in
failure of the NLG and consequent loss of directional control on the
ground and major structural damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 16, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 16,
2006.
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 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (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 street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A and -200A series airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2005 (70
FR 61916). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting the nose landing
gear (NLG) assembly to determine the part number of the NLG main
fitting subassembly. For subject NLG main fitting subassemblies, that
NPRM also proposed to require determining the total number of
accumulated landings on a subject NLG main fitting subassembly, and
eventually replacing the NLG assembly.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD will affect about 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
required inspection will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $1,170, or $65 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
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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 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):
2006-01-09 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-14448. Docket No. FAA-
2005-22791; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-083-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective February 16, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146-100A and -200A series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating that the airplane
maintenance manual contains incorrect safe-life limit information
for certain nose landing gear (NLG) assemblies. We are issuing this
AD to ensure that affected NLG fitting subassemblies are removed
from service before they reach their approved safe-life limit.
Operating with an NLG fitting subassembly that is beyond its
approved safe-life limit could result in failure of the NLG and
consequent loss of directional control on the ground and major
structural damage to 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.
Service Bulletin Reference
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146 Modification Service Bulletin ISB.32-169, dated
October 4, 2004.
(1) The service bulletin refers to Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 146-32-155, dated July 16, 2004, as an additional source of
service information for inspecting to determine the part number of
the NLG main fitting subassembly, determining the number of
accumulated landings on the NLG main fitting subassembly, and
replacing the NLG assembly.
(2) Although the service bulletin specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer and to return replaced NLG
assemblies to the manufacturer or other overhaul facility, this AD
does not require those actions.
Inspection To Determine Part Number
(g) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Inspect
the NLG assembly to determine the part number of the NLG main
fitting subassembly, in accordance with the service bulletin. If the
part number of the NLG main fitting subassembly is not listed in
paragraph 1.A.(2) of the service bulletin, then this paragraph
requires no further action. A review of airplane maintenance records
is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the
NLG main fitting subassembly can be conclusively determined from
that review.
Replacement of NLG
(h) If the part number of the NLG main fitting subassembly is
listed in paragraph 1.A.(2) of the service bulletin: Determine the
total accumulated landings on the subassembly (since the subassembly
was new or overhauled), and replace the NLG with a new, serviceable,
or overhauled subassembly, in accordance with the service bulletin.
(For the purposes of this AD, a serviceable NLG is one on which the
NLG main fitting subassembly has been identified, the number of
landings has been determined, and the number of landings does not
exceed the limits specified in paragraphs (h), (h)(1) or (h)(2) of
this AD, as applicable.) Do the actions specified in this paragraph
at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of
this AD, or within 500 landings after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later. A review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the total accumulated
landings on the subassembly (since the subassembly was new or
overhauled) can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) If the NLG has not been overhauled previously: Prior to the
accumulation of 35,000 total landings on the NLG.
(2) If the NLG has been overhauled previously: Within 8,000
landings since the most recent overhaul.
Parts Installation
(i) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install
an NLG that is equipped with a main fitting subassembly having a
part number identified in paragraph 1.A.(2) of the service bulletin,
unless all of the applicable actions in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD have been done.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(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
(k) British airworthiness directive G-2005-0001, dated January
12, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
Modification Service Bulletin ISB.32-169, dated October 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 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,
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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 December 30, 2005.
Linda Navarro,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-184 Filed 1-11-06; 8:45 am]
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