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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.’’
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
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):
I
2006–11–07 Raytheon Aircraft Company:
Amendment 39–14611. Docket No.
FAA–2006–24084; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–017–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 29,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Note 2: A note in the Accomplishment
Instructions of the Raytheon service bulletin
instructs operators to contact Raytheon if any
difficulty is encountered in accomplishing
the service bulletin. However, any deviation
from the instructions provided in the service
bulletin must be approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) under
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
Inspections Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(g) Inspections accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24–3745, dated
September 2005, are considered acceptable
for compliance with the inspections specified
in paragraph (f) of this AD.
No Reporting Requirement
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Raytheon Model
Hawker 800XP airplanes, certificated in any
category; serial numbers 258541, 258556,
258567 through 258609 inclusive, 258611
through 258628 inclusive, 258630 through
258684 inclusive, and 258686 through
258728 inclusive.
(h) Although the Accomplishment
Instructions of Raytheon Service Bulletin SB
24–3745, Revision 1, dated September 2005,
specify submitting certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from two reports of
inadequate clearance between the bus bars in
the DA–A panel. We are issuing this AD to
prevent insufficient electrical isolation for
the electrical bus configuration and inability
of the flightcrew to isolate the bus bars in an
emergency situation involving a dual
generator failure, which could result in extra
loads on the main ship batteries and
consequent loss of power to the main
essential bus.
(i)(1) The Manager, Wichita 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) 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.
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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
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Inspection/Corrective Action
(f) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the
four bus bars in the DA–A panel to ensure
that the bus bars match the panel
configuration and clearance is adequate
between the bus bars and adjacent
components, by doing all the actions in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Raytheon Service Bulletin SB
24–3745, Revision 1, dated September 2005.
Accomplish any applicable corrective action
before further flight in accordance with the
service bulletin.
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
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j) You must use Raytheon Service Bulletin
SB 24–3745, Revision 1, dated September
2005, 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 Raytheon Aircraft Company,
Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita, Kansas
67201–0085, 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15,
2006.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, , Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–4801 Filed 5–24–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24204; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–178–AD; Amendment
39–14612; AD 2006–11–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 and Avro 146–RJ Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
and Avro 146–RJ airplanes. That AD
currently requires a one-time inspection
to detect corrosion of the flap structure
and machined ribs, corrective actions if
necessary, and reprotection of the rib
boss bores. This new AD requires a
records review of the results of that
inspection, and an additional inspection
and related investigative/corrective
action if necessary. This AD results from
the development of an improved
inspection for corrosion in the subject
area. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct corrosion in the flap
structure and machined ribs, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
29, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of June 29, 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
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International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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.
Comments
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2002–03–07, amendment
39–12648 (67 FR 6852, February 14,
2002). The existing AD applies to
certain BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146–
RJ airplanes. That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on March 27,
2006 (71 FR 15076). That NPRM
proposed to require a records review of
the results of a certain inspection, and
an additional inspection and related
investigative/corrective action if
necessary.
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments
have been received 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
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD. This AD will
affect about 35 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work
hours
Action
Records review ..........................................................................................................
Flaps-on inspection if required ...................................................................................
Flaps-off inspection if required ...................................................................................
1
4
40
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in subtitle VII,
part A, subpart III, section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
(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.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–12648 (67
FR 6852, February 14, 2002) and by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
I
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2,600
2006–11–08 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
14612. Docket No. FAA–2006–24204;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–178–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 29,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–03–07.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A series airplanes, and BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model Avro
146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A
airplanes; certificated in any category; except
those modified by BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Modification HCM01694F.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from the development
of an improved inspection for corrosion in
the subject area. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct corrosion in the flap
structure and machined ribs, which could
result in reduced structural integrity 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.
Records Review
(f) For airplanes on which the initial
inspection required by AD 2002–03–07 was
done before the effective date of this AD:
Within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD, review the airplane maintenance
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records to identify the results of the
inspection.
Inspection: Airplanes Not Previously
Inspected
(g) For airplanes that were not inspected in
accordance with AD 2002–03–07 before the
effective date of this AD: Before the
accumulation of 72 months since the date of
issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, or within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, do a general visual ‘‘flaps off’’
inspection to detect corrosion of the of the
flap structure and machined ribs, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–
066, Revision 2, dated March 18, 2004. If no
corrosion is found: Before further flight,
reprotect the rib boss bores and faces, in
accordance with BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–
066, Revision 2, dated March 18, 2004.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
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Follow-On Actions: No Corrosion Found
(h) If it is positively determined from the
records review required by paragraph (f) of
this AD that no corrosion was found during
the initial inspection, or if no corrosion was
found during the initial inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD: No further work
is required by this AD.
Follow-On Actions: Corrosion Found
(i) If it is determined during the records
review required by paragraph (f) of this AD
that any corrosion was found during the
initial inspection, or if it cannot be positively
determined from the records review required
by paragraph (f) of this AD that no corrosion
was found during the initial inspection, or if
any corrosion was found during the initial
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD: Within 36 months after the initial
inspection or 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later, but
not sooner than 24 months after the initial
inspection, perform a general visual
inspection of the flap structure and machined
ribs to detect corrosion, as specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2), as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57–
066, Revision 2, dated March 18, 2004.
(1) If the corrosion extended into the boss
bores, or if it cannot be positively determined
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from the records review specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD that corrosion did
not extend into the boss bores, do a ‘‘flapsoff’’ inspection.
(2) If the corrosion did not extend into the
boss bores, do a ‘‘flaps-on’’ inspection.
Corrective Actions
(j) If any corrosion is found during any
inspection required by this AD: Repair before
further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.57–066, Revision 2,
dated March 18, 2004, except as required by
paragraph (k) of this AD.
Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications
(k) If any corrosion is detected and BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.57–066, Revision 2,
dated March 18, 2004, specifies to contact the
manufacturer for repair instructions: Repair
before further flight, using a method
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Civil
Aviation Authority (or its delegated agent).
(l) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(m) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.57–066, dated May 15,
2001; or Revision 1, dated September 20,
2002, are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(n)(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 § 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
(o) British airworthiness directive G–2005–
0018, dated July 20, 2005, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57–066, Revision 2, dated March
18, 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
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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 May 15,
2006.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–4802 Filed 5–24–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22321; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–123–AD; Amendment
39–14610; AD 2006–11–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 767–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 767–200 and –300 series
airplanes. This AD requires replacing
the placards on certain stowage bins
with new placards, installing partial
dividers in certain other stowage bins,
and installing straps on stowage bins
containing life rafts. For certain
airplanes, this AD also requires related
concurrent actions. This AD results
from test data indicating that outboard
overhead stowage bins are unable to
withstand the 4.5g down-load standard
intended to protect passengers during
flight turbulence or a hard landing. We
are issuing this AD to prevent the
stowage bins from opening during flight
turbulence or a hard landing, which
could result in the contents of the
stowage bins falling onto the passenger
seats below and injuring passengers, or
blocking the aisles, impeding the
evacuation of passengers in an
emergency.
This AD becomes effective June
29, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24204; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-178-AD;
Amendment 39-14612; AD 2006-11-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-
time inspection to detect corrosion of the flap structure and machined
ribs, corrective actions if necessary, and reprotection of the rib boss
bores. This new AD requires a records review of the results of that
inspection, and an additional inspection and related investigative/
corrective action if necessary. This AD results from the development of
an improved inspection for corrosion in the subject area. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion in the flap structure
and machined ribs, which could result in reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective June 29, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29,
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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
[[Page 30052]]
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2125; 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 supersedes AD 2002-03-07, amendment
39-12648 (67 FR 6852, February 14, 2002). The existing AD applies to
certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 27,
2006 (71 FR 15076). That NPRM proposed to require a records review of
the results of a certain inspection, and an additional inspection and
related investigative/corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received 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
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD. This AD will affect about 35 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Work Average labor Cost per hours
Action hours rate per hour Parts airplane
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Records review.......................... 1 $65 None....................... $65
Flaps-on inspection if required......... 4 65 None....................... 260
Flaps-off inspection if required........ 40 65 None....................... 2,600
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD 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
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-12648 (67 FR 6852, February 14, 2002) and by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-11-08 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-14612. Docket No. FAA-
2006-24204; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-178-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 29, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002-03-07.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes, and BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes; certificated in any category; except those modified by
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification HCM01694F.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from the development of an improved
inspection for corrosion in the subject area. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct corrosion in the flap structure and machined
ribs, which could result in reduced structural integrity 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.
Records Review
(f) For airplanes on which the initial inspection required by AD
2002-03-07 was done before the effective date of this AD: Within 24
months after the effective date of this AD, review the airplane
maintenance
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records to identify the results of the inspection.
Inspection: Airplanes Not Previously Inspected
(g) For airplanes that were not inspected in accordance with AD
2002-03-07 before the effective date of this AD: Before the
accumulation of 72 months since the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness, or within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a
general visual ``flaps off'' inspection to detect corrosion of the
of the flap structure and machined ribs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, Revision 2, dated March 18,
2004. If no corrosion is found: Before further flight, reprotect the
rib boss bores and faces, in accordance with BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066,
Revision 2, dated March 18, 2004.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Follow-On Actions: No Corrosion Found
(h) If it is positively determined from the records review
required by paragraph (f) of this AD that no corrosion was found
during the initial inspection, or if no corrosion was found during
the initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: No
further work is required by this AD.
Follow-On Actions: Corrosion Found
(i) If it is determined during the records review required by
paragraph (f) of this AD that any corrosion was found during the
initial inspection, or if it cannot be positively determined from
the records review required by paragraph (f) of this AD that no
corrosion was found during the initial inspection, or if any
corrosion was found during the initial inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 36 months after the initial
inspection or 24 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, but not sooner than 24 months after the
initial inspection, perform a general visual inspection of the flap
structure and machined ribs to detect corrosion, as specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2), as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, Revision 2, dated March 18,
2004.
(1) If the corrosion extended into the boss bores, or if it
cannot be positively determined from the records review specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD that corrosion did not extend into the boss
bores, do a ``flaps-off'' inspection.
(2) If the corrosion did not extend into the boss bores, do a
``flaps-on'' inspection.
Corrective Actions
(j) If any corrosion is found during any inspection required by
this AD: Repair before further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, Revision 2, dated March 18,
2004, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications
(k) If any corrosion is detected and BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, Revision 2, dated
March 18, 2004, specifies to contact the manufacturer for repair
instructions: Repair before further flight, using a method approved
by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority (or its
delegated agent).
(l) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(m) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, dated
May 15, 2001; or Revision 1, dated September 20, 2002, are
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(n)(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 Sec.
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
(o) British airworthiness directive G-2005-0018, dated July 20,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.57-066, Revision 2, dated March 18, 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, 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 May 15, 2006.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-4802 Filed 5-24-06; 8:45 am]
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