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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25437; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–136–AD; Amendment
39–14828; AD 2006–23–16]
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:
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 and Avro 146–RJ airplanes.
This AD requires modifying the nose
landing gear. This AD results from
reports of loss of the nose wheel
assembly. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the nose wheel nut from
loosening, and consequently, the nose
wheel assembly detaching from the
airplane; and to prevent the nose wheel
clamping loads from applying to the
machined radius at the root of the stub
axle, which could result in damage to
the nose landing gear.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 21, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of December 21, 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, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; 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
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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 and Avro 146–
RJ airplanes. That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on July 25, 2006
(71 FR 42065). That NPRM proposed to
require modifying the nose landing gear.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comment received.
Request To Publish Service Information
The Modification and Replacement
Parts Association (MARPA) states that,
typically, ADs are based on service
information originating with the type
certificate holder or its suppliers.
MARPA adds that manufacturer service
documents are privately authored
instruments generally having copyright
protection against duplication and
distribution. MARPA notes that when a
service document is incorporated by
reference into a public document, such
as an AD, it loses its private, protected
status and becomes a public document.
MARPA adds that if a service document
is used as a mandatory element of
compliance, it should not simply be
referenced, but should be incorporated
into the regulatory document; by
definition, public laws must be public,
which means they cannot rely upon
private writings. MARPA adds that
incorporated by reference service
documents should be made available to
the public by publication in the Docket
Management System (DMS), keyed to
the action that incorporates them.
MARPA notes that the stated purpose of
the incorporation by reference method
is brevity, to keep from expanding the
Federal Register needlessly by
publishing documents already in the
hands of the affected individuals;
traditionally, ‘‘affected individuals’’
means aircraft owners and operators,
who are generally provided service
information by the manufacturer.
MARPA adds that a new class of
affected individuals has emerged, since
the majority of aircraft maintenance is
now performed by specialty shops
instead of aircraft owners and operators.
MARPA notes that this new class
includes maintenance and repair
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organizations, component servicing and
repair shops, parts purveyors and
distributors, and organizations
manufacturing or servicing alternatively
certified parts under section 21.303 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.303). MARPA adds that the
concept of brevity is now nearly archaic
as documents exist more frequently in
electronic format than on paper.
Therefore, MARPA asks that the service
documents deemed essential to the
accomplishment of the NPRM be
incorporated by reference into the
regulatory instrument and published in
the DMS.
We do not agree that documents
should be incorporated by reference
during the NPRM phase of rulemaking.
The Office of the Federal Register (OFR)
requires that documents that are
necessary to accomplish the
requirements of the AD be incorporated
by reference during the final rule phase
of rulemaking. This final rule
incorporates by reference the document
necessary for the accomplishment of the
requirements mandated by this AD.
Further, we point out that while
documents that are incorporated by
reference do become public information,
they do not lose their copyright
protection. For that reason, we advise
the public to contact the manufacturer
to obtain copies of the referenced
service information.
In regard to the commenter’s request
that service documents be made
available to the public by publication in
the Federal Register, we agree that
incorporation by reference was
authorized to reduce the volume of
material published in the Federal
Register and the Code of Federal
Regulations. However, as specified in
the Federal Register Document Drafting
Handbook, the Director of the OFR
decides when an agency may
incorporate material by reference. As
the commenter is aware, the OFR files
documents for public inspection on the
workday before the date of publication
of the rule at its office in Washington,
DC. As stated in the Federal Register
Document Drafting Handbook, when
documents are filed for public
inspection, anyone may inspect or copy
file documents during the OFR’s hours
of business. Further questions regarding
publication of documents in the Federal
Register or incorporation by reference
should be directed to the OFR.
In regard to the commenter’s request
to post service bulletins on the
Department of Transportation’s DMS,
we are currently in the process of
reviewing issues surrounding the
posting of service bulletins on the DMS
as part of an AD docket. Once we have
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thoroughly examined all aspects of this
issue and have made a final
determination, we will consider
whether our current practice needs to be
revised. No change to the final rule is
necessary in response to this comment.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 53 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The required actions take
about 2 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $80 per work hour.
The manufacturer states that it will
supply required parts to the operators at
no cost. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $8,480, or $160 per
airplane.
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.
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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
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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
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2006–23–16 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39–
14828. Docket No. FAA–2006–25437;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–136–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December
21, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A series airplanes; and
Model Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and
146–RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of loss of
the nose wheel assembly. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the nose wheel nut from
loosening, and consequently, the nose wheel
assembly detaching from the airplane; and to
prevent the nose wheel clamping loads from
applying to the machined radius at the root
of the stub axle, which could result in
damage to the nose landing gear.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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Modification
(f) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, modify the nose landing gear
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Modification Service Bulletin 32–
174–70676A, dated February 21, 2006.
Note 1: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification Service Bulletin 32–174–
70676A refers to Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 146–32–161, dated March 2, 2005, as
an additional source of service information
for accomplishing the modification.
Note 2: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification Service Bulletin 32–174–
70676A refers to the abutment ring as a
spacer. BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
BAe 146/Avro 146–RJ Airplane Maintenance
Manual (AMM) 32–42–17 401 identifies this
part as an abutment ring (item 4). Item 3 of
the AMM is identified as a spacer, but this
is not the part described in the modification
service bulletin.
No Reporting
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(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.
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(g) Although the service bulletin referenced
in this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(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
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) airworthiness directive 2006–0137,
dated May 23, 2006, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Modification Service Bulletin 32–
174–70676A, dated February 21, 2006, 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 7, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 110
[CGD01–06–026]
RIN 1625–AA01
Anchorage Regulations; Falmouth
Maine, Casco Bay
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard hereby
amends the special anchorage area in
Falmouth, Maine, Casco Bay. This
action is necessary to facilitate safe
navigation and provide mariners a safe
and secure anchorage for vessels of not
more than 65 feet in length. This action
is intended to increase the safety of life
and property on Casco Bay, improve the
safety of anchored vessels, and provide
for the overall safe and efficient flow of
vessel traffic and commerce.
DATES: This rule is effective December
18, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Comments and materials
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are part of
docket (CGD01–06–026), and are
available for inspection or copying at
room 628, First Coast Guard District
Boston, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
John J. Mauro, Commander (dpw), First
Coast Guard District, 408 Atlantic Ave.,
Boston, MA 02110, Telephone (617)
223–8355, e-mail:
John.J.Mauro@uscg.mil.
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SUMMARY:
Regulatory Information
On August 11, 2006, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled ‘‘Anchorage Regulations;
Falmouth, ME, Casco Bay’’ in the
Federal Register (71 FR 46181). We
received no letters commenting on the
proposed rule. No public hearing was
requested, and none was held.
Because we did not receive any
comments on the proposed rule, we
have not made any changes from the
proposed rule with the exception of
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correcting a paragraph reference in the
note to paragraph (d) of 33 CFR 110.5
from ‘‘(g)’’ to ‘‘(d)’’.
Background and Purpose
This rule is intended to reduce the
risk of vessel collisions by enlarging the
current special anchorage area in
Falmouth, Maine, by an additional 206
acres. This rule will expand the existing
special anchorage, described in 33 CFR
110.5(d), to allow anchorage for
approximately 150 additional vessels.
When at anchor in any special
anchorage, vessels not more than 65 feet
in length need not carry or exhibit the
white anchor lights required by the
Navigation Rules.
The Coast Guard has defined the
anchorage area contained herein with
the advice and consent of the Army
Corps of Engineers, Northeast, located at
696 Virginia Rd., Concord, MA 01742.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs
and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that
Order.
We expect the economic impact of
this rule to be so minimal that a full
Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary.
This finding is based on the fact that
this rule conforms to the changing needs
of the Town of Falmouth, the changing
needs of recreational, fishing and
commercial vessels, and makes the best
use of the available navigable water.
This rule is in the interest of safe
navigation and protection of Falmouth
and the marine environment. This
special area, while in the interest of safe
navigation and protection of the vessels
moored at the Town of Falmouth, does
not impede the passage of vessels
intending to transit within Casco Bay.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
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This rule will affect the following
entities, some of which might be small
entities: The owners or operators of
recreational or commercial vessels
intending to transit in a portion of the
Casco Bay in and around the anchorage
area. However, this anchorage area
would not have a significant economic
impact on these entities for the
following reasons: The special area does
not impede the passage of vessels
intending to transit in and around
Falmouth, which include both small
recreational and large commercial
vessels. Thus, the special anchorage
area will not impede safe and efficient
vessel transits on Casco Bay.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we offered to assist small entities in
understanding this rule so that they can
better evaluate its effects on them and
participate in the rulemaking process.
If this rule would affect your small
business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please contact John J.
Mauro, at the address listed in
ADDRESSES above.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the
Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman
evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency’s responsiveness to
small business. If you wish to comment
on actions by employees of the Coast
Guard, call 1–888–REG–FAIR (1–888–
734–3247).
Collection of Information
This calls for no new collection of
information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have
implications for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-25437; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-136-AD;
Amendment 39-14828; AD 2006-23-16]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ
airplanes. This AD requires modifying the nose landing gear. This AD
results from reports of loss of the nose wheel assembly. We are issuing
this AD to prevent the nose wheel nut from loosening, and consequently,
the nose wheel assembly detaching from the airplane; and to prevent the
nose wheel clamping loads from applying to the machined radius at the
root of the stub axle, which could result in damage to the nose landing
gear.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 21, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of December 21,
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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; 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 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2006 (71 FR 42065).
That NPRM proposed to require modifying the nose landing gear.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comment received.
Request To Publish Service Information
The Modification and Replacement Parts Association (MARPA) states
that, typically, ADs are based on service information originating with
the type certificate holder or its suppliers. MARPA adds that
manufacturer service documents are privately authored instruments
generally having copyright protection against duplication and
distribution. MARPA notes that when a service document is incorporated
by reference into a public document, such as an AD, it loses its
private, protected status and becomes a public document. MARPA adds
that if a service document is used as a mandatory element of
compliance, it should not simply be referenced, but should be
incorporated into the regulatory document; by definition, public laws
must be public, which means they cannot rely upon private writings.
MARPA adds that incorporated by reference service documents should be
made available to the public by publication in the Docket Management
System (DMS), keyed to the action that incorporates them. MARPA notes
that the stated purpose of the incorporation by reference method is
brevity, to keep from expanding the Federal Register needlessly by
publishing documents already in the hands of the affected individuals;
traditionally, ``affected individuals'' means aircraft owners and
operators, who are generally provided service information by the
manufacturer. MARPA adds that a new class of affected individuals has
emerged, since the majority of aircraft maintenance is now performed by
specialty shops instead of aircraft owners and operators. MARPA notes
that this new class includes maintenance and repair organizations,
component servicing and repair shops, parts purveyors and distributors,
and organizations manufacturing or servicing alternatively certified
parts under section 21.303 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.303). MARPA adds that the concept of brevity is now nearly archaic
as documents exist more frequently in electronic format than on paper.
Therefore, MARPA asks that the service documents deemed essential to
the accomplishment of the NPRM be incorporated by reference into the
regulatory instrument and published in the DMS.
We do not agree that documents should be incorporated by reference
during the NPRM phase of rulemaking. The Office of the Federal Register
(OFR) requires that documents that are necessary to accomplish the
requirements of the AD be incorporated by reference during the final
rule phase of rulemaking. This final rule incorporates by reference the
document necessary for the accomplishment of the requirements mandated
by this AD. Further, we point out that while documents that are
incorporated by reference do become public information, they do not
lose their copyright protection. For that reason, we advise the public
to contact the manufacturer to obtain copies of the referenced service
information.
In regard to the commenter's request that service documents be made
available to the public by publication in the Federal Register, we
agree that incorporation by reference was authorized to reduce the
volume of material published in the Federal Register and the Code of
Federal Regulations. However, as specified in the Federal Register
Document Drafting Handbook, the Director of the OFR decides when an
agency may incorporate material by reference. As the commenter is
aware, the OFR files documents for public inspection on the workday
before the date of publication of the rule at its office in Washington,
DC. As stated in the Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook, when
documents are filed for public inspection, anyone may inspect or copy
file documents during the OFR's hours of business. Further questions
regarding publication of documents in the Federal Register or
incorporation by reference should be directed to the OFR.
In regard to the commenter's request to post service bulletins on
the Department of Transportation's DMS, we are currently in the process
of reviewing issues surrounding the posting of service bulletins on the
DMS as part of an AD docket. Once we have
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thoroughly examined all aspects of this issue and have made a final
determination, we will consider whether our current practice needs to
be revised. No change to the final rule is necessary in response to
this comment.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 53 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required
actions take about 2 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate
of $80 per work hour. The manufacturer states that it will supply
required parts to the operators at no cost. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $8,480, or $160 per
airplane.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this 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):
2006-23-16 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-14828. Docket No. FAA-
2006-25437; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-136-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December 21, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes; and Model
Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in
any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of loss of the nose wheel
assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent the nose wheel nut from
loosening, and consequently, the nose wheel assembly detaching from
the airplane; and to prevent the nose wheel clamping loads from
applying to the machined radius at the root of the stub axle, which
could result in damage to the nose landing gear.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Modification
(f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
the nose landing gear in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification
Service Bulletin 32-174-70676A, dated February 21, 2006.
Note 1: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service
Bulletin 32-174-70676A refers to Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-
32-161, dated March 2, 2005, as an additional source of service
information for accomplishing the modification.
Note 2: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service
Bulletin 32-174-70676A refers to the abutment ring as a spacer. BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146/Avro 146-RJ Airplane
Maintenance Manual (AMM) 32-42-17 401 identifies this part as an
abutment ring (item 4). Item 3 of the AMM is identified as a spacer,
but this is not the part described in the modification service
bulletin.
No Reporting
(g) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(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
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness
directive 2006-0137, dated May 23, 2006, also addresses the subject
of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification
Service Bulletin 32-174-70676A, dated February 21, 2006, 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 7, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-19148 Filed 11-15-06; 8:45 am]
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