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Revise the Airworthiness Limitations
Section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness
(f) Within three months after the effective
date of this AD, revise the Airworthiness
Limitations section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness by incorporating
Airbus A300–600 Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMRs) AI/ST5/829/85, Issue
12, dated February 2005 (for Model A300–
600 series airplanes); or Airbus A310 CMR
AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated February
2005 (for Model A310 series airplanes); as
applicable. Accomplish the actions specified
in the applicable CMRs at the intervals
specified in the applicable CMRs, except as
provided by paragraph (g) of this AD. Where
the CMRs specify to contact the Direction
´ ´
Generale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC),
operators are required to contact the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, for
such approvals. The actions must be
accomplished in accordance with the
applicable CMRs.
Transition/Grace Period for Maintenance
Significant Item (MSI) 78.30.00 Tasks
(g) For tasks identified in MSI 78.30.00,
‘‘Thrust Reverser Actuation and Cowling,’’ of
Section 2, ‘‘CMR ‘Two Star’ Tasks,’’ of Airbus
A300–600 CMR AI/ST5/829/85, Issue 12,
dated February 2005; and Airbus A310 CMR
AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated February
2005: The initial compliance time is within
2,000 flight cycles or 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later. Thereafter, actions identified in MSI
78.30.00 must be accomplished within the
repetitive interval specified in the applicable
CMRs. Where the CMRs specify to contact
the DGAC, operators are required to contact
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, for such approvals. The actions must be
accomplished in accordance with the
applicable CMRs.
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) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
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Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive F–2005–
123, dated July 20, 2005, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Airbus A300–600
Certification Maintenance Requirements AI/
ST5/829/85, Issue 12, dated February 2005;
or Airbus A310 Certification Maintenance
Requirements AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated
February 2005; as applicable; to perform the
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actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 26,
2007.
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–2007–27861 Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–035–AD; Amendment
39–15130; AD 2007–15–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream
HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream
Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and
Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final Rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
In-service reports have been received by
BAE of failed bolts fitted to frame 199 wing
spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely
compromise the structural integrity of the
wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which
would lead to loss of the aircraft.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 22, 2007.
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On August 22, 2007, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4138; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 18, 2007 (72 FR 28005).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
In-service reports have been received by
BAE of failed bolts fitted to frame 199 wing
spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely
compromise the structural integrity of the
wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which
would lead to loss of the aircraft. To address
these concerns, BAE issued SB 57–JA020740
original issue in February 2003 mandated by
CAA AD 006–02–2003. Recently received
additional information has caused BAE to
raise the Service Bulletin to revision 2.
Revision 2 of the SB introduces various
changes. One is substantive, it relates to the
need to check for correct washer installation.
Incorrect installation could lead to fretting
and fatigue crack initiation in the fitting
followed by failure or bending loads in the
bolt leading to failure of the affected bolts. If
left uncorrected failure of these bolts or a
wing fitting will severely compromise the
structural integrity of the wing to fuselage
attachment. Failure of which would lead to
loss of the aircraft. This substantive change
to the service bulletin necessitates the raising
of this superseding AD.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
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Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a NOTE within the AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
195 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 50 workhours per product to comply with basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $100 per
product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for
these parts. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. We estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $799,500, or $4,100 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 25 work-hours and require parts
costing $100, for a cost of $2,100 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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.
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Regulatory Findings
We 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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the
NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
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:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2007–15–01 British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft: Amendment 39–15130; Docket
No. FAA–2007–27861; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–035–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 22, 2007.
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Jetstream HP.137
Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200,
Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model
3201 airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
In-service reports have been received by
BAE of failed bolts fitted to frame 199 wing
spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely
compromise the structural integrity of the
wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which
would lead to loss of the aircraft. To address
these concerns, BAE issued SB 57–JA020740
original issue in February 2003 mandated by
CAA AD 006–02–2003. Recently received
additional information has caused BAE to
raise the Service Bulletin to revision 2.
Revision 2 of the SB introduces various
changes. One is substantive, it relates to the
need to check for correct washer installation.
Incorrect installation could lead to fretting
and fatigue crack initiation in the fitting
followed by failure or bending loads in the
bolt leading to failure of the affected bolts. If
left uncorrected failure of these bolts or a
wing fitting will severely compromise the
structural integrity of the wing to fuselage
attachment. Failure of which would lead to
loss of the aircraft. This substantive change
to the service bulletin necessitates the raising
of this superseding AD.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions using British Aerospace Jetstream
Series 3100 and 3200 Service Bulletin 57–
JA020740, Revision 2, dated November 2,
2005.
(1) Inspect and torque check the bolts at
frame 199 at the following compliance times:
(i) Initially within the next 90 days after
August 22, 2007 (the effective date of this
AD) or within the next 100 hours time-inservice (TIS) after August 22, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
first; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 4,000 hours TIS.
(2) If any discrepancies are found in any
of the inspections required in paragraph (f)(1)
of this AD, before further flight, correct any
discrepancies.
FAA AD Differences
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: We added
repetitive inspection requirements in this AD
to coincide with the service bulletin.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
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FAA, ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816)
329–4090; has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No: G–2006–0003, dated
February 2, 2006; and BAE SYSTEMS
Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Service
Bulletin 57–JA020740, Revision 2, dated
November 2, 2005, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
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You must use BAE SYSTEMS Jetstream
Series 3100 and 3200 Service Bulletin 57–
JA020740, Revision 2, dated November 2,
2005, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact BAE Systems, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 9,
2007.
Sandra J. Campbell,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Bureau of Customs and Border
Protection
19 CFR Part 123
[CBP Dec. 07–53]
Advance Electronic Presentation of
Cargo Information for Truck Carriers
Required To Be Transmitted Through
ACE Truck Manifest at Ports in the
States of Maine and Minnesota
Customs and Border Protection,
Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 343(a) of
the Trade Act of 2002 and implementing
regulations, truck carriers and other
eligible parties are required to transmit
advance electronic truck cargo
information to Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) through a CBPapproved electronic data interchange. In
a previous document, CBP designated
the Automated Commercial
Environment (ACE) Truck Manifest
System as the approved interchange and
announced that the requirement that
advance electronic cargo information be
transmitted through ACE would be
phased in by groups of ports of entry.
This document announces that at all
land border ports in Maine and
Minnesota truck carriers will be
required to file electronic manifests
through the ACE Truck Manifest
System.
DATES: Trucks entering the United
States through land border ports of entry
in the states of Maine and Minnesota
will be required to transmit the advance
information through the ACE Truck
Manifest system effective October 16,
2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
James Swanson, via e-mail at
james.d.swanson@dhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of
2002, as amended (the Act; 19 U.S.C.
2071 note), required that CBP
promulgate regulations providing for the
mandatory transmission of electronic
cargo information by way of a CBPapproved electronic data interchange
(EDI) system before the cargo is brought
into or departs the United States by any
mode of commercial transportation (sea,
air, rail or truck). The cargo information
required is that which is reasonably
necessary to enable high-risk shipments
to be identified for purposes of ensuring
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cargo safety and security and preventing
smuggling pursuant to the laws enforced
and administered by CBP.
On December 5, 2003, CBP published
in the Federal Register (68 FR 68140) a
final rule to effectuate the provisions of
the Act. In particular, a new section
123.92 (19 CFR 123.92) was added to
the regulations to implement the
inbound truck cargo provisions. Section
123.92 describes the general
requirement that, in the case of any
inbound truck required to report its
arrival under section 123.1(b), if the
truck will have commercial cargo
aboard, CBP must electronically receive
certain information regarding that cargo
through a CBP-approved EDI system no
later than 1 hour prior to the carrier’s
reaching the first port of arrival in the
United States. For truck carriers arriving
with shipments qualified for clearance
under the FAST (Free and Secure Trade)
program, section 123.92 provides that
CBP must electronically receive such
cargo information through the CBPapproved EDI system no later than 30
minutes prior to the carrier’s reaching
the first port of arrival in the United
States.
ACE Truck Manifest Test
On September 13, 2004, CBP
published a notice in the Federal
Register (69 FR 55167) announcing a
test allowing participating Truck Carrier
Accounts to transmit electronic manifest
data for inbound cargo through ACE,
with any such transmissions
automatically complying with advance
cargo information requirements as
provided in section 343(a) of the Trade
Act of 2002. Truck Carrier Accounts
participating in the test were given the
ability to electronically transmit the
truck manifest data and obtain release of
their cargo, crew, conveyances, and
equipment via the ACE Portal or
electronic data interchange messaging.
A series of notices announced
additional deployments of the test, with
deployment sites being phased in as
clusters. Clusters were announced in the
following notices published in the
Federal Register: 70 FR 30964 (May 31,
2005); 70 FR 43892 (July 29, 2005); 70
FR 60096 (October 14, 2005); 71 FR
(January 24, 2006); 71 FR 23941 (April
25, 2006); 71 FR 42103 (July 25, 2006),
71 FR 77404 (December 26, 2006); 72 FR
7058 (February 14, 2007); 72 FR 14127
(March 26, 2007); and 72 FR 32135
(June 11, 2007).
CBP has now tested ACE at all of the
planned ports, with the exception of
Alaska. CBP expects to announce the
test of the ACE truck manifest system at
the land border ports in Alaska in a
future notice in the Federal Register.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27861 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-035-AD;
Amendment 39-15130; AD 2007-15-01]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Jetstream HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series
3101, and Jetstream Model 3201 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final Rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
In-service reports have been received by BAE of failed bolts
fitted to frame 199 wing spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely compromise the structural
integrity of the wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which would
lead to loss of the aircraft.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 22, 2007.
On August 22, 2007, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2007 (72 FR
28005). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
In-service reports have been received by BAE of failed bolts
fitted to frame 199 wing spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely compromise the structural
integrity of the wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which would
lead to loss of the aircraft. To address these concerns, BAE issued
SB 57-JA020740 original issue in February 2003 mandated by CAA AD
006-02-2003. Recently received additional information has caused BAE
to raise the Service Bulletin to revision 2. Revision 2 of the SB
introduces various changes. One is substantive, it relates to the
need to check for correct washer installation. Incorrect
installation could lead to fretting and fatigue crack initiation in
the fitting followed by failure or bending loads in the bolt leading
to failure of the affected bolts. If left uncorrected failure of
these bolts or a wing fitting will severely compromise the
structural integrity of the wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of
which would lead to loss of the aircraft. This substantive change to
the service bulletin necessitates the raising of this superseding
AD.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
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Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 195 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 50 work-hours per product to
comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is
$80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $100 per product.
Where the service information lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge
for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. We
estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $799,500, or
$4,100 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 25 work-hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of
$2,100 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
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 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 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-15-01 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-15130;
Docket No. FAA-2007-27861; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-035-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
22, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Jetstream HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1,
Jetstream Series 200, Jetstream Series 3101, and Jetstream Model
3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
In-service reports have been received by BAE of failed bolts
fitted to frame 199 wing spigot post assembly. If left uncorrected
failure of these bolts will severely compromise the structural
integrity of the wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of which would
lead to loss of the aircraft. To address these concerns, BAE issued
SB 57-JA020740 original issue in February 2003 mandated by CAA AD
006-02-2003. Recently received additional information has caused BAE
to raise the Service Bulletin to revision 2. Revision 2 of the SB
introduces various changes. One is substantive, it relates to the
need to check for correct washer installation. Incorrect
installation could lead to fretting and fatigue crack initiation in
the fitting followed by failure or bending loads in the bolt leading
to failure of the affected bolts. If left uncorrected failure of
these bolts or a wing fitting will severely compromise the
structural integrity of the wing to fuselage attachment. Failure of
which would lead to loss of the aircraft. This substantive change to
the service bulletin necessitates the raising of this superseding
AD.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions using British
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Service Bulletin 57-
JA020740, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2005.
(1) Inspect and torque check the bolts at frame 199 at the
following compliance times:
(i) Initially within the next 90 days after August 22, 2007 (the
effective date of this AD) or within the next 100 hours time-in-
service (TIS) after August 22, 2007 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs first; and
(ii) Repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000
hours TIS.
(2) If any discrepancies are found in any of the inspections
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight,
correct any discrepancies.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: We added repetitive inspection requirements in this AD
to coincide with the service bulletin.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff,
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FAA, ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No: G-
2006-0003, dated February 2, 2006; and BAE SYSTEMS Jetstream Series
3100 and 3200 Service Bulletin 57-JA020740, Revision 2, dated
November 2, 2005, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
You must use BAE SYSTEMS Jetstream Series 3100 and 3200 Service
Bulletin 57-JA020740, Revision 2, dated November 2, 2005, to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE
Systems, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 9, 2007.
Sandra J. Campbell,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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