Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes, 1044-1046 [E7-25479]

Download as PDF 1044 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 4 / Monday, January 7, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Executive Order 12988 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This rule has been reviewed under Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State and local laws and regulations that are inconsistent with this rule; (2) has retroactive effect to August 29, 2007; and (3) does not require administrative proceedings before parties may file suit in court challenging this rule. Federal Aviation Administration Paperwork Reduction Act This interim rule contains no information collection or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 94 Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock, Meat and meat products, Milk, Poultry and poultry products, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, we are amending 9 CFR part 94 as follows: I PART 94—RINDERPEST, FOOT-ANDMOUTH DISEASE, FOWL PEST (FOWL PLAGUE), EXOTIC NEWCASTLE DISEASE, AFRICAN SWINE FEVER, CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER, AND BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY: PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED IMPORTATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 94 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, 7781– 7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and 136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4. § 94.8 [Amended] 2. In § 94.8, the introductory text is amended by adding the word ‘‘Armenia,’’ after the word ‘‘Africa,’’. I Done in Washington, DC, this 27th day of December 2007. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E7–25661 Filed 1–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–0044; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–126–AD; Amendment 39–15320; AD 2007–26–18] 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: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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: ‘‘An accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an inflight burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure.’’ We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC. 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: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES 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 October 17, 2007 (72 FR 58774). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jan 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 An accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an in-flight burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure. This resulted in the issue of EASA Emergency AD 2006–0061–E [we issued AD 2006–23–12 to address that EASA AD] that required the identification and check of cylinders from known suspect batches. Further investigations and checks by the accumulator manufacturer have concluded that all cylinders from a particular supplier may not have been correctly inspected at manufacture. To prevent the risk of further failures, this Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires all accumulators with cylinders from this supplier to be identified and inspected prior to re-installation. The corrective action includes replacing any accumulator found to have a defect. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. 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. 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 our FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 1 product of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 workhours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $320, or $320 per product. 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 E:\FR\FM\07JAR1.SGM 07JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 4 / Monday, January 7, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 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 the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 Operations 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, I VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jan 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: I 2007–26–18 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39– 15320. Docket No. FAA–2007–0044; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–126–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 11, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to 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, all models, all serial numbers. Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29: Hydraulic power. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: An accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an in-flight burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure. This resulted in the issue of EASA Emergency AD 2006–0061–E [we issued AD 2006–23–12 to address that EASA AD] that required the identification and check of cylinders from known suspect batches. Further investigations and checks by the accumulator manufacturer have concluded that all cylinders from a particular supplier may not have been correctly inspected at manufacture. To prevent the risk of further failures, this Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires all accumulators with cylinders from this supplier to be identified and inspected prior to re-installation. The corrective action includes replacing any accumulator found to have a defect. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the installed accumulator in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29–047, dated October 3, 2006, which makes reference to APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03, dated July 2006. (2) When an accumulator is identified as being affected by this AD, before further flight after accomplishing the actions PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1045 required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, remove the accumulator in accordance with paragraph 2.D. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29– 047, dated October 3, 2006, and do a magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder for any defects in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03, dated July 2006. (3) If any defect is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before next flight, replace the accumulator with a serviceable unit in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03, dated July 2006. (4) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a spare accumulator identified by APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03, dated July 2006, as a replacement part, unless it has been inspected in accordance with APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–02, dated March 2006; or APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03, dated July 2006 (see second Note in paragraph 1.D.(1) of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29–047, dated October 3, 2006, for further explanation). FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: (1) Where the MCAI specifies to identify the installed accumulator within 6 weeks after the effective date of the AD, we have determined that the identification may be done within 30 months after the effective date of this AD to coincide with the compliance time for the magnetic particle inspection. In making this determination, we considered the maximum interval of time allowable for all affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety, fleet usage, and the availability of replacement parts. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 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. 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. E:\FR\FM\07JAR1.SGM 07JAR1 1046 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 4 / Monday, January 7, 2008 / Rules and Regulations (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 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 MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007– 0076, dated March 21, 2007, and the service information listed in Table 1 of this AD for related information. APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–02. APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03. BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29–047. March 2006. July 2006. October 3, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD 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 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171; and APPH Ltd., Engineering Division, Unit 1, Pembroke Court, Chancellor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TG, England, United Kingdom. (3) 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. TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666–29–03. BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29–047. Date July 2006. [Docket No. FAA–2007–28989; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–070–AD; Amendment 39–15319; AD 2007–26–17] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Boeing Model 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747– 300, 747–400, and 747SP series airplanes. That AD currently requires doing a detailed inspection of the left and right longeron extension fittings, and corrective action if necessary. This new AD adds airplanes to the applicability of the existing AD. This AD results from reports that accidental drilling damage to the longeron extension fittings was found on airplanes not subject to the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct accidental drilling damage of the longeron extension fittings, which could lead to cracking of the longeron extension fittings and result in rapid decompression of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 11, 2008. On June 16, 2006 (71 FR 27592, May 12, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2515, dated October 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. Examining the AD Docket October 3, 2006. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 20, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–25479 Filed 1–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14 CFR Part 39 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. Date Service Bulletin Federal Aviation Administration AGENCY: TABLE 1.—SERVICE INFORMATION Service Bulletin DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 18:28 Jan 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.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 this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is the Document Management Facility, PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: Ivan Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6437; fax (425) 917–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2006–10–04, amendment 39–14588 (71 FR 27592, May 12, 2006). The existing AD applies to certain Boeing Model 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, and 747SP series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 16, 2007 (72 FR 45973). That NPRM proposed to continue to require doing a detailed inspection of the left and right longeron extension fittings, and corrective action if necessary. That NPRM also proposed to add airplanes to the applicability of the existing AD. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the single comment received. Boeing supports the NPRM. Clarification of Service Bulletins Where paragraphs (h) and (i) of the NPRM referred to ‘‘the alert service bulletin’’ and ‘‘the service bulletin,’’ we have specified the number, revision level and date of those service bulletins for clarity. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. If final action is later identified, we might consider further rulemaking then. Costs of Compliance There are about 876 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 156 airplanes of U.S. registry. E:\FR\FM\07JAR1.SGM 07JAR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-0044; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-126-AD; 
Amendment 39-15320; AD 2007-26-18]
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: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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: ``An 
accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an in-flight 
burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure.'' We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 11, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

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: 

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 October 17, 2007 (72 
FR 58774). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    An accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an in-
flight burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure. This 
resulted in the issue of EASA Emergency AD 2006-0061-E [we issued AD 
2006-23-12 to address that EASA AD] that required the identification 
and check of cylinders from known suspect batches. Further 
investigations and checks by the accumulator manufacturer have 
concluded that all cylinders from a particular supplier may not have 
been correctly inspected at manufacture. To prevent the risk of 
further failures, this Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires all 
accumulators with cylinders from this supplier to be identified and 
inspected prior to re-installation.

The corrective action includes replacing any accumulator found to have 
a defect. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in 
the AD docket.

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.

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 our FAA policies. Any such differences 
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 1 product of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average 
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $320, or $320 per 
product.

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

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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 the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
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 Operations 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:

2007-26-18 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British 
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-15320. Docket No. FAA-
2007-0044; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-126-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February 
11, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to 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, all models, all serial numbers.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29: 
Hydraulic power.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    An accumulator cylinder had material defects and suffered an in-
flight burst failure causing damage to the aircraft structure. This 
resulted in the issue of EASA Emergency AD 2006-0061-E [we issued AD 
2006-23-12 to address that EASA AD] that required the identification 
and check of cylinders from known suspect batches. Further 
investigations and checks by the accumulator manufacturer have 
concluded that all cylinders from a particular supplier may not have 
been correctly inspected at manufacture. To prevent the risk of 
further failures, this Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires all 
accumulators with cylinders from this supplier to be identified and 
inspected prior to re-installation.

The corrective action includes replacing any accumulator found to 
have a defect.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, 
identify the installed accumulator in accordance with paragraph 2.C. 
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.29-047, dated October 3, 2006, which makes reference to APPH 
Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-03, dated July 2006.
    (2) When an accumulator is identified as being affected by this 
AD, before further flight after accomplishing the actions required 
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, remove the accumulator in accordance 
with paragraph 2.D. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection 
Service Bulletin ISB.29-047, dated October 3, 2006, and do a 
magnetic particle inspection of the cylinder for any defects in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of APPH Service 
Bulletin AIR91666-29-03, dated July 2006.
    (3) If any defect is found during the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, before next flight, replace the 
accumulator with a serviceable unit in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-03, 
dated July 2006.
    (4) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
spare accumulator identified by APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-
03, dated July 2006, as a replacement part, unless it has been 
inspected in accordance with APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-02, 
dated March 2006; or APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-03, dated 
July 2006 (see second Note in paragraph 1.D.(1) of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29-047, dated 
October 3, 2006, for further explanation).

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows:
    (1) Where the MCAI specifies to identify the installed 
accumulator within 6 weeks after the effective date of the AD, we 
have determined that the identification may be done within 30 months 
after the effective date of this AD to coincide with the compliance 
time for the magnetic particle inspection. In making this 
determination, we considered the maximum interval of time allowable 
for all affected airplanes to continue to operate without 
compromising safety, fleet usage, and the availability of 
replacement parts.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has 
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 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. 
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.

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    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 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 MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 
Directive 2007-0076, dated March 21, 2007, and the service 
information listed in Table 1 of this AD for related information.

                      Table 1.--Service Information
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             Service Bulletin                           Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-02......  March 2006.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-03......  July 2006.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited            October 3, 2006.
 Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29-047.
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Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of 
this AD 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 
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support 13850 Mclearen 
Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171; and APPH Ltd., Engineering Division, 
Unit 1, Pembroke Court, Chancellor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, 
Cheshire, WA7 1TG, England, United Kingdom.
    (3) 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/ibr-
locations.html.

              Table 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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             Service Bulletin                           Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR91666-29-03......  July 2006.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited            October 3, 2006.
 Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.29-047.
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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 20, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-25479 Filed 1-4-08; 8:45 am]
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