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Resistance Check, Inspection, and Jumper
Installation
(i) Within 180 days after July 21, 2006:
Perform the insulation resistance check,
general visual inspections, and bonding
jumper wire installations; in accordance with
Shorts Service Bulletin SD330–28–37,
SD360–28–23, SD360 SHERPA–28–3, or SD3
SHERPA–28–2; all dated June 2004; as
applicable. If any defect or damage is
discovered during any inspection or check
required by this AD, before further flight,
repair the defect or damage using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) (or its delegated agent); or
EASA (or its delegated agent).
Note 4: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
New Requirements of This AD
Actions and Compliance
Revision of AWL Section: New Limitations
and CDCCLs
(j) Within 90 days after the effective date
of this AD: Revise the AWL section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by
incorporating aircraft maintenance manual
(AMM) Sections 5–20–01 and 5–20–02 as
introduced by the Bombardier temporary
revisions (TRs) specified in Table 3 of this
AD into the AWL section of the AMMs for
the airplane models specified in Table 3 of
this AD. Doing this revision terminates the
requirement to incorporate Shorts TRs
TR360–AMM–33, dated July 27, 2004; and
TR360–AMM–34, dated July 27, 2004;
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. After
doing this revision, TR360–AMM–33, dated
July 27, 2004; and TR360–AMM–34, dated
July 27, 2004; required by paragraph (h) of
this AD may be removed.
TABLE 3—AMM TEMPORARY REVISIONS
Model—
Bombardier temporary revision—
Dated—
To this AMM—
SD3–60 airplanes .........................
SD3–60 airplanes .........................
TR360–AMM–55 ..........................
TR360–AMM–56 ..........................
November 11, 2005 .....................
November 11, 2005 .....................
Bombardier SD3–60 AMM, 360/MM.
Bombardier SD3–60 AMM, 360/MM.
Note 5: The requirements of paragraph (j)
of this AD may be done by inserting a copy
of the applicable TR into the applicable
AMM. When the TR has been included in
general revisions of the AMM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the AMM and
the TR may be removed, provided the
relevant information in the general revision
is identical to that in the TR.
(k) After accomplishing the actions
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, no
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
or CDCCLs may be used unless the
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC), in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this
AD.
Explanation of CDCCL Requirements
Note 6: Notwithstanding any other
maintenance or operational requirements,
components that have been identified as
airworthy or installed on the affected
airplanes before the revision of the AMM, as
required by paragraph (h) or (j) of this AD,
do not need to be reworked in accordance
with the CDCCLs. However, once the AMM
has been revised, future maintenance actions
on these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
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FAA AD Differences
Note 7: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
Related Information
Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
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using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 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
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(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.
(m) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2006–0198, dated July 11, 2006;
Shorts Service Bulletins SD330–28–37,
SD360–28–23, SD360 SHERPA–28–3, and
SD3 SHERPA–28–2, all dated June 2004; and
the service information listed in Tables 1, 2,
and 3 of this AD; for related information.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 4,
2010.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010–5516 Filed 3–12–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0222; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–012–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model
Avro 146–RJ and BAe 146 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
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:
A potential fleet wide problem has been
identified regarding the interchanging of
wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146–RJ
aircraft during scheduled maintenance. Some
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operators erroneously believed that these
parts were interchangeable. The effects of
changing winglinks has resulted in either a
shorter or longer wing link being fitted,
which introduces local stresses in the wing
top and bottom surfaces local to rib 2, wing
links and wing link fitting attachment and
the fuselage local to Frames 26 and 29. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in a
reduction of structural integrity of the
fuselage/wing attachment with possible
catastrophic consequences.
The unsafe condition could result in
loss of a wing or controllability of the
airplane. The proposed AD would
require actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact BAE Systems
Regional Aircraft, 13850 McLearen
Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171;
telephone 703–736–1080; e-mail
raebusiness@baesystems.com; Internet
https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221
or 425–227–1152.
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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 this proposed AD, 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.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2010–0222; Directorate Identifier
2008–NM–012–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We have lengthened the 30-day
comment period for proposed ADs that
address MCAI originated by aviation
authorities of other countries to provide
adequate time for interested parties to
submit comments. The comment period
for these proposed ADs is now typically
45 days, which is consistent with the
comment period for domestic transport
ADs.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2008–0003,
dated January 8, 2008 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
A potential fleet wide problem has been
identified regarding the interchanging of
wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146–RJ
aircraft during scheduled maintenance. Some
operators erroneously believed that these
parts were interchangeable. The effects of
changing winglinks has resulted in either a
shorter or longer wing link being fitted,
which introduces local stresses in the wing
top and bottom surfaces local to rib 2, wing
links and wing link fitting attachment and
the fuselage local to Frames 26 and 29. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in a
reduction of structural integrity of the
fuselage/wing attachment with possible
catastrophic consequences.
For the reasons described above, the
present Airworthiness Directive (AD)
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requires the accomplishment of inspections
and rectification actions, as necessary.
The unsafe condition could result in
loss of a wing or controllability of the
airplane. The inspections include
inspecting wing links for incorrect part
numbers (i.e., parts that are not
original), inspecting to determine wing
geometry measurements, and inspecting
the wing link, bores, bolts, and nuts for
corrosion. Corrective actions include
installing wing-to-fuselage fairings and
repairing. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
has issued Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.53–175, Revision 1, dated April 2,
2007. The actions described in this
service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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 proposed
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
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 1 product of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 180 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
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this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 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 costs.
As we do not control warranty coverage
for affected parties, some parties may
incur costs higher than estimated here.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of the proposed AD on the U.S.
operator to be $15,300.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Authority for This Rulemaking
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation:
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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
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The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited: Docket
No. FAA–2010–0222; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–012–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by April 29,
2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A; and Avro 146–RJ70A,
146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A airplanes; all
serial numbers; certificated in any category;
as identified in paragraph 1.A.(1) of BAE
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1, dated April
2, 2007.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
‘‘A potential fleet wide problem has been
identified regarding the interchanging of
wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146–RJ
aircraft during scheduled maintenance. Some
operators erroneously believed that these
parts were interchangeable. The effects of
changing winglinks has resulted in either a
shorter or longer wing link being fitted,
which introduces local stresses in the wing
top and bottom surfaces local to rib 2, wing
links and wing link fitting attachment and
the fuselage local to Frames 26 and 29. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in a
reduction of structural integrity of the
fuselage/wing attachment with possible
catastrophic consequences.
‘‘For the reasons described above, the
present Airworthiness Directive (AD)
requires the accomplishment of inspections
and rectification actions, as necessary.’’
The unsafe condition could result in loss
of a wing or controllability of the airplane.
The inspections include inspecting wing
links for incorrect part numbers (i.e., parts
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that are not original), inspecting to determine
wing geometry measurements, and inspecting
the wing link, bores, bolts, and nuts for
corrosion. Corrective actions include
installing wing-to-fuselage fairings and
repairing.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Do the following actions.
(1) For airplanes subject to Maintenance
Review Board Report (MRBR) requirements:
Within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, revise the supplemental structural
inspection (SSI) portion of the airplane
inspection schedule, in accordance with
paragraph 1.D.(2) of BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1, dated April
2, 2007. Do the initial inspection at the
applicable time, and repeat at the applicable
intervals, as specified in Appendix 3 of BAE
SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1,
dated April 2, 2007. Where Appendix 3 of
BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–175,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, does not
specify a compliance time in either flight
cycles or in flight hours, use flight cycles.
(2) For airplanes subject to MRBR
requirements: Accomplishing the inspections
and all applicable corrective actions of
paragraph 1.D.(3) of BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1, dated April
2, 2007, terminates the revisions to the SSI
portion of the airplane inspection schedule
incorporated in accordance with paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, provided that if any
corrosion is found during any inspection
specified in ‘‘Part C’’ or ‘‘Part D’’ of paragraph
2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–175,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, repair is
accomplished before further flight using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
(3) For operational airplanes subject to
MRBR-to-Supplemental-StructuralInspection-Document (SSID) transition
requirements or to SSID requirements:
Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, do the inspections and all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–
175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, except
if any corrosion is found during any
inspection specified in ‘‘Part C’’ or ‘‘Part D’’
of paragraph 2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1, dated April
2, 2007, repair must be accomplished using
a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, or EASA (or its
delegated agent). Do all applicable corrective
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actions before further flight, except that
replacements of all the wing links that are
not within the specified tolerance must be
done before the airplane reaches its MRBR
airframe life limit.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
(4) For any inspection done in accordance
with paragraph (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD:
Send reports to BAE SYSTEMS, Customer
Liaison, Customer Support (Building 37),
BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire,
KA9 2RW, Scotland, Fax +44 (0) 1292
675432, e-mail raengliason@baesystems.com,
at the applicable time in paragraph (g)(4)(i)
or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD. The report must
include the inspection results, a description
of any discrepancies found, the airplane
serial number, and the number of landings
and flight hours on the airplane.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(5) For airplanes that are non-operational
as of the effective date of this AD and that
are subject to MRBR-to-SSID transition
requirements or to SSID requirements: Before
returning any airplane to service, do the
inspections and all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of
the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1,
dated April 2, 2007, except if any corrosion
is found during any inspection specified in
‘‘Part C’’ or ‘‘Part D’’ of paragraph 2.C. of BAE
SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.53–175, Revision 1,
dated April 2, 2007, repair must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM 116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or
EASA (or its delegated agent).
(6) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–175,
dated December 21, 2006, are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in this AD.
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accordance with a method approved by the
FAA or EASA (or its delegated agent).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
Other FAA AD Provisions
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
establish Class E airspace at Marianna/
Lee County Airport-Steve Edwards
Field, Marianna, AR, to accommodate
new Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures (SIAPs) at Marianna/Lee
County Airport-Steve Edwards Field.
This action would enhance the safety
and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the
airport.
DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be
received on or before April 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify the docket number FAA–2009–
1167/Airspace Docket No. 09–ASW–33,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Docket Office (telephone 1–800–647–
5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone: (817) 321–
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(h) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, 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, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 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
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(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
(i) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2008–0003, dated January 8, 2008;
and BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–175,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007; for related
information.
Issued in Renton, Washington on March 4,
2010.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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the actions specified in ‘‘Part C’’ and ‘‘Part D’’
of paragraph 2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
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2, 2007. This AD requires that if any
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0222; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-012-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model
Avro 146-RJ and BAe 146 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed 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:
A potential fleet wide problem has been identified regarding the
interchanging of wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146-RJ aircraft
during scheduled maintenance. Some
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operators erroneously believed that these parts were
interchangeable. The effects of changing winglinks has resulted in
either a shorter or longer wing link being fitted, which introduces
local stresses in the wing top and bottom surfaces local to rib 2,
wing links and wing link fitting attachment and the fuselage local
to Frames 26 and 29. This condition, if not corrected, could result
in a reduction of structural integrity of the fuselage/wing
attachment with possible catastrophic consequences.
The unsafe condition could result in loss of a wing or
controllability of the airplane. The proposed AD would require actions
that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact BAE
Systems Regional Aircraft, 13850 McLearen Road, Herndon, Virginia
20171; telephone 703-736-1080; e-mail raebusiness@baesystems.com;
Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may review copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
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 this proposed AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0222;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-012-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We have lengthened the 30-day comment period for proposed ADs that
address MCAI originated by aviation authorities of other countries to
provide adequate time for interested parties to submit comments. The
comment period for these proposed ADs is now typically 45 days, which
is consistent with the comment period for domestic transport ADs.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2008-0003, dated January 8, 2008 (referred to
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
A potential fleet wide problem has been identified regarding the
interchanging of wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146-RJ aircraft
during scheduled maintenance. Some operators erroneously believed
that these parts were interchangeable. The effects of changing
winglinks has resulted in either a shorter or longer wing link being
fitted, which introduces local stresses in the wing top and bottom
surfaces local to rib 2, wing links and wing link fitting attachment
and the fuselage local to Frames 26 and 29. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in a reduction of structural integrity of
the fuselage/wing attachment with possible catastrophic
consequences.
For the reasons described above, the present Airworthiness
Directive (AD) requires the accomplishment of inspections and
rectification actions, as necessary.
The unsafe condition could result in loss of a wing or
controllability of the airplane. The inspections include inspecting
wing links for incorrect part numbers (i.e., parts that are not
original), inspecting to determine wing geometry measurements, and
inspecting the wing link, bores, bolts, and nuts for corrosion.
Corrective actions include installing wing-to-fuselage fairings and
repairing. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
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 proposed 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 proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 1 product of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 180 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of
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this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 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 costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur
costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on the U.S. operator to be $15,300.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
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 proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2010-0222;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-012-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by April 29, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A; and Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and
146-RJ100A airplanes; all serial numbers; certificated in any
category; as identified in paragraph 1.A.(1) of BAE (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated
April 2, 2007.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
``A potential fleet wide problem has been identified regarding
the interchanging of wing links on all BAe 146 & AVRO 146-RJ
aircraft during scheduled maintenance. Some operators erroneously
believed that these parts were interchangeable. The effects of
changing winglinks has resulted in either a shorter or longer wing
link being fitted, which introduces local stresses in the wing top
and bottom surfaces local to rib 2, wing links and wing link fitting
attachment and the fuselage local to Frames 26 and 29. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in a reduction of
structural integrity of the fuselage/wing attachment with possible
catastrophic consequences.
``For the reasons described above, the present Airworthiness
Directive (AD) requires the accomplishment of inspections and
rectification actions, as necessary.''
The unsafe condition could result in loss of a wing or
controllability of the airplane. The inspections include inspecting
wing links for incorrect part numbers (i.e., parts that are not
original), inspecting to determine wing geometry measurements, and
inspecting the wing link, bores, bolts, and nuts for corrosion.
Corrective actions include installing wing-to-fuselage fairings and
repairing.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Actions
(g) Do the following actions.
(1) For airplanes subject to Maintenance Review Board Report
(MRBR) requirements: Within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, revise the supplemental structural inspection (SSI) portion of
the airplane inspection schedule, in accordance with paragraph
1.D.(2) of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007. Do the initial
inspection at the applicable time, and repeat at the applicable
intervals, as specified in Appendix 3 of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated
April 2, 2007. Where Appendix 3 of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2,
2007, does not specify a compliance time in either flight cycles or
in flight hours, use flight cycles.
(2) For airplanes subject to MRBR requirements: Accomplishing
the inspections and all applicable corrective actions of paragraph
1.D.(3) of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, terminates the
revisions to the SSI portion of the airplane inspection schedule
incorporated in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD,
provided that if any corrosion is found during any inspection
specified in ``Part C'' or ``Part D'' of paragraph 2.C. of BAE
SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, repair is accomplished before
further flight using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or EASA (or
its delegated agent).
(3) For operational airplanes subject to MRBR-to-Supplemental-
Structural-Inspection-Document (SSID) transition requirements or to
SSID requirements: Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, do the inspections and all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, except if any
corrosion is found during any inspection specified in ``Part C'' or
``Part D'' of paragraph 2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2,
2007, repair must be accomplished using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, or EASA (or its delegated agent). Do all
applicable corrective
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actions before further flight, except that replacements of all the
wing links that are not within the specified tolerance must be done
before the airplane reaches its MRBR airframe life limit.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
(4) For any inspection done in accordance with paragraph (g)(2)
or (g)(3) of this AD: Send reports to BAE SYSTEMS, Customer Liaison,
Customer Support (Building 37), BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, Fax
+44 (0) 1292 675432, e-mail raengliason@baesystems.com, at the
applicable time in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD. The
report must include the inspection results, a description of any
discrepancies found, the airplane serial number, and the number of
landings and flight hours on the airplane.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(5) For airplanes that are non-operational as of the effective
date of this AD and that are subject to MRBR-to-SSID transition
requirements or to SSID requirements: Before returning any airplane
to service, do the inspections and all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007, except if any
corrosion is found during any inspection specified in ``Part C'' or
``Part D'' of paragraph 2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2,
2007, repair must be accomplished using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, or EASA (or its delegated agent).
(6) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-175, dated December 21, 2006, are considered
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in
this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: The MCAI does not specify a corrective action if
corrosion is found during accomplishment of the actions specified in
``Part C'' and ``Part D'' of paragraph 2.C. of BAE SYSTEMS
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-175,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007. This AD requires that if any
corrosion is found, a repair must be done in accordance with a
method approved by the FAA or EASA (or its delegated agent).
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 principal
maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
(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
(i) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-0003, dated
January 8, 2008; and BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.53-175, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2007; for
related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington on March 4, 2010.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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