Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes, 59011-59013 [2011-24202]
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16, 2010; or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300–55–6048, dated March 16,
2010; as applicable; 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 Airbus SAS—EAW
(Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; e-mail account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
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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/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.
html.
Issued in Renton, Washington on
September 14, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–24203 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0569; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–240–AD; Amendment
39–16811; AD 2011–20–02]
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).
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ACTION:
Final rule.
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:
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BAE Systems have received reports of inservice failure of the Main Landing Gear
(MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
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This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to a MLG collapse on
the ground or during landing and
consequently damage to the aeroplane or
injury to the occupants.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 28, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 28, 2011.
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,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 June 22, 2011 (76 FR 36398).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
BAE Systems have received reports of inservice failure of the Main Landing Gear
(MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
Investigation has shown that the pin
failures were due to corrosion.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to a MLG collapse on
the ground or during landing and
consequently damage to the aeroplane or
injury to the occupants.
For the reasons described above, this AD
requires repetitive [general visual]
inspections [for damage (cracking, corrosion,
and exposed material)] of the MLG shock
absorber lower attachment pins and
replacement, depending on findings.
The replacement, if damage is found,
consists of installing serviceable pins.
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
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received no comments on the NPRM (76
FR 36398, June 22, 2011) 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 2 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 2 work-hours and require parts
costing $14,000, for a cost of $14,170
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
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
Effective Date
FAA AD Differences
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.
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 28, 2011.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
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 (76 FR 36398, June
22, 2011), 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,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Limited: Amendment 39–16811. Docket
No. FAA–2011–0569; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–240–AD.
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(b) None.
Other FAA AD Provisions
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A airplanes; and Model
Avro 146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–
RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
category; all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32: Landing gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
BAE Systems have received reports of inservice failure of the Main Landing Gear
(MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
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*
*
*
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to a MLG collapse on
the ground or during landing and
consequently damage to the aeroplane or
injury to the occupants.
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.
Inspections
(g) Within 4,000 flights cycles or 2 years
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do the initial inspection of the
MLG shock absorber lower attachment pins
in accordance with paragraph 2.C of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32–176, initial issue,
dated November 12, 2009; and paragraph 3
of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146–32–
157, excluding Appendix A, dated February
12, 2009.
(h) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed
8,000 flights cycles or 4 years, whichever
occurs first, repeat the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
Corrective Action
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
Affected ADs
(i) If, during any inspection required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, the
chromium plating on the outer diameter of
any pin is found cracked, or the base material
is exposed, or any corrosion is found on the
chromium plating on the outer diameter of
any pin, before further flight, replace the pin
with a serviceable pin in accordance with
paragraph 2.C of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32–
176, initial issue, dated November 12, 2009;
and paragraph 3 of Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 146–32–157, excluding Appendix A,
dated February 12, 2009.
(j) Replacing the pin, as required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, does not constitute
a terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this
AD.
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(k) 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
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it 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. Information may be e-mailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding 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.
Related Information
(l) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010–0201,
dated October 5, 2010; BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.32–176, initial issue, dated
November 12, 2009; and Messier-Dowty
Service Bulletin 146–32–157, excluding
Appendix A, dated February 12, 2009; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.32–176, initial issue, dated
November 12, 2009; and Messier-Dowty
Service Bulletin 146–32–157, excluding
Appendix A, dated February 12, 2009; 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 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
service information identified in this AD,
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44
1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; e-mail
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet
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https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(3) For Messier-Dowty service information
identified in this AD, contact Messier
Services Americas, Customer Support Center,
45360 Severn Way, Sterling, Virginia 20166–
8910; telephone 703–450–8233; fax 703–404–
1621; Internet https://techpubs.services/
messier-dowty.com.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.
html.
Issued in Renton, Washington on
September 14, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–24202 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0821; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NE–30–AD; Amendment 39–
16657; AD 2011–08–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc (RR) RB211–Trent 800 Series
Turbofan Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
The FAA is correcting an
airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That
AD applies to RR RB211–Trent 875–17,
RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent
884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211–
Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17,
and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan
engines. The compliance instructions in
the regulatory section paragraphs (e)(3)
and (e)(5) are partially correct and do
not fully meet our original intent. This
document corrects those errors. In all
other respects, the original document
remains the same.
DATES: The effective date for AD 2011–
08–07 remains June 7, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
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SUMMARY:
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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 (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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:
Alan Strom, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7143; fax: 781–238–
7199; e-mail: alan.strom@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directive 2011–08–07,
Amendment 39–16657 (76 FR 24798,
May 3, 2011), currently requires initial
and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of
the affected low-pressure compressor
blades, identified by serial number.
As published, paragraph (e)(3) in the
regulatory section inadvertently
referenced RR Alert Service Bulletin
(SB) No. RB.211–72–AG244, Revision 1,
dated January 26, 2010, for performing
the ultrasonic inspections of blades,
without differentiating between blades
removed or blades installed. Also as
published, paragraph (e)(5) in the
regulatory section inadvertently left out
that it applies only to blades that were
removed. This document corrects those
errors.
No other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been
changed; therefore, only the changed
portion of the final rule is being
published in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains
June 7, 2011.
Correction of Regulatory Text
§ 39.13
[Corrected]
In the Federal Register of May 3,
2011, on page 24801, in the first
column, paragraph (e)(3) of AD 2011–
08–07 is corrected to read as follows:
(3) For blades that are:
(i) Removed from the engine, use
paragraphs 3.A.(1) through 3.A.(2) of
Accomplishment Instructions of RR
ASB No. RB.211–72–AG244, Revision 1,
dated January 26, 2010, and paragraphs
1 through 3.B. of Appendix 1 of that
ASB, to perform the UIs.
(ii) Not removed from the engine, use
paragraphs 3.B.(1) through 3.B.(3) of
Accomplishment Instructions of RR
ASB No. RB.211–72–AG244, Revision 1,
dated January 26, 2010, and paragraphs
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1 through 3.C. of Appendix 2 of that
ASB, to perform the UIs.
In the Federal Register of May 3,
2011, on page 24801, in the second
column, paragraph (e)(5) of AD 2011–
08–07 is corrected to read as follows:
(5) For blades that are removed from
the engine and pass inspection, re-apply
dry film lubricant, and install all blades
in their original position.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on
September 9, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–24282 Filed 9–22–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0243; Airspace
Docket No. 11–ANE–12]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Burlington, VT
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This action amends the Class
E airspace areas at Burlington, VT, to
accommodate the additional airspace
needed for the Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures developed for
Burlington International Airport. This
action enhances the safety and airspace
management of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations within the National
Airspace System. This action also makes
a minor adjustment to the geographic
coordinates of the airport and
recognizes the name change of the
Burlington VOR/DME.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December
15, 2011. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On July 1, 2011, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking to amend Class E
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0569; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-240-AD;
Amendment 39-16811; AD 2011-20-02]
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:
BAE Systems have received reports of in-service failure of the
Main Landing Gear (MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
* * * * *
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
MLG collapse on the ground or during landing and consequently damage
to the aeroplane or injury to the occupants.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 28, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 28,
2011.
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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 June 22, 2011 (76 FR
36398). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
BAE Systems have received reports of in-service failure of the
Main Landing Gear (MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
Investigation has shown that the pin failures were due to
corrosion.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
MLG collapse on the ground or during landing and consequently damage
to the aeroplane or injury to the occupants.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires repetitive
[general visual] inspections [for damage (cracking, corrosion, and
exposed material)] of the MLG shock absorber lower attachment pins
and replacement, depending on findings.
The replacement, if damage is found, consists of installing serviceable
pins. 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 (76 FR 36398, June 22,
2011) 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 2 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $14,000, for a cost
of $14,170 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 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 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 (76 FR 36398, June 22, 2011),
the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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:
2011-20-02 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-16811.
Docket No. FAA-2011-0569; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-240-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
28, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A,
146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any category;
all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
BAE Systems have received reports of in-service failure of the
Main Landing Gear (MLG) shock absorber lower attachment pin.
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This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
MLG collapse on the ground or during landing and consequently damage
to the aeroplane or injury to the occupants.
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.
Inspections
(g) Within 4,000 flights cycles or 2 years after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do the initial inspection
of the MLG shock absorber lower attachment pins in accordance with
paragraph 2.C of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.32-176, initial issue, dated November 12, 2009; and
paragraph 3 of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-157, excluding
Appendix A, dated February 12, 2009.
(h) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 8,000 flights cycles
or 4 years, whichever occurs first, repeat the inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
Corrective Action
(i) If, during any inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this AD, the chromium plating on the outer diameter of any pin is
found cracked, or the base material is exposed, or any corrosion is
found on the chromium plating on the outer diameter of any pin,
before further flight, replace the pin with a serviceable pin in
accordance with paragraph 2.C of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-176, initial issue, dated
November 12, 2009; and paragraph 3 of Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin
146-32-157, excluding Appendix A, dated February 12, 2009.
(j) Replacing the pin, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
does not constitute a terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(k) 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 using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it 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.
Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding 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.
Related Information
(l) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2010-0201, dated October 5, 2010; BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-176, initial issue, dated
November 12, 2009; and Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-157,
excluding Appendix A, dated February 12, 2009; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32-176, initial issue, dated November 12, 2009;
and Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-157, excluding Appendix A,
dated February 12, 2009; 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 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292
675207; fax +44 1292 675704; e-mail RApublications@baesystems.com;
Internet
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https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(3) For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this AD,
contact Messier Services Americas, Customer Support Center, 45360
Severn Way, Sterling, Virginia 20166-8910; telephone 703-450-8233;
fax 703-404-1621; Internet https://techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(4) You may review copies of the 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.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington on September 14, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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