Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes, 44469-44473 [2013-17764]

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(a) This subpart applies to employees in the following agencies and positions: (1) The Federal Election Commission; (2) The Election Assistance Commission; (3) The Federal Bureau of Investigation; (4) The Secret Service; (5) The Central Intelligence Agency; (6) The National Security Council; (7) The National Security Agency; (8) The Defense Intelligence Agency; (9) The Merit Systems Protection Board; (10) The Office of Special Counsel; (11) The Office of Criminal Investigation of the Internal Revenue Service; (12) The Office of Investigative Programs of the United States Customs Service; (13) The Office of Law Enforcement of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; (14) The Criminal Division of the Department of Justice; (15) The National Security Division of the Department of Justice; (16) The National GeospatialIntelligence Agency; PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0627; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–021–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes and Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires revising the maintenance program by incorporating certain airworthiness limitations that require new life limits on certain main landing gear (MLG) components. Since we issued that AD, we have determined that reduced safe life limits on certain nose landing gear (NLG) fittings are necessary. Analysis of these fittings showed the presence of forging indications in the flash line, which might reduce the life limits of these fittings. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 44470 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 incorporate certain limitations. We are proposing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 9, 2013. 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 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For BAE Systems service information identified in this proposed 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; email RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet https://www.baesystems.com/ Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Messier-Dowty: 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. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227– 1221. 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, VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:33 Jul 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 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–2013–0627; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–021–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 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 On November 8, 2011, we issued AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), which superseded AD 2010–10–22, Amendment 39–16301 (75 FR 28463, May 21, 2010). AD 2011–24–06 required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on the products listed above. Since we issued AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), we have determined that reduced safe life limits on certain NLG fittings are necessary. Analysis of these fittings showed the presence of forging indications in the flash line, which might reduce the life limits of these fittings. In addition, the aircraft maintenance manual has been revised to redefine the operating time of the aileron and elevator dampers. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012–0004, dated January 12, 2012 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: * * * Compliance with [certain chapters of the BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)] has been identified as a mandatory action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2011–0048 was issued to require operators to comply with those instructions. * PO 00000 * Frm 00004 * * Fmt 4702 * Sfmt 4702 Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2011–0048 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011)], which is superseded, and requires the implementation of the new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in * * * [certain] sub-chapters of Chapter 05 of the AMM at Revision 105 * * *. The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Relevant Service Information BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued the following service information. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. • Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks,’’ of BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011. • Subject 05–20–02, ‘‘Airframe Scheduled Maintenance—Landing/ Calendar Life Extended,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011. • Subject 05–20–05, ‘‘Airframe Scheduled Maintenance—Life Extension Programme Landings Life Extended,’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146–RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011. 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. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical Design Configuration E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (n) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 2 products of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and retained in this proposed AD take about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $170 per product. We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $170, or $85 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. (a) Comments Due Date Regulatory Findings (b) Affected ADs 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); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. 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. This AD supersedes AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and adding the following new AD: ■ BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA–2013–0627; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–021–AD. We must receive comments by September 9, 2013. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all 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. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that reduced safe life limits on certain NLG fittings are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. (g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2011– 24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within 90 days after June 25, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010– 10–22, Amendment 39–16301 (75 FR 28463, May 21, 2010)), revise the maintenance program, by incorporating Chapter 5 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) to incorporate new and more restrictive life limits for certain items and new and more restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures, and to add fuel system (CDCCLs to prevent ignition sources in the fuel tanks, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). (2) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 2 of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Guidance on revising Chapter 5 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/ Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 97, dated July 15, 2009, can be found in the applicable sub-chapters listed in Table 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G)(2) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AMM SUB-CHAPTERS AMM Sub-chapter 05–10–01 ................ 05–10–05 1 .............. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Subject Airframe Airworthiness Limitations before Life Extension Programme. Airframe Airworthiness Limitations, Life Extension Programme Landings Life Extended. 15:33 Jul 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 44471 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 44472 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G)(2) OF THIS AD—APPLICABLE AMM SUB-CHAPTERS—Continued AMM Sub-chapter 05–10–10 2 .............. 05–10–15 ................ 05–10–17 ................ 05–15–00 ................ 05–20–00 3 .............. 05–20–01 ................ 05–20–05 1 .............. 05–20–10 2 .............. 05–20–15 ................ Subject Airframe Airworthiness Limitations, Life Extension Programme Calendar Life Extended. Aircraft Equipment—Airworthiness Limitations. Power Plant Airworthiness Limitations. Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)—Fuel System Description and Operation. Scheduled Maintenance. Airframe Scheduled Maintenance—Before Life Extension Programme. Airframe Scheduled Maintenance—Life Extension Programme Landings Life Extended. Airframe Scheduled Maintenance—Life Extension Programme Calendar Life Extended. Aircraft Equipment Scheduled Maintenance. 1 Applicable only to airplanes post-modification HCM20011A or HCM20012A or HCM20013A. only to airplanes post-modification HCM20010A. 3 Paragraphs 5 and 6 only, on the Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) and the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID). ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 2 Applicable (3) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 3 of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Sub-chapter 05–15–00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, is the CDCCL. (4) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 4 of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within Sub-chapter 05–20–00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/ Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, the relevant issues of the support documents are as follows: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Corrosion Prevention and Control Program Document CPCP–146–01, Revision 3, dated July 15, 2008, including BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Temporary Revision (TR) 2.1, dated December 2008; and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series Supplemental Structural Inspection Document SSID–146–01, Revision 1, dated June 15, 2009. (5) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 5 of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within Sub-chapter 05–20–01 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/ Avro146–RJ Series AMM, the relevant issue of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146/Avro 146–RJ Maintenance Review Board Report Document MRB 146–01, Issue 2, is Revision 15, dated March 2009 (misidentified in EASA AD 2009–0215, dated October 7, 2009, as being dated May 2009). (6) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 6 of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before revision of Chapter 5 of the AMM, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) or AMM has been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. (h) Retained Restriction of Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:33 Jul 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 November 29, 2011). Except as specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD and required by paragraph (l) of this AD: After the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD have been accomplished, no alternative inspections or inspection intervals may be approved for the structural elements specified in the documents listed in paragraph (g) of this AD unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD. (i) Retained Modification This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Modifying the main fittings of the main landing gear in accordance with MessierDowty Service Bulletin 146–32–171, dated August 11, 2009, extends the safe limit of the main landing gear main fitting from 32,000 landings to 50,000 landings on the main fitting. (j) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2011–24–06), revise the maintenance program, by incorporating Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 104, dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber assemblies, but not on the individual shock absorber components, amend life limits on MLG uplocks and door up-locks, and to introduce and amend life limits on MLG components. Incorporating the new life limits and inspections into the maintenance program terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 104, dated April 15, 2011, and after incorporation has been done, the limitations required by paragraph (g) of this AD for Subject 05–10–15, ‘‘Aircraft PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Equipment Airworthiness Limitations’’ of Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 104, dated April 15, 2011, may be removed from the maintenance program. (k) Retained Restriction of Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, after accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD. (l) New Airworthiness Limitation Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance program, by incorporating Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011, into the maintenance program. The initial compliance time for the replacement of any part having a new or revised life limit is at the applicable time specified in Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Within Sub-chapter 05–20–00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, supporting documents are BAE Systems (Operations) Limited CPCP Document CPCP–146–01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010; and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) Document SSID–146–01/ 02/03, dated July 12, 2006. (2) Within Sub-chapter 05–20–01 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/Avro146–RJ Series AMM, the supporting document is BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Maintenance Review E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 142 / Wednesday, July 24, 2013 / Proposed Rules Board Report (MRBR) Document MRB 146– 01, Issue 2, Revision 17, dated March 2011. (m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 (n) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, 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, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to mandatory continuing airworthiness information EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012–0004, dated January 12, 2012; and Chapter 05, ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,’’ of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146–RJ Series AMM, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011; for related information. (2) For BAE Systems 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; email RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/ RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For MessierDowty service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Messier-Dowty: 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. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:33 Jul 23, 2013 Jkt 229001 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–17764 Filed 7–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0626; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–180–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DASSAULT AVIATION Model FAN JET FALCON; Model MYSTERE–FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE– FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20– F5 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher bottle cartridges. This proposed AD would require checking manufacturing references of pyrotechnical cartridges for batch number and date, repetitive checking of cartridges for electrical continuity, and replacing defective pyrotechnical cartridges if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct defective fire bottle cartridges, which could affect the capability to extinguish a fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to the occupants. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 9, 2013. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 44473 W12–140, 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 Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– 440–6700; Internet https:// www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 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: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–227–1137; 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–2013–0626; Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–180–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 will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44469-44473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17764]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0627; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-021-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive 
(AD) that applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 
series airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. The existing 
AD currently requires revising the maintenance program by incorporating 
certain airworthiness limitations that require new life limits on 
certain main landing gear (MLG) components. Since we issued that AD, we 
have determined that reduced safe life limits on certain nose landing 
gear (NLG) fittings are necessary. Analysis of these fittings showed 
the presence of forging indications in the flash line, which might 
reduce the life limits of these fittings.

This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance program to

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incorporate certain limitations. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely 
affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 9, 
2013.

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 W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For BAE Systems service information identified in this proposed 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; email RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For Messier-
Dowty service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Messier-Dowty: 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. You may review copies of the referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221.

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, WA 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-2013-0627; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-021-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 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

    On November 8, 2011, we issued AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 
(76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), which superseded AD 2010-10-22, 
Amendment 39-16301 (75 FR 28463, May 21, 2010). AD 2011-24-06 required 
actions intended to address an unsafe condition on the products listed 
above.
    Since we issued AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, 
November 29, 2011), we have determined that reduced safe life limits on 
certain NLG fittings are necessary. Analysis of these fittings showed 
the presence of forging indications in the flash line, which might 
reduce the life limits of these fittings. In addition, the aircraft 
maintenance manual has been revised to redefine the operating time of 
the aileron and elevator dampers. The European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0004, 
dated January 12, 2012 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI 
states:

    * * * Compliance with [certain chapters of the BAe 146/AVRO 146-
RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)] has been identified as a 
mandatory action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2011-0048 
was issued to require operators to comply with those instructions.
* * * * *
    Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0048 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011)], which 
is superseded, and requires the implementation of the new or more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations as specified in * * * [certain] sub-chapters of Chapter 
05 of the AMM at Revision 105 * * *.

The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural 
elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the 
airplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in 
the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued the following service 
information. The actions described in this service information are 
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
     Subject 05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness 
Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of 
BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 
105, dated July 15, 2011.
     Subject 05-20-02, ``Airframe Scheduled Maintenance--
Landing/Calendar Life Extended,'' of Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks,'' of BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011.
     Subject 05-20-05, ``Airframe Scheduled Maintenance--Life 
Extension Programme Landings Life Extended,'' of Chapter 05, ``Time 
Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 105, dated July 15, 2011.

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.
    This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical 
Design Configuration

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Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or 
CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been 
previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by 
this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions 
described in the revisions. In this situation to comply with 14 CFR 
91.403(c), the operator must request approval of an alternative method 
of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (n) of this AD. The request 
should include a description of changes to the required actions that 
will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD 
would affect about 2 products of U.S. registry.
    The actions that are required by AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 
(76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and retained in this proposed AD take 
about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $170 
per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $170, or $85 
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.

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);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. 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

0
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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and 
adding the following new AD:

BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2013-0627; 
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-021-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 9, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 
73477, November 29, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all 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.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that reduced safe life 
limits on certain NLG fittings are necessary. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which 
could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD 
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions 
have already been done.

(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions

    (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of 
AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Within 90 days after June 25, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-
10-22, Amendment 39-16301 (75 FR 28463, May 21, 2010)), revise the 
maintenance program, by incorporating Chapter 5 of the BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual (AMM) to incorporate new and more restrictive 
life limits for certain items and new and more restrictive 
inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain structures, and to 
add fuel system (CDCCLs to prevent ignition sources in the fuel 
tanks, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated 
agent).
    (2) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 2 of AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Guidance 
on revising Chapter 5 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 
Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 97, dated July 15, 2009, can 
be found in the applicable sub-chapters listed in Table 1 to 
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.

   Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(2) of This AD--Applicable AMM Sub-Chapters
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          AMM Sub-chapter                          Subject
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05-10-01..........................  Airframe Airworthiness Limitations
                                     before Life Extension Programme.
05-10-05 \1\......................  Airframe Airworthiness Limitations,
                                     Life Extension Programme Landings
                                     Life Extended.

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05-10-10 \2\......................  Airframe Airworthiness Limitations,
                                     Life Extension Programme Calendar
                                     Life Extended.
05-10-15..........................  Aircraft Equipment--Airworthiness
                                     Limitations.
05-10-17..........................  Power Plant Airworthiness
                                     Limitations.
05-15-00..........................  Critical Design Configuration
                                     Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel
                                     System Description and Operation.
05-20-00 \3\......................  Scheduled Maintenance.
05-20-01..........................  Airframe Scheduled Maintenance--
                                     Before Life Extension Programme.
05-20-05 \1\......................  Airframe Scheduled Maintenance--Life
                                     Extension Programme Landings Life
                                     Extended.
05-20-10 \2\......................  Airframe Scheduled Maintenance--Life
                                     Extension Programme Calendar Life
                                     Extended.
05-20-15..........................  Aircraft Equipment Scheduled
                                     Maintenance.
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\1\ Applicable only to airplanes post-modification HCM20011A or
  HCM20012A or HCM20013A.
\2\ Applicable only to airplanes post-modification HCM20010A.
\3\ Paragraphs 5 and 6 only, on the Corrosion Prevention and Control
  Program (CPCP) and the Supplemental Structural Inspection Document
  (SSID).

    (3) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 3 of AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Sub-
chapter 05-15-00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 
Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, is the CDCCL.
    (4) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 4 of AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within 
Sub-chapter 05-20-00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 
Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, the relevant issues of the support 
documents are as follows: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 146 
Series/Avro 146-RJ Corrosion Prevention and Control Program Document 
CPCP-146-01, Revision 3, dated July 15, 2008, including BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Temporary Revision (TR) 2.1, dated December 
2008; and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 Series 
Supplemental Structural Inspection Document SSID-146-01, Revision 1, 
dated June 15, 2009.
    (5) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 5 of AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). Within 
Sub-chapter 05-20-01 of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe146 
Series/Avro146-RJ Series AMM, the relevant issue of BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe 146/Avro 146-RJ Maintenance Review Board 
Report Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, is Revision 15, dated March 
2009 (mis-identified in EASA AD 2009-0215, dated October 7, 2009, as 
being dated May 2009).
    (6) This paragraph restates the provisions of Note 6 of AD 2011-
24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, 
components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on 
the affected airplanes before revision of Chapter 5 of the AMM, as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in 
accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the Airworthiness 
Limitations Section (ALS) or AMM has been revised, future 
maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance 
with the CDCCLs.

(h) Retained Restriction of Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 
CDCCLs

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Except as specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD and 
required by paragraph (l) of this AD: After the actions specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD have been accomplished, no alternative 
inspections or inspection intervals may be approved for the 
structural elements specified in the documents listed in paragraph 
(g) of this AD unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are 
approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD.

(i) Retained Modification

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Modifying the main fittings of the main landing gear in accordance 
with Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-171, dated August 11, 
2009, extends the safe limit of the main landing gear main fitting 
from 32,000 landings to 50,000 landings on the main fitting.

(j) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Within 90 days after January 3, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2011-
24-06), revise the maintenance program, by incorporating Subject 05-
10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations'' of Chapter 
05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 
104, dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber 
assemblies, but not on the individual shock absorber components, 
amend life limits on MLG up-locks and door up-locks, and to 
introduce and amend life limits on MLG components. Incorporating the 
new life limits and inspections into the maintenance program 
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for Subject 
05-10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations'' of 
Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 
104, dated April 15, 2011, and after incorporation has been done, 
the limitations required by paragraph (g) of this AD for Subject 05-
10-15, ``Aircraft Equipment Airworthiness Limitations'' of Chapter 
05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 
104, dated April 15, 2011, may be removed from the maintenance 
program.

(k) Retained Restriction of Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or 
CDCCLs

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011). 
Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, after accomplishing 
the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used, 
unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (n) of this AD.

(l) New Airworthiness Limitation Revision

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance program, by incorporating Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 
146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 105, dated July 15, 
2011, into the maintenance program. The initial compliance time for 
the replacement of any part having a new or revised life limit is at 
the applicable time specified in Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited BAe 
146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 105, dated July 15, 
2011, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later.
    (1) Within Sub-chapter 05-20-00 of the BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited BAe146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, supporting documents 
are BAE Systems (Operations) Limited CPCP Document CPCP-146-01, 
Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010; and BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID) Document 
SSID-146-01/02/03, dated July 12, 2006.
    (2) Within Sub-chapter 05-20-01 of the BAE Systems (Operations) 
Limited BAe146 Series/Avro146-RJ Series AMM, the supporting document 
is BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Maintenance Review

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Board Report (MRBR) Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 17, dated 
March 2011.

(m) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (l) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/
or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs 
are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified 
in paragraph (n) of this AD.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative 
Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, 
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, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed 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.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to mandatory continuing airworthiness information EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0004, dated January 12, 2012; and 
Chapter 05, ``Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,'' of the BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited BAe 146 Series/Avro 146-RJ Series AMM, Revision 
105, dated July 15, 2011; for related information.
    (2) For BAE Systems 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; email RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For 
Messier-Dowty service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Messier-Dowty: 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. You may review copies of the referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-17764 Filed 7-23-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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