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Board membership to reflect changes in
the geographical distribution of the
volume of softwood lumber
manufactured and shipped within the
United States by domestic
manufacturers and the volume of
softwood lumber imported into the
United States. The destination of
volumes between regions and the
distribution of the size of operations
within regions shall also be considered.
The number of Board members may also
be changed. Any changes in Board
composition shall be implemented by
the Secretary through rulemaking.
■ 3. Amend § 1217.41 by
■ a. Revising the introductory text to
paragraph (b);
■ b. Revising paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2),
(b)(3), (b)(4), and (b)(5).
The changes to read as follows:
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§ 1217.41
Nominations and appointments.
(a) * * *
(b) Subsequent nominations shall be
conducted as follows:
(1) The Board shall conduct outreach
to all segments of the softwood lumber
industry. Softwood lumber domestic
manufacturers and importers may
submit nominations to the Board.
Subsequent nominees must
domestically manufacture and/or import
15 million board feet or more of
softwood lumber per fiscal year;
(2) Domestic manufacturers and
importer nominees may provide the
Board a short background statement
outlining their qualifications to serve on
the Board;
(3) Nominees that are both a domestic
manufacturer and an importer may seek
nomination to the Board and vote in the
nomination process as either a domestic
manufacturer or an importer, but not
both. Such nominees must domestically
manufacture and import 15 million
board feet or more of softwood lumber
per fiscal year;
(4) The names of domestic
manufacturer nominees shall be placed
on a ballot by region. The ballots along
with the background statements shall be
mailed to domestic manufacturers in
each respective region for a vote.
Domestic manufacturers who
manufacture softwood lumber in more
than one region may seek nomination
and vote in one region of their choice.
The votes shall be tabulated for each
region with the nominee receiving the
highest number of votes at the top of the
list in descending order by vote. The top
two candidates for each position shall
be submitted to the Secretary;
(5) The names of importer nominees
shall be placed on a ballot by region.
The ballots along with the background
statements shall be mailed to importers
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in each respective region for a vote.
Importers who import softwood lumber
from more than one region may seek
nomination and vote in one region of
their choice. The votes shall be
tabulated for each region with the
nominee receiving the highest number
of votes at the top of the list in
descending order by vote. The top two
candidates for each position shall be
submitted to the Secretary.
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■ 4. Amend § 1217.43 by revising
paragraph (c) to read as follows:
§ 1217.43
Removal and vacancies.
(a) * * *
(b) * * *
(c) If a position becomes vacant,
nominations to fill the vacancy may be
conducted using the nominations
process set forth in § 1217.41(b) or the
Board may nominate eligible persons. A
vacancy will not be required to be filled
if the unexpired term is less than six
months.
■ 5. Amend § 1217.70 by revising
paragraph (b) to read as follows:
§ 1217.70
Reports.
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(b) For domestic manufacturers, such
information shall accompany the
collected payment of assessments on a
quarterly basis specified in § 1217.52.
For importers who pay their
assessments directly to the Board, such
information shall accompany the
payment of collected assessments
within 30 calendar days after the end of
the quarter in which the softwood
lumber was imported.
■ 6. Section 1217.108 is revised to read
as follows:
§ 1217.108
OMB control number.
The control number assigned to the
information collection requirement in
this subpart by the Office of
Management and Budget pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 4
U.S.C. is OMB control number 0581–
0264.
Dated: September 17, 2013.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0793; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–138–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE
SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Model BAe 146 series airplanes and
Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of excess solder deposited
during overhaul on the frangible plug of
a fire extinguisher, which prevented the
release of the extinguishant. This
proposed AD would require a one-time
inspection of certain engine and
auxiliary power unit (APU) fire
extinguishers to determine if the fire
extinguishers are affected by excessive
solder and corrective actions if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
prevent the failure of a fire extinguisher
to discharge, which reduces the ability
of the fire protection system to
extinguish fires in the engine or APU
fire zones, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to the
passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by November 12,
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 (OPERATIONS)
LIMITED service information identified
in this proposed AD, contact BAE
SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED,
Customer Information Department,
SUMMARY:
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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 Kidde Graviner service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
Kidde Graviner Limited, Methisen Way,
Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HB,
United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0)
1753 683245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040.
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:
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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–2013–0793; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–138–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.
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Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0126R1,
September 10, 2012 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
A fire handle on a BAe 146 aeroplane was
operated on the ground as a precautionary
measure after the throttle cable on the
affected engine failed, due to corrosion. The
extinguisher failed to discharge.
Investigation results revealed that excess
solder, which had been deposited during
overhaul on the frangible plug of the
extinguisher, prevented the release of the
extinguishant. Prompted by this report,
Kidde Graviner, the fire extinguisher
manufacturer, identified four further
extinguishers of similar design that had the
same issue.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could result in the failure of a fire
bottle to discharge, which reduces the ability
of the fire protection system to extinguish
fires in the engine or Auxiliary Power Unit
(APU) fire zones, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to the
occupants.
For the reasons described above, EASA
issued AD 2012–0126 to require a one-time
inspection of the affected Part Number (P/N)
57333 engine and APU fire extinguishers. In
addition, this [EASA] AD prohibited
installation of a fire extinguisher, unless it
has passed the inspection as required by
[EASA] AD 2012–0126.
Revision 1 of this [EASA] AD is issued to
clarify that new extinguishers P/N 57333 may
be fitted with no additional inspection
required by this [EASA] AD.
Required actions include installing a
new unit or overhauling the unit if any
solder is found during the inspection.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS)
LIMITED has issued Service Bulletin
26–078, dated September 21, 2011.
Kidde Graviner Limited has issued
Service Bulletin 26–080, Revision 1,
dated July 27, 2011. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
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of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
Although the MCAI does not specify
a corrective action if any solder is
found, this proposed AD would require
an overhaul of affected fire
extinguishers or installation of new fire
extinguishers, as specified in Kidde
Graviner Service Bulletin 26–080,
Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 1 product of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the 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
$85.
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.
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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
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 adding
the following new AD:
■
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED:
Docket No. FAA–2013–0793; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–138–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November
12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
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 models, all serial numbers.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26, Fire protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of excess
solder deposited during overhaul on the
frangible plug of the extinguisher, which
prevented the release of the extinguishant.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the failure
of a fire extinguisher to discharge, which
reduces the ability of the fire protection
system to extinguish fires in the engine or
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APU fire zones, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to the passengers.
(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) Inspection and Corrective Action
For airplanes equipped with fire
extinguishers manufactured by Kidde
Graviner Limited having part number (P/N)
57333 (all dash numbers): Within 12 months
after the effective date of this AD, do an xray inspection to determine if there is solder
between the operating head and container of
the fire extinguishers in the engine and
auxiliary power unit, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Service
Bulletin 26–078, dated September 21, 2011;
or Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26–080,
Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011; as
applicable.
(1) If any solder is found, before further
flight, do the action specified in paragraph
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26–080,
Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
(i) Overhaul the fire extinguisher and
install. An overhaul includes the
replacement of the operating head.
Replacement of the pressure relief plug
assembly only is not considered an overhaul.
(ii) Install a new fire extinguisher.
(2) If no solder is found, no further action
is required by this paragraph.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a Kidde Graviner Limited
fire extinguisher having P/N 57333 (all dash
numbers), on any airplane, unless the fire
extinguisher is new, or it has been
determined that there is no solder between
the operating head and container of the fire
extinguishers as required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, or has been overhauled in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Kidde Graviner Service
Bulletin 26–080, Revision 1, dated July 27,
2011.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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
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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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0126R1, dated
September 10, 2012, for related information,
which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(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; email
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet
https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For Kidde
Graviner service information identified in
this AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited,
Methisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire,
SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0)
1753 683245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. 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
September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to supersede
airworthiness directive (AD) 89–12–10,
which applies to certain The Boeing
Company Model 747 series airplanes.
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[Docket No. FAA-2013-0793; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-138-AD]
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Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Model BAe 146 series airplanes and
Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of excess solder deposited during overhaul on the frangible
plug of a fire extinguisher, which prevented the release of the
extinguishant. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of
certain engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishers to
determine if the fire extinguishers are affected by excessive solder
and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to
prevent the failure of a fire extinguisher to discharge, which reduces
the ability of the fire protection system to extinguish fires in the
engine or APU fire zones, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane
and injury to the passengers.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 12,
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 (OPERATIONS) LIMITED service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS)
LIMITED, Customer Information Department,
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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 Kidde Graviner service
information identified in this proposed AD, contact Kidde Graviner
Limited, Methisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United
Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753 683245; fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. 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-2013-0793;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-138-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
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0126R1, September 10, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
A fire handle on a BAe 146 aeroplane was operated on the ground
as a precautionary measure after the throttle cable on the affected
engine failed, due to corrosion. The extinguisher failed to
discharge.
Investigation results revealed that excess solder, which had
been deposited during overhaul on the frangible plug of the
extinguisher, prevented the release of the extinguishant. Prompted
by this report, Kidde Graviner, the fire extinguisher manufacturer,
identified four further extinguishers of similar design that had the
same issue.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
the failure of a fire bottle to discharge, which reduces the ability
of the fire protection system to extinguish fires in the engine or
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire zones, possibly resulting in damage
to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2012-0126 to
require a one-time inspection of the affected Part Number (P/N)
57333 engine and APU fire extinguishers. In addition, this [EASA] AD
prohibited installation of a fire extinguisher, unless it has passed
the inspection as required by [EASA] AD 2012-0126.
Revision 1 of this [EASA] AD is issued to clarify that new
extinguishers P/N 57333 may be fitted with no additional inspection
required by this [EASA] AD.
Required actions include installing a new unit or overhauling the unit
if any solder is found during the inspection. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED has issued Service Bulletin 26-
078, dated September 21, 2011. Kidde Graviner Limited has issued
Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
Although the MCAI does not specify a corrective action if any
solder is found, this proposed AD would require an overhaul of affected
fire extinguishers or installation of new fire extinguishers, as
specified in Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated
July 27, 2011.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 1 product of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the 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 $85.
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.
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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
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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:
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED: Docket No. FAA-2013-0793;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-138-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November 12, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
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
models, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire
protection.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of excess solder deposited
during overhaul on the frangible plug of the extinguisher, which
prevented the release of the extinguishant. We are issuing this AD
to prevent the failure of a fire extinguisher to discharge, which
reduces the ability of the fire protection system to extinguish
fires in the engine or APU fire zones, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to the passengers.
(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) Inspection and Corrective Action
For airplanes equipped with fire extinguishers manufactured by
Kidde Graviner Limited having part number (P/N) 57333 (all dash
numbers): Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do
an x-ray inspection to determine if there is solder between the
operating head and container of the fire extinguishers in the engine
and auxiliary power unit, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Service Bulletin
26-078, dated September 21, 2011; or Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin
26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011; as applicable.
(1) If any solder is found, before further flight, do the action
specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner
Service Bulletin 26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
(i) Overhaul the fire extinguisher and install. An overhaul
includes the replacement of the operating head. Replacement of the
pressure relief plug assembly only is not considered an overhaul.
(ii) Install a new fire extinguisher.
(2) If no solder is found, no further action is required by this
paragraph.
(h) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
Kidde Graviner Limited fire extinguisher having P/N 57333 (all dash
numbers), on any airplane, unless the fire extinguisher is new, or
it has been determined that there is no solder between the operating
head and container of the fire extinguishers as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, or has been overhauled in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Kidde Graviner Service Bulletin
26-080, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2011.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2012-0126R1, dated September 10, 2012, for related
information, which can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
(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; email RApublications@baesystems.com;
Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. For Kidde Graviner service information identified in this
AD, contact Kidde Graviner Limited, Methisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough,
Berkshire, SL3 0HB, United Kingdom; telephone +44 (0) 1753 683245;
fax +44 (0) 1753 685040. 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 September 13, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23276 Filed 9-24-13; 8:45 am]
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