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reworked in accordance with RR Service
Bulletin (SB) No. RB.211–72–G604, dated
March 18, 2013.
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by the
identification by RR of limitations in the
drawing definition for the Trent 800 lowpressure (LP) turbine bearing support and
exhaust case assembly, which resulted in
thin-wall section parts being delivered into
service. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the LP turbine bearing support and
exhaust case assembly, which could lead to
engine separation and damage to the
airplane.
(e) Actions and Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) For engines that have an LP turbine
bearing support and exhaust case assembly
identified by part number (P/N) and serial
number (S/N) in Table 1 to paragraph (e) of
this AD, installed, at the next engine shop
visit after the effective date of this AD, but
not later than June 30, 2017, replace the
assembly with one that is eligible for
installation.
(2) For engines with an LP turbine bearing
support and exhaust case assembly not
identified by P/N and S/N in Table 1 to
paragraph (e) of this AD, installed, at the next
piece-part exposure of the LP turbine bearing
support and exhaust case assembly after the
effective date of AD:
(i) Inspect the hub to conical panel weld
line thickness using paragraphs 3.B.(3)(a)
through 3.B.(3)(d)(iii) of RR Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211–72–AG644, dated
April 30, 2013; and
(ii) Inspect the hub to conical panel flange
thickness using paragraphs 3.B.(4)(a) through
3.B.(4)(c)(v) of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AG644, dated April 30, 2013.
(iii) If the LP turbine bearing support and
exhaust case assembly does not pass the
inspections required by paragraphs (e)(2)(i)
and (e)(2)(ii) of this AD, replace the LP
turbine bearing support and exhaust case
assembly with one that is eligible for
installation.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e)—LP TURBINE BEARING SUPPORT AND EXHAUST CASE ASSEMBLY P/NS AND
S/NS
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P/Ns
FK31446
FK31446
FK31446
FK31446
FK32232
FK32085
FK32085
FK31446
FK31446
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S/Ns
118–01
209–01
216–01
232–01
113–01
268–01
269–01
022–01
028–01
(f) Definitions
The following definitions apply for the
purpose of this AD:
(1) An LP turbine bearing support and
exhaust case assembly is eligible for
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installation if it has passed the inspections of
paragraphs (e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(ii) of this AD;
or has been reworked in accordance with RR
SB No. RB.211–72–G604, dated March 18,
2013.
(2) ‘‘Piece-part exposure’’ occurs whenever
the LP turbine bearing support and exhaust
case assembly is sufficiently exposed to do
the inspections required by paragraphs
(e)(2)(i) and (e)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(3) An ‘‘engine shop visit’’ is the induction
of an engine into the shop for maintenance
involving the separation of pairs of major
mating engine flanges, except that the
separation of engine flanges solely for the
purposes of transportation without
subsequent engine maintenance is not an
engine shop visit.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
make your request.
(h) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238–7148; fax: (781) 238–7199;
email: eugene.triozzi@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2013–0223, dated
September 19, 2013, for more information.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013–0953.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Rolls-Royce plc Service Bulletin No.
RB.211–72–G604, including Supplement,
dated March 18, 2013.
(ii) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin
No. RB.211–72–AG644, dated April 30, 2013.
(3) For RR service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email:
https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
team.jsp; Internet: https://
www.aeromanager.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (781) 238–7125.
(5) You may view this service information
at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 16, 2014.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0241; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–008–AD; Amendment
39–17880; AD 2014–13–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–10–
16 for all British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes.
This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority
of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as the need to
incorporate revisions to the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD
to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 5,
2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0241; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For 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
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1292 675704; email: RApublications@
baesystems.com; Internet: https://
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4138; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
taylor.martin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply
to all British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on April 14, 2014 (79
FR 20832), and proposed to supersede
AD 2007–10–16, Amendment 39–15057
(72 FR 27953, May 18, 2007).
The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI
states:
The Jetstream Series 3200 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM), includes
Chapter 05–10–05 ‘‘Airworthiness
Limitations, Description and Operation’’. The
maintenance tasks and limitations contained
in this chapter have been identified as
mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness and EASA issued AD 2007–
0074 to require operators to comply with
those instructions.
Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd amended Jetstream Series
3200 AMM Chapter 05–10–05 to introduce
life limitations for the main landing gear
radius rod mounting shaft assemblies and to
incorporate wing structure inspections
previously introduced through BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin (SB) SB 51–
JA020940. In addition, a new table was
introduced to provide extended fatigue life
limitations for structural items for aeroplanes
entered into a life extension programme.
Reference to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
SB 32–JA981042 was updated from Revision
7 to Revision 8 to reflect increased life limits
of the nose landing gear.
Failure to comply with the new and more
restrictive instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
For the reasons described above, this EASA
AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
2007–0074, which is superseded, and
requires implementation of the maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
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limitations as specified in Chapter 05–10–05
of the Jetstream Series 3200 AMM at Revision
29.
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-02410002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (79
FR 20832, April 14, 2014) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
20832, April 14, 2014) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 20832,
April 14, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
14 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 1 workhour per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD of
inserting the document into the
Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $1,190, or $85 per product.
We have no way of determining the
cost to replace the life limited parts and
to do the applicable maintenance tasks
on each airplane.
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
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safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0241; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–15057 (72 FR
27953, May 18, 2007), and adding the
following new AD:
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2014–13–05 British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft: Amendment 39–17880; Docket
No. FAA–2014–0241; Directorate
Identifier 2014–CE–008–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective August 5, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007–10–16,
Amendment 39–15057 (72 FR 27953, May 18,
2007).
telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to British Aerospace
Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in
any category.
Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No.: 2014–0044, dated February
24, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0241-0002.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as the need to
incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness
Limitations section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness (ICA). We are
issuing this AD to enforce compliance with
these requirements in order to maintain
airworthiness.
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(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD:
(1) As of August 5, 2014 (the effective date
of this AD), replace each component before
exceeding the applicable life limit and
complete all applicable maintenance tasks
within the thresholds and intervals as
specified in Chapter 05–10–05,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the British
Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Revision, 29, dated
December 15, 2012.
(2) You may comply with the requirements
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD by
incorporating British Aerospace Jetstream
3200 Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
Revision 29, Airworthiness Limitations,
Chapter 05–10–05, dated December 15, 2012,
into the Airworthiness Limitations section of
your ICA and complying with that program.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 05–10–05, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the British Aerospace
Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft Maintenance
Manual, Revision, 29, dated December 15,
2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
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/.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
20, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1009; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NE–35–AD; Amendment 39–
17855; AD 2014–11–05]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop
Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC)
turboprop engines. This AD requires
installing a reinforcement liner to the
power turbine (PT) containment ring
and, for certain PT containment rings,
adding scallops. This AD was prompted
by in-service events involving the
perforation of engine cases as a result of
the liberation of PT blades and the
fracture/displacement of the PT
containment ring. We are issuing this
AD to prevent uncontained engine
failure and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 5, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Pratt &
Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 MarieVictorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada,
J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax:
450–647–2888; Internet: www.pwc.ca.
You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive
Park, Burlington, MA. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 781–238–7125.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1009; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD;
Amendment 39-17880; AD 2014-13-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-16 for
all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes.
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify
and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as the need to incorporate revisions to
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 5, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 5,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0241; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
For 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
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1292 675704; email: RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
taylor.martin@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to all British Aerospace Regional
Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on April 14, 2014 (79 FR 20832), and proposed to
supersede AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR 27953, May 18,
2007).
The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country. The MCAI states:
The Jetstream Series 3200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM),
includes Chapter 05-10-05 ``Airworthiness Limitations, Description
and Operation''. The maintenance tasks and limitations contained in
this chapter have been identified as mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness and EASA issued AD 2007-0074 to require operators to
comply with those instructions.
Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd amended
Jetstream Series 3200 AMM Chapter 05-10-05 to introduce life
limitations for the main landing gear radius rod mounting shaft
assemblies and to incorporate wing structure inspections previously
introduced through BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin
(SB) SB 51-JA020940. In addition, a new table was introduced to
provide extended fatigue life limitations for structural items for
aeroplanes entered into a life extension programme. Reference to BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd SB 32-JA981042 was updated from Revision 7
to Revision 8 to reflect increased life limits of the nose landing
gear.
Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2007-0074, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations as specified in Chapter 05-10-05 of the Jetstream Series
3200 AMM at Revision 29.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0241-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 14 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD of inserting the document
into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,190, or $85 per product.
We have no way of determining the cost to replace the life limited
parts and to do the applicable maintenance tasks on each airplane.
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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0241; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR
27953, May 18, 2007), and adding the following new AD:
2014-13-05 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-17880;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 5,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR
27953, May 18, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream
Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to
incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). We are issuing
this AD to enforce compliance with these requirements in order to
maintain airworthiness.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
(1) As of August 5, 2014 (the effective date of this AD),
replace each component before exceeding the applicable life limit
and complete all applicable maintenance tasks within the thresholds
and intervals as specified in Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness
Limitations, of the British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
(2) You may comply with the requirements in paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD by incorporating British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series
Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 29, Airworthiness Limitations,
Chapter 05-10-05, dated December 15, 2012, into the Airworthiness
Limitations section of your ICA and complying with that program.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
taylor.martin@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-
0044, dated February 24, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-
0241-0002.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness Limitations, of the British
Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 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/.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 20, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-15136 Filed 6-30-14; 8:45 am]
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