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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD; Amendment
39–18923; AD 2017–12–08]
(h) Installation Prohibition
RIN 2120–AA64
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install any software standard earlier than
SCN 5B/I into any EEC model number
EEC104–40 or EEC104–60.
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Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
(i) Definition
AGENCY:
For the purpose of this AD, 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 does not constitute an engine
shop visit.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19 to make your request. You may email
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kevin Clark, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
(2) PW Alert Service Bulletin PW2000
A73–170, dated July 14, 2016, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD, can be
obtained from PW, using the contact
information in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division,
400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118;
phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 2, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–24–
06 for all BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146–100A, –200A,
and –300A airplanes; and Model Avro
146–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–
RJ100A airplanes. AD 2011–24–06
required revising the maintenance
program to incorporate life limits for
certain items, adding new and more
restrictive inspections to detect fatigue
cracking in certain structures, and
adding fuel system critical design
configuration control limitations
(CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in
the fuel tanks. AD 2011–24–06 also
required modifying the main fittings of
the main landing gear (MLG) and
revising the maintenance program to
incorporate new life limits on MLG uplocks and door up-locks and other MLG
components. This new AD requires
revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
new or revised structural inspection
requirements. This AD was prompted by
a determination that new or revised
structural inspection requirements are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective July 20,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 3, 2012 (76 FR 73477,
November 29, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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. You may
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view this 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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
4220.
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–2016–
4220; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is 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 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:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD
2011–24–06, Amendment 39–16870 (76
FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD
2011–24–06’’). AD 2011–24–06 applied
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. The SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on December 13, 2016
(81 FR 89878) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
published in the Federal Register on
March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12044) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
a determination that new or revised
structural inspection requirements are
necessary. The NPRM proposed to
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised structural
inspection requirements. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of certain structural elements,
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which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0071, dated March 19,
2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
series and Model Avro 146–RJ series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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The BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM) includes the
Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this
[EASA] AD. Compliance with these chapters
has been identified as a mandatory action for
continued airworthiness and EASA AD
2012–0004 was issued to require operators to
comply with those instructions.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd revised the AMM
(Revision 107), introducing a new defined
life limit for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing
Unit into Chapter 05–10–15. Subsequently,
Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in
Chapter 05–20–00 inspection tasks for repairs
applied to fatigue critical structures and also
introduced a new Chapter 05–20–07 to
provide Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
references for these tasks, applicable to
repairs accomplished after the publication of
AMM Revision 108. Finally, AMM Revision
111 introduced safe life limitations into
Chapter 05–10–15 for rollers of main landing
gear and door up-locks.
Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance
Review Board Report (MRBR) Document
MRB 146–01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was
published (as referenced in Chapter 05–20–
01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies in
inspection tasks for a number of Structurally
Important Items (SIIs). Grace periods for
these revised inspection tasks are included in
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection
Service Bulletin (ISB) ISB.53–237.
Failure to comply with the new and more
restrictive tasks and limitations referenced
above could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2012–0004, which is superseded, and
requires implementation of the maintenance
tasks and/or airworthiness limitations as
specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05
of the AMM at Revision 112.
The unsafe condition is fatigue
cracking of certain structural elements,
which could adversely affect the
structural integrity of the airplane. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
4220.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the SNPRM or
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We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this 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 SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that 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.
Costs of Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We estimate that this AD affects 2
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2011–24–
06 and retained in this AD take about
3 work-hours per product, at an average
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the actions that are required by AD
2011–24–06 is $255 per product.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $170, or $85 per product.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
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
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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.
§ 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:
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2017–12–08 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited: Amendment 39–18923; Docket
No. FAA–2016–4220; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–076–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 20, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011–24–06,
Amendment 39–16870 (76 FR 73477,
November 29, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–24–06’’).
(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 serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Periodic Inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new or revised structural inspection
requirements are necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking
of certain structural elements, which could
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adversely affect the structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations
Revisions of the Shock Absorber Assemblies,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2011–24–06, with no
changes. 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 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104,
dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on
shock absorber assemblies, but not the
individual shock absorber components,
amend life limits on main landing gear
(MLG) up-locks and door up-locks, and to
introduce and amend life limits on MLG
components. Accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (i) of this AD
terminates the actions required by this
paragraph.
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(h) Retained No Alternative Actions,
Intervals, and/or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs),
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2011–24–06, with no
changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i)
of this AD: After accomplishing the revision
required by paragraph (g) 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 (k)(1) of
this AD.
(i) New Revision to the Maintenance or
Inspection Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new and revised limitations,
tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing
the actions required by this paragraph
terminates the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
additional source of guidance for the actions
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
found in BAe 146/AVRO 146–RJ Airplane
Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated
October 15, 2013.
Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
additional source of guidance for the actions
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
found in Corrosion Prevention Control
Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP–146–
01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
additional source of guidance for the actions
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specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
found in Supplemental Structural
Inspections Document (SSID) Document No.
SSID–146–01, Revision 2, dated August 15,
2012.
Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
additional source of guidance for the actions
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
found in Maintenance Review Board Report
Document No. MRB 146–01, Issue 2,
Revision 19, dated August 2012.
Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An
additional source of guidance for the actions
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can be
found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–237,
Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.
(j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals,
and/or CDCCLs
After accomplishment of the revision
required by paragraph (i) 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
(k)(1) of this AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0071, dated
March 19, 2014, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–4220.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
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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.
(m) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 3, 2012 (76 FR
73477, November 29, 2011).
(i) 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 Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated
April 15, 2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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 1292
675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; Internet https://
www.baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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 Renton, Washington, on June 2,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9432; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–116–AD; Amendment
39–18922; AD 2017–12–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD;
Amendment 39-18923; AD 2017-12-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-24-06 for
all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -
300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes. AD 2011-24-06 required revising the maintenance program to
incorporate life limits for certain items, adding new and more
restrictive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain
structures, and adding fuel system critical design configuration
control limitations (CDCCLs) to prevent ignition sources in the fuel
tanks. AD 2011-24-06 also required modifying the main fittings of the
main landing gear (MLG) and revising the maintenance program to
incorporate new life limits on MLG up-locks and door up-locks and other
MLG components. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised
structural inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by a
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 20, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 3,
2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. You may view
this 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4220.
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-2016-
4220; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is 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 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:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76
FR 73477, November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06''). AD 2011-24-06 applied
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. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on December 13,
2016 (81 FR 89878) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on
March 8, 2016 (81 FR 12044) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that new or revised structural inspection requirements
are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised
structural inspection requirements. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural elements,
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which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series and Model Avro 146-RJ series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
includes the Chapters as listed in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD.
Compliance with these chapters has been identified as a mandatory
action for continued airworthiness and EASA AD 2012-0004 was issued
to require operators to comply with those instructions.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
revised the AMM (Revision 107), introducing a new defined life limit
for the Fire Bottle Cartridge Firing Unit into Chapter 05-10-15.
Subsequently, Revision 108 of the AMM introduced in Chapter 05-20-00
inspection tasks for repairs applied to fatigue critical structures
and also introduced a new Chapter 05-20-07 to provide Structural
Repair Manual (SRM) references for these tasks, applicable to
repairs accomplished after the publication of AMM Revision 108.
Finally, AMM Revision 111 introduced safe life limitations into
Chapter 05-10-15 for rollers of main landing gear and door up-locks.
Furthermore, Section 6 of the Maintenance Review Board Report
(MRBR) Document MRB 146-01, Issue 2, Revision 18 was published (as
referenced in Chapter 05-20-01 of the AMM) to correct discrepancies
in inspection tasks for a number of Structurally Important Items
(SIIs). Grace periods for these revised inspection tasks are
included in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin
(ISB) ISB.53-237.
Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive tasks and
limitations referenced above could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0004, which is superseded, and requires
implementation of the maintenance tasks and/or airworthiness
limitations as specified in the defined parts of Chapter 05 of the
AMM at Revision 112.
The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of certain structural
elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2016-4220.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination
of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this 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
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2011-24-06 and retained in this AD take
about 3 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions
that are required by AD 2011-24-06 is $255 per product.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $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 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 that 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
2017-12-08 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18923;
Docket No. FAA-2016-4220; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-076-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 20, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-24-06, Amendment 39-16870 (76 FR 73477,
November 29, 2011) (``AD 2011-24-06'').
(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
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic
Inspections.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or revised
structural inspection requirements are necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain structural
elements, which could
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adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Airworthiness Limitations Revisions of the Shock Absorber
Assemblies, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2011-24-06, with no changes. 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 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 104,
dated April 15, 2011, to remove life limits on shock absorber
assemblies, but not the individual shock absorber components, amend
life limits on main landing gear (MLG) up-locks and door up-locks,
and to introduce and amend life limits on MLG components.
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD
terminates the actions required by this paragraph.
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD
2011-24-06, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g)
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 (k)(1) of this
AD.
(i) New Revision to the Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new
and revised limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Accomplishing the actions
required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Airplane Maintenance Manual,
Revision 112, dated October 15, 2013.
Note 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) Document No.
CPCP-146-01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
Note 3 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Supplemental Structural Inspections Document (SSID)
Document No. SSID-146-01, Revision 2, dated August 15, 2012.
Note 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in Maintenance Review Board Report Document No. MRB 146-01,
Issue 2, Revision 19, dated August 2012.
Note 5 to paragraph (i) of this AD: An additional source of
guidance for the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD can
be found in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.53-237, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.
(j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i)
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 (k)(1) of this AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. 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.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0071, dated March 19, 2014,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4220.
(2) For more information about this AD, 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.
(m) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
January 3, 2012 (76 FR 73477, November 29, 2011).
(i) 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 Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 104, dated April 15,
2011.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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 1292 675704; email
RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(5) You may view this 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.
(6) 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 Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12173 Filed 6-14-17; 8:45 am]
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