Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes, 49786-49789 [2018-21344]
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HRD00680, HRD00681, HRD00694 to
HRD00697, HRD00711, HRD00831,
HRD00856, HRD00878 to HRD00895,
HRD01025, HRD01040, HRD01047,
HRD01050 to HRD01057, HRD01059 to
HRD01089, HRD01104, HRD01105,
HRD01108, HRD01111 to HRD01116,
HRD01118 to HRD01121, HRD01123,
HRD01124, HRD01126, HRD01162,
HRD01185 to HRD01198, HRD01201,
HRD01202, or HRD01226 to HRD01243,
installed.
(2) Right-hand (RH) half thrust reverser, P/
N 15G0003–013, or RH half thrust reverser P/
N 15G0003–014, with the following S/Ns:
HRD00669 to HRD00678, HRD00680,
HRD00681, HRD00703 to HRD00707,
HRD00722, HRD00825, HRD00919,
HRD00922, HRD01018, HRD01022,
HRD01023, HRD01027 to HRD01033,
HRD01035, HRD01036, HRD01038,
HRD01039, HRD01041 to HRD01046,
HRD01048, HRD01049, HRD01059 to
HRD01079, HRD01081, HRD01082,
HRD01084 to HRD01092, HRD01100,
HRD01117, HRD01140, HRD01146,
HRD01162, HRD01185 to HRD01187,
HRD01189 to HRD01198, HRD01201,
HRD01202, HRD01210, or HRD01213 to
HRD01223, installed.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. 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.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7830, Thrust Reverser.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
September 26, 2018.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report from GE
regarding a quality escape of nonconforming
thrust reverser fire seal gaps. We are issuing
this AD to inspect for nonconforming thrust
reverser fire seal gaps that could result in a
fire outside the fire zone. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in an
uncontrolled fire, damage to the engine, and
damage to the airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For all half thrust reversers listed in
paragraph (c) of this AD, before the half
thrust reverser accumulates 8,000 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD,
perform the following one-time inspection,
and, if needed, replace the core cowl seal and
pylon seal.
(i) Measure the width of the RTV filled gap
between thrust reverser fire seals at the
junction between 12 o’clock core cowl seal
and pylon seal, at the following half thrust
reverser locations: LH half thrust reverser, P/
N 15G0002–013; LH half thrust reverser, P/
N 15G0002–014; RH half thrust reverser, P/
N 15G0003–013; and RH half thrust reverser
P/N 15G0003–014.
(ii) If the gap width between the 12 o’clock
core cowl seal and the pylon seal is greater
than 1 mm, replace both seals with parts
eligible for installation to form a new gap of
1 mm or less, prior to returning to service.
(2) You may refer to GE CF34–8E Service
Bulletin 78–0066 R01, dated June 20, 2018,
for guidance on inspecting and replacing the
thrust reverser fire seals.
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(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
david.bethka@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0511; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–145–AD; Amendment
39–19425; AD 2018–19–24]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
4101 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a determination that inspection
requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks are incorrect. This
AD requires a one-time detailed
inspection of a certain fuselage frame
and repair, if necessary, and a revision
of the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
SUMMARY:
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new or revised maintenance
instructions and airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 7,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 7, 2018.
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 service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0511.
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–2018–
0511; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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 Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 14, 2018 (83 FR 27721).
The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that inspection
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requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks are incorrect. The
NPRM proposed to require a one-time
detailed inspection of a certain fuselage
frame and repair, if necessary, and a
revision of the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised maintenance
instructions and airworthiness
limitations.
We are issuing this AD to address
cracking in fuselage frame 90, which
could cause it to fail and thereby
compromise the structural integrity of
the aircraft pressure hull. We are also
issuing this AD to address fatigue
damage of various airplane structures,
which could result in reduced 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 AD 2017–0187,
dated September 22, 2017 (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 4101 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Maintenance instructions for BAE
Jetstream 4100 aeroplanes, which are
approved by EASA, are defined in BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd Jetstream 4100
Service Bulletin (SB) J41–51–001, which
references certain Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) tasks. These instructions
have been identified as mandatory for
continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
CAA UK [Civil Aviation Authority United
Kingdom] issued AD 005–02–2002 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2005–15–11,
Amendment 39–14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26,
2005) (‘‘AD 2005–15–11’’)] to require
operators to comply with the inspection
instructions as referenced in SB J41–51–001
at original issue.
Since that [CAA UK ] AD was issued, BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd have determined
that the inspection requirements for a
number of maintenance tasks are incorrect.
Consequently, existing inspection items 52–
20–013, 53–10–006, 53–10–025, 53–10–029
and 53–10–079 will be amended in Chapter
05 of the AMM. Compliance periods for these
changes are given in BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd SB J41–51–001 (now at
Revision 4) and BAE Systems (Operations)
Ltd Alert SB J41–A53–058. Those fatigue
inspections detailed in SB J41–51–001, at
Revision 3 or earlier, have now been
incorporated into Chapter 05 of the AMM. To
avoid duplication these tasks are deleted
from SB J41–51–001 at Revision 4.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of CAA
UK AD 005–02–2002, which is superseded,
and requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
Jetstream 4100 SB J41–51–001 Revision 4 and
Alert SB J41–A53–058 (hereafter collectively
referred to as ‘the SB’ in this [EASA] AD).
The actions include a one-time
detailed inspection of fuselage frame 90
for cracking or fatigue damage and
repair if necessary, and revision of the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or
revised maintenance instructions and
airworthiness limitations. This AD was
prompted by a determination that it is
possible for cracks in fuselage frame 90
to exceed the critical length for failure
in less time than the current inspection
interval, and by a determination that
inspection requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks involving certain
airworthiness limitations are incorrect.
The unsafe condition is cracking in
fuselage frame 90, which could cause it
to fail and thereby compromise the
structural integrity of the aircraft
pressure hull; and fatigue damage of
various airplane structures, which could
result in reduced 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–2018–
0511.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM
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 this
final rule 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 for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
has issued the following service
information.
• Service Bulletin J41–51–001,
Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017. This
service information describes new
inspections and revisions to existing
inspection requirements and thresholds.
• Alert Service Bulletin J41–A53–058,
dated December 6, 2016. This service
information describes procedures for a
detailed inspection for cracking or
fatigue damage of fuselage frame 90.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ........................................................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............
We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we
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have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, we
estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$170
$680
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.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Regulatory Findings
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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–19–24 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited: Amendment 39–19425; Docket
No. FAA–2018–0511; Product Identifier
2017–NM–145–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 7, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2005–15–11,
Amendment 39–14200 (70 FR 43025, July 26,
2005) (‘‘AD 2005–15–11’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
53–10–029 (Maintenance Planning Document
(MPD) 531029–DVl–10010–1) was last
accomplished: Within 6,600 flight cycles
after the last accomplishment of SSI 53–10–
029 (MPD 531029–DVl–10010–1), or within 6
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later.
(2) For airplanes with more than 6,300
flight cycles since SSI 53–10–029 (MPD
531029–DVl–10010–1) was last
accomplished: Within 300 flight cycles or 4.5
months, whichever is earlier, since the last
accomplishment of SSI 53–10–029 (MPD
531029–DVl–10010–1), or within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
is later.
(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revisions
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by
incorporating the maintenance tasks and
associated thresholds and intervals described
in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41–51–001, Revision 4, dated July
11, 2017. The initial compliance times for
new or revised tasks are at the applicable
times specified in BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41–51–001,
Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017, or within 6
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that it is possible for cracks in fuselage frame
90 to exceed the critical length for failure in
less time than the current inspection interval;
and a determination that inspection
requirements for a number of maintenance
tasks involving certain airworthiness
limitations are incorrect. We are issuing this
AD to address cracking in fuselage frame 90,
which could cause it to fail and thereby
compromise the structural integrity of the
aircraft pressure hull. We are also issuing this
AD to address fatigue damage of various
airplane structures, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(k) No Reporting Requirement
Although the Accomplishment Instructions
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated
December 6, 2016, specify to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(g) Inspection
At the compliance times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable: Do a detailed inspection of
fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue
damage, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated December 6,
2016. If any cracking or fatigue damage is
found: Before further flight, repair using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(1) For airplanes with 6,300 flight cycles or
fewer since Structural Significant Items (SSI)
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(j) Terminating Action for Requirements of
AD 2005–15–11
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2005–15–11.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
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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: 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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0187, dated September 22, 2017, 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–2018–0511.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3228.
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(n) 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.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41–A53–058, dated
December 6, 2016.
(ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Service Bulletin J41–51–001, Revision 4,
dated July 11, 2017.
(3) 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.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(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 Des Moines, Washington, on
September 14, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0394; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–036–AD; Amendment
39–19441; AD 2018–20–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Aviation Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Dassault Aviation Model MYSTEREFALCON 50 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that more
restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This AD requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new and more
restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 7,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 7, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
440–6700; internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0394.
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–2018–
0394; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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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: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21953).
The NPRM was prompted by a
determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations are necessary.
The NPRM proposed to require revising
the maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new and
more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations.
We are issuing this AD to address
reduced 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 2018–0026, dated January 30,
2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations and
certification maintenance instructions for the
Dassault Myste`re Falcon 50 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are currently
defined and published in the Dassault
Myste`re Falcon 50 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AMM) chapter 5–40. These
instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e,
reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
Consequently, EASA issued [EASA] AD
2016–0067 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2017–09–03, Amendment 39–18865 (82 FR
21467, May 9, 2017)] to require
accomplishment of the maintenance tasks,
and implementation of the airworthiness
limitations, as specified in Dassault Myste`re
Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5–40 Revision 23.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault
issued Revision 24 of the Dassault Myste`re
Falcon 50 AMM chapter 5–40, which
introduces new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and/or
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 3, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49786-49789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21344]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0511; Product Identifier 2017-NM-145-AD; Amendment
39-19425; AD 2018-19-24]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a determination that inspection requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks are incorrect. This AD requires a one-time detailed
inspection of a certain fuselage frame and repair, if necessary, and a
revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 7, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 7,
2018.
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 [email protected]; internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view
this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0511.
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-2018-
0511; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is 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 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3228.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 14, 2018 (83 FR 27721). The NPRM was prompted
by a determination that inspection
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requirements for a number of maintenance tasks are incorrect. The NPRM
proposed to require a one-time detailed inspection of a certain
fuselage frame and repair, if necessary, and a revision of the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations.
We are issuing this AD to address cracking in fuselage frame 90,
which could cause it to fail and thereby compromise the structural
integrity of the aircraft pressure hull. We are also issuing this AD to
address fatigue damage of various airplane structures, which could
result in reduced 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 AD
2017-0187, dated September 22, 2017 (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 4101 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Maintenance instructions for BAE Jetstream 4100 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are defined in BAE Systems (Operations)
Ltd Jetstream 4100 Service Bulletin (SB) J41-51-001, which
references certain Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks. These
instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued
airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
CAA UK [Civil Aviation Authority United Kingdom] issued AD 005-
02-2002 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-15-11, Amendment 39-14200
(70 FR 43025, July 26, 2005) (``AD 2005-15-11'')] to require
operators to comply with the inspection instructions as referenced
in SB J41-51-001 at original issue.
Since that [CAA UK ] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
have determined that the inspection requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks are incorrect. Consequently, existing inspection
items 52-20-013, 53-10-006, 53-10-025, 53-10-029 and 53-10-079 will
be amended in Chapter 05 of the AMM. Compliance periods for these
changes are given in BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd SB J41-51-001 (now
at Revision 4) and BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Alert SB J41-A53-
058. Those fatigue inspections detailed in SB J41-51-001, at
Revision 3 or earlier, have now been incorporated into Chapter 05 of
the AMM. To avoid duplication these tasks are deleted from SB J41-
51-001 at Revision 4.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of CAA UK AD 005-02-2002, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions specified in BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd Jetstream 4100 SB J41-51-001 Revision 4 and Alert
SB J41-A53-058 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the SB' in
this [EASA] AD).
The actions include a one-time detailed inspection of fuselage
frame 90 for cracking or fatigue damage and repair if necessary, and
revision of the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness
limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that it is
possible for cracks in fuselage frame 90 to exceed the critical length
for failure in less time than the current inspection interval, and by a
determination that inspection requirements for a number of maintenance
tasks involving certain airworthiness limitations are incorrect. The
unsafe condition is cracking in fuselage frame 90, which could cause it
to fail and thereby compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft
pressure hull; and fatigue damage of various airplane structures, which
could result in reduced 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-2018-
0511.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM 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 this final rule 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 for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued the following service
information.
Service Bulletin J41-51-001, Revision 4, dated July 11,
2017. This service information describes new inspections and revisions
to existing inspection requirements and thresholds.
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated December 6,
2016. This service information describes procedures for a detailed
inspection for cracking or fatigue damage of fuselage frame 90.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection............................ 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $680
hour = $170.
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We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-19-24 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-19425;
Docket No. FAA-2018-0511; Product Identifier 2017-NM-145-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 7, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2005-15-11, Amendment 39-14200 (70 FR 43025,
July 26, 2005) (``AD 2005-15-11'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
4101 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that it is possible for
cracks in fuselage frame 90 to exceed the critical length for
failure in less time than the current inspection interval; and a
determination that inspection requirements for a number of
maintenance tasks involving certain airworthiness limitations are
incorrect. We are issuing this AD to address cracking in fuselage
frame 90, which could cause it to fail and thereby compromise the
structural integrity of the aircraft pressure hull. We are also
issuing this AD to address fatigue damage of various airplane
structures, which could result in reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
At the compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed inspection of
fuselage frame 90 for cracking or fatigue damage, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated December 6, 2016. If any
cracking or fatigue damage is found: Before further flight, repair
using a method approved by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(1) For airplanes with 6,300 flight cycles or fewer since
Structural Significant Items (SSI) 53-10-029 (Maintenance Planning
Document (MPD) 531029-DVl-10010-1) was last accomplished: Within
6,600 flight cycles after the last accomplishment of SSI 53-10-029
(MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1), or within 6 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever is later.
(2) For airplanes with more than 6,300 flight cycles since SSI
53-10-029 (MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1) was last accomplished: Within 300
flight cycles or 4.5 months, whichever is earlier, since the last
accomplishment of SSI 53-10-029 (MPD 531029-DVl-10010-1), or within
6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later.
(h) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revisions
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating
the maintenance tasks and associated thresholds and intervals
described in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin
J41-51-001, Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017. The initial compliance
times for new or revised tasks are at the applicable times specified
in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-51-001,
Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017, or within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is later.
(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for Requirements of AD 2005-15-11
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h) of this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2005-15-11.
(k) No Reporting Requirement
Although the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A53-058, dated
December 6, 2016, specify to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
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[email protected] 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: 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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0187, dated September 22, 2017, 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-2018-0511.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3228.
(n) 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.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-
A53-058, dated December 6, 2016.
(ii) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-51-
001, Revision 4, dated July 11, 2017.
(3) 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
[email protected]; internet https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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 Des Moines, Washington, on September 14, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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