Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes, 75915-75918 [2022-27007]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1574; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–01362–T; Amendment
39–22274; AD 2022–25–18]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–06–
14, which applied to certain British
Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model
Avro 146–RJ series airplanes. AD 2005–
06–14 required repetitive inspections
for cracking of the outer links on the
main landing gear (MLG) side stays, and
corrective actions if necessary. AD
2005–06–14 also provided an optional
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. Since the FAA issued AD
2005–06–14, there has been a report of
additional cracking on a MLG side stay
on which the terminating action has
been done. This AD continues to require
the actions specified in AD 2005–06–14
and requires new repetitive inspections
for cracking of the MLG side stay outer
link and replacement if necessary as
specified in a United Kingdom (U.K.)
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (U.K.
CAA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. This AD also prohibits the
installation of affected parts under
certain conditions. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of May 2, 2005 (70 FR 15574,
March 28, 2005; corrected April 14,
2005 (70 FR 19681)).
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by January 26, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
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• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1574; 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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For U.K. CAA material incorporated
by reference in this AD, contact Civil
Aviation Authority, Aviation House,
Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, West
Sussex RH6 0YR, United Kingdom;
telephone +44(0) 330 022 4401; email
continued.airworthiness@caa.co.uk;
website caa.co.uk.
• For BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited service information identified
in this AD, contact BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Customer
Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44
1292 675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; website
baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
• For Messier-Dowty service
information identified in this AD,
contact Messier-Dowty: Messier
Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA
20166–8910; telephone 703–450–8233;
fax 703–404–1621; website
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
• You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety
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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1574.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206–231–3228; email
todd.thompson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–1574;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01362–T’’
at the beginning of your comments. The
most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the final rule, explain
the reason for any recommended
change, and include supporting data.
The FAA will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this final rule because of those
comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The agency
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received
about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft
Section, FAA, International Validation
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3228; email todd.thompson@faa.gov.
Any commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as
CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2005–06–14,
Amendment 39–14024 (70 FR 15574,
March 28, 2005; corrected April 14,
2005 (70 FR 19681)) (AD 2005–06–14),
for certain British Aerospace Model BAe
146 and Model Avro 146–RJ series
airplanes. AD 2005–06–14 was
prompted by an MCAI originated by the
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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which
is the aviation authority for the United
Kingdom (U.K.) (U.K. CAA). U.K. CAA
issued U.K. CAA AD 004–05–2001 to
correct an unsafe condition.
AD 2005–06–14 required repetitive
inspections for cracking of the outer
links on the MLG side stays, and
corrective actions if necessary. AD
2005–06–14 provided an optional
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. The FAA issued AD 2005–
06–14 to prevent cracking of the outer
links of the MLG side stays, which
could result in failure of a side stay and
consequent collapse of the landing gear.
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Actions Since AD 2005–06–14 Was
Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2005–06–
14, U.K. CAA superseded U.K. CAA AD
004–05–2001, dated May 1, 2001 (U.K.
CAA AD 004–05–2001), and issued U.K.
CAA AD G–2022–0018, dated October
18, 2022 (U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018)
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition on all BAe
146–301, BAe 146, and AVRO 146–RJ
airplanes. Model BAe 146–301 airplanes
are not certificated by the FAA and are
not included on the U.S. type certificate
data sheet; this AD therefore does not
include those airplanes in the
applicability. The MCAI states that
since U.K. CAA AD 004–05–2001 was
issued, there has been a report of
additional cracking on a MLG side stay
on which the terminating action has
been done.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
cracking on the shoulders of a MLG side
stay outer link. The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could lead to failure of
the side stay outer link and MLG
collapse, which could result in a
runway departure and could result in
the engine or wing contacting the
ground. The engine or wing contacting
the ground could result in damage to the
airplane, an increased risk of fire, the
airplane flipping, and injury to
occupants. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket at regulations.gov
under Docket No. FAA–2022–1574.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018 specifies
procedures for doing repetitive detailed
inspections for cracking of the MLG side
stay outer link and replacement if
necessary.
The FAA reviewed BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin ASB.32–A189, dated
September 16, 2022. This service
information identifies the affected parts
as MLG side stay outer links having
Safran Landing Systems part numbers
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200884304, 200884305, 200884346,
200884347, 201105300, 201105301,
201105308, 201105309, 201299300,
201299301, 201299305, or 201299306,
and describes procedures for doing,
among other actions, repetitive detailed
inspections for cracking of MLG side
stay outer links and replacement if
necessary.
The FAA also reviewed MessierDowty Service Bulletin 146–32–147,
dated May 29, 2001, which identifies
the affected MLG side stay outer links
for AD 2005–06–14.
This AD also requires BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.32–156, Revision 1, dated
July 3, 2001, which the Director of the
Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of May 2,
2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005;
corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)).
This material 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.
FAA’s Determination
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI and service information
described above. The FAA is issuing
this AD after determining that the
unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD continues to require the
actions specified in AD 2005–06–14 and
requires accomplishing the actions
specified in U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018
described previously, except for any
differences identified as exceptions in
the regulatory text of this AD and except
as discussed under ‘‘Differences
Between this AD and the MCAI.’’ This
AD also prohibits the installation of
affected parts under certain conditions.
Accomplishing the new inspections
specified in U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018
terminates the retained inspections
required by AD 2005–06–14.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to
use some civil aviation authority (CAA)
ADs as the primary source of
information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA
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ADs. As a result, U.K. CAA AD G–2022–
0018 is incorporated by reference in this
AD. This AD requires compliance with
U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018 in its
entirety through that incorporation,
except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
The applicability of U.K. CAA AD G–
2022–0018 includes all BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–
100A, –200A, and –300A airplanes and
Model Avro 146–RJ–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A,
and 146–RJ100A airplanes. However,
the applicability of this AD is limited to
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model BAe 146–100A, –200A, and
–300A airplanes and Model Avro 146–
RJ–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A
airplanes with MLG side stay outer links
having Safran Landing Systems part
number 200884304, 200884305,
200884346, 200884347, 201105300,
201105301, 201105308, 201105309,
201299300, 201299301, 201299305, or
201299306, as specified in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin ASB.32–A189, dated
September 16, 2022, because the unsafe
condition only applies to those MLG
side stay outer links.
Interim Action
The FAA considers that this AD is an
interim action. If final action is later
identified, the FAA might consider
further rulemaking then.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies
to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency,
for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those
procedures are ‘‘impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.’’ Under this section, an agency,
upon finding good cause, may issue a
final rule without providing notice and
seeking comment prior to issuance.
Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon
a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies foregoing notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because of possible MLG collapse,
which could result in a runway
departure, and could result in the
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engine or wing contacting the ground.
The engine or wing contacting the
ground could result in damage to the
airplane, an increased risk of fire, the
airplane flipping, and injury to
occupants. Accordingly, notice and
opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable and contrary to the
public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B).
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In addition, the FAA finds that good
cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)
for making this amendment effective in
less than 30 days, for the same reasons
the FAA found good cause to forgo
notice and comment.
without prior notice and comment.
Because the FAA has determined that it
has good cause to adopt this rule
without notice and comment, RFA
analysis is not required.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
The requirements of the RFA do not
apply when an agency finds good cause
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule
Costs of Compliance
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Labor cost
Retained actions from AD 2005–06–
14.
New actions ......................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
$0
$85
$1,275
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
0
85
1,275
The FAA has received no definitive
data on which to base the cost estimates
for the on-condition actions specified in
this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking
The Amendment
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.
The FAA is 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.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Regulatory Findings
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Cost per
product
Action
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,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2005–06–14, Amendment 39–
14024 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005;
corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681));
and
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
■
■
2022–25–18 BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited: Amendment 39–22274; Docket
No. FAA–2022–1574; Project Identifier
MCAI–2022–01362–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective December 27, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2005–06–14,
Amendment 39–14024 (70 FR 15574, March
28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR
19681)) (AD 2005–06–14).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146–100A,
–200A, and –300A airplanes and Model Avro
146–RJ–RJ70A, 146–RJ85A, and 146–RJ100A
airplanes, certificated in any category, with
main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer links
having Safran Landing Systems part number
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200884304, 200884305, 200884346,
200884347, 201105300, 201105301,
201105308, 201105309, 201299300,
201299301, 201299305, or 201299306.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracking on the shoulders of a main landing
gear (MLG) side stay outer link. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address cracking of the
MLG side stay outer link. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could lead to
failure of the side stay outer link and MLG
collapse, which could result in a runway
departure, and could result in the engine or
wing contacting the ground. The engine or
wing contacting the ground could result in
damage to the airplane, an increased risk of
fire, the airplane flipping, and injury to
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Inspections, With New
Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2005–06–14, with new
terminating action. For airplanes having any
side stay identified in Messier-Dowty Service
Bulletin 146–32–147, dated May 29, 2001: At
the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (2) of this AD, perform a detailed
inspection for cracks of the outer links on the
MLG side stays, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32–156, Revision 1,
dated July 3, 2001. Repair cracks before
further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32–156, Revision 1,
dated July 3, 2001. Thereafter, repeat the
inspection at intervals not to exceed 2,000
flight cycles, until the actions specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD have been done or
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the initial inspection required by paragraph
(i) of this AD has been done. Although BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32–156, Revision 1,
dated July 3, 2001, specifies to report certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not require a report.
(1) If the number of flight cycles
accumulated on the side stay can be
positively determined: Inspect before the
accumulation of 2,000 total flight cycles on
the side stay, or within 500 flight cycles after
May 2, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–
06–14), whichever occurs later.
(2) If the number of flight cycles
accumulated on the side stay cannot be
positively determined: Inspect within 500
flight cycles after May 2, 2005 (the effective
date of AD 2005–06–14).
(h) Retained Optional Terminating Action
for Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the optional
terminating action of paragraph (g) of AD
2005–06–14, with no changes. Relocation of
each affected grease nipple to the upper
surface of the outer link of the MLG side
stays terminates the repetitive inspections
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the
relocation action is done in accordance with
paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32–
156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.
(i) New Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, United Kingdom Civil
Aviation Authority AD G–2022–0018, dated
October 18, 2022 (U.K. CAA AD G–2022–
0018).
(j) Exceptions to U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018
(1) Where U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018
refers to its effective date, this AD requires
using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of U.K. CAA AD
G–2022–0018 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of U.K. CAA AD
G–2022–0018 refers to ‘‘discrepancies (i.e.
cracks or other adverse findings),’’ replace
the text ‘‘discrepancies (i.e. cracks or other
adverse findings),’’ with ‘‘any cracking.’’
(4) Where U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018
refers to ASB.32–A189, this AD requires
using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin ASB.32–A189, dated
September 16, 2022.
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(k) No Reporting Requirement
Although BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin ASB.32–A189,
dated September 16, 2022, specifies to
submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(l) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
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using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or
responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Validation Branch, send
it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA; or the United Kingdom Civil
Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA); or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited’s U.K. CAA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
206–231–3228; email todd.thompson@
faa.gov.
(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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on December 27, 2022.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin ASB.32–A189, dated
September 16, 2022.
(ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146–
32–147, dated May 29, 2001.
(iii) United Kingdom Civil Aviation
Authority (U.K. CAA) AD G–2022–0018,
dated October 18, 2022.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 2, 2005 (70 FR
15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14,
2005 (70 FR 19681)).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32–156,
Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
service information identified in this AD,
contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW,
Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44
1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email
RApublications@baesystems.com; website
baesystems.com/Businesses/
RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) For Messier-Dowty service information
identified in this AD, contact Messier-Dowty:
Messier Services Americas, Customer
Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling,
VA 20166–8910; telephone 703–450–8233;
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fax 703–404–1621; website
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(7) For U.K. CAA AD G–2022–0018,
contact Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation
House, Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, West
Sussex RH6 0YR, United Kingdom; telephone
+44(0) 330 022 4401; email
continued.airworthiness@caa.co.uk; website
caa.co.uk.
(8) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
206–231–3195. This material may be found
in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1574.
(9) You may view this material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on December 1, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0989; Project
Identifier AD–2022–00468–E; Amendment
39–22236; AD 2022–23–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) GE90–
90B, GE90–94B, GE90–110B1, and
GE90–115B model turbofan engines.
This AD was prompted by a
manufacturer investigation that revealed
that certain high-pressure turbine (HPT)
stage 1 disks, HPT stage 2 disks, and
stages 7–9 compressor rotor spools were
manufactured from powder metal
material suspected to contain iron
inclusion. This AD requires the
replacement of the affected HPT stage 1
disks, HPT stage 2 disks, and stages 7–
9 compressor rotor spools. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 17,
2023.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01362-T;
Amendment 39-22274; AD 2022-25-18]
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-06-
14, which applied to certain British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model
Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. AD 2005-06-14 required repetitive
inspections for cracking of the outer links on the main landing gear
(MLG) side stays, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2005-06-14
also provided an optional terminating action for the repetitive
inspections. Since the FAA issued AD 2005-06-14, there has been a
report of additional cracking on a MLG side stay on which the
terminating action has been done. This AD continues to require the
actions specified in AD 2005-06-14 and requires new repetitive
inspections for cracking of the MLG side stay outer link and
replacement if necessary as specified in a United Kingdom (U.K.) Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) (U.K. CAA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts
under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 27,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May 2,
2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR
19681)).
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by January 26, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For U.K. CAA material incorporated by reference in this
AD, contact Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Beehive Ring
Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH6 0YR, United Kingdom; telephone +44(0)
330 022 4401; email caa.co.uk">[email protected]caa.co.uk; website
caa.co.uk.
For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207;
fax +44 1292 675704; email [email protected]; website
baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this
AD, contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone 703-450-
8233; fax 703-404-1621; website techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety 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 at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1574.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3228; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-01362-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA,
International Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone 206-231-3228; email [email protected]. Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024 (70 FR 15574,
March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)) (AD 2005-06-
14), for certain British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ
series airplanes. AD 2005-06-14 was prompted by an MCAI originated by
the
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Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority for the
United Kingdom (U.K.) (U.K. CAA). U.K. CAA issued U.K. CAA AD 004-05-
2001 to correct an unsafe condition.
AD 2005-06-14 required repetitive inspections for cracking of the
outer links on the MLG side stays, and corrective actions if necessary.
AD 2005-06-14 provided an optional terminating action for the
repetitive inspections. The FAA issued AD 2005-06-14 to prevent
cracking of the outer links of the MLG side stays, which could result
in failure of a side stay and consequent collapse of the landing gear.
Actions Since AD 2005-06-14 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2005-06-14, U.K. CAA superseded U.K. CAA AD
004-05-2001, dated May 1, 2001 (U.K. CAA AD 004-05-2001), and issued
U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018, dated October 18, 2022 (U.K. CAA AD G-2022-
0018) (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition on all BAe 146-301, BAe 146, and AVRO 146-RJ airplanes. Model
BAe 146-301 airplanes are not certificated by the FAA and are not
included on the U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD therefore
does not include those airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI states
that since U.K. CAA AD 004-05-2001 was issued, there has been a report
of additional cracking on a MLG side stay on which the terminating
action has been done.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracking on the shoulders of
a MLG side stay outer link. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could lead to failure of the side stay outer link and MLG collapse,
which could result in a runway departure and could result in the engine
or wing contacting the ground. The engine or wing contacting the ground
could result in damage to the airplane, an increased risk of fire, the
airplane flipping, and injury to occupants. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1574.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 specifies procedures for doing repetitive
detailed inspections for cracking of the MLG side stay outer link and
replacement if necessary.
The FAA reviewed BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022. This service
information identifies the affected parts as MLG side stay outer links
having Safran Landing Systems part numbers 200884304, 200884305,
200884346, 200884347, 201105300, 201105301, 201105308, 201105309,
201299300, 201299301, 201299305, or 201299306, and describes procedures
for doing, among other actions, repetitive detailed inspections for
cracking of MLG side stay outer links and replacement if necessary.
The FAA also reviewed Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147,
dated May 29, 2001, which identifies the affected MLG side stay outer
links for AD 2005-06-14.
This AD also requires BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection
Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of May 2, 2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected
April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)).
This material 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.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information described above. The FAA is issuing this AD after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD continues to require the actions specified in AD 2005-06-14
and requires accomplishing the actions specified in U.K. CAA AD G-2022-
0018 described previously, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD and except as discussed
under ``Differences Between this AD and the MCAI.'' This AD also
prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions.
Accomplishing the new inspections specified in U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018
terminates the retained inspections required by AD 2005-06-14.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result, U.K. CAA AD
G-2022-0018 is incorporated by reference in this AD. This AD requires
compliance with U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 in its entirety through that
incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in
the regulatory text of this AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The applicability of U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 includes all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A
airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes. However, the applicability of this AD is limited to BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A
airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes with MLG side stay outer links having Safran Landing Systems
part number 200884304, 200884305, 200884346, 200884347, 201105300,
201105301, 201105308, 201105309, 201299300, 201299301, 201299305, or
201299306, as specified in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022, because the
unsafe condition only applies to those MLG side stay outer links.
Interim Action
The FAA considers that this AD is an interim action. If final
action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking
then.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because of possible MLG collapse, which could result in a runway
departure, and could result in the
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engine or wing contacting the ground. The engine or wing contacting the
ground could result in damage to the airplane, an increased risk of
fire, the airplane flipping, and injury to occupants. Accordingly,
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and
contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forgo notice and
comment.
Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
The requirements of the RFA do not apply when an agency finds good
cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and
comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt
this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2005-06-14... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $1,275
hour = $85.
New actions........................... 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 1,275
hour = $85.
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The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the 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.
The FAA is 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
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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024
(70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681));
and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-25-18 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-22274;
Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01362-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 27,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024 (70 FR 15574,
March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)) (AD 2005-06-
14).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ-RJ70A,
146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes, certificated in any category,
with main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer links having Safran
Landing Systems part number 200884304, 200884305, 200884346,
200884347, 201105300, 201105301, 201105308, 201105309, 201299300,
201299301, 201299305, or 201299306.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the shoulders of
a main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer link. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address cracking of the MLG side stay outer link. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to failure of the
side stay outer link and MLG collapse, which could result in a
runway departure, and could result in the engine or wing contacting
the ground. The engine or wing contacting the ground could result in
damage to the airplane, an increased risk of fire, the airplane
flipping, and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Inspections, With New Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2005-06-14, with new terminating action. For airplanes having any
side stay identified in Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147,
dated May 29, 2001: At the applicable time specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (2) of this AD, perform a detailed inspection for cracks
of the outer links on the MLG side stays, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3,
2001. Repair cracks before further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3,
2001. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed
2,000 flight cycles, until the actions specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD have been done or
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the initial inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD has been
done. Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001, specifies to
report certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
require a report.
(1) If the number of flight cycles accumulated on the side stay
can be positively determined: Inspect before the accumulation of
2,000 total flight cycles on the side stay, or within 500 flight
cycles after May 2, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-06-14),
whichever occurs later.
(2) If the number of flight cycles accumulated on the side stay
cannot be positively determined: Inspect within 500 flight cycles
after May 2, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-06-14).
(h) Retained Optional Terminating Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the optional terminating action of
paragraph (g) of AD 2005-06-14, with no changes. Relocation of each
affected grease nipple to the upper surface of the outer link of the
MLG side stays terminates the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the relocation action is done in
accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-
156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.
(i) New Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority AD G-2022-
0018, dated October 18, 2022 (U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018).
(j) Exceptions to U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018
(1) Where U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 does not
apply to this AD.
(3) Where paragraph (2) of U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to
``discrepancies (i.e. cracks or other adverse findings),'' replace
the text ``discrepancies (i.e. cracks or other adverse findings),''
with ``any cracking.''
(4) Where U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to ASB.32-A189, this AD
requires using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022.
(k) No Reporting Requirement
Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022, specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(l) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or the United Kingdom Civil Aviation
Authority (U.K. CAA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's U.K. CAA
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3228; email [email protected].
(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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
December 27, 2022.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022.
(ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147, dated May 29,
2001.
(iii) United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) AD G-
2022-0018, dated October 18, 2022.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 2, 2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005
(70 FR 19681)).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited,
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport,
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone +44 1292
675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email [email protected];
website baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this AD,
contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone 703-
450-8233; fax 703-404-1621; website techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(7) For U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018, contact Civil Aviation
Authority, Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, West Sussex
RH6 0YR, United Kingdom; telephone +44(0) 330 022 4401; email
caa.co.uk">[email protected]caa.co.uk; website caa.co.uk.
(8) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. This material may be found in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1574.
(9) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on December 1, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-27007 Filed 12-8-22; 4:15 pm]
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