Document ID: FAA-2014-0241-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Airplanes
Posted Date: 2014-07-01T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 126 (Tuesday, July 1, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37169-37171]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15136]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD; 
Amendment 39-17880; AD 2014-13-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-10-16 for 
all British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. 
This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify 
and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI 
describes the unsafe condition as the need to incorporate revisions to 
the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 5, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 5, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0241; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department, Prestwick 
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; 
telephone: +44 1292 675207; fax: +44

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1292 675704; email: RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/. You may view this 
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
taylor.martin@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to add an AD that would apply to all British Aerospace Regional 
Aircraft Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register on April 14, 2014 (79 FR 20832), and proposed to 
supersede AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR 27953, May 18, 
2007).
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country. The MCAI states:

    The Jetstream Series 3200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), 
includes Chapter 05-10-05 ``Airworthiness Limitations, Description 
and Operation''. The maintenance tasks and limitations contained in 
this chapter have been identified as mandatory actions for continued 
airworthiness and EASA issued AD 2007-0074 to require operators to 
comply with those instructions.
    Since that AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd amended 
Jetstream Series 3200 AMM Chapter 05-10-05 to introduce life 
limitations for the main landing gear radius rod mounting shaft 
assemblies and to incorporate wing structure inspections previously 
introduced through BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Service Bulletin 
(SB) SB 51-JA020940. In addition, a new table was introduced to 
provide extended fatigue life limitations for structural items for 
aeroplanes entered into a life extension programme. Reference to BAE 
Systems (Operations) Ltd SB 32-JA981042 was updated from Revision 7 
to Revision 8 to reflect increased life limits of the nose landing 
gear.
    Failure to comply with the new and more restrictive instructions 
could result in an unsafe condition.
    For the reasons described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2007-0074, which is superseded, and requires 
implementation of the maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations as specified in Chapter 05-10-05 of the Jetstream Series 
3200 AMM at Revision 29.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0241-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 20832, April 14, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 14 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD of inserting the document 
into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for 
Continued Airworthiness. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $1,190, or $85 per product.
    We have no way of determining the cost to replace the life limited 
parts and to do the applicable maintenance tasks on each airplane.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0241; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

     Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR 
27953, May 18, 2007), and adding the following new AD:

2014-13-05 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Amendment 39-17880; 
Docket No. FAA-2014-0241; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-008-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 5, 
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2007-10-16, Amendment 39-15057 (72 FR 
27953, May 18, 2007).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream 
Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any 
category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the need to 
incorporate revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section of 
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). We are issuing 
this AD to enforce compliance with these requirements in order to 
maintain airworthiness.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and 
(f)(2) of this AD:
    (1) As of August 5, 2014 (the effective date of this AD), 
replace each component before exceeding the applicable life limit 
and complete all applicable maintenance tasks within the thresholds 
and intervals as specified in Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness 
Limitations, of the British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual, Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
    (2) You may comply with the requirements in paragraph (f)(1) of 
this AD by incorporating British Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 29, Airworthiness Limitations, 
Chapter 05-10-05, dated December 15, 2012, into the Airworthiness 
Limitations section of your ICA and complying with that program.

 (g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send 
information to ATTN: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
taylor.martin@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any 
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-
0044, dated February 24, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-
0241-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Chapter 05-10-05, Airworthiness Limitations, of the British 
Aerospace Jetstream 3200 Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, 
Revision, 29, dated December 15, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For British Aerospace Regional Aircraft service information 
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, 
Customer Information Department, Prestwick International Airport, 
Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom; telephone: +44 1292 
675207; fax: +44 1292 675704; email: RApublications@baesystems.com; 
Internet: http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 20, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-15136 Filed 6-30-14; 8:45 am]
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