Published 2016-08-12 · Federal Register document 2016-18821
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
Publication summary
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-10-13, for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 series airplanes. AD 2010-10-13 required repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure for corrosion and cracking, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires revised inspection procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection procedure. This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued by the Design Approval Holder (DAH). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2016-16-11
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2016-09-16
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Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
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Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419,
May 17, 2010) (``AD 2010-10-13'').
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Applicability wording · Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes; and Model Avro 146-
RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
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Subject
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
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Reason
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued by
the Design Approval Holder. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and
front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
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Compliance
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Retained Actions and Compliance, With Added Provision for Terminating Action
(g) Retained Actions and Compliance, With Added Provision for
Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2010-10-13, with an added provision for terminating action.
Accomplishing the initial inspection required by paragraph (j) of
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time identified in paragraph (g)(1)(i),
(g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Perform a detailed visual
inspection and visual inspection (Method 1) or a detailed visual
inspection (Method 2) for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed
leading edge and front spar structure, in
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accordance with paragraph 2.C. or 2.D., as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September
25, 2008.
(i) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after June 21, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010-10-13).
(ii) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years,
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
(iii) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months
after June 21, 2010.
(2) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, at the applicable intervals specified in
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, accomplish the
repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar
structure for cracking and corrosion in the ``area of inspection''
specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.D., ``Compliance,'' of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Do the inspections in
accordance with paragraph 2.C. (Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method
2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008. Where previously applied, enhanced corrosion
protection may then be re-applied, as an option, in accordance with
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Perform the repetitive
inspections at the times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) For airplanes having enhanced corrosion protection that was
applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not to
exceed 144 months.
(ii) For airplanes not having enhanced corrosion protection that
was applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not
to exceed 72 months.
(3) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 36,000 flight cycles,
accomplish fatigue inspections in accordance with paragraph 2.C.
(Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method 2) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(4) If any cracking or corrosion is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(5) No repair terminates the inspection requirements of this AD.
(6) Actions done before June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD
2010-10-13), in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008, are
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
(7) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative)
of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to
Customer Liaison, Customer Support (Building 37), BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland; fax +44 (0) 1292 675432; email
[email protected], at the applicable time specified in
paragraphs (g)(7)(i) and (g)(7)(ii) of this AD. The report must
include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and
flight hours on the airplane.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after June 21, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before June 21, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after June 21, 2010.
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Retained Corrosion Protection Information, With No Changes
(h) Retained Corrosion Protection Information, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the corrosion protection information in
Note 2 of AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. At the discretion of the
airplane owner/operator, corrosion protection may be embodied on
those areas subject to a detailed visual inspection, in accordance
with paragraph 2.E. or paragraph 2.F. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
Embodiment of enhanced corrosion protection in accordance with
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008, allows the interval of the
repetitive inspections (as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD)
to be extended in the area(s) of application in accordance with
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
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Retained Inspection Information, With No Changes
(i) Retained Inspection Information, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the inspection information in Note 3 of
AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. The inspections required by this AD
prevail over the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), Maintenance
Planning Document (MPD), Corrosion Prevention and Control Program
(CPCP), and Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID)
inspections defined in paragraph 1.C.(3) of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008.
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New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspection
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspection
At the applicable time identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2),
or (j)(3) of this AD; or within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD; whichever occurs later: Perform a detailed visual
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge
and front spar structure, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31,
2010. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in paragraph 1.D.2. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31,
2010. Accomplishing the initial inspection required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 18
months after June 21, 2010, or within 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness,
whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years,
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
(3) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months
after June 21, 2010.
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New Requirement of This AD: Repair
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair
If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA).
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No Provisions for Terminating Action
(l) No Provisions for Terminating Action
Accomplishment of any repair, as required by paragraph (k) of
this AD, does not constitute terminating action for inspections
required by this AD.
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Credit for Previous Actions
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by this AD,
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
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using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. 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 local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
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Related Information
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-004; corrected February 26,
2015; for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) 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
September 16, 2016.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 21, 2010 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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 http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(7) 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 156 (Friday, August 12, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53252-53255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-18821]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-5465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-041-AD;
Amendment 39-18609; AD 2016-16-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-10-13,
for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146
series airplanes. AD 2010-10-13 required repetitive inspections of the
wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure for corrosion and
cracking, and repair if necessary. This new AD requires revised
inspection procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection
procedure. This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued
by the Design Approval Holder (DAH). We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and
front spar structure, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
16, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June
21, 2010 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010).
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 http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. You may view
this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also
available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.
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-2016-
5465; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419,
May 17, 2010) (``AD 2010-10-13''). AD 2010-10-13 applied to all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2016
(81 FR 23208) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by revised
inspection procedures issued by the DAH. The NPRM proposed to continue
to require repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and
front spar structure for corrosion and cracking, and repair if
necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require revised inspection
procedures that terminate a previously approved inspection procedure.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion and cracking of
the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure, 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
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0047; corrected February 26, 2015
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ``the MCAI''); to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI
states:
Corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge structure was detected
on a BAe 146 aeroplane during removal of wing removable edge for a
repair. The review of available scheduled tasks intended to detect
environmental and fatigue deteriorations of the wing revealed that
they may not have been sufficient to identify corrosion or fatigue
damage in the affected structural area.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
degradation of the structural integrity of the wing.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2009-
0014 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-10-13] to require repetitive
inspections of fixed wing leading edge and front spar structure [for
cracking and corrosion, and repair if necessary] in accordance with
BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd Inspection Service Bulletin (ISB)
ISB.57-072 which incorporated two possible inspection procedures,
either method 1, a combination of a detailed visual inspection (DVI)
and a visual inspection (VI) after removal of the outer fixed
leading edge only, or method 2, a DVI only, after removal of the
inner, centre and outer fixed leading edges.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd
issued ISB.57-072 Revision 1 to correct a material reference number,
Revision 2, which removed method 1 as an available inspection
procedure to detect fatigue and environmental damage of the wing
structure and Revision 3 to delete the requirement to install
weights if the engines were removed when the leading edges were
removed.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2009-0014, which is superseded, but requires
accomplishment of the [repetitive] inspections in accordance with
updated inspection procedures, i.e. method 2 only.
This [EASA] AD is re-published to correct a typographical error
in Table 1, restoring a compliance time as previously required by
EASA AD 2009-0014.
The repetitive inspection interval for the detailed visual
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge
and front spar structure is:
<bullet> 12 years or 36,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs
earlier, for airplanes on which the enhanced corrosion protection has
not been accomplished.
<bullet> 6 years or 36,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs earlier,
for airplanes on which the enhanced corrosion protection has been
accomplished.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
[[Page 53253]]
and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> 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 Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010. The service information
describes procedures for inspection and repair for cracking and
corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar structure. 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.
The actions required by AD 2010-10-13, and retained in this AD take
about 12 work-hours per product, and 1 work-hour per product for
reporting, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by
AD 2010-10-13 is $1,105 per product.
The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010), and adding
the following new AD:
2016-16-11 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18609.
Docket No. FAA-2016-5465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-041-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 16, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2010-10-13, Amendment 39-16292 (75 FR 27419,
May 17, 2010) (``AD 2010-10-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A series airplanes; and Model Avro 146-
RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes; certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by revised inspection procedures issued by
the Design Approval Holder. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct corrosion and cracking of the wing fixed leading edge and
front spar structure, 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) Retained Actions and Compliance, With Added Provision for
Terminating Action
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2010-10-13, with an added provision for terminating action.
Accomplishing the initial inspection required by paragraph (j) of
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time identified in paragraph (g)(1)(i),
(g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Perform a detailed visual
inspection and visual inspection (Method 1) or a detailed visual
inspection (Method 2) for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed
leading edge and front spar structure, in
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accordance with paragraph 2.C. or 2.D., as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September
25, 2008.
(i) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
the effective date of this AD: Within 18 months after June 21, 2010
(the effective date of AD 2010-10-13).
(ii) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years,
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
(iii) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months
after June 21, 2010.
(2) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, at the applicable intervals specified in
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, accomplish the
repetitive inspections of the wing fixed leading edge and front spar
structure for cracking and corrosion in the ``area of inspection''
specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.D., ``Compliance,'' of BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Do the inspections in
accordance with paragraph 2.C. (Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method
2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE SYSTEMS (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008. Where previously applied, enhanced corrosion
protection may then be re-applied, as an option, in accordance with
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008. Perform the repetitive
inspections at the times specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or
(g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) For airplanes having enhanced corrosion protection that was
applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not to
exceed 144 months.
(ii) For airplanes not having enhanced corrosion protection that
was applied during the previous inspection: Inspect at intervals not
to exceed 72 months.
(3) After doing the initial inspection required by paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 36,000 flight cycles,
accomplish fatigue inspections in accordance with paragraph 2.C.
(Method 1) or paragraph 2.D. (Method 2) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(4) If any cracking or corrosion is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(5) No repair terminates the inspection requirements of this AD.
(6) Actions done before June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD
2010-10-13), in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008, are
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
(7) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative)
of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to
Customer Liaison, Customer Support (Building 37), BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland; fax +44 (0) 1292 675432; email
[email protected], at the applicable time specified in
paragraphs (g)(7)(i) and (g)(7)(ii) of this AD. The report must
include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and
flight hours on the airplane.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after June 21, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before June 21, 2010 (the
effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Submit the report within 30 days
after June 21, 2010.
(h) Retained Corrosion Protection Information, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the corrosion protection information in
Note 2 of AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. At the discretion of the
airplane owner/operator, corrosion protection may be embodied on
those areas subject to a detailed visual inspection, in accordance
with paragraph 2.E. or paragraph 2.F. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service
Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
Embodiment of enhanced corrosion protection in accordance with
paragraph 2.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072,
Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008, allows the interval of the
repetitive inspections (as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD)
to be extended in the area(s) of application in accordance with
paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) Retained Inspection Information, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the inspection information in Note 3 of
AD 2010-10-13, with no changes. The inspections required by this AD
prevail over the Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR), Maintenance
Planning Document (MPD), Corrosion Prevention and Control Program
(CPCP), and Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID)
inspections defined in paragraph 1.C.(3) of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008.
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Repetitive Inspection
At the applicable time identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2),
or (j)(3) of this AD; or within 6 months after the effective date of
this AD; whichever occurs later: Perform a detailed visual
inspection for cracking and corrosion of the wing fixed leading edge
and front spar structure, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31,
2010. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in paragraph 1.D.2. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31,
2010. Accomplishing the initial inspection required by this
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes with less than 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 18
months after June 21, 2010, or within 9 years since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness,
whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes with 9 years or more, but less than 15 years,
since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate
or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness as of June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-
13): Within 18 months after June 21, 2010, or within 16 years since
the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness, whichever occurs first.
(3) For airplanes with 15 years or more since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness as of
June 21, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2010-10-13): Within 6 months
after June 21, 2010.
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Repair
If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection
required by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(l) No Provisions for Terminating Action
Accomplishment of any repair, as required by paragraph (k) of
this AD, does not constitute terminating action for inspections
required by this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by this AD,
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
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using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, dated February 22, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated
September 25, 2008.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Todd
Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. 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 local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-004; corrected February 26,
2015; for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5465.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) 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
September 16, 2016.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, Revision 3, dated August 31, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 21, 2010 (75 FR 27419, May 17, 2010).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin
ISB.57-072, Revision 1, dated September 25, 2008.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) 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 http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(7) 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 Renton, Washington, on July 27, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-18821 Filed 8-11-16; 8:45 am]
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