Published 2009-02-20 · Federal Register document E9-3265
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
Publication summary
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive tests for free movement of the capsule/bearing of the nose landing gear (NLG), and related investigative and corrective actions. This new AD requires a modified test for free movement of the capsule/bearing of the NLG at reduced repeat intervals, and replacement of the NLG assembly with a modified assembly. This AD results from additional reports of the NLG failing to extend fully on an airplane that had been inspected in accordance with AD 2004-14-07. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2008-18-02
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2009-03-27
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Effective Date
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective March 27, 2009.
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Affected ADs
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-14-07.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model Jetstream 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Unsafe Condition
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from additional reports of the nose landing
gear (NLG) failing to extend fully on an airplane that had been
inspected in accordance with AD 2004-14-07. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.
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Compliance
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2004-14-07 (Reformatted)
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Additional Sources of Service Information
Additional Sources of Service Information
(f) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-
A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004, refers to APPH Service
Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004, as an
additional source of service information for accomplishing the
actions in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004. BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007, refers to APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-
22, Revision 3, dated December 2006, as an additional source of
service information for accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007.
(g) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-
084, dated November 30, 2005, refers to APPH Service Bulletin
AIR83586-32-25, dated October 2005, as an additional source of
service information for accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated November
30, 2005.
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Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Issues of the Service Information
Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Issues of the Service
Information
(h) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD
per the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, dated February 11, 2004;
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated
November 25, 2005; are considered acceptable for the corresponding
actions required by this AD. (BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated November 25, 2005,
refers to APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 2, dated
October 2005, as an additional source of service information for
accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated November 25, 2005.)
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Contacting the FAA Instead of the Manufacturer for Repair Instructions
Contacting the FAA Instead of the Manufacturer for Repair Instructions
(i) Where BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; and APPH Service Bulletin
AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004; specify to contact
BAE Systems or APPH for repair instructions: Before further flight,
repair per a method approved by the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate; the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) (or its delegated agent); or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
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Clarification of the Term ``Flying Hours''
Clarification of the Term ``Flying Hours''
(j) Where the flow chart in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20,
2004; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; specifies ``flying
hours,'' for the purposes of this AD, this term means ``flight
hours.''
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Reporting Not Required by This AD
Reporting Not Required by This AD
(k) Where BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; specifies to complete a reporting
form and return it to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
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Initial Test
Initial Test
(l) Within 300 flight cycles or 30 days after August 13, 2004
(the effective date of AD 2004-14-07), whichever occurs first:
Perform a test for free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing, as
specified in the flow chart following paragraph 1.M. of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1,
dated February 20, 2004; or the flow chart following paragraph 1.N.
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-
082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007. After the effective date of
this AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used
to perform the test for free movement. Do all of the actions per the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20,
2004; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007. After the effective
date of this AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used.
Note 1: As specified in the flow chart following paragraph 1.M.
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-
082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004, only the actions in
paragraph 2.A. (Part 1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of APPH
Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004,
are required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
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Related Investigative, Significant, and Corrective Actions
Related Investigative, Significant, and Corrective Actions
(m) Perform related investigative, significant, and corrective
actions as specified in and at the compliance times specified in the
flow chart following paragraph 1.M. of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated
February 20, 2004; or following paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007. Do all of the actions per the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; except as provided by paragraph
(k) of this AD. During any test, if the movement of the capsule/
bearing is restricted, the applicable corrective actions must be
accomplished before further flight. After the effective date of this
AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used.
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Parts Installation
Parts Installation
(n) As of August 13, 2004, no person may install an NLG on any
airplane unless it has been inspected in accordance with the
requirements of paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
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Repetitive Cleanings, Lubrications, and Inspections for Free Movement of the NLG Capsule
Repetitive Cleanings, Lubrications, and Inspections for Free Movement
of the NLG Capsule
(o) Within 400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
or within 800 flight hours after the last test done in accordance
with paragraph (l) of this AD, whichever is later, but not exceeding
3,000 flight hours after the last test done in accordance with
paragraph (l) of this AD; and before further flight after each
scheduled or unscheduled NLG replacement: Clean, lubricate, and
inspect for free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions and the flow chart provided in
paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007.
(1) For NLG capsules that have adequate free movement: At the
applicable interval specified in paragraphs (o)(1)(i) and (o)(1)(ii)
of this AD, repeat the cleaning, lubrication, and inspection for
free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions and the flow chart provided in paragraph
1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-
A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007.
(i) For airplanes on which the modification specified in BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated
November 30, 2005 (Modification JM41670), has not been accomplished,
repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 800 flight hours after the last inspection
done in accordance with paragraph (o) of this AD.
(ii) For airplanes on which the modification specified in BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated
November 30, 2005 (Modification JM41670), has been accomplished,
repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours after the last inspection
done in accordance with paragraph (o) of this AD.
(2) For NLG capsules that do not have adequate free movement:
Before further flight, replace the NLG assembly with a serviceable
assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions and the
flow chart provided in paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March
30, 2007. Thereafter, repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)
of this AD at the applicable interval specified in paragraph (o)(1)
of this AD.
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Replace the NLG Assembly With a Modified NLG Assembly
Replace the NLG Assembly With a Modified NLG Assembly
(p) Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD:
Replace the NLG assembly with a modified assembly, in accordance
with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-32-084,
dated November 30, 2005. Thereafter, repeat the actions specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD at the applicable interval specified in
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
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Parts Installation
Parts Installation
(q) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
NLG on any airplane unless it has been inspected in accordance with
paragraph (o) of this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(r) 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.
Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
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Related Information
Related Information
(s) European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive
2006-0131, dated May 18, 2006, also addresses the subject of this
AD.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
Material Incorporated by Reference
(t) You must use the applicable service information specified in
Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 1.................................. February 2004.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 3.................................. December 2006.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-25.. Original........................... October 2005.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 1.................................. February 20, 2004.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 3.................................. March 30, 2007.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Original........................... November 30, 2005.
Service Bulletin J41-32-084.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of service information specified in Table
2 of this AD; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 2--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 1.................................. February 2004.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 3.................................. December 2006.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-25.. Original........................... October 2005.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 3.................................. March 30, 2007.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Original........................... November 30, 2005.
Service Bulletin J41-32-084.
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(2) On August 13, 2004 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact the
following manufacturers, as applicable.
(i) BAE Systems Regional Aircraft, 13850 McLearen Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171; telephone 703-736-1080; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(ii) APPH Ltd., Engineering Division, Unit 1, 8 Pembroke Court,
Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1TG, England; telephone +44 01928 532600;
fax +44 01928 579626; e-mail [email protected]; Internet http://www.apph.co.uk/home.html.
(4) You may review copies of the service information that is
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7797-7801]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3265]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0644; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-321-AD;
Amendment 39-15659; AD 2008-18-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
(Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream)
Model 4101 airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive tests for
free
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movement of the capsule/bearing of the nose landing gear (NLG), and
related investigative and corrective actions. This new AD requires a
modified test for free movement of the capsule/bearing of the NLG at
reduced repeat intervals, and replacement of the NLG assembly with a
modified assembly. This AD results from additional reports of the NLG
failing to extend fully on an airplane that had been inspected in
accordance with AD 2004-14-07. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane during landing.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 27, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 27,
2009.
On August 13, 2004 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1,
dated February 20, 2004.
ADDRESSES: For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited service information
identified in this AD, contact BAE Systems Regional Aircraft, 13850
McLearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171; telephone 703-736-1080; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
For APPH service information identified in this AD, contact APPH
Ltd., Engineering Division, Unit 1, 8 Pembroke Court, Manor Park,
Runcorn WA7 1TG, England; telephone +44 01928 532600; fax +44 01928
579626; e-mail [email protected]; Internet http://www.apph.co.uk/home.html.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 the Document 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, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2004-14-07, amendment
39-13716 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004). The existing AD applies to all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2008 (73 FR
35089). That NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive tests for
free movement of the capsule/bearing of the nose landing gear (NLG),
and related investigative and corrective actions. That NPRM also
proposed to require a modified test for free movement of the capsule/
bearing of the NLG at reduced repeat intervals, and replacement of the
NLG assembly with a modified assembly.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Explanation of Changes Made to This AD
This AD retains all of the proposed requirements of the NPRM. We
have revised the format of this AD according to guidelines regarding
service information references provided to us by the Office of the
Federal Register. To meet those guidelines, we have removed paragraph
(f), ``Service Bulletin References and Clarifications,'' and (f)(1), of
the NPRM. We have, instead, spelled out the applicable service bulletin
in each paragraph of this AD. As a result, the corresponding paragraph
identifiers have changed in this AD, as listed in the table titled
``Revised Paragraph Identifiers.'' For clarity, we have also added
certain paragraph headers to this AD.
Revised Paragraph Identifiers
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Corresponding requirement in
Proposed requirement in the NPRM this AD
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Paragraph (f)......................... removed.
Paragraph (f)(1)...................... removed.
Paragraph (f)(2)...................... paragraph (f).
Paragraph (f)(3)...................... paragraph (h).
Paragraph (f)(4)...................... paragraph (i).
Paragraph (f)(5)...................... paragraph (j).
Paragraph (f)(6)...................... paragraph (k).
Paragraph (f)(7)...................... paragraph (g).
Paragraph (g)......................... paragraph (l).
Paragraph (h)......................... paragraph (m).
Paragraph (i)......................... paragraph (n).
Paragraph (j)......................... paragraph (o).
Paragraph (k)......................... paragraph (p).
Paragraph (l)......................... paragraph (q).
Paragraph (m)......................... paragraph (r).
Paragraph (n)......................... paragraph (s).
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Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
changes described previously. We have determined that these changes
will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase
the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplanes
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Testing for free movement of the NLG 6 $80 $0 $480, per cleaning, 7 $3,360, per cleaning,
capsule/bearing (required by AD 2004- lubrication, and lubrication, and
14-07). inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
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Cleaning, lubrication, and inspecting 6 80 10 $490, per cleaning, 7 $3,430, per cleaning,
for free movement of the NLG capsule/ lubrication, and lubrication, and
bearing (new required action). inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
NLG assembly replacement............. 6 80 3,100 $3,580.................. 7 $25,060.
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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 have 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-13716 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2008-18-02 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-15659. Docket No. FAA-
2008-0644; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-321-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective March 27, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-14-07.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model Jetstream 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from additional reports of the nose landing
gear (NLG) failing to extend fully on an airplane that had been
inspected in accordance with AD 2004-14-07. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the NLG to extend fully, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2004-14-07 (Reformatted)
Additional Sources of Service Information
(f) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-
A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004, refers to APPH Service
Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004, as an
additional source of service information for accomplishing the
actions in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004. BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007, refers to APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-
22, Revision 3, dated December 2006, as an additional source of
service information for accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007.
(g) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-
084, dated November 30, 2005, refers to APPH Service Bulletin
AIR83586-32-25, dated October 2005, as an additional source of
service information for accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated November
30, 2005.
Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Issues of the Service
Information
(h) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD
per the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, dated February 11, 2004;
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated
November 25, 2005; are considered acceptable for the corresponding
actions required by this AD. (BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated November 25, 2005,
refers to APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 2, dated
October 2005, as an additional source of service information for
accomplishing the actions in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 2, dated November 25, 2005.)
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Contacting the FAA Instead of the Manufacturer for Repair Instructions
(i) Where BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; and APPH Service Bulletin
AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004; specify to contact
BAE Systems or APPH for repair instructions: Before further flight,
repair per a method approved by the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate; the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) (or its delegated agent); or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
Clarification of the Term ``Flying Hours''
(j) Where the flow chart in BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20,
2004; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; specifies ``flying
hours,'' for the purposes of this AD, this term means ``flight
hours.''
Reporting Not Required by This AD
(k) Where BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; specifies to complete a reporting
form and return it to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
Initial Test
(l) Within 300 flight cycles or 30 days after August 13, 2004
(the effective date of AD 2004-14-07), whichever occurs first:
Perform a test for free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing, as
specified in the flow chart following paragraph 1.M. of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1,
dated February 20, 2004; or the flow chart following paragraph 1.N.
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-
082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007. After the effective date of
this AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used
to perform the test for free movement. Do all of the actions per the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20,
2004; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007. After the effective
date of this AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used.
Note 1: As specified in the flow chart following paragraph 1.M.
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-
082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004, only the actions in
paragraph 2.A. (Part 1) of the Accomplishment Instructions of APPH
Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22, Revision 1, dated February 2004,
are required by paragraph (l) of this AD.
Related Investigative, Significant, and Corrective Actions
(m) Perform related investigative, significant, and corrective
actions as specified in and at the compliance times specified in the
flow chart following paragraph 1.M. of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated
February 20, 2004; or following paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3,
dated March 30, 2007. Do all of the actions per the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004; or BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007; except as provided by paragraph
(k) of this AD. During any test, if the movement of the capsule/
bearing is restricted, the applicable corrective actions must be
accomplished before further flight. After the effective date of this
AD, only BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin
J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007, may be used.
Parts Installation
(n) As of August 13, 2004, no person may install an NLG on any
airplane unless it has been inspected in accordance with the
requirements of paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Repetitive Cleanings, Lubrications, and Inspections for Free Movement
of the NLG Capsule
(o) Within 400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
or within 800 flight hours after the last test done in accordance
with paragraph (l) of this AD, whichever is later, but not exceeding
3,000 flight hours after the last test done in accordance with
paragraph (l) of this AD; and before further flight after each
scheduled or unscheduled NLG replacement: Clean, lubricate, and
inspect for free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions and the flow chart provided in
paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service
Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007.
(1) For NLG capsules that have adequate free movement: At the
applicable interval specified in paragraphs (o)(1)(i) and (o)(1)(ii)
of this AD, repeat the cleaning, lubrication, and inspection for
free movement of the NLG capsule/bearing, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions and the flow chart provided in paragraph
1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-
A32-082, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2007.
(i) For airplanes on which the modification specified in BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated
November 30, 2005 (Modification JM41670), has not been accomplished,
repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 800 flight hours after the last inspection
done in accordance with paragraph (o) of this AD.
(ii) For airplanes on which the modification specified in BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-A32-084, dated
November 30, 2005 (Modification JM41670), has been accomplished,
repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours after the last inspection
done in accordance with paragraph (o) of this AD.
(2) For NLG capsules that do not have adequate free movement:
Before further flight, replace the NLG assembly with a serviceable
assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions and the
flow chart provided in paragraph 1.N. of BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082, Revision 3, dated March
30, 2007. Thereafter, repeat the actions specified in paragraph (o)
of this AD at the applicable interval specified in paragraph (o)(1)
of this AD.
Replace the NLG Assembly With a Modified NLG Assembly
(p) Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD:
Replace the NLG assembly with a modified assembly, in accordance
with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-32-084,
dated November 30, 2005. Thereafter, repeat the actions specified in
paragraph (o) of this AD at the applicable interval specified in
paragraph (o)(1) of this AD.
Parts Installation
(q) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
NLG on any airplane unless it has been inspected in accordance with
paragraph (o) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(r) 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.
Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
Related Information
(s) European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive
2006-0131, dated May 18, 2006, also addresses the subject of this
AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(t) You must use the applicable service information specified in
Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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Table 1--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 1.................................. February 2004.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 3.................................. December 2006.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-25.. Original........................... October 2005.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 1.................................. February 20, 2004.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 3.................................. March 30, 2007.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Original........................... November 30, 2005.
Service Bulletin J41-32-084.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of service information specified in Table
2 of this AD; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 2--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 1.................................. February 2004.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-22.. 3.................................. December 2006.
APPH Service Bulletin AIR83586-32-25.. Original........................... October 2005.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert 3.................................. March 30, 2007.
Service Bulletin J41-A32-082.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Original........................... November 30, 2005.
Service Bulletin J41-32-084.
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(2) On August 13, 2004 (69 FR 41413, July 9, 2004), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin J41-A32-082,
Revision 1, dated February 20, 2004.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact the
following manufacturers, as applicable.
(i) BAE Systems Regional Aircraft, 13850 McLearen Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171; telephone 703-736-1080; e-mail
[email protected]; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(ii) APPH Ltd., Engineering Division, Unit 1, 8 Pembroke Court,
Manor Park, Runcorn WA7 1TG, England; telephone +44 01928 532600;
fax +44 01928 579626; e-mail [email protected]; Internet http://www.apph.co.uk/home.html.
(4) You may review copies of the service information that is
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 9, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-3265 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
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