Rule2022-07935
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
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Published
April 14, 2022
Effective
May 19, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-12- 08, which applied to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146- RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes. AD 2017-12-08 required revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 72 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22126-22129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07935]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-1013; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01530-T;
Amendment 39-21980; AD 2022-06-14]
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: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-12-
08, which applied to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes. AD 2017-12-08 required revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or
revised structural inspection requirements. This AD requires revising
the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This AD
was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 19, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 19,
2022.
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 <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f2a0b38287909e9b9193869b9d9c81b2909397818b8186979f81dc919d9f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3163704144535d58525045585e5f427153505442484245545c421f525e5c">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm">http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm</a>. You may view
this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch,
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2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also
available on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1013.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
1013; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3228;
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#681c070c0c461c000705181b0706280e0909460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91e5fef5f5bfe5f9fefce1e2feffd1f7f0f0bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for the United Kingdom, has issued CAA AD G-2021-0011, dated October 8,
2021 (CAA AD G-2021-0011) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all BAe 146 and AVRO 146-RJ airplanes. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-1013.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2017-12-08, Amendment 39-18923 (82 FR
27414, June 15, 2017) (AD 2017-12-08). AD 2017-12-08 applied to all BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A
airplanes; and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 23,
2021 (86 FR 66471). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that new
or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM
proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could adversely
affect the structural integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA has considered the comment
received. An individual indicated their support for the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest
require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing 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 has issued Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks,
of the BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
Revision 132, dated June 15, 2021. This service information describes
airworthiness limitations, including life limits, maintenance tasks,
and critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs).
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
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 30 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained
actions from AD 2017-12-08 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the
agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator.
Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes
for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, the
agency estimates the average total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new actions
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-12-08, Amendment 39-18923
(82 FR 27414, June 15, 2017); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2022-06-14 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-21980;
Docket No. FAA-2021-1013; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01530-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 19, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-12-08, Amendment 39-18923 (82 FR 27414,
June 15, 2017) (AD 2017-12-08).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(1) Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes.
(2) Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking of certain structural
elements, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Revision to the Maintenance or Inspection Program, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2017-12-08, with no changes. Within 90 days after July 20, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-12-08): Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new and revised
limitations, tasks, thresholds, and intervals using a method
approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA.
Note 1 to paragraph (g): An additional source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
BAe 146/AVRO 146-RJ Airplane Maintenance Manual, Revision 112, dated
October 15, 2013.
Note 2 to paragraph (g): An additional source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
Corrosion Prevention Control Program (CPCP) Document No. CPCP-146-
01, Revision 4, dated September 15, 2010.
Note 3 to paragraph (g): An additional source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
Supplemental Structural Inspections Document (SSID) Document No.
SSID-146-01, Revision 2, dated August 15, 2012.
Note 4 to paragraph (g): An additional source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
Maintenance Review Board Report Document No. MRB 146-01, Issue 2,
Revision 19, dated August 2012.
Note 5 to paragraph (g): An additional source of guidance for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53-
237, Revision 1, dated April 2, 2013.
(h) Retained No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2017-12-08, with no changes. Except as specified in paragraph (i) of
this AD: After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals,
and/or CDCCLs may be used, unless the actions, intervals, and/or
CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
AD.
(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information specified in Chapter 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks, of the BAE Systems BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ
Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Revision 132, dated June 15,
2021. The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time
specified in Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the BAE
Systems BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance
Manual, Revision 132, dated June 15, 2021, or within 90 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing
the revision of the existing maintenance or inspections program
required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) New No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or CDCCLs
After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been
revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b62761a0d08761a1209766c686b761a1614181b3d3a3a753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b78e9af6e1e49af6fee59a8084879af6faf8f4f7d1d6d699d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2017-12-08 are approved as AMOCs for
the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's CAA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) CAA AD G-2021-0011, dated October 8, 2021, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2021-1013.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3228; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#62160d06064c160a0d0f12110d0c220403034c050d14"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e99d868d8dc79d818684999a8687a98f8888c78e869f">[email protected]</span></a>.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (4) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Chapter 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks, of the BAE
Systems BAe 146 Series/AVRO 146-RJ Series Aircraft Maintenance
Manual, Revision 132, dated June 15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited, Customer Information Department,
Prestwick International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United
Kingdom; telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44 1292 675704; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96c4d7e6e3f4fafff5f7e2fff9f8e5d6f4f7f3e5efe5e2f3fbe5b8f5f9fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e7c6f5e5b4c42474d4f5a4741405d6e4c4f4b5d575d5a4b435d004d4143">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm">http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th
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St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3056421e595e4340555344595f5e705e5142511e575f46"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2b4d59054245585b4e485f4244456b454a594a054c445d">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on March 10, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-07935 Filed 4-13-22; 8:45 am]
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