Proposed Rule2022-08411
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
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Published
April 20, 2022
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Abstract
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-16-06, which applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. AD 2008-16-06 requires the installation of additional bonding leads, inspection of existing bonding leads for defects, inspection of fuel system pipe runs in the wings to ensure appropriate clearances are maintained, and corrective actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2008-16-06, a safety analysis by BAE Systems (Operations) Limited identified insufficient bonding for the crossfeed valve in the fuel tank area. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2008-16-06, and add a requirement to install additional bonding leads around the crossfeed valve and accomplish a resistance check. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23474-23477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08411]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0461; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01156-T]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2008-16-06, which applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
4101 airplanes. AD 2008-16-06 requires the installation of additional
bonding leads, inspection of existing bonding leads for defects,
inspection of fuel system pipe runs in the wings to ensure appropriate
clearances are maintained, and corrective actions. Since the FAA issued
AD 2008-16-06, a safety analysis by BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
identified insufficient bonding for the crossfeed valve in the fuel
tank area. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD
2008-16-06, and add a requirement to install additional bonding leads
around the crossfeed valve and accomplish a resistance check. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 6,
2022.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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For service information identified in this NPRM, 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#beecffcecbdcd2d7dddfcad7d1d0cdfedcdfdbcdc7cdcadbd3cd90ddd1d3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3163704144535d58525045585e5f427153505442484245545c421f525e5c">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm">https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm</a>. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
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-2022-
0461; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI),
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
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#c2b6ada6a6ecb6aaadafb2b1adac82a4a3a3eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a1d5cec5c58fd5c9ceccd1d2cecfe1c7c0c08fc6ced7">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-0461; Project Identifier
MCAI-2021-01156-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to 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#74001b10105a001c1b1904071b1a341215155a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="daaeb5bebef4aeb2b5b7aaa9b5b49abcbbbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>. Any
commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated
as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.
Discussion
The FAA issued AD 2008-16-06, Amendment 39-15624 (73 FR 45346,
August 5, 2008) (AD 2008-16-06), for all BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model 4101 airplanes. AD 2008-16-06 requires the installation
of additional bonding leads, inspection of existing bonding leads for
defects, inspection of fuel system pipe runs in the wings to ensure
appropriate clearances are maintained, and corrective actions.
Corrective actions include replacing any defective bonding leads and
adjusting clearances of the fuel system pipe runs. AD 2008-16-06
resulted from a Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR 88) and
equivalent Joint Aviation Authorities/European Aviation Safety Agency
(JAA/EASA) policy assessment of fuel tank wiring installations in which
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited identified the need for design changes
to the bonding in the fuel tank area of Model 4101 airplanes. The FAA
issued AD 2008-16-06 to address insufficient or defective bonding in
the fuel tank area, which, if not corrected, could lead to ignition of
fuel vapors and subsequent fuel tank explosion.
Actions Since AD 2008-16-06 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2008-16-06, a safety analysis by BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited identified insufficient bonding for the
crossfeed valve in the fuel tank, and determined that installing
additional bonding leads around the crossfeed valve and a resistance
check are required.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for the United Kingdom, has issued CAA AD G-2021-0013, dated October
21, 2021 (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 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-2022-
0461.
This proposed AD was prompted by a report that there is
insufficient bonding of the crossfeed valve in the fuel tank area. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address insufficient or defective bonding
in the fuel tank area, which, if not corrected, could lead to ignition
of fuel vapors and subsequent fuel tank explosion. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited has issued Service Bulletin J41-
28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019. This service information
describes procedures for installation of additional bonding leads on
components within the dry bay at Rib 1 on the airplane centerline and
below the fuselage (around the crossfeed valve), a resistance check, an
inspection of existing bonding leads for defects, an inspection for
clearance of all fuel system pipe runs in the wings, and corrective
actions, as necessary. Corrective actions include replacing any
defective bonding leads and adjusting clearances of the fuel system
pipe runs.
This proposed AD would also require BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 1, dated January 10,
2008, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of September 9, 2008 (73 FR 45346, August
5, 2008).
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.
FAA's Determination
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
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country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all the relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type design.
Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2008-16-06.
This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 12 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2008-16-06... 80 work-hours x $85 per $1,700 $8,500 $102,000
hour = $6,800.
New proposed actions.................. 2 work-hours x $85 per 1,700 1,870 22,440
hour = $170.
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Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $0 $85
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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.
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 has determined that this proposed AD would not have
federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD
would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-16-06, Amendment 39-15624
(73 FR 45346, August 5, 2008); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Docket No. FAA-2022-0461; Project
Identifier MCAI-2021-01156-T.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by June 6, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2008-16-06, Amendment 39-15624 (73 FR 45346,
August 5, 2008) (AD 2008-16-06).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that there is insufficient
bonding of the crossfeed valve in the fuel tank area. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address insufficient or defective bonding in the
fuel tank area, which, if not corrected, could lead to ignition of
fuel vapors and subsequent fuel tank explosion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Actions, With Revised Service Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2008-16-06, with revised service information. Within 24 months after
September 9, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-16-06), unless
already done, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through
(3) of this AD.
(1) Inspect the bonding leads between ribs 1 and 9, and between
ribs 16 and 19, in the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wings in
accordance with paragraph 2.B.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions
of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013,
Revision 1, dated January 10, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019;
and, before next flight, replace all defective bonding leads with
airworthy parts in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Service Bulletin J41-28-013,
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Revision 1, dated January 10, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019.
As of the effective date of this AD, BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019,
must be used for the actions required by this paragraph.
(2) Inspect all fuel system pipe runs inside the LH and RH wings
in accordance with paragraph 2.B.(3) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin
J41-28-013, Revision 1, dated January 10, 2008; or BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated
July 8, 2019; and, if incorrect clearances are found, before next
flight, adjust clearances in accordance with BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 1, dated
January 10, 2008; or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019. As of the
effective date of this AD, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019, must be used
for the actions required by this paragraph.
(3) Install additional electrical bonding of components within
the LH and RH wings in accordance with paragraphs 2.B.(4) through
2.B.(15) of the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 1, dated
January 10, 2008; or paragraphs 2.B.(4) and 2.B.(6) through 2.B.(16)
inclusive of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-
28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019. As of the effective date of
this AD, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-
013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019, must be used for the actions
required by this paragraph.
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Replace Bolts and Washers Securing
Crossfeed Valve
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install
additional bonding leads on components within the dry bay at Rib 1
on the airplane centerline and below the fuselage (around the
crossfeed valve) and perform a resistance check in accordance with
paragraph 2.B.(5) of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin J41-28-013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
(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 (j)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#043d2945525729454d56293337342945494b47446265652a636b72"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b98094f8efea94f8f0eb948e8a8994f8f4f6faf9dfd8d897ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a>.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) CAA AD G-2021-0013, dated October 21, 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-2022-0461.
(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#c2b6ada6a6ecb6aaadafb2b1adac82a4a3a3eca5adb4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="562239323278223e393b262539381630373778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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#792b38090c1b15101a180d1016170a391b181c0a000a0d1c140a571a1614"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6133201114030d08020015080e0f122103000412181215040c124f020e0c">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm">https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm</a>. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
Issued on April 14, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-08411 Filed 4-19-22; 8:45 am]
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