Rule2022-14971
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Airplanes
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Published
July 14, 2022
Effective
August 18, 2022
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008-16- 06, which applied to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. AD 2008-16-06 required 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. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2008-16-06, and adds a requirement to install additional bonding leads around the crossfeed valve and accomplish a resistance check. 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 the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42061-42063]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14971]
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Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 134 / Thursday, July 14, 2022 / Rules
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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;
Amendment 39-22113; AD 2022-14-08]
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) 2008-16-
06, which applied to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101
airplanes. AD 2008-16-06 required 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. This AD continues to
require the actions in AD 2008-16-06, and adds a requirement to install
additional bonding leads around the crossfeed valve and accomplish a
resistance check. 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 the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 18, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 18,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
September 9, 2008 (73 FR 45346, August 5, 2008).
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#86d4c7f6f3e4eaefe5e7f2efe9e8f5c6e4e7e3f5fff5f2e3ebf5a8e5e9eb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bc9daebeef9f7f2f8faeff2f4f5e8dbf9fafee8e2e8effef6e8b5f8f4f6">[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 referenced 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. It is also available at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0461.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket 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 final rule, the
mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 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#6d1902090943190502001d1e02032d0b0c0c430a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3d7ccc7c78dd7cbccced3d0cccde3c5c2c28dc4ccd5">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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 at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0461.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2008-16-06, Amendment 39-15624 (73 FR
45346, August 5, 2008) (AD 2008-16-06). AD 2008-16-06 applied to all
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2022 (87 FR 23474). The
NPRM was prompted by a report that there is insufficient bonding of the
crossfeed valve in the fuel tank area. The NPRM proposed to 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 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. See
the MCAI for additional background information.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the
changes will increase the economic burden on any operator. Accordingly,
the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
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 AD also requires BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service
Bulletin
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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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 12 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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 actions.............................. 2 work-hours x $85 per hour 1,700 1,870 22,440
= $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 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:
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:
2022-14-08 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-22113;
Docket No. FAA-2022-0461; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01156-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 18, 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, 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,
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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;
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#6c55412d3a3f412d253e415b5f5c412d21232f2c0a0d0d420b031a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a23375b4c49375b5348372d292a375b5755595a7c7b7b347d756c">[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 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#770318131359031f181a070418193711161659101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0948f8484ce94888f8d90938f8ea0868181ce878f96">[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 (k)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(k) 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
August 18, 2022.
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-
013, Revision 2, dated July 8, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 9, 2008 (73 FR 45346, August 5, 2008).
(i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin J41-28-
013, Revision 1, dated January 10, 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#92c0d3e2e7f0fefbf1f3e6fbfdfce1d2f0f3f7e1ebe1e6f7ffe1bcf1fdff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7b293a0b0e191712181a0f121415083b191a1e0802080f1e160855181416">[email protected]</span></a>; internet <a href="https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm">https://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm</a>.
(6) 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.
(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, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7d1c599ded9c4c7d2d4c3ded8d9f7d9d6c5d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e687c2067607d7e6b6d7a6761604e606f7c6f20696178">[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 June 27, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-14971 Filed 7-13-22; 8:45 am]
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