[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 232 (Tuesday, December 3, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 72598-72599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28872]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1012; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-037-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream Series 3101 and Jetstream
Model 3201 airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as stress corrosion cracking of the main landing gear yoke
pintle housing on a Jetstream series 3100 airplane. We are issuing this
proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 17,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
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.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact BAE
Systems (Operations) Ltd, Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
phone: +44 1292 675207, fax: +44 1292 675704; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-1012;
Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-037-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
AD No.: 2013-0206, dated September 9, 2013 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
An occurrence of Jetstream 3100 main landing gear (MLG) failure
after landing was reported. The subsequent investigation revealed
stress corrosion cracking of the MLG yoke pintle housing as a root
cause of the MLG failure. Degradation of the surface protection by
abrasion can occur when the forward face of the yoke pintle rotates
against the pintle bearing, which introduces corrosion pits and,
consequently, stress corrosion cracking.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to structural
failure of the MLG possibly resulting in loss of control of the
aeroplane during take-off or landing runs.
To address this potential unsafe condition, BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd issued Service Bulletin (SB) 32-JM7862 to provide
instruction for installation of a protective washer fitted at the
forward spigot on both, left hand (LH) and right hand (RH), MLG.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires installation
of a washer to protect the MLG at the forward face of the yoke
pintle.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-
2013-1012.
Relevant Service Information
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft has issued British Aerospace
Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JM7862, Revision 1,
dated May 7, 2013. The actions described in this service information
are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 66 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 15 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $84,150, or $1,275 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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 adding the following new AD:
British Aerospace Regional Aircraft: Docket No. FAA-2013-1012;
Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-037-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by January 17, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream
Series 3101 and Jetstream Model 3201 airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as stress corrosion
cracking of the main landing gear yoke pintle housing on a Jetstream
series 3101 airplane. We are issuing this proposed AD to add
protective measure to prevent abrasion and subsequent corrosion from
building on the main landing gear (MLG) yoke pintle housing. This
condition if not corrected could cause structural failure of the MLG
resulting in loss of control during take-off or landing.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions as applicable in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD:
(1) At the next scheduled MLG removal after the effective date
of this AD, modify the LH and RH MLG installation at the forward
spigot following the accomplishment instructions of British
Aerospace Jetstream Series 3100 & 3200 Service Bulletin 32-JM7862,
Revision 1, dated May 7, 2013.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any LH
or RH MLG on Jetstream Series 3101 airplanes and Jetstream Model
3201 airplanes unless it is found to be in compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
This AD allows credit for modification of an MLG to comply with
the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if already done
before the effective date of this AD, following BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd SB 32-JM7862, original issue, dated April 8, 2013.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, 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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected]. 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2013-0206, dated September 9, 2013 for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2013-1012. For
service information related to this AD, contact BAE Systems
(Operations) Ltd, Customer Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9 2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
phone: +44 1292 675207, fax: +44 1292 675704; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.jetstreamcentral.com. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 25, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-28872 Filed 12-2-13; 8:45 am]
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