[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 117 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36452-36454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-15221]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-271-AD; Amendment 39-13194; AD 2003-12-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model
BAe 146 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146
series airplanes, that requires modification of the flight annunciator
box. This action is necessary to prevent traffic collision avoidance
system (TCAS) aural messages and resolution advisories of the TCAS from
being inhibited following a ground proximity warning system alert or
test message, which could prevent the TCAS from providing attention-
getting alerts, and could result in the consequent possibility of a
mid-air collision or near mid-air collision. This action is
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intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective July 23, 2003.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of July 23, 2003.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support,
13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. This information may be
examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport
Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol
Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-
1175; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited Model BAe 146 series airplanes was published in the Federal
Register on March 12, 2003 (68 FR 11760). That action proposed to
require modification of the flight annunciator box.
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Changes to 14 CFR Part 39/Effect on the AD
On July 10, 2002, the FAA issued a new version of 14 CFR part 39
(67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002), which governs the FAA's airworthiness
directives system. The regulation now includes material that relates to
altered products, special flight permits, and alternative methods of
compliance. However, for clarity and consistency, this final rule
retains the language of the NPRM regarding that material.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 20 airplanes of U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 2 work hours per
airplane to accomplish the modification, and that the average labor
rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately $250
per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S.
operators is estimated to be $7,400, or $370 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other
administrative actions.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2003-12-09 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39-13194. Docket 2001-NM-
271-AD.
Applicability: Model BAe 146 series airplanes on which
Modifications HCM50261X; HCM01077L or HCM50273B; and HCM50040E or
HCM50040N; have been installed; certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent aural messages and resolution advisories of the
traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) from being inhibited
following a ground proximity warning system alert or test message,
which could prevent the TCAS from providing attention-getting
alerts, and could result in the consequent possibility of a mid-air
collision or near mid-air collision, accomplish the following:
Modification
(a) Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD: Modify
the flight annunciator box (including installing 2 diode modules
with associated wiring, and re-routing existing wiring), per the
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Modification Service Bulletin SB.34-339-50261Y, dated April 11,
2001. Although paragraph 2.F.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions
references a reporting requirement, such reporting is not required
by this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. Operators shall submit their
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Avionics Inspector,
who may
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add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116.
Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.
Special Flight Permits
(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) The actions must be done in accordance with BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.34-339-50261Y,
dated April 11, 2001. This incorporation by reference was approved
by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from British
Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen Road,
Herndon, Virginia 20171. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in British
airworthiness directive 003-04-2001.
Effective Date
(e) This amendment becomes effective on July 23, 2003.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 10, 2003.
Ali Bahrami,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 03-15221 Filed 6-17-03; 8:45 am]
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