Rule: Airworthiness Directives: British Aerospace

Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.
27 / Thursday, February 9, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 6667
Related Information control restriction. We are issuing this Bulletin HS748–27–135, Revision 2,
(i) French airworthiness directive F–2005– AD to prevent uncommanded re- dated October 2, 2003. The service
052 R1, dated April 13, 2005, also addresses engagement of the elevator gust lock, bulletin describes procedures for
the subject of this AD. which could result in restriction of the installing a baulking actuator system for
Material Incorporated by Reference elevator’s movement and consequent the elevator gust lock; doing a
reduced controllability of the airplane. functional test of the actuator system for
(j) You must use Airbus All Operators
Telex 25A1440, dated February 15, 2005, to DATES: This AD becomes effective correct operation; and inspecting the
perform the actions that are required by this February 24, 2006. gust lock baulk lever for correct
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The The Director of the Federal Register operation. Accomplishing the actions
Director of the Federal Register approved the approved the incorporation by reference specified in the service information is
incorporation by reference of this document of a certain publication listed in the AD intended to adequately address the
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR as of February 24, 2006. unsafe condition. The CAA mandated a
part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point We must receive comments on this previous revision of the service bulletin
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, AD by April 10, 2006. (which specified some wiring
France, for a copy of this service information. procedures incorrectly) and issued
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
You may review copies at the Docket
addresses to submit comments on this British airworthiness directive 003–12–
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., AD. 2002 to ensure the continued
room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, • DOT Docket Web site: Go to airworthiness of these airplanes in the
DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or http://dms.dot.gov and follow the United Kingdom. The CAA has also
at the National Archives and Records instructions for sending your comments issued British airworthiness directive
Administration (NARA). For information on electronically. G–2004–0002, dated February 18, 2004,
the availability of this material at the NARA, • Government-wide rulemaking Web which supersedes British airworthiness
call (202) 741–6030, or go to http:// site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov directive 003–12–2002, and requires
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ and follow the instructions for sending doing additional actions in accordance
code_of_federal_regulations/ your comments electronically. with Revision 2 of the service bulletin.
ibr_locations.html. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; Service Bulletin HS748–27–135 refers
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
26, 2006. Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Alert Service Bulletin HS748–A27–128,
Ali Bahrami, room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. Revision 1, dated December 10, 2002, as
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Fax: (202) 493–2251. an additional source of service
Aircraft Certification Service. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on information for accomplishing a check
[FR Doc. 06–1151 Filed 2–8–06; 8:45 am] the plaza level of the Nassif Building, of the rigging of the gust lock system.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Service Bulletin HS748–27–135 also
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday refers to BAE Systems (Operations)
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Limited Service Bulletin HS748–A27–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Contact British Aerospace Regional 76, Revision 3, dated December 20,
Aircraft American Support, 13850 1996, as an additional source of service
Federal Aviation Administration Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia information for accomplishing an
20171, for service information identified overlap check of the lever gate stop.
14 CFR Part 39 in this AD.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23799; Directorate of This AD
Identifier 2004–NM–141–AD; Amendment Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
39–14475; AD 2006–03–11] International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, This airplane model is manufactured
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 in the United Kingdom and is type
RIN 2120–AA64 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington certificated for operation in the United
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1175; States under the provisions of section
Airworthiness Directives; British 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Aerospace Model HS 748 Airplanes fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation applicable bilateral airworthiness
Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
Transportation (DOT). The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), airworthiness agreement, the CAA has
ACTION: Final rule; request for which is the airworthiness authority for kept the FAA informed of the situation
comments. the United Kingdom, notified us that an described above. We have examined the
unsafe condition may exist on British CAA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Aerospace Model HS 748 airplanes. The information, and determined that we
airworthiness directive (AD) for all CAA advises that there have been two need to issue an AD for products of this
British Aerospace Model HS 748 incidents where re-engagement of the type design that are certificated for
airplanes. This AD requires installing a elevator gust lock without input by the operation in the United States.
baulking actuator system for the elevator flightcrew may have caused a flight Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
gust lock; doing a functional test and an control restriction. Uncommanded re- prevent uncommanded re-engagement
inspection of any previously installed engagement of the elevator gust lock, if of the elevator gust lock, which could
baulking actuator system for wiring not corrected, could result in restriction result in restriction of the elevator’s
errors; doing repetitive inspections of of the elevator’s movement and movement and consequent reduced
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the gust lock baulk lever for correct consequent reduced controllability of controllability of the airplane. This AD
operation; and corrective action, if the airplane. requires accomplishing the actions
necessary. This AD results from specified in the service information
incidents where an elevator gust lock re- Relevant Service Information described previously, except as
engaged without input from the British Aerospace has issued BAE described in ‘‘Difference Between This
flightcrew, and may have caused a flight Systems (Operations) Limited Service AD and the Service Bulletin.’’
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Difference Between This AD and the correct the wiring as necessary. The airplanes affected by this AD are
Service Bulletin Accomplishment Instructions of currently operated by non-U.S.
Revision 2 of the service bulletin has a operators under foreign registry;
Where the service bulletin specifies to note that states that rework in therefore, they are not directly affected
inspect the baulk lever for correct accordance with Revision 2 of the by this AD action. However, we
operation but does not specify service bulletin is needed for wiring that
corrective action, this AD requires consider this AD necessary to ensure
was done in accordance with Revision that the unsafe condition is addressed if
operators to contact the FAA or the CAA 1. This AD requires a general visual
(or its delegated agent) for repair any affected airplane is imported and
inspection for correct wiring and placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
instructions. rerouting the wiring as applicable in
accordance with Revision 2. The following table provides the
Clarification on Wiring Inspections
estimated costs to comply with this AD
British airworthiness directive G– Costs of Compliance for any affected airplane that might be
2004–0002 specifies to inspect the baulk None of the airplanes affected by this imported and placed on the U.S.
lever installation for correct wiring, and action are on the U.S. Register. All Register in the future.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Average
Work Parts
Action labor rate Cost per airplane
hours cost
per hour
Installation .................................................................................................... 49 $65 $18,500 $21,685.

Inspection, per inspection cycle ................................................................... 2 $65 None ... $130, per inspection cycle.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective Register published on April 11, 2000 Regulatory Findings
Date (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit We have determined that this AD will
No airplane affected by this AD is http://dms.dot.gov. not have federalism implications under
currently on the U.S. Register. Examining the Docket Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Therefore, providing notice and not have a substantial direct effect on
opportunity for public comment is You may examine the AD docket on the States, on the relationship between
unnecessary before this AD is issued, the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in the national government and the States,
and this AD may be made effective in person at the Docket Management or on the distribution of power and
less than 30 days after it is published in Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 responsibilities among the various
the Federal Register. p.m., Monday through Friday, except levels of government.
Federal holidays. The Docket For the reasons discussed above, I
Comments Invited Management Facility office (telephone certify that the regulation:
This AD is a final rule that involves (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
requirements that affect flight safety and level of the Nassif Building at the DOT action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
was not preceded by notice and an street address stated in the ADDRESSES 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
opportunity for public comment; section. Comments will be available in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
however, we invite you to submit any the AD docket shortly after the Docket (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
relevant written data, views, or Management System receives them. 3. Will not have a significant
arguments regarding this AD. Send your economic impact, positive or negative,
Authority for This Rulemaking
comments to an address listed in the on a substantial number of small entities
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory
FAA–2006–23799; Directorate Identifier specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act.
2004–NM–141–AD’’ at the beginning of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We prepared a regulatory evaluation
your comments. We specifically invite section 106, describes the authority of of the estimated costs to comply with
comments on the overall regulatory, the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
economic, environmental, and energy Aviation Programs, describes in more See the ADDRESSES section for a location
aspects of the AD that might suggest a detail the scope of the Agency’s to examine the regulatory evaluation.
need to modify it. authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We will post all comments we We are issuing this rulemaking under
receive, without change, to http:// the authority described in subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
dms.dot.gov, including any personal part A, subpart III, section 44701, safety, Incorporation by reference,
information you provide. We will also ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Safety.
post a report summarizing each section, Congress charges the FAA with Adoption of the Amendment
substantive verbal contact with FAA promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
personnel concerning this AD. Using the air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ Accordingly, under the authority
search function of that Web site, anyone for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator,
can find and read the comments in any the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
of our dockets, including the name of safety in air commerce. This regulation follows:
the individual who sent the comment is within the scope of that authority
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(or signed the comment on behalf of an because it addresses an unsafe condition
DIRECTIVES
association, business, labor union, etc.). that is likely to exist or develop on
You may review the DOT’s complete products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal action. continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) 750 flight hours or 240 days after Material Incorporated by Reference
installation of the actuator system, whichever (l) You must use BAE Systems (Operations)
§ 39.13 [Amended] occurs first. Limited Service Bulletin HS748–27–135,
(2) 750 flight hours or 240 days after the Revision 2, dated October 2, 2003, to perform
■ 2. The Federal Aviation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs the actions that are required by this AD,
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 first. unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
by adding the following new Director of the Federal Register approved the
Inspection of Any Installation Done in
airworthiness directive (AD): Accordance With Older Service Bulletin incorporation by reference of this document
2006–03–11 BAE Systems (Operations) (h) For airplanes with a baulking actuator in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Limited (Formerly British Aerospace system installed in accordance with the part 51. Contact British Aerospace Regional
Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39– Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen
14475. Docket No. FAA–2006–23799; Systems (Operations) Limited Service Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171, for a copy of
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–141–AD. Bulletin HS748–27–135, Revision 1, dated this service information. You may review
December 10, 2002: Within 750 flight hours copies at the Docket Management Facility,
Effective Date U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
or 240 days after the effective date of this AD,
(a) This AD becomes effective February 24, whichever occurs first, do the actions Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif
2006. specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
this AD. http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
Affected ADs Archives and Records Administration
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the
(b) None. actuator system for correct wiring in (NARA). For information on the availability
accordance with the Accomplishment of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
Applicability 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
(c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems Limited Service Bulletin HS748–27–135, federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
(Operations) Limited Model HS 748 series 2A Revision 2, dated October 2, 2003. Reroute ibr_locations.html.
and series 2B airplanes, certificated in any any wiring as applicable before further flight Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
category. in accordance with the service bulletin. 26, 2006.
(2) Do a functional test of the actuator
Unsafe Condition system in accordance with Appendix 1 of Ali Bahrami,
(d) This AD results from incidents where BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Service Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
an elevator gust lock re-engaged without Bulletin HS748–27–135, Revision 2, dated Aircraft Certification Service.
input from the flightcrew, and may have October 2, 2003. [FR Doc. 06–1149 Filed 2–8–06; 8:45 am]
caused a flight control restriction. We are Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded re- general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
engagement of the elevator gust lock, which examination of an interior or exterior area,
could result in restriction of the elevator’s installation, or assembly to detect obvious
movement and consequent reduced
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
controllability of the airplane. inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
Federal Aviation Administration
Compliance may be necessary to ensure visual access to
(e) You are responsible for having the all surfaces in the inspection area. This level 14 CFR Part 39
actions required by this AD performed within of inspection is made under normally
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22503; Directorate
the compliance times specified, unless the available lighting conditions such as
Identifier 2005–NM–062–AD; Amendment
actions have already been done. daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
39–14477; AD 2006–03–13]
droplight and may require removal or
Installation and Repetitive Inspections opening of access panels or doors. Stands, RIN 2120–AA64
(f) Within 9 months after the effective date ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
of this AD, install a baulking actuator system proximity to the area being checked.’’ Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
for the elevator gust lock in accordance with Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F,
the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Previous Actions
DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–
Systems (Operations) Limited Service (i) Actions done before the effective date of
Bulletin HS748–27–135, Revision 2, dated
10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–
this AD in accordance with BAE Systems
October 2, 2003. (Operations) Limited Service Bulletin 40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11,
HS748–27–135, Revision 1, dated December and MD–11F Airplanes
Note 1: BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Service Bulletin HS748–27–135, Revision 2, 10, 2002, are considered acceptable for
compliance with paragraphs (f) and (g) of this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated October 2, 2003, refers to BAE Systems Administration (FAA), Department of
(Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin AD.
Transportation (DOT).
HS748–A27–128, Revision 1, dated Alternative Methods of Compliance
December 10, 2002; and BAE Systems ACTION: Final rule.
(AMOCs)
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin
(j)(1) The Manager, International Branch, SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
HS748–A27–76, Revision 3, dated December
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
20, 1996; as additional sources of service
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs McDonnell Douglas transport category
information for doing the installation.
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
(g) At the later of the times specified in the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
airplanes. This AD requires an initial
paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2), test the actuator (2) Before using any AMOC approved in ultrasonic inspection for cracks of the
system for correct operation in accordance accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to studbolts of the inboard and outboard
with Appendix 2 of BAE Systems which the AMOC applies, notify the hinge fittings of the left and right
(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin appropriate principal inspector in the FAA outboard flaps of the wings. Based on
HS748–27–135, Revision 2, dated October 2, Flight Standards Certificate Holding District the inspection results, this AD also
2003. Repeat the inspection thereafter at Office. requires doing repetitive ultrasonic
intervals not to exceed 750 flight hours or
240 days, whichever occurs first. Correct any Related Information inspections, replacing upper and/or
operation errors before further flight in (k) British airworthiness directives G– lower studbolts with new or serviceable
accordance with a method approved by the 2004–0002, dated February 18, 2004, and studbolts, doing a detailed inspection
FAA or the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) 003–12–2002, also address the subject of this for corrosion of the upper studbolts,
(or its delegated agent). AD. doing a magnetic particle inspection for

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