[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 27, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 79236-79239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-28211]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01362-T; 
Amendment 39-22274; AD 2022-25-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Airplanes; Correction

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comment; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that was 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain BAE 
Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ series 
airplanes. As published, the identity of certain airplanes in the 
preamble and regulatory

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text, and one paragraph reference in the regulatory text, are 
incorrect. This document corrects those errors. In all other respects, 
the original document remains the same.

DATES: This correction is effective December 27, 2022. The effective 
date of AD 2022-25-18 remains December 27, 2022. The date for 
submitting comments on AD 2022-25-18 remains January 26, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 27, 
2022 (87 FR 75915, December 12, 2022).
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May 2, 
2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 
19681)).

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; 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 correction, the 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.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For U.K. CAA material incorporated by reference in this 
AD, contact Civil Aviation Authority, Aviation House, Beehive Ring 
Road, Crawley, West Sussex RH6 0YR, United Kingdom; telephone +44(0) 
330 022 4401; email caa.co.uk">continued.airworthiness@caa.co.uk; website 
caa.co.uk.
     For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 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 [email protected]; website 
baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
     For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this 
AD, contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer Support 
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone 703-450-
8233; fax 703-404-1621; website techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
     You may view this material 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 regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1574.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, 
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3228; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about AD 2022-25-18. Submit comments as instructed in AD 
2022-25-18, Amendment 39-22274 (87 FR 75915, December 12, 2022) (AD 
2022-25-18).

Background

    AD 2022-25-18 requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the 
main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer links, and corrective actions 
if necessary. AD 2022-25-18 also provides an optional terminating 
action for the repetitive inspections, and prohibits the installation 
of affected parts under certain conditions. That AD applies to certain 
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ 
series airplanes.

Need for the Correction

    As published, the identity of certain airplanes specified in the 
preamble and regulatory text, and one paragraph reference specified in 
the regulatory text, are incorrect in AD 2022-25-18.
    In three locations in AD 2022-25-18, affected airplanes are 
incorrectly identified as ``Model Avro 146-RJ-RJ70A'' airplanes. Those 
airplanes are correctly identified as ``Model Avro 146-RJ70A 
airplanes.'' The errors are located in the ``Differences Between This 
AD and the MCAI'' section of the preamble and paragraph (c) of AD 2022-
25-18.
    In addition, paragraph (l)(1) of AD 2022-25-18 incorrectly refers 
to paragraph (n) of the AD for the contact information to send requests 
for approval of alternative methods of compliance. That contact 
information is correctly found in paragraph (m) of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018, dated October 18, 2022, specifies 
procedures for doing repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of 
the MLG side stay outer link and replacement if necessary.
    The FAA reviewed BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service 
Bulletin ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022. This service 
information identifies the affected parts as MLG side stay outer links 
having Safran Landing Systems part numbers 200884304, 200884305, 
200884346, 200884347, 201105300, 201105301, 201105308, 201105309, 
201299300, 201299301, 201299305, or 201299306, and describes procedures 
for doing, among other actions, repetitive detailed inspections for 
cracking of MLG side stay outer links and replacement if necessary.
    The FAA also reviewed Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147, 
dated May 29, 2001, which identifies the affected MLG side stay outer 
links for AD 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 
2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)).
    This AD also requires BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection 
Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001, which the 
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by 
reference as of May 2, 2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected 
April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)).
    This material is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Correction of Publication

    This document corrects multiple errors and correctly adds the AD as 
an amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or 
regulatory information has been corrected, the FAA is publishing the 
entire rule in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains December 27, 2022.
    Since this action only corrects a model designation and a paragraph 
reference, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional 
burden on any person. Therefore, the FAA has determined that notice and 
public procedures are unnecessary.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the

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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  [Corrected]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024 
(70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)); 
and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2022-25-18 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-22274; 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1574; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01362-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 27, 
2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2005-06-14, Amendment 39-14024 (70 FR 15574, 
March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 (70 FR 19681)) (AD 2005-06-
14).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 
146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ70A, 146-
RJ85A, and 146-RJ100A airplanes, certificated in any category, with 
main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer links having Safran Landing 
Systems part number 200884304, 200884305, 200884346, 200884347, 
201105300, 201105301, 201105308, 201105309, 201299300, 201299301, 
201299305, or 201299306.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
gear.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the shoulders of 
a main landing gear (MLG) side stay outer link. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address cracking of the MLG side stay outer link. The 
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could lead to failure of the 
side stay outer link and MLG collapse, which could result in a 
runway departure, and could result in the engine or wing contacting 
the ground. The engine or wing contacting the ground could result in 
damage to the airplane, an increased risk of fire, the airplane 
flipping, and injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Inspections, With New Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 
2005-06-14, with new terminating action. For airplanes having any 
side stay identified in Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147, 
dated May 29, 2001: At the applicable time specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (2) of this AD, perform a detailed inspection for cracks 
of the outer links on the MLG side stays, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 
2001. Repair cracks before further flight in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 
Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 
2001. Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 
2,000 flight cycles, until the actions specified in paragraph (h) of 
this AD have been done or the initial inspection required by 
paragraph (i) of this AD has been done. Although BAE Systems 
(Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-156, 
Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001, specifies to report certain 
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require a report.
    (1) If the number of flight cycles accumulated on the side stay 
can be positively determined: Inspect before the accumulation of 
2,000 total flight cycles on the side stay, or within 500 flight 
cycles after May 2, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-06-14), 
whichever occurs later.
    (2) If the number of flight cycles accumulated on the side stay 
cannot be positively determined: Inspect within 500 flight cycles 
after May 2, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-06-14).

(h) Retained Optional Terminating Action for Paragraph (g) of This AD, 
With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the optional terminating action of 
paragraph (g) of AD 2005-06-14, with no changes. Relocation of each 
affected grease nipple to the upper surface of the outer link of the 
MLG side stays terminates the repetitive inspections required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the relocation action is done in 
accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.32-
156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.

(i) New Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority AD G-2022-
0018, dated October 18, 2022 (U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018).

(j) Exceptions to U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018

    (1) Where U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to its effective date, 
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 does not 
apply to this AD.
    (3) Where paragraph (2) of U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to 
``discrepancies (i.e. cracks or other adverse findings),'' replace 
the text ``discrepancies (i.e. cracks or other adverse findings),'' 
with ``any cracking.''
    (4) Where U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018 refers to ASB.32-A189, this AD 
requires using BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service 
Bulletin ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022.

(k) No Reporting Requirement

    Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin 
ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022, specifies to submit certain 
information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that 
requirement.

(l) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
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 International 
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified 
in paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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, International 
Validation Branch, FAA; or the United Kingdom Civil Aviation 
Authority (U.K. CAA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's U.K. CAA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Todd Thompson, 
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International 
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3228; email [email protected].

(n) 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 
December 27, 2022.
    (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Alert Service Bulletin 
ASB.32-A189, dated September 16, 2022.
    (ii) Messier-Dowty Service Bulletin 146-32-147, dated May 29, 
2001.
    (iii) United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (U.K. CAA) AD G-
2022-0018, dated October 18, 2022.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 2, 2005 (70 FR 15574, March 28, 2005; corrected April 14, 2005 
(70 FR 19681)).

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    (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin 
ISB.32-156, Revision 1, dated July 3, 2001.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (5) For BAE Systems (Operations) Limited 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 [email protected]; 
website baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
    (6) For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this AD, 
contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer Support 
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone 703-
450-8233; fax 703-404-1621; website techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
    (7) For U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0018, contact Civil Aviation 
Authority, Aviation House, Beehive Ring Road, Crawley, West Sussex 
RH6 0YR, United Kingdom; telephone +44(0) 330 022 4401; email 
caa.co.uk">continued.airworthiness@caa.co.uk; website caa.co.uk.
    (8) You may view this material 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. This material may be found in the AD 
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1574.
    (9) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference 
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For 
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email 
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.

    Issued on December 21, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-28211 Filed 12-23-22; 8:45 am]
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