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Replacement of Left-Hand Windowsill Drain DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Hoses Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(h) Within 1,200 flight hours or 360 days Federal Aviation Administration Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
after the effective date of this AD, whichever 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1175;
occurs first, do the actions required by 14 CFR Part 39 fax (425) 227–1149.
paragraph (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, as [Docket No. FAA–2006–25920; Directorate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
applicable, in accordance with the Identifier 2006–NM–137–AD] Comments Invited
Accomplishment Instructions of EMBRAER
Service Bulletin 145LEG–30–0011, Revision RIN 2120–AA64 We invite you to submit any relevant
01, dated June 7, 2006 (for Model EMB–135BJ written data, views, or arguments
Airworthiness Directives; BAE
airplanes); or EMBRAER Service Bulletin regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Systems (Operations) Limited Model
145–30–0041, Revision 01, dated June 5, comments to an address listed in the
BAe 146 and Avro 146–RJ Airplanes
2006 (for Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
–135KL, and –135LR airplanes, and EMB– AGENCY: Federal Aviation number ‘‘FAA–2006–25920; Directorate
145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, –145XR, Administration (FAA), Department of Identifier 2006–NM–137–AD’’ at the
–145MP, and –145EP airplanes); as Transportation (DOT). beginning of your comments. We
applicable. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking specifically invite comments on the
(1) For all airplanes: Replace the left-hand (NPRM). overall regulatory, economic,
windowsill drain hoses having P/N 123– environmental, and energy aspects of
15435–401 and –403 with new, improved SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a the proposed AD. We will consider all
hoses having P/N 145–13044–001 and P/N new airworthiness directive (AD) for all comments received by the closing date
145–13047–001, and replace the tiedown BAE Systems (Operations) Limited and may amend the proposed AD in
straps with new tiedown straps, in Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146– light of those comments.
accordance with Figure 1 of the applicable RJ airplanes. This proposed AD would We will post all comments we
service bulletin. require calculating the current life of receive, without change, to http://
(2) For Model EMB–135BJ airplanes, each lift spoiler jack, and eventually dms.dot.gov, including any personal
reroute the drain hoses of the left cockpit replacing each lift spoiler jack. This information you provide. We will also
horizontal linings, in accordance with Figure proposed AD results from a review of all post a report summarizing each
2 of the applicable service bulletin. system components as part of the life- substantive verbal contact with FAA
extension program for the affected personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Actions Accomplished According to
airplanes that indicated the fatigue life Using the search function of that Web
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
limit of certain lift spoiler jacks cannot site, anyone can find and read the
(i) Any replacement/rerouting of the drain be extended from the current life limit. comments in any of our dockets,
hoses accomplished before the effective date We are proposing this AD to prevent including the name of the individual
of this AD in accordance with EMBRAER failure of the lift spoiler jack, and who sent the comment (or signed the
Service Bulletin 145–30–0041 or 145LEG– consequent increased drag and comment on behalf of an association,
30–0011, both dated April 20, 2005, as uncommanded roll inputs, which could business, labor union, etc.). You may
applicable, is considered acceptable for reduce the flightcrew’s ability to control review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
compliance with the requirements of the airplane. Statement in the Federal Register
paragraphs (g) and (h) this AD. DATES: We must receive comments on published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Alternative Methods of Compliance this proposed AD by October 30, 2006. 19477–78), or you may visit http://
(AMOCs) ADDRESSES: Use one of the following dms.dot.gov.
(j)(1) The Manager, ANM–116, addresses to submit comments on this Examining the Docket
International Branch, FAA, has the authority proposed AD.
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// You may examine the AD docket on
in accordance with the procedures found in dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
14 CFR 39.19. for sending your comments person at the Docket Management
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in electronically. Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to • Government-wide rulemaking Web p.m., Monday through Friday, except
which the AMOC applies, notify the site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Federal holidays. The Docket
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA and follow the instructions for sending Management Facility office (telephone
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District your comments electronically. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
Office. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 street address stated in the ADDRESSES
Related Information Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, section. Comments will be available in
(k) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2005– Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. the AD docket shortly after the Docket
08–04R1, effective July 27, 2006, also • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Management System receives them.
addresses the subject of this AD. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Discussion
Issued in Renton, Washington, on 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, The European Aviation Safety Agency
September 22, 2006.
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday (EASA), which is the airworthiness
Ali Bahrami, through Friday, except Federal holidays. authority for the European Union,
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Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Contact British Aerospace Regional notified us that an unsafe condition may
Aircraft Certification Service. Aircraft American Support, 13850 exist on all BAE Systems (Operations)
[FR Doc. E6–15947 Filed 9–27–06; 8:45 am] Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia Limited Model BAe 146 and Model
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 20171, for service information identified Avro 146–RJ airplanes. The EASA
in this proposed AD. advises that the life limit of the affected
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airplanes ranges from 40,000 flight
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, cycles to 50,000 flight cycles, depending
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on the airplane variant. The procedures for calculating the current complete utilization records do not
manufacturer has conducted a review of life depend on whether or not complete exist.
all system components as part of a component utilization records exist: • Smiths Service Newsletter P308–
program to extend the life limit beyond • If complete records exist, calculate 27–003, dated March 12, 2004, as an
40,000 to 50,000 flight cycles. This the life limits using those records. additional source of service information
program established that the fatigue life • If complete records do not exist, for resolving anomalies with the P/Ns.
of the lift spoiler jacks, part numbers (P/ calculate the theoretical life in FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Ns) P308–45–0002, P308–45–0102, and conjunction with Appendix 2 of of the Proposed AD
P308–45–0202, cannot be extended Modification Service Bulletin ISB.27–
beyond the current life limit of 55,000 178. These airplane models are
flight cycles for that part. Therefore, the manufactured in the United Kingdom
Accomplishing the actions specified
lift spoiler jacks must be replaced in and are type certificated for operation in
in the service information is intended to
order for the life limit of the affected the United States under the provisions
adequately address the unsafe
airplanes to be extended. This of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
condition. The EASA mandated the
condition, if not corrected, could result Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
service information and issued EASA
in failure of the lift spoiler jack, and applicable bilateral airworthiness
airworthiness directive 2006–0138,
consequent increased drag and agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
dated May 23, 2006, to ensure the
uncommanded roll inputs, which could airworthiness agreement, the EASA has
continued airworthiness of these
reduce the flightcrew’s ability to control kept the FAA informed of the situation
airplanes in the European Union.
the airplane. described above. We have examined the
Modification Service Bulletin ISB.27– EASA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent
Relevant Service Information 178 refers to the following: information, and determined that we
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited • BAE Systems (Operations) Limited need to issue an AD for airplanes of this
has issued Modification Service Bulletin Modification Service Bulletin SB.27– type design that are certificated for
ISB.27–178, dated January 14, 2005. 179–70675A, dated January 19, 2005, as operation in the United States.
Modification Service Bulletin ISB.27– an additional source of service Therefore, we are proposing this AD,
178 describes procedures for calculating information for replacing lift spoiler which would require accomplishing the
the current life of each lift spoiler jack jacks having P/N P308–45–0002 and actions specified in the service
with an affected P/N. Modification –0102. information described previously.
Service Bulletin ISB.27–178 also • BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
describes procedures for replacing each Inspection ISB.05–005, Revision 1, Costs of Compliance
P/N P308–45–0002 and –0102 lift dated June 9, 2005, as an additional The following table provides the
spoiler jack with a serviceable unit source of service information for estimated costs for U.S. operators to
before the part reaches its life limit. The calculating the theoretical life when comply with this proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor Cost per
Action Work hours Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
Determine the life of each lift spoiler jack .. 1 $80 None ........... $80 53 $4,240
Replace each lift spoiler jack (6 per .......... 6 80 $102,000 ..... 102,480 53 5,431,440
airplane) ......................................................
Authority for This Rulemaking products identified in this rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities
action. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Title 49 of the United States Code Flexibility Act.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We prepared a regulatory evaluation
We have determined that this
Section 106, describes the authority of of the estimated costs to comply with
proposed AD would not have federalism
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, this proposed AD and placed it in the
implications under Executive Order
Aviation Programs, describes in more 13132. This proposed AD would not AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
detail the scope of the Agency’s have a substantial direct effect on the for a location to examine the regulatory
authority. States, on the relationship between the evaluation.
We are issuing this rulemaking under national Government and the States, or List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, on the distribution of power and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, responsibilities among the various Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government. safety, Safety.
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I
The Proposed Amendment
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certify that the proposed regulation:
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air commerce by prescribing regulations 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Accordingly, under the authority
for practices, methods, and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Administrator finds necessary for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
safety in air commerce. This regulation DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 39 as follows:
is within the scope of that authority (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
because it addresses an unsafe condition 3. Will not have a significant
that is likely to exist or develop on economic impact, positive or negative,
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BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin Replacing lift spoiler jacks having P/N P308–45–0002 and 0102.
SB.27–179–70675A, dated January 19, 2005.
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.05– Calculating the theoretical life when complete utilization records do not
005, Revision 1, dated June 9, 2005. exist.
Smiths Service Newsletter P308–27–003, dated March 12, 2004 .......... Resolving anomalies with the P/Ns.
Replacement May 23, 2006, also addresses the subject of SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing a
(g) Within 18 months after the effective this AD. Special Federal Aviation Regulation
date of this AD or before the accumulation Issued in Renton, Washington, on (SFAR) applicable to the Mitsubishi
of 55,000 total flight cycles on the lift spoiler September 20, 2006. MU–2B series airplane that would
jack, whichever occurs later: Replace each P/ Ali Bahrami, create new pilot training, experience,
N P308–45–0002, P308–45–0102, or P308– Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, and operating requirements. Following
45–0202 lift spoiler jack with a serviceable Aircraft Certification Service. an increased accident and incident rate
unit in accordance with the Accomplishment [FR Doc. E6–15948 Filed 9–27–06; 8:45 am] in the MU–2B series airplane, the FAA
Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) conducted a safety evaluation of the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Limited Modification Service Bulletin MU–2B series airplane and found that
ISB.27–178, dated January 14, 2005.
changes in the training and operating
Thereafter, replace each lift spoiler jack with
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requirements for that airplane are
a serviceable unit at intervals not to exceed
55,000 flight cycles.
needed. These proposed regulations
Federal Aviation Administration would mandate additional operating
Alternative Methods of Compliance requirements and improve pilot training
(AMOCs) 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 135 for the MU–2B series airplane.
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24981; Notice No. DATES: Send your comments on or
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 06–14]
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs before October 30, 2006.
for this AD, if requested in accordance with RIN 2120–AI82 ADDRESSES: You may send comments to
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Docket Number FAA–2006–24981 using
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in Special Federal Aviation Regulation
any of the following methods:
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to No. XX—Mitsubishi MU–2B Series
which the AMOC applies, notify the Airplane Special Training, Experience, • Department of Transportation
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA and Operating Requirements (DOT) Docket Web site: Go to http://
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
Office. AGENCY: Federal Aviation for sending your comments
Administration, DOT.
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