Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0 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]
0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-21-06, Amendment 39-16829 (76 FR 64788, October 19, 2011), and adding the following new AD:
2016-07-09 BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-18454. Docket No. FAA-2015-1279; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-049-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 16, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2011-21-06, Amendment 39-16829 (76 FR 64788, October 19, 2011) (``AD 2011-21-06'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) SubjectAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the need to reduce the life limit of certain main landing gear components, and to add certain post-repair inspections of critical structure to the maintenance or inspection program. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain structurally significant items, including the main landing gear and nose landing gear, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane; and to prevent fuel vapor ignition sources, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2011-21-06, with no changes. Within 90 days after November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06): Revise the maintenance program by incorporating Subjects 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations''; 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements''; and 05-10-30, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel System''; of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) For replacement tasks of life limited parts specified in Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011: Prior to the applicable flight cycles (landings) or flight hours (flying hours) on the part specified in the ``Mandatory Life Limits'' column in Subject 05-10-10, or within 90 days after November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06), whichever occurs later.
(2) For structurally significant item tasks specified in Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011: Prior to the accumulation of the applicable flight cycles specified in the ``Initial Inspection'' column in Subject 05-10-10, or within 90 days after November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06), whichever occurs later.
(3) For certification maintenance requirements tasks specified in Subject 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011: Prior to the accumulation of the applicable flight hours specified in the ``Time Between Checks'' column in Subject 05-10-20, or within 90 days after November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06), whichever occurs later; except for tasks that specify ``first flight of the day'' in the ``Time Between Checks'' column in Subject 05-10-20, the initial compliance time is the first flight of the next day after doing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90 days after November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06), whichever occurs later.
(h) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs, With a New Exception
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2011-21-06, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, after accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method ofcompliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
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(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating Subjects 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations''; 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements''; and 05-10-30, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel System''; of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited J41 AMM, Revision 38, dated September 15, 2013. The initial compliance times for the tasks are at the applicable times specified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) For replacement tasks of life limited parts specified in Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited J41 AMM, Revision 38, dated September 15, 2013: Prior to the applicable flight cycles (landings) or flight hours (flying hours) on the part specified in the ``Mandatory Life Limits'' column in Subject 05-10-10, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For structurally significant item tasks specified in Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited J41 AMM, Revision 38, dated September 15, 2013: Prior to the accumulation of the applicable flight cycles specified in the ``Initial Inspection'' column in Subject 05-10-10, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(3) For certification maintenance requirements tasks specified in Subject 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements,'' of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems(Operations) Limited J41 AMM, Revision 38, dated September 15, 2013: Prior to the accumulation of the applicable flight hours specified in the ``Time Between Checks'' column in Subject 05-10-20, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; except for tasks that specify ``first flight of the day'' in the ``Time Between Checks'' column in Subject 05-10-20, the initial compliance time is the first flight of the next day after doing the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD, or within 90 days the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(j) New Restrictions on Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or (CDCCLs)
After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j) of AD 2011-21-06. This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before November 23, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-21-06), in accordance with Subjects 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations''; 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements''; and 05-10-30, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel System''; of Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 33, dated February 15, 2010; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Theodore (Todd) Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1175; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2011-21-06, are not approved as AMOCs with this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from amanufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or BAE Systems (Operations) Limited's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0043, dated February 21, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1279.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
(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 May 16, 2016.
(i) Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited J41 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 38, dated September 15, 2013. Page 1 of the ``Publications Transmittal'' is the only page that shows the revision level of this document.
(A) Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations.''
(B) Subject 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements.''
(C) Subject 05-10-30, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel System.''
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 23, 2011 (76 FR 64788, October 19, 2011).
(i) Chapter 05, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011. Page 1 of the Publications Transmittal of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM is the only page that shows the revision level of this document.
(A) Subject 05-10-10, ``Airworthiness Limitations.''
(B) Subject 05-10-20, ``Certification Maintenance Requirements.''
(C) Subject 05-10-30, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)--Fuel System.''
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For 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 RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.