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 Amendment 39-15897 (74 FR 21246, May 7, 2009) and adding the following new AD:
2011-21-06 BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited: Amendment 39-16829. Docket No. FAA-2011-0306; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-176-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 23, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2009-10-02, Amendment 39-15897 (74 FR 21246, May 7, 2009).
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 airplanes, certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certainoperator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with these actions and/or CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
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according to paragraph (l) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
* * * BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd has issued Revision 33 of the AMM [airplane maintenance manual] to amend Chapter 05-10-10 by adding one new Structurally Significant Item (SSI) and increasing the repeat inspection period on another SSI. Failure to comply with this revision constitutes an unsafe condition.
* * * * *
The unsafe condition is failure of certain structurally significant items, including the main landing gear and the nose landing gear, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane; and fuel vapor ignition sources, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2009-10-02, Amendment 39-15897 (74 FR 21246, May 7, 2009)
Revise Airworthiness Limitations Section (AWL) of Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(g) Within 90 days after June 11, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-10-02, Amendment 39-15897 (74 FR 21246, May 7, 2009)): Revise the AWL section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating the instructions of 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 Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM), Revision 31, dated February 15, 2009. Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (l) of this AD, no alternative replacement times or inspection intervals may be approved for any affected component. Doing the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph.
(h) Where paragraph 2.A.(2) of Subject 05-10-10, "Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Chapter 05, "Airworthiness Limitations,'' of the BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream Series 4100 AMM, Revision 31, dated February 15, 2009, specifies that certain landing gear units "must be removed before 31st March 2008,'' this AD requires compliance within 60 days after June 11, 2009.
New Requirements of This AD With Revised Service Information
Maintenance Program Revision
(i) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: 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 AMM, Revision 35, dated February 15, 2011. Doing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. 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.
(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 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 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 the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(3) For certification maintenance requirements tasks specified inSubject 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 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 after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information
(j) Actions done before the effective date of this AD 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; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs
(k) After accomplishing the revision 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 alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010- 0098, dated May 27, 2010, specifies both revising the maintenance program to include limitations, and doing certain repetitive actions (e.g., inspections) and/or maintaining CDCCLs, this AD only requires the revision. Requiring a revision of the maintenance program, rather than requiring individual repetitive actions and/or maintaining CDCCLs, requires operators to record AD compliance only at the time the revision is made. Repetitive actions and/or maintaining CDCCLs specified in the airworthiness limitations must be complied with in accordance with 14 CFR 91.403(c).
Other FAA AD Provisions
(l) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
Related Information
(m) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-0098, dated
[[Page 64791]]May 27, 2010; 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 31, dated February 15, 2009; and 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 35, dated February 15, 2011; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use the following service information to do the applicable actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR)of 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 35, dated February 15, 2011; under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on November 23, 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.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of Subjects 05-10-10, "Airworthiness Limitations''; 05-10-20, "Certification Maintenance Requirements''; 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 31, dated February 15, 2009; on June 11, 2009 (74 FR 21246, May 7, 2009).
(3) 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; e-mail RApublications@baesystems.com; Internet http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may also review copies of the 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.