2022-23-07: Auto-Flight

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-23-07 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Amendment 39-22234; Docket No. FAA-2022-1053; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00200-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 4, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146-100A, -200A, and -300A airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 22, Auto-Flight. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a finding that when the autopilot is engaged, the architecture of the autopilot system does not automatically disconnect the autopilot in response to pilot application of a pitch input or when the electric pitch trim switch on either pilot control wheel is operated. The FAA is issuing this AD to address continued autopilot engagement after flightcrew input to disengage the autopilot, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the autopilot engagement circuit in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.22-072-36262A, dated September 14, 2021. (h) No Reporting Requirement Although BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.22-072-36262A, dated September 14, 2021, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (i) Other 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 (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. 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. (j) Additional Information (1) Refer to U.K. CAA AD G-2022-0002, dated February 11, 2022, for related information. This U.K. CAA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1053. (2) 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 todd.thompson@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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. (i) BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.22-072-36262A, dated September 14, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (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; email RApublications@baesystems.com; website baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/index.htm. (4) You may view this service information 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. (5) 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, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on November 1, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-26083 Filed 11-29-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P