Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F Airplanes, 3296-3299 [05-1206]

Download as PDF 3296 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 14 / Monday, January 24, 2005 / Rules and Regulations independent entity conducting vote) by the date and time announced for the meeting. By order of the board of directors. (signature of Board Presiding Officer) (insert name and title of Board Presiding Officer) (insert date) (b) Form ballot: Ballot for Merger Proposal and Conversion to Nonfederally-Insured Status Name of Member: (insert name) Account Number: (insert account number) The credit union must receive this ballot by (insert date and time for vote). Please mail or bring it to: (Insert name of independent entity and address) I understand if the merger of conversion of the (insert name of merging credit union)into the (insert name of merging credit union is approved, the National Credit Union Administration share (deposit) insurance I now have, up to $100,000, or possibly more if I use different account structures, will terminate upon the effective date of the conversion. 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At the special meeting, the credit union arranged for an explanation of the merger proposal and any changes in federallyinsured status to the members present at the special meeting. 5. The (insert name), and entity independent of the credit union, conducted the membership vote at the special meeting. At least 20 percent of our total membership voted and a majority of voting members favor the merger as follows: (insert) Number of total members (insert) Number of members present at the special meeting (insert) Number of members present who voted in favor of the merger VerDate jul<14>2003 15:24 Jan 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 (insert) Number of members present who voted against the merger (insert) Number of additional written ballots in favor of the merger (insert) Number of additional written ballots opposed to the merger 6. The action of the members at the special meeting was recorded in the minutes. This certification signed the (insert date): (signature of Board Presiding Officer) (insert typed name and title) (signature of Board Secretary) (insert typed name and title) I (insert name), an officer of the (insert name of independent entity that conducted the vote), hereby certify that the information recorded in paragraph 5 above is accurate. This certification signed the (insert date): (signature of officer of independent entity) (typed name, title, and phone number) [FR Doc. 05–1165 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20117; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–248–AD; Amendment 39–13949; AD 2005–02–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–10–10F, MD–10– 30F, MD–11F, DC–10–10F, and DC–10– 30F Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the McDonnell Douglas airplanes listed PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 above. This AD requires identifying the part number of the cargo compartment smoke detectors and, if necessary, revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual to include procedures for testing the smoke detection system after the last engine is started. This AD also provides for the optional replacement of the subject smoke detectors with modified smoke detectors, which would terminate the operational limitation. This AD is prompted by a report indicating that the cargo smoke detectors can ‘‘lock up’’ during electrical power transfer from the auxiliary power unit to the engines. We are issuing this AD to identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector in the cargo compartment and ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a cargo compartment fire. DATES: Effective February 8, 2005. We must receive comments on this AD by March 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on this AD. • DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide Rulemaking Web Site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 14 / Monday, January 24, 2005 / Rules and Regulations For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024). You can examine this information 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 https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at https:// dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2005– 20117; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–248–AD. Examining the Dockets You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chip Adam, Flight Test Pilot, Flight Test Branch, ANM–160L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5369; fax (562) 627–5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have received a report indicating an unsafe condition may exist on all McDonnell Douglas Model MD–10–10F, MD–10– 30F, MD–11F, DC–10–10F, and DC–10– 30F airplanes. Testing indicated a design discrepancy involving the operation of cargo smoke detectors manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems Inc. (formerly Whittaker). During a test on Model MD–11F airplanes, 31 of 33 smoke detectors ‘‘locked up’’—with no indication to the flightcrew—when the power was interrupted during power transfer from the auxiliary power unit (APU) to the engines. Investigation 3297 revealed that the smoke detector circuit does not meet power interrupt requirements during a power transfer between ground power, APU power, or main engine power sources on the airplane. The flightcrew is unaware of the inoperative smoke detector unless they test the smoke detection system. The smoke detector remains inoperative until power to the unit is cycled off and on. Under these conditions, the flightcrew would not be alerted in the event of a cargo compartment fire. This lock-up condition may be produced by electrical power transfer on McDonnell Douglas Model MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11F, DC–10–10F, and DC–10–30F airplanes. Therefore, all these airplanes may be subject to the identified unsafe condition. Relevant Service Information The Boeing interim operating procedures (IOPs) listed in the following table advise the flightcrew of procedures for testing the smoke detection system after the last engine is started, if any Meggitt Model 602 smoke detector, part number (P/N) 8930, is installed. We have approved these procedures. SERVICE INFORMATION IOP— Dated— 2–212.1 ..................................... 2–34.1 ....................................... 2–70 .......................................... November 9, 2004 ........................................... November 9, 2004 ........................................... November 24, 2004 ......................................... We have reviewed Meggitt Safety Systems Service Information Letter (SIL) 8930–26–01, dated November 8, 2004. The SIL provides procedures for replacing the P/N 8930 smoke detectors with modified smoke detectors. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes of the same type design. Therefore, we are issuing this AD to identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector in the cargo compartment and ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a cargo compartment fire. This AD requires determining the part number(s) of the cargo smoke detectors and, if necessary, revising the Limitations section of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) to include the information in the IOPs described above. This AD also provides for the optional replacement of P/N 8930 smoke detectors with modified smoke VerDate jul<14>2003 15:24 Jan 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 To the— Boeing MD–11 Flight Crew Operations Manual. Boeing MD–10 Flight Crew Operations Manual. Boeing DC–10 Flight Crew Operating Manual. detectors, which would terminate the AFM operational limitation. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action because we may later require installation of the modified smoke detectors, which would terminate the operational limitation required by this AD. However, the planned compliance time for this action would allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the merits of the modification. In addition, we are investigating potential problems with the subject smoke detectors on other transport category airplanes. We might consider further rulemaking to require modified smoke detectors on airplanes in addition to those affected by this AD. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment before PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make this AD effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2005–20117; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–248–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. Comments will be available in the AD docket E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 3298 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 14 / Monday, January 24, 2005 / Rules and Regulations shortly after the DMS receives them. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You can review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you can visit https://dms.dot.gov. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. VerDate jul<14>2003 15:24 Jan 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I 2005–02–04 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39–13949. Docket No. FAA–2005–20117; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–248–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective February 8, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11F, DC–10–10F, and DC–10–30F airplanes; certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD is prompted by a report indicating that cargo smoke detectors can ‘‘lock up’’ during electrical power transfer from the auxiliary power unit (APU) to the engines. We are issuing this AD to identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector in the cargo compartment and ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a cargo compartment fire. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Part Number Identification (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, determine the make, model, and part number (P/N) of the smoke detectors in the cargo compartment. (g) If no smoke detector identified in paragraph (f) of this AD is Meggitt Model 602, P/N 8930–( ): No further action is required by this AD. Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) (h) If any smoke detector identified in paragraph (f) of this AD is Meggitt Model 602, P/N 8930–( ): Before further flight, revise the Limitations section of the AFM to include the information in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3), as applicable, of this AD. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This AFM revision may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. This AFM revision advises the flightcrew of procedures for testing the smoke detection system after the last engine is started. Operate the airplane according to these limitations and procedures until the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD have been done. (1) For Model MD–10–10F and MD–10– 30F airplanes: Include the following information (also found in Boeing Interim Operating Procedure (IOP) 2–34.1, dated November 9, 2004, to the Boeing MD–10 Flight Crew Operations Manual): ‘‘Add procedural step after HYD Control Panel: Manual Cargo Fire Test ......... CHECKED Push and hold CARGO FIRE MANUAL TEST switch until ‘CARGO FIRE TEST’ alert is displayed on EAD. NOTES: During the test, on some Series 30 aircraft, the ‘CRG FLO FWD DISAG’ alert may be displayed. If ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is displayed, select AIR synoptic. Failed heat or smoke detectors are displayed as amber rectangles with an ‘‘F’’ inside. Passed heat detectors are displayed as amber circles and passed smoke detectors are displayed as amber triangles. If there is one or more failed smoke detector(s), pull circuit breakers D–12 (CARGO SMK DET & LTS) and D–13 (CARGO OVHT) on left overhead circuit breaker panel. Reset after 2 seconds. Re-accomplish ‘Manual Cargo Fire Test’ and confirm ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is not displayed. If ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is again displayed, contact maintenance.’’ (2) For Model MD–11F airplanes: Insert the following information (also found in Boeing IOP 2–212.1, dated November 9, 2004, to the Boeing MD–11 Flight Crew Operations Manual): ‘‘Add procedural step after HYD Control Panel: Manual Cargo Fire Test ......... CHECKED Push and hold CARGO FIRE MANUAL TEST switch until ‘CARGO FIRE TEST’ alert is displayed on EAD. NOTES: During the test, the ‘CRG FLO FWD DISAG’ and ‘CRG FLO AFT DISAG’ alerts may be displayed. If ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is displayed, select AIR synoptic. Failed heat or smoke detectors are displayed as amber rectangles with an ‘F’ inside. Passed heat detectors are displayed as amber circles and passed smoke detectors are displayed as amber triangles. If there is one or more failed smoke detector(s), pull circuit breakers D–12 (CARGO SMK DET & LTS) and D–13 (CARGO OVHT) on left overhead circuit breaker panel. Reset after 2 seconds. Re-accomplish ‘Manual Cargo Fire Test’ and confirm ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is not displayed. If ‘CRG FIRE TST FAIL’ alert is again displayed, contact maintenance.’’ (3) For Model DC–10–10F and DC–10–30F airplanes: Insert the following information (also found in Boeing IOP 2–70, dated November 24, 2004, to the Boeing DC–10 Flight Crew Operating Manual): ‘‘Annunciator/Door Lights ........... NORMAL/OFF C/M–2 and C/M–3 observe annunciator lights. E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 14 / Monday, January 24, 2005 / Rules and Regulations NOTE If a light is on, check system configuration and take appropriate action. LWR CARGO FIRE/CREW REST AREA SMOKE Detectors. TEST/ARM Move FIRE/SMK DET switch to TEST and hold. Observe the REST AREA SMK DET, FWD SMK DET, CREW REST AREA SMOKE, FWD CARGO FIRE, AFT SMK DET, HEAT DET and AFT CARGO FIRE lights are on. At the pilot’s overhead annunciator panel, observe CARGO FIRE and CREW REST AREA SMOKE lights are on. At the glareshield, observe both MASTER WARN lights are on. Release switch to ARM position. If one or more lights failed to come on during the test, pull circuit breakers D–3 (CARGO CREW REST SMOKE DETS & INDS) and D–4 (CARGO OVERHEAT). Reset after two seconds. Re-accomplish test. If test is not successful, contact maintenance.’’ Optional Terminating Action (i) Replacement of Meggitt Model 602 smoke detectors P/N 8930–( ) with modified smoke detectors in accordance with Meggitt Safety Systems Service Information Letter 8930–26–01, dated November 8, 2004, terminates the operational limitation required by paragraph (h) of this AD. After all P/N 8930–( ) smoke detectors have been replaced on the airplane, the operational limitation specified in paragraph (h) of this AD may be removed from the AFM. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (j) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004–26–04. That AD applies to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D–200 series turbofan engines. That AD was published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2005 (70 FR 677). This document corrects a compliance time in Table 1 of the AD. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. DATES: Effective February 9, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith Lardie, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone (781) 238–7189; fax (781) 238–7199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A final rule AD, FR Doc. 05–84, that applies to PW JT8D–200 series turbofan engines, was published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2005 (70 FR 677). The following correction is needed: § 39.13 [Corrected] On page 678, in Table 1, right-hand column, ‘‘At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, but no later than December 31, 2004’’ is corrected to read ‘‘Before further flight’’. I Issued in Burlington, MA, on January 14, 2005. Francis A. Favara, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–1215 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] Material Incorporated by Reference (k) None. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 12, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–1206 Filed 1–21–05; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BILLING CODE 4910–13–P [COTP San Francisco Bay 04–007] Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 RIN 1625–AA87 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration ACTION: [Docket No. 92–ANE–15–AD; Amendment 39–13916; AD 2004–26–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D–200 Series Turbofan Engines; Correction Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. AGENCY: 15:24 Jan 21, 2005 Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: 14 CFR Part 39 VerDate jul<14>2003 Security Zone; Suisun Bay, Concord, CA Jkt 205001 SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing fixed security zones in the navigable waters of the United States around each of the three piers at the Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO), California (formerly United States Naval Weapons Center Concord, California), any combination of which can be enforced by the Captain of the PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 3299 Port (COTP) San Francisco Bay during the onloading or offloading of military equipment and ordnance, depending on which pier, or piers, are being used. In light of recent terrorist actions against the United States, these security zones are necessary to ensure the safe onloading and offloading of military equipment and to ensure the safety of the public from potential subversive acts. The security zones prohibit all persons and vessels from entering, transiting through or anchoring within portions of the Suisun Bay within 500 yards of any MOTCO pier, or piers, where military onload or offload operations are taking place, unless authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective February 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket COTP 04–007 and are available for inspection or copying at the Waterways Branch of the Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, California, 94501, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Doug Ebbers, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office San Francisco Bay, at (510) 437–3073. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information On July 19, 2004, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register (69 FR 42950) proposing to establish permanent security zones around the three piers at the MOTCO facility. This NPRM incorrectly stated that lighted buoys would be used to mark the perimeter of the proposed security zones and that the MOTCO Piers were numbered from east to west instead of west to east. Because of these errors, a supplemental NPRM was published in the Federal Register (69 FR 55125) on September 13, 2004 to correct the errors in the initial NPRM and provide 60 more days for the public to comment. We received no letters commenting on the proposed rule. No public hearing was requested, and none was held. Penalties for Violating Security Zone Vessels or persons violating this security zone will be subject to the penalties set forth in 33 U.S.C. 1232 and 50 U.S.C. 192. Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1232, any violation of the security zone described herein, is punishable by civil penalties (not to exceed $32,500 per E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 14 (Monday, January 24, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3296-3299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1206]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20117; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-248-AD; 
Amendment 39-13949; AD 2005-02-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-
10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
McDonnell Douglas airplanes listed above. This AD requires identifying 
the part number of the cargo compartment smoke detectors and, if 
necessary, revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight 
manual to include procedures for testing the smoke detection system 
after the last engine is started. This AD also provides for the 
optional replacement of the subject smoke detectors with modified smoke 
detectors, which would terminate the operational limitation. This AD is 
prompted by a report indicating that the cargo smoke detectors can 
``lock up'' during electrical power transfer from the auxiliary power 
unit to the engines. We are issuing this AD to identify and provide 
corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector in the 
cargo compartment and ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the 
event of a cargo compartment fire.

DATES: Effective February 8, 2005.
    We must receive comments on this AD by March 25, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this AD.
     DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide Rulemaking Web Site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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    For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing 
Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, 
Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, 
Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). You can examine this information 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 https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, 
on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This docket 
number is FAA-2005-20117; the directorate identifier for this docket is 
2004-NM-248-AD.

Examining the Dockets

    You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT 
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chip Adam, Flight Test Pilot, Flight 
Test Branch, ANM-160L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone 
(562) 627-5369; fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We have received a report indicating an 
unsafe condition may exist on all McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, 
MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F airplanes. Testing 
indicated a design discrepancy involving the operation of cargo smoke 
detectors manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems Inc. (formerly 
Whittaker). During a test on Model MD-11F airplanes, 31 of 33 smoke 
detectors ``locked up''--with no indication to the flightcrew--when the 
power was interrupted during power transfer from the auxiliary power 
unit (APU) to the engines. Investigation revealed that the smoke 
detector circuit does not meet power interrupt requirements during a 
power transfer between ground power, APU power, or main engine power 
sources on the airplane. The flightcrew is unaware of the inoperative 
smoke detector unless they test the smoke detection system. The smoke 
detector remains inoperative until power to the unit is cycled off and 
on. Under these conditions, the flightcrew would not be alerted in the 
event of a cargo compartment fire.
    This lock-up condition may be produced by electrical power transfer 
on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and 
DC-10-30F airplanes. Therefore, all these airplanes may be subject to 
the identified unsafe condition.

Relevant Service Information

    The Boeing interim operating procedures (IOPs) listed in the 
following table advise the flightcrew of procedures for testing the 
smoke detection system after the last engine is started, if any Meggitt 
Model 602 smoke detector, part number (P/N) 8930, is installed. We have 
approved these procedures.

                           Service Information
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             IOP--                   Dated--              To the--
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2-212.1.......................  November 9, 2004.  Boeing MD-11 Flight
                                                    Crew Operations
                                                    Manual.
2-34.1........................  November 9, 2004.  Boeing MD-10 Flight
                                                    Crew Operations
                                                    Manual.
2-70..........................  November 24, 2004  Boeing DC-10 Flight
                                                    Crew Operating
                                                    Manual.
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    We have reviewed Meggitt Safety Systems Service Information Letter 
(SIL) 8930-26-01, dated November 8, 2004. The SIL provides procedures 
for replacing the P/N 8930 smoke detectors with modified smoke 
detectors.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or 
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. Therefore, we are 
issuing this AD to identify and provide corrective action for a 
potentially inoperative smoke detector in the cargo compartment and 
ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a cargo 
compartment fire. This AD requires determining the part number(s) of 
the cargo smoke detectors and, if necessary, revising the Limitations 
section of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) to include the 
information in the IOPs described above. This AD also provides for the 
optional replacement of P/N 8930 smoke detectors with modified smoke 
detectors, which would terminate the AFM operational limitation.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action because we may later require 
installation of the modified smoke detectors, which would terminate the 
operational limitation required by this AD. However, the planned 
compliance time for this action would allow enough time to provide 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment on the merits of the 
modification.
    In addition, we are investigating potential problems with the 
subject smoke detectors on other transport category airplanes. We might 
consider further rulemaking to require modified smoke detectors on 
airplanes in addition to those affected by this AD.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment 
before the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make 
this AD effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect 
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for 
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written 
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an 
address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20117; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-248-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket

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shortly after the DMS receives them. We will also post a report 
summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel 
concerning this AD. Using the search function of our docket Web site, 
anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including 
the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment 
on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You can 
review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register 
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you can visit https://
dms.dot.gov.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to 
examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 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  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2005-02-04 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-13949. Docket No. FAA-
2005-20117; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-248-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective February 8, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, 
MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F airplanes; certificated 
in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD is prompted by a report indicating that cargo smoke 
detectors can ``lock up'' during electrical power transfer from the 
auxiliary power unit (APU) to the engines. We are issuing this AD to 
identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative 
smoke detector in the cargo compartment and ensure that the 
flightcrew is alerted in the event of a cargo compartment fire.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Part Number Identification

    (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, 
determine the make, model, and part number (P/N) of the smoke 
detectors in the cargo compartment.
    (g) If no smoke detector identified in paragraph (f) of this AD 
is Meggitt Model 602, P/N 8930-( ): No further action is required by 
this AD.

Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    (h) If any smoke detector identified in paragraph (f) of this AD 
is Meggitt Model 602, P/N 8930-( ): Before further flight, revise 
the Limitations section of the AFM to include the information in 
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3), as applicable, of this AD. This 
AFM revision may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into 
the AFM. This AFM revision advises the flightcrew of procedures for 
testing the smoke detection system after the last engine is started. 
Operate the airplane according to these limitations and procedures 
until the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD have been 
done.
    (1) For Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F airplanes: Include the 
following information (also found in Boeing Interim Operating 
Procedure (IOP) 2-34.1, dated November 9, 2004, to the Boeing MD-10 
Flight Crew Operations Manual):

``Add procedural step after HYD Control
 Panel:
    Manual Cargo Fire Test...............  CHECKED
 

    Push and hold CARGO FIRE MANUAL TEST switch until `CARGO FIRE 
TEST' alert is displayed on EAD.
    NOTES: During the test, on some Series 30 aircraft, the `CRG FLO 
FWD DISAG' alert may be displayed.
    If `CRG FIRE TST FAIL' alert is displayed, select AIR synoptic. 
Failed heat or smoke detectors are displayed as amber rectangles 
with an ``F'' inside. Passed heat detectors are displayed as amber 
circles and passed smoke detectors are displayed as amber triangles. 
If there is one or more failed smoke detector(s), pull circuit 
breakers D-12 (CARGO SMK DET & LTS) and D-13 (CARGO OVHT) on left 
overhead circuit breaker panel. Reset after 2 seconds.
    Re-accomplish `Manual Cargo Fire Test' and confirm `CRG FIRE TST 
FAIL' alert is not displayed. If `CRG FIRE TST FAIL' alert is again 
displayed, contact maintenance.''
    (2) For Model MD-11F airplanes: Insert the following information 
(also found in Boeing IOP 2-212.1, dated November 9, 2004, to the 
Boeing MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual):

``Add procedural step after HYD Control
 Panel:
    Manual Cargo Fire Test...............  CHECKED
 

    Push and hold CARGO FIRE MANUAL TEST switch until `CARGO FIRE 
TEST' alert is displayed on EAD.
    NOTES: During the test, the `CRG FLO FWD DISAG' and `CRG FLO AFT 
DISAG' alerts may be displayed.
    If `CRG FIRE TST FAIL' alert is displayed, select AIR synoptic. 
Failed heat or smoke detectors are displayed as amber rectangles 
with an `F' inside. Passed heat detectors are displayed as amber 
circles and passed smoke detectors are displayed as amber triangles. 
If there is one or more failed smoke detector(s), pull circuit 
breakers D-12 (CARGO SMK DET & LTS) and D-13 (CARGO OVHT) on left 
overhead circuit breaker panel. Reset after 2 seconds.
    Re-accomplish `Manual Cargo Fire Test' and confirm `CRG FIRE TST 
FAIL' alert is not displayed. If `CRG FIRE TST FAIL' alert is again 
displayed, contact maintenance.''
    (3) For Model DC-10-10F and DC-10-30F airplanes: Insert the 
following information (also found in Boeing IOP 2-70, dated November 
24, 2004, to the Boeing DC-10 Flight Crew Operating Manual):

``Annunciator/Door Lights................  NORMAL/OFF
 

    C/M-2 and C/M-3 observe annunciator lights.

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NOTE

    If a light is on, check system configuration and take 
appropriate action.

LWR CARGO FIRE/CREW REST AREA SMOKE        TEST/ARM
 Detectors.
 

    Move FIRE/SMK DET switch to TEST and hold. Observe the REST AREA 
SMK DET, FWD SMK DET, CREW REST AREA SMOKE, FWD CARGO FIRE, AFT SMK 
DET, HEAT DET and AFT CARGO FIRE lights are on. At the pilot's 
overhead annunciator panel, observe CARGO FIRE and CREW REST AREA 
SMOKE lights are on. At the glareshield, observe both MASTER WARN 
lights are on.
    Release switch to ARM position.
    If one or more lights failed to come on during the test, pull 
circuit breakers D-3 (CARGO CREW REST SMOKE DETS & INDS) and D-4 
(CARGO OVERHEAT). Reset after two seconds.
    Re-accomplish test.
    If test is not successful, contact maintenance.''

Optional Terminating Action

    (i) Replacement of Meggitt Model 602 smoke detectors P/N 8930-( 
) with modified smoke detectors in accordance with Meggitt Safety 
Systems Service Information Letter 8930-26-01, dated November 8, 
2004, terminates the operational limitation required by paragraph 
(h) of this AD. After all P/N 8930-( ) smoke detectors have been 
replaced on the airplane, the operational limitation specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD may be removed from the AFM.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (j) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (k) None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 12, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-1206 Filed 1-21-05; 8:45 am]
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