Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines, 4758-4759 [05-1516]

Download as PDF 4758 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 19 / Monday, January 31, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Related Investigative and Corrective Actions (b) Except as required by paragraph (d) of this AD: If any loose or damaged parts are found during any inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, before further flight, for the affected nacelle strut only, do all of the related investigative and corrective actions specified in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–54A0045 (for Model 757–200 series airplanes), dated May 22, 2003; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– 54A0046 (for Model 757–300 series airplanes), dated May 29, 2003; as applicable. Do the actions in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. Accomplishment of these actions constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD for that nacelle strut only. Optional Terminating Action (c) If performed on both nacelle struts concurrently: Accomplishment of all of the actions specified in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–54A0045 (for Model 757–200 series airplanes), dated May 22, 2003; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– 54A0046 (for Model 757–300 series airplanes), dated May 29, 2003; as applicable; constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD. Repair Information (d) If any damage is found during any inspection required by this AD, and the service bulletin specifies contacting Boeing for appropriate action. Before further flight, repair per a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, as required by this paragraph, the Manager’s approval letter must specifically refer to this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (e) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Seattle ACO, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (f) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–54A0045, dated May 22, 2003; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–54A0046, dated May 29, 2003; as applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124– 2207. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or 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. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:42 Jan 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 Effective Date (g) This amendment becomes effective on March 7, 2005. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 18, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–1517 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19449; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–07–AD; Amendment 39– 13951; AD 2005–02–06] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines. This AD requires, for each engine, replacing, with a tube assembly, the existing hose assembly that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil circuit. This AD is prompted by a report indicating that, for each engine, the existing hose assembly does not meet zero-flow fireproof capability requirements. We are issuing this AD to prevent, if there is an engine fire, failure of the oil pressure indicator and the low-oil pressure warning, which could result in an unannounced shutdown of that engine; and oil leakage, which may feed the engine fire. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 7, 2005. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 7, 2005. ADDRESSES: 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). PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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. Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any final disposition. 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 U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2004–19449; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 07–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5262; fax (562) 627–5210. The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39 with an AD for certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines. That action, published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2004 (69 FR 62629), proposed to require, for each engine, replacing, with a tube assembly, the existing hose assembly that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil circuit. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been submitted on the proposed AD. The commenters support the proposed AD. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comments that have been submitted, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Costs of Compliance There are about 76 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. E:\FR\FM\31JAR1.SGM 31JAR1 4759 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 19 / Monday, January 31, 2005 / Rules and Regulations ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Average labor rate per hour Parts Cost per airplane Number of U.S.registered airplanes Fleet cost Replacement .................................................................................... 2 $65 No charge $130 34 $4,420 Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment 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. I Regulatory Findings Affected ADs (b) None. 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 this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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, Incorporation by reference, Safety. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:42 Jan 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 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. § 39.13 [Amended] replacement in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–79A008, dated December 11, 2001. Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–79A008 refers to Pratt & Whitney Alert Service Bulletin PW4MD11 A79–9, dated October 25, 2001, as an additional source of service information for replacing the hose assemblies. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2005–02–06 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39–13951. Docket No. FAA–2004–19449; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–07–AD. (g) 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 I Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective March 7, 2005. Applicability (c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–79A008, dated December 11, 2001; certificated in any category; equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, for each engine, the existing hose assembly that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil circuit does not meet zero-flow fireproof capability requirements. We are issuing this AD to prevent, if there is an engine fire, failure of the oil pressure indicator and the low-oil pressure warning, which could result in an unannounced shutdown of that engine; and oil leakage, which may feed the engine 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. (h) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–79A008, dated December 11, 2001, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800– 0024). For information on the availability of this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 18, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–1516 Filed 1–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Replacement of Hose Assemblies (f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: For each engine, replace the existing hose assembly, part number (P/N) 113286, that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil circuit, with tube assembly P/N 221–5318–501. Do the PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\31JAR1.SGM 31JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 19 (Monday, January 31, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 4758-4759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1516]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19449; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-07-AD; 
Amendment 39-13951; AD 2005-02-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-
11F Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes equipped 
with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines. This AD requires, for each 
engine, replacing, with a tube assembly, the existing hose assembly 
that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil circuit. 
This AD is prompted by a report indicating that, for each engine, the 
existing hose assembly does not meet zero-flow fireproof capability 
requirements. We are issuing this AD to prevent, if there is an engine 
fire, failure of the oil pressure indicator and the low-oil pressure 
warning, which could result in an unannounced shutdown of that engine; 
and oil leakage, which may feed the engine fire.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 7, 2005.
    The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 
7, 2005.

ADDRESSES: 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.
    Docket: The AD docket contains the proposed AD, comments, and any 
final disposition. 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 U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401, 
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19449; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-07-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; 
telephone (562) 627-5262; fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39 
with an AD for certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F 
airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines. That 
action, published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2004 (69 FR 
62629), proposed to require, for each engine, replacing, with a tube 
assembly, the existing hose assembly that connects the oil pressure 
transmitter to the main oil circuit.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been 
submitted on the proposed AD. The commenters support the proposed AD.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the 
comments that have been submitted, and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 76 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for 
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                        Number of
                                        Work       Average                Cost per        U.S.-
               Action                   hours    labor rate     Parts     airplane     registered    Fleet cost
                                                  per hour                              airplanes
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Replacement.........................        2           $65        No          $130            34        $4,420
                                                               charge
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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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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, Incorporation by 
reference, 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):

2005-02-06 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-13951. Docket No. FAA-
2004-19449; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-07-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective March 7, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F 
airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-79A008, 
dated December 11, 2001; certificated in any category; equipped with 
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, for each 
engine, the existing hose assembly that connects the oil pressure 
transmitter to the main oil circuit does not meet zero-flow 
fireproof capability requirements. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent, if there is an engine fire, failure of the oil pressure 
indicator and the low-oil pressure warning, which could result in an 
unannounced shutdown of that engine; and oil leakage, which may feed 
the engine 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.

Replacement of Hose Assemblies

    (f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: For 
each engine, replace the existing hose assembly, part number (P/N) 
113286, that connects the oil pressure transmitter to the main oil 
circuit, with tube assembly P/N 221-5318-501. Do the replacement in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin MD11-79A008, dated December 11, 2001.

    Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-79A008 refers to 
Pratt & Whitney Alert Service Bulletin PW4MD11 A79-9, dated October 
25, 2001, as an additional source of service information for 
replacing the hose assemblies.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g) 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

    (h) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-79A008, 
dated December 11, 2001, to perform the actions that are required by 
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of this 
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For 
copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, 
California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-
L5A (D800-0024). For information on the availability of this 
material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), 
call (202) 741-6030, or go to http: // www.archives.gov/federal
_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_ locations. html.
    You may view the AD docket at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL-
401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 18, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-1516 Filed 1-28-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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