Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100, -100B, -300, -300B (Including -320B Variant), -300C, and -E3A (Military) Series Airplanes; Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747 Airplanes, 7841-7845 [05-2831]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations § 272.3 Meetings. (a) Place and frequency. * * * If, in the judgment of the Chairman, circumstances require that a meeting be called at such short notice that one or more members cannot be present in person, such members may participate in the meeting by telephone conference arrangements or by electronic means. (b) Alternates. Whenever any member of the Committee representing Federal Reserve banks shall find that the member will be unable to attend a meeting of the Committee, the member shall promptly notify the member’s alternate and the Secretary of the Committee in writing, by telephone, or electronic means, and upon receipt of such notice such alternate shall advise the Secretary whether the alternate will attend such meeting. * * * * * (d) Attendance at meetings. Attendance at Committee meetings is restricted to members and alternate members of the Committee, the Presidents of Federal Reserve Banks who are not at the time members or alternates, staff officers of the Committee, the Manager, and such other advisers as the Committee may invite from time to time. (e) Meeting agendas. * * * In general, the agendas include reports by the Manager on open market operations since the previous meeting, and ratification by the Committee of such operations; reports by Economists on, and Committee discussion of, the economic and financial situation and outlook; Committee discussion of monetary policy and action with respect thereto; and such other matters as may be considered necessary. I 3. In § 272.4, the second sentence of paragraph (c) is revised, paragraph (d) is redesignated as paragraph (e), and a new paragraph (d) is added. The revision and addition read as follows: § 272.4 Committee actions. * * * * * (c) Delegations of authority. * * * Such delegations of authority may be made to the Chairman; to a subcommittee consisting of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Committee and the Vice Chairman of the Board (or in the absence of the Chairman or of the Vice Chairman of the Board the members of the Board designated by the Chairman as alternates, and in the absence of the Vice Chairman of the Committee the alternate for the Vice Chairman); or to any other member or members of the Committee. * * * (d) Technical changes to Committee rules. The Secretary of the Committee VerDate jul<14>2003 10:50 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 (or the acting secretary) is authorized to make technical corrections, such as spelling, grammar, construction, and organization (including removal of obsolete provisions and references), to the Committee’s rules, regulations, and orders and other records of Committee action but only with the concurrence of the Committee’s General Counsel. * * * * * 7841 arcing or sparking at the interface between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings and between the overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane structure during a lightning strike. Such arcing or sparking could provide a possible ignition source for the fuel vapor inside the fuel tank and cause consequent fuel tank explosions. DATES: This AD becomes effective PART 281—STATEMENTS OF POLICY March 23, 2005. The incorporation by reference of I 1. The authority citation for part 281 is certain publications listed in the AD is revised to read as follows: approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 23, 2005. Authority: 12 U.S.C. 263; 5 U.S.C. 552. ADDRESSES: For service information I 2. Section 281.1 (Purchase of Treasury identified in this AD, contact Boeing bills) is removed and § 281.2 (Policy Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, regarding the Government in the Sunshine Act) is redesignated as § 281.1. Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. You can examine this information at the By order of the Federal Open Market National Archives and Records Committee, February 8, 2005. Administration (NARA). For Vincent R. Reinhart, information on the availability of this Secretary, Federal Open Market Committee. material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, [FR Doc. 05–2775 Filed 2–15–05; 8:45 am] or go to: https://www.archives.gov/ BILLING CODE 6210–01–P federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Docket: The AD docket contains the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposed AD, comments, and any final Federal Aviation Administration disposition. You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// 14 CFR Part 39 dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9 [Docket No. FAA–2004–18759; Directorate a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Identifier 2003–NM–280–AD; Amendment Friday, except Federal holidays. The 39–13973; AD 2005–04–01] Docket Management Facility office RIN 2120–AA64 (Telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building Airworthiness Directives; Boeing at the U.S. Department of Model 707–100, –100B, –300, –300B Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., (Including –320B Variant), –300C, and room PL–401, Washington, DC. This –E3A (Military) Series Airplanes; Model docket number is FAA–2004–18759; the 720 and 720B Series Airplanes; Model directorate identifier for this docket is 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and 2003–NM–280–AD. –500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airplanes Technical information: Sulmo Mariano, Aerospace Engineer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Administration (FAA), Department of Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, ACTION: Final rule. Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 917–6501; fax (425) 917–6590. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Plain language information: Marcia airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov. Boeing transport category airplanes. This AD requires repetitive tests of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA overwing fuel fill ports for certain wing proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with tanks; an electrical bonding resistance an AD for certain Boeing Model 707– test between the bulkhead fittings of the 100, –100B, –300, –300B (including engine fuel feed tube and the front spar –320B variant), –300C, and –E3A inside the fuel tank of the wings; other (military) series airplanes; Model 720 specified actions; and applicable and 720B series airplanes; Model 737– corrective actions if necessary. This AD 100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 is prompted by our determination that series airplanes; and Model 747 this AD is necessary to reduce the airplanes. That action, published in the potential for ignition sources inside fuel Federal Register on August 4, 2004 (69 tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent FR 47031), proposed to require PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16FER1.SGM 16FER1 7842 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations repetitive tests of the overwing fuel fill ports for certain wing tanks; an electrical bonding resistance test between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings; other specified actions; and applicable corrective actions if necessary. 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. Support for Proposed AD Several commenters support the intent of the proposed AD. Request To Remove Certain Airplane Models One commenter has no objection to doing the one-time electrical bonding resistance test in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD within the proposed 5year compliance time. However, the commenter believes there is little or no data to substantiate that the identified unsafe condition exists on Model 737– 100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes, other than similar design. The commenter states that the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is driven by testing done in accordance with SFAR 88 requirements, and according to the NPRM, one Model 747 series airplane was used for the basis of the NPRM. In addition, the commenter states that there is no data to validate testing requirements, since no rootcause has been differentiated between installation problems during manufacture, bonding breakdown, or inservice degradation. From this comment, we infer that the commenter is requesting that Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes be removed from the applicability of this AD. We do not agree. The commenter is correct that a lightning test on a 747 wing fuel tank penetration showed a higher than expected electrical current in the fuel feed tubes inside the fuel tank, and that no tests were conducted on a 737 wing fuel tank penetration. However, the design of the wing fuel tank is identical to that of some Model 707 series airplanes and all Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. Therefore, all these airplanes are subject to the identified unsafe condition. We do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this regard. Requests To Extend Compliance Time Several commenters request that the proposed AD be revised to extend the 5- VerDate jul<14>2003 10:50 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 year compliance time specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. One commenter suggests extending the compliance time to 8 years. Three commenters suggest extending the compliance time to 6 years. One commenter notes that there have not been any reported cases of arcing occurring at the interface between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings and between the overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane structure on any of the affected fleet. The same commenter also notes that some of the fleets have been in service over 30 years. Given those facts, that commenter believes an equivalent level of safety can be maintained over the 6year compliance time. The commenters contend that extending the compliance time will allow affected operators to do the required test during a regularly scheduled maintenance interval while adoption of the proposed compliance time of within 5 years would require operators to schedule special times to do the test, at additional expense. We do not agree with the request to extend the compliance time specified in paragraph (h) of the final rule. The commenters provide no technical justification for revising the compliance time. The manufacturer has done a risk assessment analysis related to lightning strikes on the Model 707, 737, and 747 fleets and determined that an acceptable level of safety would be provided by a compliance time of five years for accomplishing the actions in the service bulletins (specified as the appropriate source of service information for the final rule). We agree with the manufacturer’s assessment. We have determined that the initial compliance time of within five years after the effective date of the AD, as specified in paragraph (h) of the final rule, is appropriate. We do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this regard. However, if anyone wishes to provide technical justification, they may request an approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) from us, in accordance with paragraph (k) of the final rule. Requests To Allow Operator Equivalent Procedures for Draining and Access to the Fuel Tanks Two commenters request that operator equivalent procedures (OEP) be allowed for draining and gaining access to the fuel tanks. One commenter states that it has established procedures for draining and accessing the fuel tank in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 1910.146, ‘‘Permit Required Confined Space PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Entry,’’ and has maintained personnel proficiency by using these procedures. We agree that OEPs may be allowed for draining and gaining access to the fuel tanks provided those procedures are FAA-accepted procedures. The use of OEPs for draining and gaining access to the fuel tank does not directly affect the means of correcting the unsafe condition. The use of OEPs may also reduce the costs of implementing the AD. Therefore, we have added a new paragraph (j) to the final rule stating: ‘‘Operators may use their own FAAaccepted equivalent procedures for draining the fuel tanks and gaining access to the fuel tanks.’’ We also revised paragraphs (h) and (i) of the final rule by adding ‘‘except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD’’ and we revised the paragraph numbering following paragraph (j) of the final rule. Request To Remove Identification of Rear Spar With Service Bulletin Number One commenter requests to remove the requirement to identify the forward surface of the front spar with the service bulletin number or equivalent as specified in Figures 1 and 2, step 18, of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 28A1174 (cited as an appropriate source of service information in the NPRM). The commenter believes there is no real benefit to this action and that it creates additional exterior markings that must be maintained. The commenter contends that tracking accomplishment of the service bulletin via aircraft records should be sufficient. We agree with the request to remove the requirement to identify the front spar with the service bulletin number or equivalent. We have determined that it is not necessary to identify the front spar in order to show compliance with this AD, because operators are required to record compliance with ADs in their airplane records. Therefore, we have added a new paragraph (k) in the final rule to explain this difference from the service bulletin. Requests To Allow Equivalent Consumable Parts Two commenters request to revise the proposed AD to allow operators to use equivalent consumable parts instead of the parts specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–28A1174. The commenters believe that this provision would reduce the number of AMOC requests. We do not agree with the requests to allow the use of equivalent consumable parts. No technical justification was provided nor any specifics of what these ‘‘equivalent consumable parts’’ are. We E:\FR\FM\16FER1.SGM 16FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 7843 do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this regard. However, if anyone wishes to provide technical justification, they may request an approval of an AMOC from us, in accordance with paragraph (k) of the final rule. or material not on the shelves when they schedule the work associated with the requirements of this AD. Therefore, we do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this regard. Clarification of Cost Impact Clarification of Affected Models Conclusion Requests To Ensure That Parts are Available Two commenters requests that we ensure that required parts are available within the 5-year compliance time. No justification was provided. We do not agree. Most parts for doing the required actions are standard materials, like emery paper, coatings, paints, sealant, etc. The airplane maintenance facilities should have a ready supply of those materials. We have determined that the lead time for obtaining the required parts will not exceed the 5-year compliance time, and that operators should have enough time to coordinate the purchasing of any part Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3505, dated November 1, 2001, affects, among other airplane models, Model ‘‘707– 320B’’ series airplanes, which are a variant of Model 707–300B series airplanes. This service bulletin does not affect other Model 707–300B series airplanes. Whereas, Boeing Service Bulletin 3513, dated November 6, 2003, affects, among other airplane models, Model ‘‘707–300B’’ series airplanes, including Model 707–320B variant. For clarification purposes, we have revised the final rule to refer to both models as Model ‘‘707–300B (–320 variant)’’ or ‘‘707–300B (including –320 variant),’’ as applicable. 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 with the changes described previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. We have revised the Cost Impact section of the final rule by adding the applicable service bulletin for the listed airplane models. Costs of Compliance This AD will affect about 4,303 airplanes worldwide. The average labor rate per hour is $65. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Number of U.S.-airplane registered airplanes For model— Work hours Cost per airplane 707–E3A (military), –100, –100B, –300, –300B (–320B variant), and –300C series airplanes; and 720 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3505, dated November 1, 2001. 707–100, –100B, –300, –300B (incluidng –320 variant), and –300C series airplanes; and 720 and 720B series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 3513, dated November 6, 2003. 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1174, Revision 1, dated July 18, 2002. 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes; and 747SP and 747SR series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–28A2239, Revision 1, dated October 17, 2002. 747–400 and –400F series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–28A2245, Revision 1, dated August 21, 2003. 16 ................................. $1,040 .......................... 41 $42,640. Between 4 and 6 .......... Between $260 and $390. 73 Between $18,980 and $28,470. 8 ................................... $520 ............................. 1,095 70 ................................. $4,550 .......................... 257 18 ................................. $1,170 .......................... 1 Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that VerDate jul<14>2003 10:50 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 section, the FAA is charged 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 AD. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Fleet cost $569,400. $1,169,350. $1,170. 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 E:\FR\FM\16FER1.SGM 16FER1 7844 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations (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. TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY—Continued Model— As listed in— (4) 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes; and 747SP and 747SR series airplanes. (5) 747–400 and –400F series airplanes. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– 28A2239, Revision 1, dated October 17, 2002. 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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– 28A2245, Revision 1, dated August 21, 2003. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by our determination that this AD is necessary to reduce the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent arcing or sparking at the interface between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings and between the overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane structure during a lightning strike. Such arcing or sparking could provide a possible ignition source for the fuel vapor inside the fuel tank and cause consequent fuel tank explosions. Compliance 2005–04–01 Boeing: Amendment 39–13973. Docket No. FAA–2004–18759; Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–280–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective March 23, 2005. (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. Service Bulletins Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY Model— As listed in— (1) 707–E3A (military), –100, –100B, –300, –300B (–320B variant), and –300C series airplanes; and 720 series airplanes. (2) 707–100, –100B, –300, –300B (including –320B variant), and –300C series airplanes; and 720 and 720B series airplanes. (3) 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in this AD, means the Work Instructions of the applicable service bulletins specified in the ‘‘As Listed In’’ column of Table 1 of this AD. (g) Actions specified in paragraphs (h) through (i) of this AD that were done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable service information listed in Table 2 of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the applicable requirements of this AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3505, dated November 1, 2001. VerDate jul<14>2003 Boeing Service Bulletin 3513, dated November 6, 2003. Boeing Service Bulletin 737–28A1174, Revision 1, dated July 18, 2002. 14:20 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 TABLE 2.—ACCEPTABLE ORIGINAL ISSUES OF SERVICE BULLETINS For model— Boeing Alert Service Bulletin— (1) 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. (2) 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes; and 747SP and 747SR series airplanes. 737–28A1174, dated December 20, 2001. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 747–28A2239, dated November 29, 2001. TABLE 2.—ACCEPTABLE ORIGINAL ISSUES OF SERVICE BULLETINS— Continued For model— (3) 747–400 and –400F series airplanes. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin— 747–28A2245, dated November 26, 2002. Resistance Test, Other Specified Actions, and Corrective Actions (h) For the airplanes identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD: Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, do an electrical bonding resistance test between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings to determine the resistance, and do other specified actions and applicable corrective actions, by accomplishing all the actions specified in paragraph 3.B. of the applicable service bulletin. Do the actions in accordance with the service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD. Do the applicable corrective actions before further flight. (1) Model 707–E3A (military), –100, –100B, –300, –300B (–320B variant), and –300C series airplanes; and Model 720 series airplanes. (2) Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes. (3) Model 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR series airplanes. (4) Model 747–400 and –400F series airplanes. (i) For Model 707–100, –100B, –300, –300B (including –320B variant), and –300C series airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes: Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, do an electrical bonding resistance test of the over-wing fuel fill ports for the wing tanks No. 1 and No. 4 and the center wing tank to determine the resistance, and do applicable corrective actions, by accomplishing all the actions specified in paragraph 3.B. of the applicable service bulletin. Do the actions in accordance with the service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (j) and (k) of this AD. Do the applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the electrical bonding resistance test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 14,000 flight hours. FAA-Accepted Equivalent Procedures (j) Operators may use their own FAAaccepted equivalent procedures for draining the fuel tanks and gaining access to the fuel tanks. No Identification of Front Spar (k) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD specifies to identify the front spar on the visible forward surface with the service bulletin number or equivalent, this AD does not include that requirement. Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\16FER1.SGM 16FER1 7845 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 16, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (l) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use the service information that is specified in Table 3 of this AD 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 those documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. 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. TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Boeing— (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Revision level Alert Service Bulletin A3505 ............................................................................................. Service Bulletin 3513 ........................................................................................................ Service Bulletin 737–28A1174 .......................................................................................... Alert Service Bulletin 747–28A2239 ................................................................................. Alert Service Bulletin 747–28A2245 ................................................................................. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–2831 Filed 2–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19763; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–187–AD; Amendment 39–13969; AD 2005–03–13] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD requires doing repetitive inspections for fractures and cracks of the links of the aileron power control unit (PCU); replacing any fractured/cracked link; and doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD is prompted by reports indicating that the links of the aileron PCU have failed. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of both links of the aileron PCU, which could result in reduced lateral control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 23, 2005. VerDate jul<14>2003 10:50 Feb 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 Original ............................... Original ............................... Revision 1 .......................... Revision 1 .......................... Revision 1 .......................... The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 23, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station Centreville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada. 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–2004–19763; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 187–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Parrillo, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, suite 410, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7305; fax (516) 794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an AD for certain Bombardier Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Date November 1, 2001. November 6, 2003. July 18, 2002. October 17, 2002. August 21, 2003. 440) airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2004 (69 FR 70571), proposed to require doing repetitive inspections for fractures and cracks of the links of the aileron power control unit (PCU); replacing any fractured/cracked link; and doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the one comment that was submitted on the proposed AD. The commenter supports the proposed AD. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comment that has been submitted, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Interim Action This is considered to be interim action until final action is identified, at which time we may consider further rulemaking. Costs of Compliance This AD will affect about 697 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required inspection will take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $45,305, or $65 per airplane, per inspection cycle. 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 16, 2005)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2831]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-18759; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-280-AD;
Amendment 39-13973; AD 2005-04-01]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100, -100B, -300, -
300B (Including -320B Variant), -300C, and -E3A (Military) Series
Airplanes; Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, -
200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747 Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Boeing transport category airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive tests of the overwing fuel fill ports for certain wing
tanks; an electrical bonding resistance test between the bulkhead
fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the
fuel tank of the wings; other specified actions; and applicable
corrective actions if necessary. This AD is prompted by our
determination that this AD is necessary to reduce the potential for
ignition sources inside fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent
arcing or sparking at the interface between the bulkhead fittings of
the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of
the wings and between the overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane
structure during a lightning strike. Such arcing or sparking could
provide a possible ignition source for the fuel vapor inside the fuel
tank and cause consequent fuel tank explosions.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 23, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March
23, 2005.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207. 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-2004-18759; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003-NM-280-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Technical information: Sulmo Mariano, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone
(425) 917-6501; fax (425) 917-6590.
Plain language information: Marcia Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with an AD for certain Boeing Model 707-100, -100B, -300, -300B
(including -320B variant), -300C, and -E3A (military) series airplanes;
Model 720 and 720B series airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300,
-400, and -500 series airplanes; and Model 747 airplanes. That action,
published in the Federal Register on August 4, 2004 (69 FR 47031),
proposed to require

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repetitive tests of the overwing fuel fill ports for certain wing
tanks; an electrical bonding resistance test between the bulkhead
fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the
fuel tank of the wings; other specified actions; and applicable
corrective actions if necessary.

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.

Support for Proposed AD

Several commenters support the intent of the proposed AD.

Request To Remove Certain Airplane Models

One commenter has no objection to doing the one-time electrical
bonding resistance test in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD within the
proposed 5-year compliance time. However, the commenter believes there
is little or no data to substantiate that the identified unsafe
condition exists on Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500
series airplanes, other than similar design. The commenter states that
the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is driven by testing done in
accordance with SFAR 88 requirements, and according to the NPRM, one
Model 747 series airplane was used for the basis of the NPRM. In
addition, the commenter states that there is no data to validate
testing requirements, since no root-cause has been differentiated
between installation problems during manufacture, bonding breakdown, or
in-service degradation.
From this comment, we infer that the commenter is requesting that
Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes be
removed from the applicability of this AD. We do not agree. The
commenter is correct that a lightning test on a 747 wing fuel tank
penetration showed a higher than expected electrical current in the
fuel feed tubes inside the fuel tank, and that no tests were conducted
on a 737 wing fuel tank penetration. However, the design of the wing
fuel tank is identical to that of some Model 707 series airplanes and
all Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
Therefore, all these airplanes are subject to the identified unsafe
condition. We do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this
regard.

Requests To Extend Compliance Time

Several commenters request that the proposed AD be revised to
extend the 5-year compliance time specified in paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD. One commenter suggests extending the compliance time to 8
years. Three commenters suggest extending the compliance time to 6
years. One commenter notes that there have not been any reported cases
of arcing occurring at the interface between the bulkhead fittings of
the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the fuel tank of
the wings and between the overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane
structure on any of the affected fleet. The same commenter also notes
that some of the fleets have been in service over 30 years. Given those
facts, that commenter believes an equivalent level of safety can be
maintained over the 6-year compliance time. The commenters contend that
extending the compliance time will allow affected operators to do the
required test during a regularly scheduled maintenance interval while
adoption of the proposed compliance time of within 5 years would
require operators to schedule special times to do the test, at
additional expense.
We do not agree with the request to extend the compliance time
specified in paragraph (h) of the final rule. The commenters provide no
technical justification for revising the compliance time. The
manufacturer has done a risk assessment analysis related to lightning
strikes on the Model 707, 737, and 747 fleets and determined that an
acceptable level of safety would be provided by a compliance time of
five years for accomplishing the actions in the service bulletins
(specified as the appropriate source of service information for the
final rule). We agree with the manufacturer's assessment. We have
determined that the initial compliance time of within five years after
the effective date of the AD, as specified in paragraph (h) of the
final rule, is appropriate. We do not find it necessary to change the
final rule in this regard. However, if anyone wishes to provide
technical justification, they may request an approval of an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) from us, in accordance with paragraph (k)
of the final rule.

Requests To Allow Operator Equivalent Procedures for Draining and
Access to the Fuel Tanks

Two commenters request that operator equivalent procedures (OEP) be
allowed for draining and gaining access to the fuel tanks. One
commenter states that it has established procedures for draining and
accessing the fuel tank in accordance with 29 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 1910.146, ``Permit Required Confined Space
Entry,'' and has maintained personnel proficiency by using these
procedures.
We agree that OEPs may be allowed for draining and gaining access
to the fuel tanks provided those procedures are FAA-accepted
procedures. The use of OEPs for draining and gaining access to the fuel
tank does not directly affect the means of correcting the unsafe
condition. The use of OEPs may also reduce the costs of implementing
the AD. Therefore, we have added a new paragraph (j) to the final rule
stating: ``Operators may use their own FAA-accepted equivalent
procedures for draining the fuel tanks and gaining access to the fuel
tanks.'' We also revised paragraphs (h) and (i) of the final rule by
adding ``except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD'' and we
revised the paragraph numbering following paragraph (j) of the final
rule.

Request To Remove Identification of Rear Spar With Service Bulletin
Number

One commenter requests to remove the requirement to identify the
forward surface of the front spar with the service bulletin number or
equivalent as specified in Figures 1 and 2, step 18, of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 737-28A1174 (cited as an appropriate source of service
information in the NPRM). The commenter believes there is no real
benefit to this action and that it creates additional exterior markings
that must be maintained. The commenter contends that tracking
accomplishment of the service bulletin via aircraft records should be
sufficient.
We agree with the request to remove the requirement to identify the
front spar with the service bulletin number or equivalent. We have
determined that it is not necessary to identify the front spar in order
to show compliance with this AD, because operators are required to
record compliance with ADs in their airplane records. Therefore, we
have added a new paragraph (k) in the final rule to explain this
difference from the service bulletin.

Requests To Allow Equivalent Consumable Parts

Two commenters request to revise the proposed AD to allow operators
to use equivalent consumable parts instead of the parts specified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1174. The commenters believe that
this provision would reduce the number of AMOC requests.
We do not agree with the requests to allow the use of equivalent
consumable parts. No technical justification was provided nor any
specifics of what these ``equivalent consumable parts'' are. We

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do not find it necessary to change the final rule in this regard.
However, if anyone wishes to provide technical justification, they may
request an approval of an AMOC from us, in accordance with paragraph
(k) of the final rule.

Requests To Ensure That Parts are Available

Two commenters requests that we ensure that required parts are
available within the 5-year compliance time. No justification was
provided.
We do not agree. Most parts for doing the required actions are
standard materials, like emery paper, coatings, paints, sealant, etc.
The airplane maintenance facilities should have a ready supply of those
materials. We have determined that the lead time for obtaining the
required parts will not exceed the 5-year compliance time, and that
operators should have enough time to coordinate the purchasing of any
part or material not on the shelves when they schedule the work
associated with the requirements of this AD. Therefore, we do not find
it necessary to change the final rule in this regard.

Clarification of Affected Models

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3505, dated November 1, 2001,
affects, among other airplane models, Model ``707-320B'' series
airplanes, which are a variant of Model 707-300B series airplanes. This
service bulletin does not affect other Model 707-300B series airplanes.
Whereas, Boeing Service Bulletin 3513, dated November 6, 2003, affects,
among other airplane models, Model ``707-300B'' series airplanes,
including Model 707-320B variant. For clarification purposes, we have
revised the final rule to refer to both models as Model ``707-300B (-
320 variant)'' or ``707-300B (including -320 variant),'' as applicable.

Clarification of Cost Impact

We have revised the Cost Impact section of the final rule by adding
the applicable service bulletin for the listed airplane models.

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 with the changes described
previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

This AD will affect about 4,303 airplanes worldwide. The average
labor rate per hour is $65. The following table provides the estimated
costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Number of U.S.-
airplane
For model-- Work hours Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
707-E3A (military), -100, -100B, - 16................. $1,040............. 41 $42,640.
300, -300B (-320B variant), and -
300C series airplanes; and 720
series airplanes; as listed in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
A3505, dated November 1, 2001.
707-100, -100B, -300, -300B Between 4 and 6.... Between $260 and 73 Between $18,980 and
(incluidng -320 variant), and - $390. $28,470.
300C series airplanes; and 720
and 720B series airplanes; as
listed in Boeing Service
Bulletin 3513, dated November 6,
2003.
737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, 8.................. $520............... 1,095 $569,400.
and -500 series airplanes; as
listed in Boeing Service
Bulletin 737-28A1174, Revision
1, dated July 18, 2002.
747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, 70................. $4,550............. 257 $1,169,350.
-200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D,
and -400F series airplanes; and
747SP and 747SR series
airplanes; as listed in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-
28A2239, Revision 1, dated
October 17, 2002.
747-400 and -400F series 18................. $1,170............. 1 $1,170.
airplanes, as listed in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-
28A2245, Revision 1, dated
August 21, 2003.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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.
This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, the FAA is charged 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 AD.

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

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(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

0
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2005-04-01 Boeing: Amendment 39-13973. Docket No. FAA-2004-18759;
Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-280-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This AD becomes effective March 23, 2005.

Affected ADs

(b) None.

Applicability

Table 1.--Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Model-- As listed in--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) 707-E3A (military), -100, -100B, -300, Boeing Alert Service
-300B (-320B variant), and -300C series Bulletin A3505, dated
airplanes; and 720 series airplanes. November 1, 2001.
(2) 707-100, -100B, -300, -300B (including Boeing Service Bulletin
-320B variant), and -300C series 3513, dated November 6,
airplanes; and 720 and 720B series 2003.
airplanes.
(3) 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and - Boeing Service Bulletin 737-
500 series airplanes. 28A1174, Revision 1, dated
July 18, 2002.
(4) 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, - Boeing Alert Service
200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F Bulletin 747-28A2239,
series airplanes; and 747SP and 747SR Revision 1, dated October
series airplanes. 17, 2002.
(5) 747-400 and -400F series airplanes.... Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-28A2245,
Revision 1, dated August
21, 2003.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD was prompted by our determination that this AD is
necessary to reduce the potential for ignition sources inside fuel
tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent arcing or sparking at the
interface between the bulkhead fittings of the engine fuel feed tube
and the front spar inside the fuel tank of the wings and between the
overwing fuel fill ports and the airplane structure during a
lightning strike. Such arcing or sparking could provide a possible
ignition source for the fuel vapor inside the fuel tank and cause
consequent fuel tank explosions.

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.

Service Bulletins

(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Work Instructions of the applicable service bulletins specified in
the ``As Listed In'' column of Table 1 of this AD.
(g) Actions specified in paragraphs (h) through (i) of this AD
that were done before the effective date of this AD in accordance
with the applicable service information listed in Table 2 of this AD
are acceptable for compliance with the applicable requirements of
this AD.

Table 2.--Acceptable Original Issues of Service Bulletins
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boeing Alert Service
For model-- Bulletin--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and - 737-28A1174, dated December
500 series airplanes. 20, 2001.
(2) 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, - 747-28A2239, dated November
200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F 29, 2001.
series airplanes; and 747SP and 747SR
series airplanes.
(3) 747-400 and -400F series airplanes.... 747-28A2245, dated November
26, 2002.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Resistance Test, Other Specified Actions, and Corrective Actions

(h) For the airplanes identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through
(h)(4) of this AD: Within 5 years after the effective date of this
AD, do an electrical bonding resistance test between the bulkhead
fittings of the engine fuel feed tube and the front spar inside the
fuel tank of the wings to determine the resistance, and do other
specified actions and applicable corrective actions, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in paragraph 3.B. of the
applicable service bulletin. Do the actions in accordance with the
service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (j) and (k) of
this AD. Do the applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(1) Model 707-E3A (military), -100, -100B, -300, -300B (-320B
variant), and -300C series airplanes; and Model 720 series
airplanes.
(2) Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series
airplanes.
(3) Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300,
-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR
series airplanes.
(4) Model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes.
(i) For Model 707-100, -100B, -300, -300B (including -320B
variant), and -300C series airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B series
airplanes: Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, do an
electrical bonding resistance test of the over-wing fuel fill ports
for the wing tanks No. 1 and No. 4 and the center wing tank to
determine the resistance, and do applicable corrective actions, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in paragraph 3.B. of the
applicable service bulletin. Do the actions in accordance with the
service bulletin, except as provided by paragraphs (j) and (k) of
this AD. Do the applicable corrective actions before further flight.
Repeat the electrical bonding resistance test thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 14,000 flight hours.

FAA-Accepted Equivalent Procedures

(j) Operators may use their own FAA-accepted equivalent
procedures for draining the fuel tanks and gaining access to the
fuel tanks.

No Identification of Front Spar

(k) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to identify the front spar on the visible forward surface
with the service bulletin number or equivalent, this AD does not
include that requirement.

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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(l) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(m) You must use the service information that is specified in
Table 3 of this AD 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 those documents
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of
the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. 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.

Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boeing-- Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Alert Service Bulletin A3505... Original................................ November 1, 2001.
(2) Service Bulletin 3513.......... Original................................ November 6, 2003.
(3) Service Bulletin 737-28A1174... Revision 1.............................. July 18, 2002.
(4) Alert Service Bulletin 747- Revision 1.............................. October 17, 2002.
28A2239.
(5) Alert Service Bulletin 747- Revision 1.............................. August 21, 2003.
28A2245.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-2831 Filed 2-15-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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