Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes, 8547-8549 [05-3286]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Proposed Rules increased from $12.18 to $15.68, the estimated assessment revenue is expected to be approximately 2.33 percent of grower revenue. This action would increase the assessment obligation imposed on handlers. While assessments impose some additional costs on handlers, the costs are minimal and uniform on all handlers. Some of the additional costs may be passed on to producers. However, these costs are offset by the benefits derived by the operation of the marketing order. In addition, the committee’s meeting was widely publicized throughout the California olive industry and all interested persons were invited to attend the meeting and participate in committee deliberations on all issues. Like all committee meetings, the December 13, 2004, meeting was a public meeting and all entities, both large and small, were able to express views on this issue. Finally, interested persons are invited to submit information on the regulatory and informational impacts of this action on small businesses. This proposed rule would impose no additional reporting or recordkeeping requirements on California olive handlers. As with all Federal marketing order programs, reports and forms are periodically reviewed to reduce information requirements and duplication by industry and public sector agencies. USDA has not identified any relevant Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this rule. A small business guide on complying with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop marketing agreements and orders may be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/ fv/moab.html. Any questions about the compliance guide should be sent to Jay Guerber at the previously mentioned address in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. A 30-day comment period is provided to allow interested persons to respond to this proposed rule. Thirty days is deemed appropriate because: (1) The 2005 fiscal year began on January 1, 2005, and the marketing order requires that the rate of assessment for each fiscal year apply to all assessable olives handled during such fiscal year; (2) the committee needs sufficient funds to pay its expenses which are incurred on a continuous basis; and (3) handlers are aware of this action which was unanimously recommended by the committee at a public meeting and is similar to other assessment rate actions issued in past years. VerDate jul<14>2003 12:40 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 932 Marketing agreements, Olives, Reporting and record keeping requirements. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 7 CFR part 932 is proposed to be amended as follows: PART 932—OLIVES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR part 932 continues to read as follows: Authority 7 U.S.C. 601–674. 2. Section 932.230 is revised to read as follows: § 932.230 Assessment rate. On and after January 1, 2005, an assessment rate of $15.68 per ton is established for California olives. Dated: February 15, 2005. Kenneth C. Clayton, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 05–3234 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20414; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–116–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: 8547 • 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. • By 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. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D– 82230 Wessling, Germany. 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– 20414; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–116–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 2005–20414; Directorate Identifier new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 2004–NM–116–AD’’ at the beginning of Dornier Model 328–300 series airplanes. your comments. We specifically invite This proposed AD would require comments on the overall regulatory, installing an additional mounting angle economic, environmental, and energy for the respective de-icing pipes at rib aspects of the proposed AD. We will 9 in the leading edge area of the left- and consider all comments submitted by the right-hand wings. This proposed AD is closing date and may amend the prompted by chafed de-icing lines in the proposed AD in light of those wing leading edge area. We are comments. proposing this AD to prevent chafing of We will post all comments we the de-icing lines, which could result in receive, without change, to https:// a reduction in functionality of the antidms.dot.gov, including any personal ice system, and possibly reduced information you provide. We will also controllability and performance of the post a report summarizing each airplane in icing conditions. substantive verbal contact with FAA DATES: We must receive comments on personnel concerning this proposed AD. this proposed AD by March 24, 2005. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the ADDRESSES: Use one of the following comments in any of our dockets, addresses to submit comments on this including the name of the individual proposed AD. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\22FEP1.SGM 22FEP1 8548 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Proposed Rules 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. Examining the Docket 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. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them. Discussion The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the airworthiness authority for Germany, notified us that an unsafe condition may exist on all Dornier Model 328–300 series airplanes. The LBA advises that, during inspections, de-icing lines were found chafed in the leading edge area of the left- and righthand wings. The chafing was caused by insufficient clearance from the de-icing lines to the adjacent airplane structure. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a reduction in functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions. Relevant Service Information Dornier has issued Service Bulletin SB–328J–30–190, dated July 16, 2003. The service bulletin describes procedures for installing an additional mounting angle for the respective deicing pipes at rib 9 in the leading edge area of the left- and right-hand wings. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The LBA mandated the service information and issued German airworthiness directive D–2004–049, dated February 1, 2004, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in Germany. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This airplane model is manufactured in Germany and is type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA has kept the FAA informed of the situation described above. We have examined the LBA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for operation in the United States. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Average labor rate per hour Parts Cost per airplane Number of U.S.registered airplanes Fleet cost Installation ............................................................ 8 $65 $252 $772 49 $37,828 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. implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed 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 proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on this AD action by March 24, 2005. We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Affected ADs (b) None. Authority for This Rulemaking VerDate jul<14>2003 12:40 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: 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): Fairchild Dornier GMBH (Formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Docket No. FAA– 2005–20414; Directorate Identifier 2004– NM–116–AD. E:\FR\FM\22FEP1.SGM 22FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Proposed Rules Applicability (c) This AD applies to all Dornier Model 328–300 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by chafed deicing lines in the wing leading edge area. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the de-icing lines, which could result in a reduction in functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions. 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. Installation (f) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install an additional mounting angle at rib 9 in the leading edge area of the left- and right-hand wings in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Service Bulletin SB–328J–30–190, dated July 16, 2003. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (h) German airworthiness directive D– 2004–049, dated February 1, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–3286 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–20007; Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–50–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor Inc. Model AT–602 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Tractor Inc. Model AT–602 airplanes. This proposed AD would VerDate jul<14>2003 12:40 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 require you to repetitively inspect (using the eddy current methods) the two outboard holes in the lower wing spar caps for cracks and repair or replace any cracked spar cap. This proposed AD results from fatigue cracking of the wing main spar lower cap at the centerline joint outboard fastener hole. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by April 21, 2005. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed 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– 001. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • 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. To get the service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Air Tractor Inc.; P.O. Box 485, Olney, Texas 76374; telephone: (800) 893– 1420; facsimile: (701) 572–2602. To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–2004– 20007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, ASW–150 (c/o MIDO–43), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308– 3365; facsimile: (210) 308–3370. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the docket number, ‘‘FAA–2004–20007; Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–50–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 8549 each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can find and read the comments received into 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.). This is docket number FAA–2004–20007. You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit https:// dms.dot.gov. Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed AD, we will summarize the contact and place the summary in the docket. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts. Docket Information Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them. Discussion What events have caused this proposed AD? The FAA received a report of fatigue cracking of the wing main spar lower cap at the centerline outboard fastener hole on one Air Tractor Model AT–602 airplane. The airplane had 2,895 hours time-in-service at the time the cracking was discovered. The fatigue cracking was similar to that found on Air Tractor Models AT–502, AT–502A, and AT–502B airplanes. The FAA previously issued AD 2002–26–05, Amendment 39–12991 (68 FR 18, January 2, 2003), to address the condition on the Models AT–502, AT– 502A, and AT–502B airplanes. E:\FR\FM\22FEP1.SGM 22FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 22, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8547-8549]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3286]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20414; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-116-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would 
require installing an additional mounting angle for the respective de-
icing pipes at rib 9 in the leading edge area of the left- and right-
hand wings. This proposed AD is prompted by chafed de-icing lines in 
the wing leading edge area. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing 
of the de-icing lines, which could result in a reduction in 
functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced 
controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 24, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this proposed 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.
     By 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.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany.
    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-2005-20414; the directorate identifier for this docket is 
2004-NM-116-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or 
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-20414; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-116-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will 
consider all comments submitted by the closing date and may amend the 
proposed 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. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed 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

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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.

Examining the Docket

    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. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.

Discussion

    The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the airworthiness authority 
for Germany, notified us that an unsafe condition may exist on all 
Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. The LBA advises that, during 
inspections, de-icing lines were found chafed in the leading edge area 
of the left- and right-hand wings. The chafing was caused by 
insufficient clearance from the de-icing lines to the adjacent airplane 
structure. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a 
reduction in functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced 
controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions.

Relevant Service Information

    Dornier has issued Service Bulletin SB-328J-30-190, dated July 16, 
2003. The service bulletin describes procedures for installing an 
additional mounting angle for the respective de-icing pipes at rib 9 in 
the leading edge area of the left- and right-hand wings. Accomplishing 
the actions specified in the service information is intended to 
adequately address the unsafe condition. The LBA mandated the service 
information and issued German airworthiness directive D-2004-049, dated 
February 1, 2004, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these 
airplanes in Germany.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This airplane model is manufactured in Germany and is type 
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of 
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and 
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this 
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA has kept the FAA informed of 
the situation described above. We have examined the LBA's findings, 
evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to 
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for 
operation in the United States.
    Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require 
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information 
described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators 
to comply with this proposed AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                            Number  of
                                                                          Average  labor                     Cost per          U.S.-
                         Action                             Work  hours   rate  per hour       Parts         airplane       registered      Fleet  cost
                                                                                                                             airplanes
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Installation............................................              8             $65            $252            $772              49         $37,828
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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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed 
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 proposed 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.

The Proposed Amendment

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

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

Fairchild Dornier GMBH (Formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Docket No. 
FAA-2005-20414; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-116-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on 
this AD action by March 24, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

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Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Dornier Model 328-300 series 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by chafed de-icing lines in the wing 
leading edge area. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the 
de-icing lines, which could result in a reduction in functionality 
of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced controllability and 
performance of the airplane in icing conditions.

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.

Installation

    (f) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install 
an additional mounting angle at rib 9 in the leading edge area of 
the left- and right-hand wings in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328J-30-190, dated July 
16, 2003.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 
AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19.

Related Information

    (h) German airworthiness directive D-2004-049, dated February 1, 
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-3286 Filed 2-18-05; 8:45 am]
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