Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -300, and -320 Series Airplanes, 10035-10037 [05-3787]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 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 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 2005–05–03 BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Amendment 39– 13991. Docket No. FAA–2004–18678; Directorate Identifier 2001–NM–312–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective April 6, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146–RJ series airplanes, certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by evidence of cracking due to fatigue along the edges of certain chemi-etched pockets in the rear fuselage upper skin. We are issuing this AD to prevent a possible sudden loss of cabin pressure and consequent injury to passengers and flightcrew. 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. Inspection and Repair (f) Within the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, perform a detailed inspection to detect cracking of the center and rear fuselage skin, including all the lap joints at stringers 2, 10, 19, and 30, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–164, dated July 10, 2001. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive visual VerDate jul<14>2003 14:59 Mar 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.’’ (1) For Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes: Inspect before the accumulation of 10,000 total landings, or within 2,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (i) For areas where no crack is found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 4,000 landings. (ii) For areas where any crack is found, before further flight, perform repairs in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (or its delegated agent). No further inspection of any repaired area is required by this AD. (2) For Model BAe 146 series airplanes: Inspect before the accumulation of 16,000 total landings, or within 4,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (i) For areas where no crack is found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 8,000 landings. (ii) For areas where any crack is found, before further flight, perform repairs in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116; or the CAA (or its delegated agent). No further inspection of any repaired area is required by this AD. No Reporting Requirement (g) Although the referenced service bulletin specifies to submit Appendix 1 of the service bulletin with certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 164, dated July 10, 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 British Aerospace Regional Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 10035 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 February 17, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–3786 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19562; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–73–AD; Amendment 39– 13992; AD 2005–05–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42–200, –300, and –320 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Aerospatiale Model ATR 42–200, –300, and –320 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting to determine the part and serial number of the swinging lever of the main landing gears (MLG) and replacing the swinging lever if necessary. This AD is prompted by a report that, on an airplane lined up for takeoff, the swinging lever of the left MLG collapsed when engine power was applied. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the MLG swinging lever, which could result in collapse of the swinging lever and reduced structural integrity and possible collapse of the MLG during operations on the ground. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2005. The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 6, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. 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/ E:\FR\FM\02MRR1.SGM 02MRR1 10036 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 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–2004–19562; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 73–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: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an AD for all Aerospatiale Model ATR 42–200, –300, and –320 series airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on November 10, 2004 (69 FR 65101), proposed to require inspecting to determine the part and serial number of the swinging lever of the main landing gears (MLG) and replacing the swinging lever if necessary. 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 provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed AD or on the determination of the cost to the public. 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. Conclusion List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Comments Costs of Compliance This AD will affect about 24 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 $1,560, or $65 per airplane. 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 14:59 Mar 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 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 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective April 6, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all Aerospatiale Model ATR 42–200, –300, and –320 series airplanes; certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by a report that, on an airplane lined up for takeoff, the swinging lever of the left main landing gear (MLG) collapsed when engine power was applied. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture of the MLG swinging lever, which could result in collapse of the swinging lever and reduced structural integrity and possible collapse of the MLG during operations on the ground. 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. Inspection to Determine Part and Serial Numbers (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect to determine the part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) of the swinging lever of the MLG. (1) If the P/N of the swinging lever is not D56771; or if the P/N of the swinging lever is D56771 but the S/N is not from 115 to 151 inclusive; no further action is required by this paragraph. (2) If the P/N of the swinging lever is D56771 and the S/N is from 115 to 151 inclusive, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Remove the swinging lever and replace it with a new or serviceable lever in accordance with Job Instruction Card 32– 11–00 RAI 10030–001, dated February 1, 2000, of the Avions de Transport Regional 42 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. No Reporting Requirement (g) Though French airworthiness directive 2003–376(B), dated October 1, 2003, specifies that operators shall report certain inspection findings to Messier-Dowty, this AD does not require this. Disposition of Swinging Levers (h) Though French airworthiness directive 2003–376(B), dated October 1, 2003, specifies that operators shall return swinging levers with applicable serial numbers to MessierDowty for discard, this AD does not require this. Parts Installation [Amended] I PO 00000 2005–05–04 Aerospatiale: Amendment 39– 13992. Docket No. FAA–2004–19562; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–73–AD. Sfmt 4700 (i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an MLG swinging lever, P/N D56771, having a S/N from 115 to 151 inclusive. E:\FR\FM\02MRR1.SGM 02MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 2, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (j) The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (k) French airworthiness directive 2003– 376(B), dated October 1, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You must use Job Instruction Card 32– 11–00 RAI 10030–001, dated February 1, 2000, of the Avions de Transport Regional 42 Aircraft Maintenance Manual 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 Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. 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 February 17, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–3787 Filed 3–1–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P AIR TRANSPORTATION STABILIZATION BOARD 14 CFR Part 1310 Regulations for Air Transportation Stabilization Board Under Section 101(a)(1) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act Air Transportation Stabilization Board. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This supplemental regulation is issued by the Air Transportation Stabilization Board under section 102(c)(2)(B) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act, which authorizes the Air Transportation Stabilization Board (the ‘‘Board’’) to issue supplemental regulations for the issuance of federal credit instruments. The purpose of this supplemental regulation is to allow the Board to charge a fee for each amendment to, or waiver of, any term or condition of any SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 14:59 Mar 01, 2005 Jkt 205001 guaranteed loan document or related instrument approved by the Board relating to its air carrier guarantee loan program. These regulations are effective upon publication. EFFECTIVE DATE: March 2, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark R. Dayton, Executive Director, Air Transportation Stabilization Board, 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW., Suite 970, Washington, DC 20005, at (202) 622– 3550 or by e-mail to atsb@do.treas.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 12, 2001, the Office of Management and Budget (the ‘‘OMB’’) published a final rule (66 FR 52270), as amended on April 9, 2002 (67 FR 17258), under section 102(c)(2)(B) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (the ‘‘Act’’). That section states that ‘‘the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue regulations setting forth procedures for application and minimum requirements * * * for the issuance of Federal credit instruments under Section 101(a)(1)’’ of the Act. Section 101(a)(1) authorizes the Board, which is established by section 102(b)(1) of the Act, to issue certain Federal credit instruments to assist air carriers who suffered losses due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and to whom credit is not otherwise reasonably available, in order to facilitate a safe, efficient, and viable commercial aviation system in the United States. Section 102(c)(2)(B) of the Act authorizes the Board to supplement the regulations issued by OMB. On April 9, 2002, the Board published a supplemental final rule (67 FR 17258) under Section 102(c)(2)(B) of the Act establishing administrative rules and procedures. The Board has determined that it is appropriate to issue supplemental rules and procedures to facilitate requests for amendments or waivers to terms and conditions of guaranteed loan documents or related instruments approved by the Board. Because this final rule relates to public loan guarantees and does not affect the substantive rights or obligations of any person, notice and public procedure are not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a). For the same reasons, a delayed effective date is not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a) and (d). This rule is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ for purposes of Executive Order 12866, and because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do not apply. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 10037 List of Subjects in Part 1310 Air carriers, Disaster assistance, Loan programs-transportation, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 22, 2005. Mark R. Dayton, Executive Director, Air Transportation Stabilization Board. For the reasons set forth in the preamble and under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 40101 note, the Air Transportation Stabilization Board amends subchapter B of 14 CFR Chapter VI as follows: I 1. The heading of Part 1310 is revised to read as follows: I Subchapter B—Air Transportation Stabilization Board PART 1310—AIR CARRIER GUARANTEE LOAN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENT OR WAIVER OF A TERM OR CONDITION OF GUARANTEED LOAN 2. The authority citation for part 1310 continues to read as follows: I Authority: Title I of Pub. L. 107–42, 115 Stat. 230 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note). 3. Section 1310.15 is added to read as follows: I § 1310.15 Amendment or Waiver of a term or condition of a guaranteed loan. The Board may, in its discretion, charge the borrower a fee, in an amount and payable as determined by the Board, for each amendment to, or waiver of, any term or condition of any guaranteed loan document or related instrument approved by the Board. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19562; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-73-AD; 
Amendment 39-13992; AD 2005-05-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -300, 
and -320 Series 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 all 
Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes. This AD 
requires inspecting to determine the part and serial number of the 
swinging lever of the main landing gears (MLG) and replacing the 
swinging lever if necessary. This AD is prompted by a report that, on 
an airplane lined up for takeoff, the swinging lever of the left MLG 
collapsed when engine power was applied. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent fracture of the MLG swinging lever, which could result in 
collapse of the swinging lever and reduced structural integrity and 
possible collapse of the MLG during operations on the ground.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2005.
    The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in 
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 
6, 2005.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Aerospatiale, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. 
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/

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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-2004-19562; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-73-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: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 
with an AD for all Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -300, and -320 series 
airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on November 
10, 2004 (69 FR 65101), proposed to require inspecting to determine the 
part and serial number of the swinging lever of the main landing gears 
(MLG) and replacing the swinging lever if necessary.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed 
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

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

Costs of Compliance

    This AD will affect about 24 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 $1,560, or $65 per 
airplane.

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

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]

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

2005-05-04 Aerospatiale: Amendment 39-13992. Docket No. FAA-2004-
19562; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-73-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective April 6, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Aerospatiale Model ATR 42-200, -300, 
and -320 series airplanes; certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by a report that, on an airplane lined 
up for takeoff, the swinging lever of the left main landing gear 
(MLG) collapsed when engine power was applied. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent fracture of the MLG swinging lever, which could result 
in collapse of the swinging lever and reduced structural integrity 
and possible collapse of the MLG during operations on the ground.

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.

Inspection to Determine Part and Serial Numbers

    (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect 
to determine the part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) of the 
swinging lever of the MLG.
    (1) If the P/N of the swinging lever is not D56771; or if the P/
N of the swinging lever is D56771 but the S/N is not from 115 to 151 
inclusive; no further action is required by this paragraph.
    (2) If the P/N of the swinging lever is D56771 and the S/N is 
from 115 to 151 inclusive, within 90 days after the effective date 
of this AD: Remove the swinging lever and replace it with a new or 
serviceable lever in accordance with Job Instruction Card 32-11-00 
RAI 10030-001, dated February 1, 2000, of the Avions de Transport 
Regional 42 Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

No Reporting Requirement

    (g) Though French airworthiness directive 2003-376(B), dated 
October 1, 2003, specifies that operators shall report certain 
inspection findings to Messier-Dowty, this AD does not require this.

Disposition of Swinging Levers

    (h) Though French airworthiness directive 2003-376(B), dated 
October 1, 2003, specifies that operators shall return swinging 
levers with applicable serial numbers to Messier-Dowty for discard, 
this AD does not require this.

Parts Installation

    (i) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
on any airplane an MLG swinging lever, P/N D56771, having a S/N from 
115 to 151 inclusive.

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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

Related Information

    (k) French airworthiness directive 2003-376(B), dated October 1, 
2003, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Job Instruction Card 32-11-00 RAI 10030-001, 
dated February 1, 2000, of the Avions de Transport Regional 42 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual 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 Aerospatiale, 316 Route 
de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. 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 February 17, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-3787 Filed 3-1-05; 8:45 am]
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