Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes, 12790-12791 [05-5015]

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[FR Doc. 05–5159 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19943; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–76–AD; Amendment 39– 14010; AD 2005–06–02] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757–200 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757–200 series airplanes. This AD requires modifying the wiring of the test ground signal for the master dim and test system circuit in the flight compartment. This AD is prompted by a report that the master dim and test system circuit does not have wiring separation of the test ground signal for redundant equipment in the flight compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent a single fault failure during flight, which could result in test patterns instead of the selected radio frequencies showing on the communications panel. These conditions could adversely affect voice and transponder communication capability between the flightcrew and air traffic control, which could result in increased pilot workload. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 20, 2005. The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD is SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 13:33 Mar 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. 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–2004–19943; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 76–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 917–6485; fax (425) 917–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an AD for certain Boeing Model 757– 200 series airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 77675), proposed to require modifying the wiring of the test ground signal for the master dim and test system circuit in the flight compartment. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comment that has been submitted on the proposed AD. The commenter supports the proposed AD. Clarification of Applicability In paragraph (c) of the proposed AD we inadvertently specified ‘‘certain Boeing Model 757–200 series airplanes’’ without identifying the affected group. These airplanes are identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757–33–0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003. We have revised the final rule to clarify that applicability. Editorial Change The FAA noted that in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD, reference was made to Boeing Service Bulletin 757–33–0050. We have revised that reference to read Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–33–0050. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 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 There are about 55 airplanes of the affected design worldwide, and 30 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required modification (including the operational test) will take between 2 and 3 work hours, depending on the airplane configuration, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts cost will be minimal. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the required modification for U.S. operators is between $130 and $195 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 E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 50 / Wednesday, March 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. 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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (f) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the wiring of the test ground signal for the master dim and test system circuit in the flight compartment by doing all the applicable actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757–33–0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003. [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I 2005–06–02 Boeing: Amendment 39–14010. Docket No. FAA–2004–19943; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–76–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective April 20, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– 200 series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757–33–0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by a report that the master dim and test system circuit does not have wiring separation of the test ground signal for redundant equipment in the flight compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent a single fault failure during flight which could result in test patterns instead of the selected radio frequencies showing on the communications panel. These conditions could adversely affect voice and transponder communication capability between the flightcrew and air traffic control, which could result in increased pilot workload. 13:33 Mar 15, 2005 Jkt 205001 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19448; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–134–AD; Amendment 39–14011; AD 2005–06–03] RIN 2120–AA64 (g) Modifications done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–33– 0050, dated August 15, 2002; or Revision 1, dated January 30, 2003; are considered acceptable for compliance with paragraph (f) of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–90–30 Airplanes Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (i) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 757–33–0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–5015 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 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. VerDate jul<14>2003 Federal Aviation Administration Modifications Done Using Previous Issues of the Service Bulletin Material Incorporated by Reference Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 Modification 12791 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas Model MD–90–30 airplanes. This AD requires replacing, with improved parts, certain existing fluorescent light lamp holders located in the ceiling panels and life raft ceiling support housings, and behind the overhead stowage compartments in the main cabin. This AD is prompted by reports of failure of fluorescent light lamp holders in the main cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the lamp holder power wire against the mounting bracket, and moisture intrusion into the lamp holders, which could result in failure of the lamp holders and consequent smoke and fire in the airplane cabin. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 20, 2005. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800– 0024). 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–2004–19448; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 134–AD. E:\FR\FM\16MRR1.SGM 16MRR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19943; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-76-AD; 
Amendment 39-14010; AD 2005-06-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 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 
certain Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes. This AD requires 
modifying the wiring of the test ground signal for the master dim and 
test system circuit in the flight compartment. This AD is prompted by a 
report that the master dim and test system circuit does not have wiring 
separation of the test ground signal for redundant equipment in the 
flight compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent a single fault 
failure during flight, which could result in test patterns instead of 
the selected radio frequencies showing on the communications panel. 
These conditions could adversely affect voice and transponder 
communication capability between the flightcrew and air traffic 
control, which could result in increased pilot workload.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 20, 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 
20, 2005.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.
    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-2004-19943; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-76-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems 
and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone 
(425) 917-6485; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 
with an AD for certain Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes. That 
action, published in the Federal Register on December 28, 2004 (69 FR 
77675), proposed to require modifying the wiring of the test ground 
signal for the master dim and test system circuit in the flight 
compartment.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comment that has been 
submitted on the proposed AD. The commenter supports the proposed AD.

Clarification of Applicability

    In paragraph (c) of the proposed AD we inadvertently specified 
``certain Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes'' without identifying 
the affected group. These airplanes are identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 757-33-0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003. We have 
revised the final rule to clarify that applicability.

Editorial Change

    The FAA noted that in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD, reference 
was made to Boeing Service Bulletin 757-33-0050. We have revised that 
reference to read Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-33-
0050.

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 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

    There are about 55 airplanes of the affected design worldwide, and 
30 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required modification (including the 
operational test) will take between 2 and 3 work hours, depending on 
the airplane configuration, at an average labor rate of $65 per work 
hour. Required parts cost will be minimal. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the required modification for U.S. operators is 
between $130 and $195 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

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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

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2005-06-02 Boeing: Amendment 39-14010. Docket No. FAA-2004-19943; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-76-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective April 20, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, 
certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service 
Bulletin 757-33-0050, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2003.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by a report that the master dim and 
test system circuit does not have wiring separation of the test 
ground signal for redundant equipment in the flight compartment. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent a single fault failure during flight 
which could result in test patterns instead of the selected radio 
frequencies showing on the communications panel. These conditions 
could adversely affect voice and transponder communication 
capability between the flightcrew and air traffic control, which 
could result in increased pilot workload.

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.

Modification

    (f) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify 
the wiring of the test ground signal for the master dim and test 
system circuit in the flight compartment by doing all the applicable 
actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-33-0050, Revision 
2, dated December 4, 2003.

Modifications Done Using Previous Issues of the Service Bulletin

    (g) Modifications done before the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-33-
0050, dated August 15, 2002; or Revision 1, dated January 30, 2003; 
are considered acceptable for compliance with paragraph (f) of this 
AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 757-33-0050, Revision 
2, dated December 4, 2003, to perform the actions that are required 
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of this 
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For 
copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial 
Airplanes, 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-5015 Filed 3-15-05; 8:45 am]
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