Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, 14599 [05-5700]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 23, 2005 / Proposed Rules Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–33–1041, dated December 11, 2003. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) 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 (h) French airworthiness directive F–2004– 121 R1, dated October 13, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–5699 Filed 3–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002–NM–306–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–9–10, DC–9–20, DC–9–30, DC–9–40, and DC–9–50 Series Airplanes; and Model DC–9–81 (MD–81) and DC–9–82 (MD–82) Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. AGENCY: This action withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. That action would have required inspection for proper installation, damage, or abrasion of the power feeder cables and trough installations; proper installation of caterpillar grommets in the lightening holes; and repair if necessary. The proposed rule also would have required modification of the power feeder cable installation and added airplanes to the applicability of the existing AD. Since the issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has received new data indicating that the applicability and required actions of the existing AD adequately address the unsafe condition that is identified in the existing AD. Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elvin Wheeler, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:19 Mar 22, 2005 Jkt 205001 130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5344; fax (562) 627–5210. A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes, was published in the Federal Register as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on September 19, 2003 (68 FR 54864). The proposed rule would have required inspection for proper installation, damage, or abrasion of the power feeder cables and trough installations; proper installation of caterpillar grommets in the lightening holes; and repair if necessary. The proposed rule also would have required modification of the power feeder cable installation and added airplanes to the applicability of existing AD 85–25–06, amendment 39–5177 (50 FR 49833, December 5, 1985). That action was prompted by reports of chafing and/or abrasion of the power feeder cables and six instances of shorted power feeder cables. The proposed actions were intended to prevent a possible loss of electrical bus power, which could result in a potential fire ignition source and consequent fire in the cabin. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Actions That Occurred Since the NPRM Was Issued Since the issuance of that NPRM, we have had clarification from the manufacturer that no additional airplanes have been identified that may be affected by the unsafe condition described above, other than those specified in McDonnell Douglas DC–9 Service Bulletin 24–78, dated April 9, 1985. That service bulletin was specified in AD 85–25–06 as the appropriate source of service information for that AD. FAA’s Conclusions Upon further consideration, the FAA has determined that, since DC–9 Service Bulletin 27–78, dated April 9, 1985, is the service information cited in AD 85– 25–06 and no additional airplanes have been identified that may be affected by the unsafe condition, it is unnecessary to supersede that AD. Accordingly, the proposed rule is hereby withdrawn. Withdrawal of this NPRM constitutes only such action, and does not preclude the agency from issuing another action in the future, nor does it commit the agency to any course of action in the future. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 14599 Regulatory Impact Since this action only withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking, it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Withdrawal Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket 2002–NM–306–AD, published in the Federal Register on September 19, 2003 (68 FR 54864), is withdrawn. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 14, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–5700 Filed 3–22–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–19473; Directorate Identifier 2004–CE–35–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GROB– WERKE Model G120A 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 certain GROB–WERKE Model G120A airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to replace the main landing gear (MLG) up-lock hook assembly. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent the MLG from becoming jammed and not extending, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during landing. DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by May 10, 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. E:\FR\FM\23MRP1.SGM 23MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 23, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 14599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-5700]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-NM-306-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-
20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-9-81 
(MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: This action withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
that proposed superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), 
applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. 
That action would have required inspection for proper installation, 
damage, or abrasion of the power feeder cables and trough 
installations; proper installation of caterpillar grommets in the 
lightening holes; and repair if necessary. The proposed rule also would 
have required modification of the power feeder cable installation and 
added airplanes to the applicability of the existing AD. Since the 
issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has received new data indicating that the 
applicability and required actions of the existing AD adequately 
address the unsafe condition that is identified in the existing AD. 
Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elvin Wheeler, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft 
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 
90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5344; fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to supersede an existing 
airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas 
transport category airplanes, was published in the Federal Register as 
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on September 19, 2003 (68 FR 
54864). The proposed rule would have required inspection for proper 
installation, damage, or abrasion of the power feeder cables and trough 
installations; proper installation of caterpillar grommets in the 
lightening holes; and repair if necessary. The proposed rule also would 
have required modification of the power feeder cable installation and 
added airplanes to the applicability of existing AD 85-25-06, amendment 
39-5177 (50 FR 49833, December 5, 1985). That action was prompted by 
reports of chafing and/or abrasion of the power feeder cables and six 
instances of shorted power feeder cables. The proposed actions were 
intended to prevent a possible loss of electrical bus power, which 
could result in a potential fire ignition source and consequent fire in 
the cabin.

Actions That Occurred Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since the issuance of that NPRM, we have had clarification from the 
manufacturer that no additional airplanes have been identified that may 
be affected by the unsafe condition described above, other than those 
specified in McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 24-78, dated April 
9, 1985. That service bulletin was specified in AD 85-25-06 as the 
appropriate source of service information for that AD.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, the FAA has determined that, since DC-9 
Service Bulletin 27-78, dated April 9, 1985, is the service information 
cited in AD 85-25-06 and no additional airplanes have been identified 
that may be affected by the unsafe condition, it is unnecessary to 
supersede that AD. Accordingly, the proposed rule is hereby withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of this NPRM constitutes only such action, and does not 
preclude the agency from issuing another action in the future, nor does 
it commit the agency to any course of action in the future.

Regulatory Impact

    Since this action only withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking, 
it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not covered 
under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket 2002-NM-306-
AD, published in the Federal Register on September 19, 2003 (68 FR 
54864), is withdrawn.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 14, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-5700 Filed 3-22-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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