Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) Series Airplanes, 17620-17621 [05-6916]

Download as PDF 17620 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 66 / Thursday, April 7, 2005 / Proposed Rules 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 § 39.13 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Proposed Amendment 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. [Amended] McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2005– 20882; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM– 241–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive comments on this AD action by May 23, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD; certificated in any category. TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY Airplane model Applicable service bulletin DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F airplanes (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD– 10–30F airplanes. MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes ................................................................ McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–52–219, Revision 1, dated September 3, 2004. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the exterior emergency control mechanism handles of the mid, overwing and aft passenger doors were inoperative. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger doors to operate properly in an emergency condition, which could delay an emergency evacuation and possibly result in 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. Service Bulletin Reference (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–52–044, Revision 1, and Service Bulletin DC10–52–219, Revision 1; both dated September 3, 2004; as applicable. Functional Test (g) Within 6,000 flight hours or 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a functional test of the exterior emergency control handle assemblies of the mid, overwing, and aft passenger doors; by doing all actions specified in the applicable service bulletin, except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. (1) If the functional test reveals no noisy operation or binding: Repeat the functional test at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours or 18 months, whichever occurs later, until the terminating action of paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished. (2) If any functional test required by this AD reveals noisy operation or binding: Prior VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Apr 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–52–044, Revision 1, dated September 3, 2004. to further flight, replace the steel bearings with bearings made from corrosion-resistant material in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Optional Terminating Action 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD constitutes terminating action for the repetitive tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD only for the modified doors. [Docket No. FAA–2004–19563; Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–10–AD] Inoperable Doors (i) Any mid, overwing, or aft passenger door that has been fastened shut and rendered inoperable according to some approved airplane freighter configuration is not subject to the requirements of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (j) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 31, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–6910 Filed 4–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Federal Aviation Administration RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL– 600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required replacing the side-brace fitting shafts of the main landing gear (MLG) with new, improved side-brace fitting shafts; inspecting for corrosion of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts; and replacing the nut, washer, and cotter pin of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts with new parts; as applicable. Since the proposed AD was issued, we have received new data that the actions that would have been required by the proposed AD have already been accomplished on all of the affected airplanes. Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn. E:\FR\FM\07APP1.SGM 07APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 66 / Thursday, April 7, 2005 / Proposed Rules 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–2004– 19563; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2003–NM–10–AD. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serge Napoleon, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE– 171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7312; fax (516) 794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new AD for certain Bombardier Model CL–600– 2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2004 (69 FR 64869). The NPRM would have required replacing the side-brace fitting shafts of the main landing gear (MLG) with new, improved side-brace fitting shafts; inspecting for corrosion of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts; and replacing the nut, washer, and cotter pin of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts with new parts; as applicable. The NPRM was prompted by the discovery of fractures of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts caused by corrosion on the forward side of the side-brace fitting shafts. The proposed actions were intended to prevent fracture of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts, which could result in collapse of the MLG. Actions Since NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, the airplane manufacturer has informed us that all airplanes identified in the applicability section of the NPRM have already accomplished the actions specified in Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A604–32–018, Revision 01, dated February 22, 2002, which would have been required by the proposed AD. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the airworthiness authority for Canada, has also confirmed that the proposed requirements have already been accomplished on all affected airplanes. FAA’s Conclusions Upon further consideration, we have determined that it is unnecessary to VerDate jul<14>2003 15:06 Apr 06, 2005 Jkt 205001 issue the proposed AD. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the future. Regulatory Impact Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, 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, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA–2004–19563, Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–10–AD, which was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2004 (69 FR 64869). Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 31, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–6916 Filed 4–6–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20863; Directorate Identifier 2004–SW–36–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, D, and AS355E Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters. This proposal would require replacing the hydraulic fluid at a specified time interval when operating in cold weather. This proposal is prompted by reports of ice forming due to condensation in some parts of the hydraulic system during cold weather operation. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent ice from forming in the hydraulic system resulting in an unintended movement of PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 17621 the flight controls and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 6, 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; • Fax: 202–493–2251; or • 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. You may get the service information identified in this proposed AD from American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053–4005, telephone (972) 641–3460, fax (972) 641–3527. You may examine the comments to this proposed AD in the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ed Cuevas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety Management Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5355, fax (817) 222–5961. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to submit any written data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to the address listed under the caption ADDRESSES. Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–2005–20863, Directorate Identifier 2004–SW–36–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 received 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 rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket Web site, you can find and read the comments to any of our E:\FR\FM\07APP1.SGM 07APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 66 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17620-17621]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-6916]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19563; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-10-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) 
Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier 
Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) series airplanes. The proposed AD would have 
required replacing the side-brace fitting shafts of the main landing 
gear (MLG) with new, improved side-brace fitting shafts; inspecting for 
corrosion of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts; and replacing the nut, 
washer, and cotter pin of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts with new 
parts; as applicable. Since the proposed AD was issued, we have 
received new data that the actions that would have been required by the 
proposed AD have already been accomplished on all of the affected 
airplanes. Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn.

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ADDRESSES: 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-2004-19563; the directorate identifier for 
this docket is 2003-NM-10-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serge Napoleon, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New 
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7312; fax (516) 794-5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new 
AD for certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) series airplanes. 
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2004 (69 
FR 64869). The NPRM would have required replacing the side-brace 
fitting shafts of the main landing gear (MLG) with new, improved side-
brace fitting shafts; inspecting for corrosion of the MLG side-brace 
fitting shafts; and replacing the nut, washer, and cotter pin of the 
MLG side-brace fitting shafts with new parts; as applicable. The NPRM 
was prompted by the discovery of fractures of the MLG side-brace 
fitting shafts caused by corrosion on the forward side of the side-
brace fitting shafts. The proposed actions were intended to prevent 
fracture of the MLG side-brace fitting shafts, which could result in 
collapse of the MLG.

Actions Since NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, the airplane manufacturer has informed us 
that all airplanes identified in the applicability section of the NPRM 
have already accomplished the actions specified in Bombardier Alert 
Service Bulletin A604-32-018, Revision 01, dated February 22, 2002, 
which would have been required by the proposed AD. Transport Canada 
Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the airworthiness authority for Canada, 
has also confirmed that the proposed requirements have already been 
accomplished on all affected airplanes.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, we have determined that it is 
unnecessary to issue the proposed AD. Accordingly, the NPRM is 
withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing 
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the 
future.

Regulatory Impact

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, 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, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2004-19563, 
Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-10-AD, which was published in the 
Federal Register on November 9, 2004 (69 FR 64869).

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 31, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-6916 Filed 4-6-05; 8:45 am]
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