Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 Series Airplanes, 24488-24490 [05-9272]

Download as PDF 24488 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 10, 2005 / Proposed Rules directives and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves and have the option to password protect their account. List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 327 Imported products. For the reasons set out in the preamble, FSIS is proposing to amend 9 CFR part 327 as follows: PART 327—IMPORTED PRODUCTS 1. The authority citation for part 327 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 601–695; 7 CFR 2.18, 2.53. § 327.2 [Amended] 2. Section 327.2 is amended by adding Chile in alphabetical order to the list of countries in paragraph (b). Done at Washington, DC, on May 4, 2005. Barbara J. Masters, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. 05–9279 Filed 5–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–21170; Directorate Identifier 2002–NM–124–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767–200 and 767–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767–200 and 767– 300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require performing a general visual inspection to determine the part number of the I-beams of the center overhead stowage bin modules to identify I-beams having 9.0g (gravitational acceleration) tie rods attached and to determine the configuration of the center overhead stowage bin modules; and, for certain center overhead stowage bin modules, installation of support straps. This AD was prompted by the results of tests conducted by the airplane manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment of the 9.0g tie rods to the center overhead VerDate jul<14>2003 14:32 May 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 stowage bin modules. This failure could result in collapse of those stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and interference with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. 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– 21170; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2002–NM–124–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Rosanske, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 917–6448; fax (425) 917–6590. 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– 2005–21170; Directorate Identifier 2002–NM–124AD’’ in the subject line 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. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in 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.). You can review 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 airplane manufacturer has notified us that, during tests it conducted, some center overhead stowage bin modules failed at 6.6g (gravitational acceleration) along the 9.0g tie rod forward bolt line. Based on the results of these tests, we have determined that center overhead stowage bin modules may not meet the 9.0g forward load requirements of section 25.561 (‘‘General’’) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 25.561). As a result, the center overhead stowage bin modules may collapse, causing injury to passengers and crew and interfere with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the attachment of the 9.0g tie rods to the center overhead stowage bin modules. This failure could result in collapse of those stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and interference with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency. Relevant Service Information We have reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– 0320, dated April 11, 2002. The service bulletin describes procedures for E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 10, 2005 / Proposed Rules performing a general visual inspection to determine the part number (P/N) of the I-beams of the center overhead stowage bin modules to identify I-beams having 9.0g tie rods attached and to determine the configuration of the center overhead stowage bin modules. For I-beams having certain P/Ns and stowage bin modules having certain configurations, the service bulletin also describes procedures for installing reinforcement straps. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes of this same type design. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ‘‘Difference Between the Proposed AD and Service Information.’’ Difference Between the Proposed AD and Service Information The service bulletin does not recommend a compliance time for accomplishing the general visual inspection to determine the P/N of the I-beams of the center overhead stowage bin modules to identify I-beams having 9.0g tie rods attached and to determine the configuration of the center overhead stowage bin modules; or for the installation of support straps for certain center overhead stowage bin modules. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this proposed AD, we considered the degree of urgency 24489 associated with the subject unsafe condition, the average utilization of the affected fleet, and the time necessary to perform the inspection and installation (13 hours, per I-beam). In light of all of these factors, we find that a 36-month compliance time represents an appropriate interval of time for affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety. This has been coordinated with the manuafacturer. Costs of Compliance There are about 747 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. There are approximately 13 center overhead stowage bin modules per airplane and one I-beam per module. ESTIMATED COSTS Work hours Action Average labor rate per hour 1 12 1. Inspection to determine P/N and configuration, per Ibeam. 2. Strap installation, per I-beam ........................................ 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 VerDate jul<14>2003 14:32 May 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 Cost per airplane $65 None ............................ $65, per I-beam ............. 281 $65 $816, per I-beam ......... $1,596, per I-beam ........ 281 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 Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Number of U.S.-registered airplanes Parts Sfmt 4702 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): Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–21170; Directorate Identifier 2002–NM–124–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive comments on this AD action by June 24, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 767– 200 and 767–300 series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– 0320, dated April 11, 2002. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by the results of tests conducted by the airplane manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment of the 9.0g (gravitational acceleration) tie rods to the center overhead stowage bin modules. This failure could result in collapse of those E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1 24490 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 10, 2005 / Proposed Rules stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and interference with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency. 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 I-beam Part Number (P/N) (f) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Perform a general visual inspection of the center overhead stowage bin modules to determine the P/N of each Ibeam and to determine the configuration of each center overhead stowage bin module. Do the inspection in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– 0320, dated April 11, 2002. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.’’ (g) For any I-beam found having P/N 412T2040–29 during the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: No further action is required by this AD for that I-beam only. Support Strap Installation (h) For any I-beam found having a P/N other than P/N 412T2040–29 during the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before further flight, do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25– 0320, dated April 11, 2002. (1) If the forward-most stowage bin module was inspected: Before further flight, install support straps having P/N 412T2043–101 and 412T2043–102 on the center overhead stowage bin module, in accordance with Figures 3, 4, and 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. (2) If the stowage bin module inspected was other than the forward-most stowage bin module: Before further flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For center overhead stowage bin modules having ‘‘Configuration A,’’ as specified in the service bulletin: Before further flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (ii) For center overhead stowage bin modules having a configuration other than ‘‘Configuration A,’’ as specified in the service bulletin: Prior to further flight, install two support straps having P/N 412T2043–119 on the center overhead stowage bin module, in VerDate jul<14>2003 14:32 May 09, 2005 Jkt 205001 accordance with Figures 3, 4, and 6 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i) The Manager, Seattle 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 May 3, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–9272 Filed 5–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 1 [Docket No. 2000N–0504] (formerly Docket No. 00N–0504) Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production; Reopening of Comment Period AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. Proposed rule; reopening of comment period. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until June 9, 2005, the comment period for the agency’s proposed rule entitled ‘‘Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production’’ that published in the Federal Register of September 22, 2004 (69 FR 56824). FDA is reopening the comment period to receive comments and other information regarding industry practices and programs that prevent Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)-monitored chicks from becoming infected by SE during the period of pullet rearing until placement into laying hen houses. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments by June 9, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. 2000N–0504, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Agency Web site: https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the agency Web site. • E-mail: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov. Include Docket No. 2000N–0504 in the subject line of your e-mail message. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 • FAX: 301–827–6870. • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier [For paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions]: Division of Dockets Management (HFA– 305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or regulatory information number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.fda.gov/ ohrms/dockets/default.htm, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Comments’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ default.htm and insert the relevant docket number, 2000N–0504, into the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lou Carson, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–032), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301– 436–2130. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In the Federal Register of September 22, 2004 (69 FR 56824), FDA proposed regulations that would require egg safety measures to prevent the contamination of shell eggs with SE during egg production. The proposal would reduce SE prevalence in the egg production environment and consequently in the eggs themselves. The proposed SE prevention measures include: (1) Provisions for procurement of chicks and pullets, (2) a biosecurity program, (3) a pest and rodent control program, (4) cleaning and disinfection of poultry houses that have had an environmental sample or egg test positive for SE, and (5) refrigerated storage of eggs at the farm. In addition, the proposal would require that producers test the environment for SE in poultry houses. If the environmental test is positive, the proposal would require that egg testing for SE be undertaken, and that if an egg test is positive, eggs be diverted from the table egg market to a technology or process that achieves at least a 5-log destruction of SE for shell eggs, or to processing in accordance with the Egg E:\FR\FM\10MYP1.SGM 10MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 10, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24488-24490]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9272]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21170; Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-124-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 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 certain Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. This 
proposed AD would require performing a general visual inspection to 
determine the part number of the I-beams of the center overhead stowage 
bin modules to identify I-beams having 9.0g (gravitational 
acceleration) tie rods attached and to determine the configuration of 
the center overhead stowage bin modules; and, for certain center 
overhead stowage bin modules, installation of support straps. This AD 
was prompted by the results of tests conducted by the airplane 
manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the 
attachment of the 9.0g tie rods to the center overhead stowage bin 
modules. This failure could result in collapse of those stowage bin 
modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and interference 
with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.
    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-2005-21170; the directorate identifier for this 
docket is 2002-NM-124-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Rosanske, Aerospace Engineer, 
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 917-6448; fax (425) 917-6590.

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-2005-21170; 
Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-124AD'' in the subject line 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 
that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in 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.). You can review 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 airplane manufacturer has notified us that, during tests it 
conducted, some center overhead stowage bin modules failed at 6.6g 
(gravitational acceleration) along the 9.0g tie rod forward bolt line. 
Based on the results of these tests, we have determined that center 
overhead stowage bin modules may not meet the 9.0g forward load 
requirements of section 25.561 (``General'') of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR 25.561). As a result, the center overhead stowage 
bin modules may collapse, causing injury to passengers and crew and 
interfere with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an emergency. 
The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent 
failure of the attachment of the 9.0g tie rods to the center overhead 
stowage bin modules. This failure could result in collapse of those 
stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew and 
interference with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an 
emergency.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-
0320, dated April 11, 2002. The service bulletin describes procedures 
for

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performing a general visual inspection to determine the part number (P/
N) of the I-beams of the center overhead stowage bin modules to 
identify I-beams having 9.0g tie rods attached and to determine the 
configuration of the center overhead stowage bin modules. For I-beams 
having certain P/Ns and stowage bin modules having certain 
configurations, the service bulletin also describes procedures for 
installing reinforcement straps. Accomplishing the actions specified in 
the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe 
condition.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an 
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes 
of this same type design. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which 
would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service 
information described previously, except as discussed under 
``Difference Between the Proposed AD and Service Information.''

Difference Between the Proposed AD and Service Information

    The service bulletin does not recommend a compliance time for 
accomplishing the general visual inspection to determine the P/N of the 
I-beams of the center overhead stowage bin modules to identify I-beams 
having 9.0g tie rods attached and to determine the configuration of the 
center overhead stowage bin modules; or for the installation of support 
straps for certain center overhead stowage bin modules. In developing 
an appropriate compliance time for this proposed AD, we considered the 
degree of urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, the 
average utilization of the affected fleet, and the time necessary to 
perform the inspection and installation (13 hours, per I-beam). In 
light of all of these factors, we find that a 36-month compliance time 
represents an appropriate interval of time for affected airplanes to 
continue to operate without compromising safety. This has been 
coordinated with the manuafacturer.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 747 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for 
U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. There are approximately 
13 center overhead stowage bin modules per airplane and one I-beam per 
module.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                  Average                                                                                     Number of
                                          Work     labor                                                                                        U.S.-
                 Action                   hours  rate per                   Parts                              Cost per airplane              registered
                                                   hour                                                                                       airplanes
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1. Inspection to determine P/N and            1       $65  None..................................  $65, per I-beam.........................          281
 configuration, per I-beam.
2. Strap installation, per I-beam......      12       $65  $816, per I-beam......................  $1,596, per I-beam......................          281
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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

    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):

Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2005-21170; Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-
124-AD.

Comments Due Date

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

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series 
airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing 
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0320, dated April 11, 
2002.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by the results of tests conducted by 
the airplane manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure 
of the attachment of the 9.0g (gravitational acceleration) tie rods 
to the center overhead stowage bin modules. This failure could 
result in collapse of those

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stowage bin modules, and consequent injury to passengers and crew 
and interference with their ability to evacuate the airplane in an 
emergency.

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 I-beam Part Number (P/N)

    (f) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Perform a general visual inspection of the center overhead stowage 
bin modules to determine the P/N of each I-beam and to determine the 
configuration of each center overhead stowage bin module. Do the 
inspection in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service 
Bulletin 767-25-0320, dated April 11, 2002.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection 
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, 
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or 
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching 
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to 
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This 
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting 
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or 
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or 
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain 
proximity to the area being checked.''

    (g) For any I-beam found having P/N 412T2040-29 during the 
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: No further action 
is required by this AD for that I-beam only.

Support Strap Installation

    (h) For any I-beam found having a P/N other than P/N 412T2040-29 
during the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before 
further flight, do the actions in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this 
AD, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-
0320, dated April 11, 2002.
    (1) If the forward-most stowage bin module was inspected: Before 
further flight, install support straps having P/N 412T2043-101 and 
412T2043-102 on the center overhead stowage bin module, in 
accordance with Figures 3, 4, and 5 of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service bulletin.
    (2) If the stowage bin module inspected was other than the 
forward-most stowage bin module: Before further flight, do the 
actions specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD, 
as applicable.
    (i) For center overhead stowage bin modules having 
``Configuration A,'' as specified in the service bulletin: Before 
further flight, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this 
AD.
    (ii) For center overhead stowage bin modules having a 
configuration other than ``Configuration A,'' as specified in the 
service bulletin: Prior to further flight, install two support 
straps having P/N 412T2043-119 on the center overhead stowage bin 
module, in accordance with Figures 3, 4, and 6 of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service bulletin.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (i) The Manager, Seattle 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 May 3, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-9272 Filed 5-9-05; 8:45 am]
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