Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes, 24938-24939 [05-9367]

Download as PDF 24938 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 91 / Thursday, May 12, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (h) 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. Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20345; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–101–AD; Amendment 39–14083; AD 2005–10–06] Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F–2004– 125, dated July 21, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2152, dated January 12, 2004, 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. To get copies of the service information, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741– 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 29, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–9063 Filed 5–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328–300 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 certain Dornier Model 328–300 series airplanes. This AD requires installing a drain hole in the lower skin of the left- and righthand elevator horns. This AD is prompted by reports of water found in the elevator assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water or ice accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in possible corrosion that reduces the structural integrity of the flight control surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface. These conditions could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 16, 2005. The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 16, 2005. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D– 82230 Wessling, Germany. 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–2005–20345; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 101–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 certain Dornier Model 328– 300 series airplanes. That action, published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2005 (70 FR 7689), proposed to require installing a drain hole in the lower skin of the left- and right-hand elevator horns. 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 The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Installing drain hole .................................. 1 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. VerDate jul<14>2003 13:22 May 11, 2005 Average labor rate per hour Work hours Jkt 205001 $65 Parts $100 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 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per airplane Number of U.S.-registered airplanes $165 49 Fleet cost $8,085 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 E:\FR\FM\12MYR1.SGM 12MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 91 / Thursday, May 12, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 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. reduces the structural integrity of the flight control surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface. These conditions could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (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. (f) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install a drain hole in the lower skin of the left- and right-hand elevator horns in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Service Bulletin SB– 328J–55–203, Revision 1, dated November 19, 2003. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Adoption of the Amendment Related Information Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: (h) German airworthiness directive D– 2004–005, dated January 8, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. 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 2005–10–06 Fairchild Dornier GmbH (Formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): Amendment 39–14083. Docket No. FAA–2005–20345; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–101–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective June 16, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Dornier Model 328– 300 series airplanes, serial numbers 3105 through 3219 inclusive, certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by reports of water found in the elevator assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in possible corrosion that VerDate jul<14>2003 13:22 May 11, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20573; Airspace Docket No. 05–ACE–101] Modification of Class E Airspace; Parsons, KS Installation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Compliance (g) The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 24939 Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Dornier Service Bulletin SB–328J–55–203, Revision 1, dated November 19, 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. To get copies of the service information, contact AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D– 82230 Wessling, Germany. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal_register/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, 2005. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–9367 Filed 5–11–05; 8:45 am] Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. AGENCY: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. ACTION: SUMMARY: This document confirms the effective date of the direct final rule which revises Class E airspace at Parsons, KS. EFFECTIVE DATE: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division, Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT Regional Headquarters Building, Federal Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329–2524. The FAA published this direct final rule with a request for comments in the Federal Register on March 24, 2005 (70 FR 14976). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA believes that there will be no adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse comment, were received within the comment period, the regulation would become effective on July 7, 2005. No adverse comments were received, and thus this notice confirms that this direct final rule will become effective on that date. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Kansas City, MO on May 2, 2005. Elizabeth S. Wallis, Acting Area Director, Western Flight Services Operations. [FR Doc. 05–9434 Filed 5–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 0901 UTC, July 7, 2005. E:\FR\FM\12MYR1.SGM 12MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 91 (Thursday, May 12, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24938-24939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9367]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20345; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-101-AD; 
Amendment 39-14083; AD 2005-10-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 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 Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. This AD requires 
installing a drain hole in the lower skin of the left- and right-hand 
elevator horns. This AD is prompted by reports of water found in the 
elevator assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water or ice 
accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in possible 
corrosion that reduces the structural integrity of the flight control 
surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface. These conditions 
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 16, 2005.
    The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in 
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 
16, 2005.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany.
    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-2005-20345; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-101-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 certain Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes. That 
action, published in the Federal Register on February 15, 2005 (70 FR 
7689), proposed to require installing a drain hole in the lower skin of 
the left- and right-hand elevator horns.

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

    The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators 
to comply with this AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                         Action                             Work hours     Average labor       Parts         Cost per       registered      Fleet cost
                                                                           rate per hour                     airplane        airplanes
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Installing drain hole...................................               1             $65            $100            $165              49          $8,085
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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 AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will

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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

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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):

2005-10-06 Fairchild Dornier GmbH (Formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH): 
Amendment 39-14083. Docket No. FAA-2005-20345; Directorate 
Identifier 2004-NM-101-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective June 16, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes, 
serial numbers 3105 through 3219 inclusive, certificated in any 
category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by reports of water found in the 
elevator assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent water 
accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in 
possible corrosion that reduces the structural integrity of the 
flight control surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface. 
These conditions could result in reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

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.

Installation

    (f) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install 
a drain hole in the lower skin of the left- and right-hand elevator 
horns in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier 
Service Bulletin SB-328J-55-203, Revision 1, dated November 19, 
2003.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (g) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 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) German airworthiness directive D-2004-005, dated January 8, 
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328J-55-203, 
Revision 1, dated November 19, 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. 
To get copies of the service information, contact AvCraft Aerospace 
GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany. To view the AD 
docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, room PL-401, Nassif Building, 
Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, contact 
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For 
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call 
(202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 4, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-9367 Filed 5-11-05; 8:45 am]
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