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with the initial inspection requirement of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Exceptions to Service Bulletin Procedures
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–11515 Filed 6–13–05; 8:45 am]
(i) Where the service bulletin specifies a
compliance time relative to the issue date of
the service bulletin, this AD requires
compliance within the corresponding
specified time relative to the effective date of
this AD.
(j) For purposes of this AD, for Group 2
airplanes having line numbers 736 through
1048, the initial inspection must be done
within the specified time after the date of
issuance of the original standard
airworthiness certificate or the date of
issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness. The grace period for these
airplanes is 3,000 flights from the effective
date of this AD.
(k) If any crack is found during any
inspection required by this AD, and the
service bulletin specifies to contact Boeing
for appropriate action: Before further flight,
repair the crack according to a method
approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or according
to data meeting the certification basis of the
airplane approved by an Authorized
Representative for the Boeing Delegation
Option Authorization Organization who has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
Authorized Representative for the Boeing
Delegation Option Authorization
Organization who has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those
findings. For a repair method to be approved,
the repair must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
757–54A0047, Revision 1, dated March 24,
2005, 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
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. 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, go to 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/
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2004–18998; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–253–AD; Amendment
39–14121; AD 2005–12–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–200, 737–300, 737–400,
737–500, 737–600, 737–700, 737–800,
737–900, 757–200, and 757–300 Series
Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas
Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–
30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain transport
category airplanes. That AD currently
requires modification of the reinforced
flight deck door. This new AD expands
the applicability of the existing AD and
requires other actions related to the
reinforced flight deck door. These other
actions include modifying the door,
inspecting and modifying wiring in the
area, and revising the maintenance
program to require more frequent testing
of the decompression panels of the
flight deck door. This AD is prompted
by reports of discrepancies with the
reinforced flight deck door. We are
issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent
release of the decompression latch and
consequent opening of the
decompression panel in the flight deck
door, or penetration of the flight deck
door by smoke or shrapnel, any of
which could result in injury to the
airplane flightcrew. This AD also
requires finding and fixing wire chafing,
which could result in arcing, fire, and/
or reduced controllability of the
airplane.
This AD becomes effective July
19, 2005.
DATES:
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The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of July 19, 2005.
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July
10, 2003), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications
listed in the AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; or
C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue,
Huntington Beach, California 92647–
2063.
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–2004–18998; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003–NM–
253–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron
Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California 90712–4137; telephone (562)
627–5224; fax (562) 627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
part 39) with an AD to supersede AD
2003–14–04, amendment 39–13223 (68
FR 41063, July 10, 2003). The existing
AD applies to certain Boeing Model
737–200, 737–300, 737–400, 737–500,
737–600, 737–700, 737–800, 737–900,
757–200, and 757–300 series airplanes;
and McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–
10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40,
MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F
airplanes. The proposed AD was
published in the Federal Register on
September 3, 2004 (69 FR 53848), to
continue to require modification of the
reinforced flight deck door. The
proposed AD would also expand the
applicability of the existing AD and
require other actions related to the
reinforced flight deck door. These other
actions include modifying the door,
inspecting and modifying wiring in the
area, and revising the maintenance
program to require more frequent testing
of the decompression panels of the
flight deck door.
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testing interval. We have not changed
the final rule in this regard.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments that have
been submitted on the proposed AD.
Request To Omit Requirement To
Strengthen Smoke Screen
Support and Conditional Support for
the Proposed AD
One commenter supports the intent
and language of the proposed AD.
A second commenter supports the
proposed AD, provided that an adequate
supply of parts is available for the
modification to be accomplished within
the proposed 18-month compliance
time.
C&D Aerospace has indicated that
they will be able to supply an adequate
number of parts during the proposed
compliance time. We have not changed
the AD in this regard.
Request To Omit Requirement To
Reduce Test Intervals
One commenter does not support
reducing the interval for the repetitive
functional test of the decompression
panels of the flight deck door, which
would be required by paragraph (i) of
the proposed AD. (Paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD would require revising the
FAA-approved maintenance inspection
program to include the information in
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22–69,
Revision E, dated November 8, 2002.
Revision E of that report reduces the
repetitive interval for functional testing
of the decompression panels of the
flight deck door.) The commenter states
that the proposed AD does not state a
justification for a reduction in the
testing intervals. The commenter states
that the current inspection interval is
sufficient. The commenter recommends
that we gather and review more
operational data before we increase the
testing interval.
We do not concur. Our decision to
require incorporating Revision E of C&D
Aerospace Report CDRB22–69, and the
increased testing frequency specified in
that document, is based on analysis by
the manufacturer, not on in-service
findings. Testing of the decompression
panels has been required only for a
short time, and few inspections have
been accomplished. For this reason, a
lack of detected failures would not
justify maintaining the current
inspection interval. We also note that
reinforced flight deck doors delivered
after November 8, 2002 (the issue/
approval date of Revision E of C&D
Aerospace Report CDRB22–69), are
already subject to the reduced repetitive
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One commenter requests that we do
not require strengthening the smoke
screen on the flight deck door’s
decompression panels. The commenter
states that this action is not cited in the
proposed AD, and no service bulletin
has been issued to support the
strengthening of the smoke screen.
We do not agree. We find that it is
necessary to require strengthening of the
smoke screen on the flight deck door’s
decompression panels. This action is
included in the modification required
by paragraph (j) of this AD. The
rationale for this decision is stated in
the ‘‘Actions Since Existing AD Was
Issued’’ section of the proposed AD:
‘‘* * * strengthening the smoke screens
will allow the smoke screens to close
properly and prevent smoke from
entering the flight deck in the event of
a fire in the airplane. Smoke in the flight
deck could hinder the flightcrew’s
ability to continue to fly the airplane
safely.’’ The Relevant Service
Information section of the proposed AD
specifies that procedures for modifying
the smoke screens are included in C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–
52–02, Revision 2, dated September 29,
2003 (for certain McDonnell Douglas
Model DC–10, MD–10, and MD–11
airplanes), and in C&D Aerospace
Service Bulletin B251200–52–01, dated
April 30, 2003 (for certain Model MD–
11 airplanes). Table 3 of this AD
references these service bulletins. We
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Omit Requirement To
Install Placard
One commenter requests that we omit
from paragraph (j) of the proposed AD
the proposed requirement to install a
placard. The commenter points out that
the service bulletins specified in Table
3 of the proposed AD for Boeing Model
737 and 757 series airplanes include
instructions for installing placards to
show that the service bulletin has been
done. The commenter states that it has
contacted C&D Aerospace and C&D
Aerospace is unable to provide
additional placards should the original
one be lost or need replacement. The
commenter is concerned that the
proposed wording of the AD would
require it to install and maintain the
placards to be in compliance with the
proposed AD.
We agree that installing the placard is
not necessary to address the unsafe
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condition. We have revised paragraph (j)
of this AD to state that, where the
service bulletins referenced in Table 3
of this AD specify installing a placard to
show that the service bulletin has been
accomplished, this AD does not require
that action.
Request To Omit Requirement To
Rework Wiring
One commenter does not support the
proposed requirement in paragraph
(l)(1) that would require reworking the
wiring for the flight deck door. The
commenter feels that the rework is not
needed, even though the door
manufacturer has provided information
to modify the airplane. The commenter
states that its established operational
procedures, including but not limited to
a pre-flight operational check of the
flight deck door by the flightcrew,
obviate the need for the proposed wiring
rework. Moreover, the commenter states
that other operational procedures make
it unlikely that security would be
adversely affected if we were to omit the
requirement to rework the wiring.
We do not agree. As we stated in the
proposed AD, we have determined that
an unsafe condition exists related to
certain wiring in the area of the flight
deck door on affected airplanes. For an
unsafe condition such as this one, we
can better ensure long-term continued
operational safety by requiring
modifications or design changes to
remove the source of the problem, rather
than by requiring repetitive inspections
or operational tests. Long-term
inspections or tests may not provide the
degree of safety necessary for the
transport airplane fleet. This, coupled
with a better understanding of the
human factors associated with
numerous repetitive inspections/tests,
has led us to consider placing less
emphasis on special procedures and
more emphasis on design
improvements. The requirement in this
AD to rework wiring in the area of the
flight deck door is consistent with these
considerations. We have not changed
the AD in this regard.
Request for Credit for Accomplishment
of Previous Service Bulletin Revisions
One commenter requests that we give
credit for actions required by paragraph
(j) of this AD that were accomplished in
accordance with the issues of the
service bulletins listed in the table
below. The commenter states that the
instructions for the modifications in
these previous revisions are similar to
the instructions in the service bulletins
listed in Table 3 of the proposed AD.
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B211200–52–01
B211200–52–02
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221200–52–01
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
(The pages of C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B231001–52–02, Revision 3, are
each dated February 7, 2003. However,
the Revision Transmittal Sheet is dated
March 7, 2003. Since Revision 2 of that
service bulletin is dated February 20,
2003, we have determined that March 7,
2003, is the correct date for Revision 3
of the service bulletin.)
We concur with the intent of the
commenter’s request. Actions
accomplished before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with the
applicable service bulletin revisions
identified by the commenter are
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirement of paragraph
(j) of this AD. However, after the
effective date of this AD, required
actions must be accomplished in
accordance with the applicable service
bulletin identified in Table 3 of this AD.
We have added a new paragraph (l) to
this AD (and re-identified subsequent
paragraphs accordingly) and have added
Table 4 to this AD to give credit for
actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD.
Request To Refer to Latest Service
Bulletin Revision and Give Credit for
Prior Issues
One commenter requests that we
revise paragraph (l)(1) of the proposed
AD (which is identified as paragraph
(m)(1) of this AD) to require C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001–52A05, Revision 3, dated
October 3, 2003. Paragraph (l)(1) of the
proposed AD refers to C&D Aerospace
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05,
Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003, as the
appropriate source of service
information for the actions required by
that paragraph. The commenter also
requests that we give credit for actions
done in accordance with C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001–52A05, dated April 17, 2003;
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Revision 1, dated May 14, 2003; and
Revision 2.
We concur with the intent of the
commenter’s request. The procedures in
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001–52A05, Revision 3, are similar
to those in Revision 2 of that service
bulletin. We have revised paragraph
(m)(1) of this AD to require the rework
of wiring be done in accordance with
Revision 3 of the service bulletin. We
have also revised paragraph (m)(1) to
give credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance
with the original issue, Revision 1, or
Revision 2 of that service bulletin.
However, only Revision 3 of the service
bulletin is acceptable for actions
accomplished on or after the effective
date of this AD.
Request To Correct Incorrect
References
One commenter requests that we
revise the proposed AD to correct
incorrect references. The commenter
notes that the Costs of Compliance
section and Table 3 of the proposed AD
refer to C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B251200–52–01, dated April 30, 2003,
as an ‘‘alert’’ service bulletin. The
commenter points out that C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–
52–01 was not released as an alert
service bulletin. We have revised all
references to this service bulletin in this
AD to remove ‘‘alert.’’
The commenter also notes that Table
1 does not refer to the correct
supplemental type certificate (STC) that
applies to Boeing Model 757 series
airplanes. The commenter notes that the
applicable STC number is ST01334LA.
We have revised Table 1 of this AD
accordingly.
Request To Refer to Latest Service
Bulletin Issue
One commenter requests that we
revise Table 2 of the proposed AD to
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1 ................................
2 ................................
Original ......................
Original ......................
1 ................................
2 ................................
Original ......................
Original ......................
1 ................................
2 ................................
3 ................................
Date
February 27, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
June 3, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
refer to C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B211200–52–02, Revision 2, dated
September 29, 2003, instead of Revision
1, dated June 3, 2003. The commenter
notes that Revision 2 is the latest issue
of that service bulletin.
We do not concur with this request.
Table 2 of this AD restates the
applicability of AD 2003–14–04 to
establish which airplanes are subject to
the actions required by paragraphs (f)
and (g) of this AD. (Paragraphs (f) and
(g) restate the requirements of AD 2003–
14–04.) C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B211200–52–02, Revision 1, was the
issue referenced in the applicability of
AD 2003–14–04. We note that paragraph
(f)(3) of this AD, which requires
accomplishment of certain actions in
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B211200–52–02, references both
Revisions 1 and 2 of that service
bulletin. We have made no change in
this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
that have 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 3,423 airplanes of the
affected design worldwide.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with the currently required
actions that this AD will continue to
require, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour.
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ESTIMATED COSTS: EXISTING REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2003–14–04
Airplane Models
737 ......................................
757 ......................................
DC–10, MD–10, MD–11 .....
As listed in C&D Aerospace
Service Bulletin—
Work hours
B221001–52–03, Revision
3.
B231001–52–02, Revision
4.
B211200–52–02, Revision
1.
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with the new actions that will
Cost per airplane
Parts
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Fleet cost
1
$0
$65
1,040
$67,600
2
0
130
519
67,470
2
0
130
21
2,730
be required by this AD, at an average
labor rate of $65 per work hour.
ESTIMATED COSTS: NEW REQUIREMENTS
Work
hours
Airplane models
Action
737 ........................................
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001–52–03, Revision
3.
Revision of maintenance
program.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221200–52–01, Revision
1.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05, Revision 3.
Inspection in C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B231001–52–02, Revision
4.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B211200–52–01, Revision
3.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B211200–52–02.
Modification in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B251200–52–01.
737, 757 ................................
737, 757 ................................
737–200 ................................
737–200 ................................
757 ........................................
DC–10, MD–11, MD–11F .....
DC–10, MD–10, MD–11 .......
MD–11 ..................................
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
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Parts
Cost per
airplane
$0 ................
$65
Airplanes not modified under
AD 2003–14–04.
N/A
1
None ...........
65
651 .......................................
$42,315
1
$0 ................
65
1,673 ....................................
108,745
1
None ...........
65
134 .......................................
8,710
2
None ...........
130
134 .......................................
17,420
2
$0 ................
130
Airplanes not modified under
AD 2003–14–04.
N/A
1
$0 ................
65
155 .......................................
10,075
2
$0 ................
130
Airplanes not modified under
AD 2003–14–04.
N/A
1
$0 ................
65
6 ...........................................
390
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,
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Fleet cost
1
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.
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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
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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
2005–12–05 Transport Category Airplanes:
Amendment 39–14121. Docket No.
FAA–2004–18998; Directorate Identifier
2003–NM–253–AD.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Effective Date
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
(a) This AD becomes effective July 19,
2005.
[Amended]
Affected ADs
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing amendment 39–13223 (68 FR
41063, July 10, 2003), and by adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
I
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003–14–04,
amendment 39–13223.
Applicability: (c) This AD applies to the
airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD,
certificated in any category.
TABLE 1.—AFFECTED AIRPLANE MODELS
Modified by Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC)
Airplane manufacturer
Airplane model
Boeing .............................................
Boeing .............................................
McDonnell Douglas .........................
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series ........
757–200 and –300 series ......................................................................
DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–
10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
discrepancies with the reinforced flight deck
door. We are issuing this AD to prevent
inadvertent release of the decompression
latch and consequent opening of the
decompression panel in the flight deck door,
or penetration of the flight deck door by
smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result
in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are
also issuing this AD to find and fix wire
chafing, which could result in arcing, fire,
and/or 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.
ST01335LA
ST01334LA
ST01391LA
Modification
(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this
AD: Within 90 days after July 25, 2003 (the
effective date of AD 2003–14–04, amendment
39–13223), modify the reinforced flight deck
door according to paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or
(f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
Requirements of AD 2003–14–04
Note 1: Where there are differences
between this AD and the referenced service
bulletins, this AD prevails.
TABLE 2.—AIRPLANE MODELS SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2003–14–04
Airplane manufacturer
Airplane model
As listed in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin—
Boeing ...................................
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900
series.
757–200 and –300 series ...................................................
DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–
10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F.
B221001–52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003
Boeing ...................................
McDonnell Douglas ...............
(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
airplanes: Modify the upper and lower
pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in
and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and
3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–
52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003.
One latch strap should be installed at the
bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly,
and a second latch strap should be installed
at the top of the lower pressure relief
assembly. When properly installed, the strap
should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300
series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower
pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in
and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and
3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–
52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
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B231001–52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003.
One latch strap should be installed at the
bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly,
and a second latch strap should be installed
at the top of the lower pressure relief
assembly. When properly installed, the strap
should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: Install
spacers in the upper and lower pressure
relief latch assemblies of the flight deck door,
by doing all actions specified in and
according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.C., and 3.D.
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–
52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or
Revision 2, dated September 29, 2003.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous
Issues of Service Bulletin
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this
AD: Modifications accomplished before July
25, 2003, in accordance with a service
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or
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considered acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding action specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD.
(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001–52–03, dated December 6, 2002;
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; or
Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003.
(2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300
series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B231001–52–02, dated December 6,
2002; Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003;
Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003; or
Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02,
dated April 30, 2003.
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Parts Installation
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may
install, on any airplane, a reinforced flight
deck door having any part number listed in
the paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B221001–52–03, Revision 3, dated
March 25, 2003; B231001–52–02, Revision 4,
dated March 19, 2003; or B211200–52–02,
Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; as applicable;
unless the door has been modified as
required by paragraph (f) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD:
Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise
Maintenance Program
(i) For Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500,
–600, –700, –800, and –900 series airplanes;
and Model 757–200 and –300 series
airplanes: Within 6 months after the effective
date of this AD, revise the FAA-approved
maintenance inspection program to include
the information specified in C&D Aerospace
Report CDRB22–69, Revision E, dated
November 8, 2002.
Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door
by doing all applicable actions specified in
the applicable service bulletin listed in Table
3 of this AD at the applicable compliance
time specified in that table. Where the
applicable service bulletin includes an
instruction to install a placard to show that
the service bulletin has been accomplished,
this AD does not require that action.
TABLE 3.—NEW MODIFICATIONS TO THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR
Equipped with a
flight deck door
assembly having
this P/N—
Within this compliance time after
the effective date
of this AD—
(months)
B211200 ...........
6
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01,
Revision 3, dated September 18, 2003.
B251200 ...........
6
B221200 ...........
18
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–52–01,
dated April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01,
Revision 1, dated June 27, 2003
B221001 ...........
18
Boeing Model 757–200 and–300 series airplanes ..
B231001 ...........
18
McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–
10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–10F,
MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
B211200 ...........
18
For these models—
McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–
10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–10F,
MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F
airplanes.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600,
–700, –800, and –900 series airplanes; and
Model 757–200 and –300.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600,
–700, –800, and –900 series airplanes.
(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of
this AD: Actions required by paragraph (f) of
this AD that were done within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of
this AD do not need to be repeated in
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Do all actions in the accomplishment instructions
of—
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03,
Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02,
Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02,
Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2,
dated September 29, 2003, except as provided
by paragraph (k) of this AD.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous
Issues of Service Bulletin
(l) Modifications accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
an applicable service bulletin listed in Table
4 of this AD are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding action
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
TABLE 4.—ACCEPTABLE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR PREVIOUS MODIFICATIONS
Service bulletin
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–02
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221200–52–01
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
B231001–52–02
Model 737–200 Series Airplanes: Wiring
Modification/Inspection
(m) For Model 737–200 series airplanes
equipped with flight deck door assembly P/
N B221001: Within 18 months after the
effective date of this AD, do paragraphs
(m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck
door to relocate a power wire for the flight
deck door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–
52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003.
Actions accomplished before the effective
date of this AD in accordance with C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–
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2 ................................
Original ......................
Original ......................
1 ................................
2 ................................
Original ......................
Original ......................
1 ................................
2 ................................
3 ................................
Date
February 27, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
June 3, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
52A05, dated April 17, 2003; Revision 1,
dated May 14, 2003; and Revision 2, dated
June 19, 2003; are acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding action required by
this paragraph.
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for
chafing of wire bundles in the area of the
flight deck door and applicable corrective
actions by doing all of the actions in the
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Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–
52A02, dated November 5, 2002. Any
applicable corrective actions must be done
before further flight.
Note 2: 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 normal available
lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar
lighting, flashlight or drop-light 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.’’
Parts Installation
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a reinforced flight deck
door under any STC listed in Table 1 of this
AD, on any airplane, unless all applicable
requirements of this AD have been done on
the door.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(o)(1) 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.
(2) Alternative methods of compliance,
approved previously in accordance with AD
2003–14–04, amendment 39–13223, are
approved as alternative methods of
compliance with this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use the service information
that is specified in Table 5 of this AD to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service bulletin
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Revision level
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B251200–52–01 .........................................................................
Report CDRB22–69 ..............................................................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approves the incorporation by reference of
the service information specified in Table 6
Date
Original ......................
3 ................................
3 ................................
1 ................................
2 ................................
3 ................................
1 ................................
4 ................................
Original ......................
E ................................
November 5, 2002.
October 3, 2003.
September 18, 2003.
June 3, 2003.
September 29, 2003.
March 25, 2003.
June 27, 2003.
March 19, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
November 8, 2002
of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51.
TABLE 6.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service bulletin
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Revision level
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B2105200–52–01 .......................................................................
Report CDRB22–69 ..............................................................................................
(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of the service information specified
Date
Original ......................
3 ................................
3 ................................
2 ................................
1 ................................
Original ......................
E ................................
November 5, 2002.
October 3, 2003.
September 18, 2003.
September 29, 2003.
June 27, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
November 8, 2002.
in Table 7 of this AD as of July 25, 2003 (68
FR 41063, July 10, 2003).
TABLE 7.—MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service bulletin
Revision level
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .....................................................................
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 .....................................................................
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 .....................................................................
(3) To get copies of the service information,
go to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; or
C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue,
Huntington Beach, California 92647–2063.
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
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information, go to 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.
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3
4
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 14, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34316-34322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11514]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2004-18998; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-253-AD;
Amendment 39-14121; AD 2005-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400,
737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300
Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-
10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain transport category airplanes. That AD
currently requires modification of the reinforced flight deck door.
This new AD expands the applicability of the existing AD and requires
other actions related to the reinforced flight deck door. These other
actions include modifying the door, inspecting and modifying wiring in
the area, and revising the maintenance program to require more frequent
testing of the decompression panels of the flight deck door. This AD is
prompted by reports of discrepancies with the reinforced flight deck
door. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent release of the
decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel
in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by
smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the airplane
flightcrew. This AD also requires finding and fixing wire chafing,
which could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 19, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July
19, 2005.
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207; or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
92647-2063.
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-2004-18998; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2003-NM-253-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5224; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend part 39 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with an AD to supersede
AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003). The
existing AD applies to certain Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400,
737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300
series airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-
10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. The proposed
AD was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2004 (69 FR
53848), to continue to require modification of the reinforced flight
deck door. The proposed AD would also expand the applicability of the
existing AD and require other actions related to the reinforced flight
deck door. These other actions include modifying the door, inspecting
and modifying wiring in the area, and revising the maintenance program
to require more frequent testing of the decompression panels of the
flight deck door.
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Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
submitted on the proposed AD.
Support and Conditional Support for the Proposed AD
One commenter supports the intent and language of the proposed AD.
A second commenter supports the proposed AD, provided that an
adequate supply of parts is available for the modification to be
accomplished within the proposed 18-month compliance time.
C&D Aerospace has indicated that they will be able to supply an
adequate number of parts during the proposed compliance time. We have
not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Omit Requirement To Reduce Test Intervals
One commenter does not support reducing the interval for the
repetitive functional test of the decompression panels of the flight
deck door, which would be required by paragraph (i) of the proposed AD.
(Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD would require revising the FAA-
approved maintenance inspection program to include the information in
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69, Revision E, dated November 8, 2002.
Revision E of that report reduces the repetitive interval for
functional testing of the decompression panels of the flight deck
door.) The commenter states that the proposed AD does not state a
justification for a reduction in the testing intervals. The commenter
states that the current inspection interval is sufficient. The
commenter recommends that we gather and review more operational data
before we increase the testing interval.
We do not concur. Our decision to require incorporating Revision E
of C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69, and the increased testing frequency
specified in that document, is based on analysis by the manufacturer,
not on in-service findings. Testing of the decompression panels has
been required only for a short time, and few inspections have been
accomplished. For this reason, a lack of detected failures would not
justify maintaining the current inspection interval. We also note that
reinforced flight deck doors delivered after November 8, 2002 (the
issue/approval date of Revision E of C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69),
are already subject to the reduced repetitive testing interval. We have
not changed the final rule in this regard.
Request To Omit Requirement To Strengthen Smoke Screen
One commenter requests that we do not require strengthening the
smoke screen on the flight deck door's decompression panels. The
commenter states that this action is not cited in the proposed AD, and
no service bulletin has been issued to support the strengthening of the
smoke screen.
We do not agree. We find that it is necessary to require
strengthening of the smoke screen on the flight deck door's
decompression panels. This action is included in the modification
required by paragraph (j) of this AD. The rationale for this decision
is stated in the ``Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued'' section of
the proposed AD: ``* * * strengthening the smoke screens will allow the
smoke screens to close properly and prevent smoke from entering the
flight deck in the event of a fire in the airplane. Smoke in the flight
deck could hinder the flightcrew's ability to continue to fly the
airplane safely.'' The Relevant Service Information section of the
proposed AD specifies that procedures for modifying the smoke screens
are included in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, Revision
2, dated September 29, 2003 (for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10,
MD-10, and MD-11 airplanes), and in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B251200-52-01, dated April 30, 2003 (for certain Model MD-11
airplanes). Table 3 of this AD references these service bulletins. We
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Omit Requirement To Install Placard
One commenter requests that we omit from paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD the proposed requirement to install a placard. The
commenter points out that the service bulletins specified in Table 3 of
the proposed AD for Boeing Model 737 and 757 series airplanes include
instructions for installing placards to show that the service bulletin
has been done. The commenter states that it has contacted C&D Aerospace
and C&D Aerospace is unable to provide additional placards should the
original one be lost or need replacement. The commenter is concerned
that the proposed wording of the AD would require it to install and
maintain the placards to be in compliance with the proposed AD.
We agree that installing the placard is not necessary to address
the unsafe condition. We have revised paragraph (j) of this AD to state
that, where the service bulletins referenced in Table 3 of this AD
specify installing a placard to show that the service bulletin has been
accomplished, this AD does not require that action.
Request To Omit Requirement To Rework Wiring
One commenter does not support the proposed requirement in
paragraph (l)(1) that would require reworking the wiring for the flight
deck door. The commenter feels that the rework is not needed, even
though the door manufacturer has provided information to modify the
airplane. The commenter states that its established operational
procedures, including but not limited to a pre-flight operational check
of the flight deck door by the flightcrew, obviate the need for the
proposed wiring rework. Moreover, the commenter states that other
operational procedures make it unlikely that security would be
adversely affected if we were to omit the requirement to rework the
wiring.
We do not agree. As we stated in the proposed AD, we have
determined that an unsafe condition exists related to certain wiring in
the area of the flight deck door on affected airplanes. For an unsafe
condition such as this one, we can better ensure long-term continued
operational safety by requiring modifications or design changes to
remove the source of the problem, rather than by requiring repetitive
inspections or operational tests. Long-term inspections or tests may
not provide the degree of safety necessary for the transport airplane
fleet. This, coupled with a better understanding of the human factors
associated with numerous repetitive inspections/tests, has led us to
consider placing less emphasis on special procedures and more emphasis
on design improvements. The requirement in this AD to rework wiring in
the area of the flight deck door is consistent with these
considerations. We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request for Credit for Accomplishment of Previous Service Bulletin
Revisions
One commenter requests that we give credit for actions required by
paragraph (j) of this AD that were accomplished in accordance with the
issues of the service bulletins listed in the table below. The
commenter states that the instructions for the modifications in these
previous revisions are similar to the instructions in the service
bulletins listed in Table 3 of the proposed AD.
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Credit Service Bulletins
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Service bulletin Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... February 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 3.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-02.
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(The pages of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02,
Revision 3, are each dated February 7, 2003. However, the Revision
Transmittal Sheet is dated March 7, 2003. Since Revision 2 of that
service bulletin is dated February 20, 2003, we have determined that
March 7, 2003, is the correct date for Revision 3 of the service
bulletin.)
We concur with the intent of the commenter's request. Actions
accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
the applicable service bulletin revisions identified by the commenter
are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirement of
paragraph (j) of this AD. However, after the effective date of this AD,
required actions must be accomplished in accordance with the applicable
service bulletin identified in Table 3 of this AD. We have added a new
paragraph (l) to this AD (and re-identified subsequent paragraphs
accordingly) and have added Table 4 to this AD to give credit for
actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD.
Request To Refer to Latest Service Bulletin Revision and Give Credit
for Prior Issues
One commenter requests that we revise paragraph (l)(1) of the
proposed AD (which is identified as paragraph (m)(1) of this AD) to
require C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, Revision 3,
dated October 3, 2003. Paragraph (l)(1) of the proposed AD refers to
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, Revision 2, dated
June 19, 2003, as the appropriate source of service information for the
actions required by that paragraph. The commenter also requests that we
give credit for actions done in accordance with C&D Aerospace Alert
Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, dated April 17, 2003; Revision 1, dated
May 14, 2003; and Revision 2.
We concur with the intent of the commenter's request. The
procedures in C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05,
Revision 3, are similar to those in Revision 2 of that service
bulletin. We have revised paragraph (m)(1) of this AD to require the
rework of wiring be done in accordance with Revision 3 of the service
bulletin. We have also revised paragraph (m)(1) to give credit for
actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
the original issue, Revision 1, or Revision 2 of that service bulletin.
However, only Revision 3 of the service bulletin is acceptable for
actions accomplished on or after the effective date of this AD.
Request To Correct Incorrect References
One commenter requests that we revise the proposed AD to correct
incorrect references. The commenter notes that the Costs of Compliance
section and Table 3 of the proposed AD refer to C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B251200-52-01, dated April 30, 2003, as an ``alert'' service
bulletin. The commenter points out that C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B251200-52-01 was not released as an alert service bulletin. We have
revised all references to this service bulletin in this AD to remove
``alert.''
The commenter also notes that Table 1 does not refer to the correct
supplemental type certificate (STC) that applies to Boeing Model 757
series airplanes. The commenter notes that the applicable STC number is
ST01334LA. We have revised Table 1 of this AD accordingly.
Request To Refer to Latest Service Bulletin Issue
One commenter requests that we revise Table 2 of the proposed AD to
refer to C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, Revision 2,
dated September 29, 2003, instead of Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003.
The commenter notes that Revision 2 is the latest issue of that service
bulletin.
We do not concur with this request. Table 2 of this AD restates the
applicability of AD 2003-14-04 to establish which airplanes are subject
to the actions required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD.
(Paragraphs (f) and (g) restate the requirements of AD 2003-14-04.) C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, Revision 1, was the issue
referenced in the applicability of AD 2003-14-04. We note that
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, which requires accomplishment of certain
actions in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, references
both Revisions 1 and 2 of that service bulletin. We have made no change
in this regard.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have 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 3,423 airplanes of the affected design worldwide.
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with the currently required actions that this AD will
continue to require, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
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Estimated Costs: Existing Requirements of AD 2003-14-04
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Number of U.S.-
Airplane Models As listed in C&D Aerospace Work hours Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
Service Bulletin-- airplane airplanes
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737....................................... B221001-52-03, Revision 3... 1 $0 $65 1,040 $67,600
757....................................... B231001-52-02, Revision 4... 2 0 130 519 67,470
DC-10, MD-10, MD-11....................... B211200-52-02, Revision 1... 2 0 130 21 2,730
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The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with the new actions that will be required by this AD, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Estimated Costs: New Requirements
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Work Cost per Number of U.S.- Fleet
Airplane models Action hours Parts airplane registered airplanes cost
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737................................... Modification in C&D 1 $0........................ $65 Airplanes not modified N/A
Aerospace Service under AD 2003-14-04.
Bulletin B221001-52-03,
Revision 3.
737, 757.............................. Revision of maintenance 1 None...................... 65 651..................... $42,315
program.
737, 757.............................. Modification in C&D 1 $0........................ 65 1,673................... 108,745
Aerospace Service
Bulletin B221200-52-01,
Revision 1.
737-200............................... Modification in C&D 1 None...................... 65 134..................... 8,710
Aerospace Alert Service
Bulletin B221001-52A05,
Revision 3.
737-200............................... Inspection in C&D 2 None...................... 130 134..................... 17,420
Aerospace Alert Service
Bulletin B221001-52A02.
757................................... Modification in C&D 2 $0........................ 130 Airplanes not modified N/A
Aerospace Service under AD 2003-14-04.
Bulletin B231001-52-02,
Revision 4.
DC-10, MD-11, MD-11F.................. Modification in C&D 1 $0........................ 65 155..................... 10,075
Aerospace Service
Bulletin B211200-52-01,
Revision 3.
DC-10, MD-10, MD-11................... Modification in C&D 2 $0........................ 130 Airplanes not modified N/A
Aerospace Service under AD 2003-14-04.
Bulletin B211200-52-02.
MD-11................................. Modification in C&D 1 $0........................ 65 6....................... 390
Aerospace Service
Bulletin B251200-52-01.
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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 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
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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
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing amendment 39-13223 (68 FR
41063, July 10, 2003), and by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2005-12-05 Transport Category Airplanes: Amendment 39-14121. Docket
No. FAA-2004-18998; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-253-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 19, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223.
Applicability: (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in
Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Affected Airplane Models
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Modified by
Supplemental
Airplane manufacturer Airplane model Type Certificate
(STC)
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Boeing........................ 737-200, -300, -400, - ST01335LA
500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series.
Boeing........................ 757-200 and -300 ST01334LA
series.
McDonnell Douglas............. DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, ST01391LA
DC-10-30, DC-10-30F,
DC-10-40, MD-10-10F,
MD-10-30F, MD-11, and
MD-11F.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of discrepancies with the
reinforced flight deck door. We are issuing this AD to prevent
inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent
opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or
penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of
which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are also
issuing this AD to find and fix wire chafing, which could result in
arcing, fire, and/or 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.
Requirements of AD 2003-14-04
Note 1: Where there are differences between this AD and the
referenced service bulletins, this AD prevails.
Modification
(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Within 90 days
after July 25, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-14-04, amendment
39-13223), modify the reinforced flight deck door according to
paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
Table 2.--Airplane Models Subject to Requirements of AD 2003-14-04
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Airplane manufacturer Airplane model As listed in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin--
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Boeing................................... 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003
-700, -800, and -900 series.
Boeing................................... 757-200 and -300 series......... B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas........................ DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003.
DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and
MD-11F.
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(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower pressure
relief latch assemblies on the flight deck door by doing all actions
specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003. One latch strap
should be installed at the bottom of the upper pressure relief
assembly, and a second latch strap should be installed at the top of
the lower pressure relief assembly. When properly installed, the
strap should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Modify
the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in and according to
paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003. One latch strap should be installed at the bottom of
the upper pressure relief assembly, and a second latch strap should
be installed at the top of the lower pressure relief assembly. When
properly installed, the strap should cover a portion of the latch
hook.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: Install spacers in the
upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies of the flight deck
door, by doing all actions specified in and according to paragraphs
3.A., 3.C., and 3.D. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-
02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated September
29, 2003.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Modifications
accomplished before July 25, 2003, in accordance with a service
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD;
as applicable; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.
(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, dated December 6, 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2,
2003; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, dated December 6, 2002;
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; Revision 2, dated February 20,
2003; or Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B211200-52-02, dated April 30, 2003.
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Parts Installation
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may install, on any airplane,
a reinforced flight deck door having any part number listed in the
paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03,
Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003; or B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; as
applicable; unless the door has been modified as required by
paragraph (f) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD:
Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise Maintenance Program
(i) For Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -
900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes:
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the FAA-
approved maintenance inspection program to include the information
specified in C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69, Revision E, dated
November 8, 2002.
Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door by doing all
applicable actions specified in the applicable service bulletin
listed in Table 3 of this AD at the applicable compliance time
specified in that table. Where the applicable service bulletin
includes an instruction to install a placard to show that the
service bulletin has been accomplished, this AD does not require
that action.
Table 3.--New Modifications to the Flight Deck Door
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Within this
compliance time
Equipped with a flight deck after the Do all actions in the
For these models-- door assembly having this P/ effective date of accomplishment instructions
N-- this AD-- of--
(months)
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McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10- B211200.................... 6 C&D Aerospace Service
10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- Bulletin B211200-52-01,
40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, Revision 3, dated
and MD-11F airplanes. September 18, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and B251200.................... 6 C&D Aerospace Service
MD-11F airplanes. Bulletin B251200-52-01,
dated April 30, 2003.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, - B221200.................... 18 C&D Aerospace Service
500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Bulletin B221200-52-01,
series airplanes; and Model 757- Revision 1, dated June 27,
200 and -300. 2003
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, - B221001.................... 18 C&D Aerospace Service
500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Bulletin B221001-52-03,
series airplanes. Revision 3, dated March
25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
Boeing Model 757-200 and-300 series B231001.................... 18 C&D Aerospace Service
airplanes. Bulletin B231001-52-02,
Revision 4, dated March
19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10- B211200.................... 18 C&D Aerospace Service
10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- Bulletin B211200-52-02,
40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, Revision 1, dated June 3,
and MD-11F airplanes. 2003; or Revision 2, dated
September 29, 2003, except
as provided by paragraph
(k) of this AD.
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(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of this AD: Actions
required by paragraph (f) of this AD that were done within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of this AD do not need to
be repeated in accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(l) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this
AD in accordance with an applicable service bulletin listed in Table
4 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Table 4.--Acceptable Service Information for Previous Modifications
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Service bulletin Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... February 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 3.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-02.
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Model 737-200 Series Airplanes: Wiring Modification/Inspection
(m) For Model 737-200 series airplanes equipped with flight deck
door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months after the effective date
of this AD, do paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck door to relocate a
power wire for the flight deck door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001-52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003. Actions
accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, dated April 17,
2003; Revision 1, dated May 14, 2003; and Revision 2, dated June 19,
2003; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action
required by this paragraph.
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for chafing of wire
bundles in the area of the flight deck door and applicable
corrective actions by doing all of the actions in the
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Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001-52A02, dated November 5, 2002. Any applicable corrective
actions must be done before further flight.
Note 2: 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 normal available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-
light 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.''
Parts Installation
(n) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
reinforced flight deck door under any STC listed in Table 1 of this
AD, on any airplane, unless all applicable requirements of this AD
have been done on the door.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(o)(1) 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.
(2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously in
accordance with AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223, are approved as
alternative methods of compliance with this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(p) You must use the service information that is specified in
Table 5 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 5.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service bulletin Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 3.................................. March 25, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 4.................................. March 19, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approves the
incorporation by reference of the service information specified in
Table 6 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51.
Table 6.--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service bulletin Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin Original........................... April 30, 2003.
B2105200-52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002.
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(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information specified in
Table 7 of this AD as of July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003).
Table 7.--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference
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Service bulletin Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 1 June 3, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 3 March 25, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 4 March 19, 2003.
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(3) To get copies of the service information, go to Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207;
or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
92647-2063. 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, go to 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 26, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-11514 Filed 6-13-05; 8:45 am]
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