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should be done in accordance with the
service bulletin.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For Model 757–300 Series Airplanes:
Repetitive Overhauls
Federal Aviation Administration
(f) For Model 757–300 series airplanes:
Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 total
flight hours, overhaul the primary brake and
differential assembly of the HSTA in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–27A0143, Revision 1, dated October 23,
2003. Repeat the overhaul thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 30,000 flight hours.
Actions Accomplished Per Previous Issues of
Service Bulletins
(g) Overhauls of the primary brake and
tests of the secondary brakes accomplished
before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–27A0142, dated February 13,
2003; or Revision 1, dated April 10, 2003;
and overhauls of the primary brake
accomplished before the effective date of this
AD in accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–27A0143, dated February 13,
2003; are considered acceptable for
compliance with the overhaul of the primary
brake only and tests of the secondary brakes
specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, is authorized to approve
AMOCs for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(i) Unless otherwise specified in this AD,
the actions shall be done in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–27A0142,
Revision 2, dated October 23, 2003; or Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 757–27A0143,
Revision 1, dated October 23, 2003; as
applicable. This incorporation by reference
was approved by the Director of the Federal
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained
from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Effective Date
(j) This amendment becomes effective on
July 22, 2005.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2005–21469; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–124–AD; Amendment
39–14133; AD 2005–12–17]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series
airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
the electrical connectors of the fire
extinguisher bottles for the forward and
aft baggage compartments and for the
auxiliary power unit and engine
nacelles to determine if they are
connected correctly; and doing related
investigative and corrective actions, if
necessary. This AD is prompted by
reports of the electrical connectors for
the fire bottles in the forward and aft
baggage compartments being cross
connected. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cross connection of
the fire extinguisher bottles, which
could result in failure of the fire bottles
to discharge and consequent inability to
extinguish a fire in the affected areas.
DATES: Effective July 5, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a
certain publication listed in the AD is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of July 5, 2005.
We must receive comments on this
AD by August 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division,
123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview,
Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada.
You can examine the contents of this
AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
This docket number is FAA–2005–
21469; the directorate identifier for this
docket is 2005-NM–124-AD.
Examining the Docket
You can examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System (DMS) receives
them.
Ezra
Sasson, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone
(516) 228–7320; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transport
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is
the airworthiness authority for Canada,
notified the FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain
Bombardier Model DHC–8–400 series
airplanes. TCCA advises that it has
received three reports of the electrical
connectors for the fire extinguisher
bottles in the forward and aft baggage
compartments being cross connected.
Investigation has revealed that similar
conditions could exist in the fire
extinguisher bottles for the auxiliary
power unit (APU) and engine nacelles.
Cross connection of the fire extinguisher
bottles, if not corrected, could result in
failure of the fire bottles to discharge
and consequent inability to extinguish a
fire in the affected areas.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Alert Service
Bulletin A84–26–06, dated May 12,
2005. The service bulletin describes
procedures for inspecting the electrical
connectors of the fire extinguisher
bottles for the forward and aft baggage
compartments and for the APU and
engine nacelles to determine if they are
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connected correctly; and doing related
investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. For certain fire extinguisher
bottles, the related investigative action
includes inspecting the connector pins
for damage if the electrical connectors
have been cross connected. The
corrective actions include replacing any
damaged electrical connectors with new
electrical connectors and correcting any
incorrect electrical connections, if
necessary. Accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the
unsafe condition. TCCA mandated the
service bulletin and issued Canadian
airworthiness directive CF–2005–14,
dated May 16, 2005, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in Canada.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
This airplane model is manufactured
in Canada and is type certificated for
operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral
airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to
this bilateral airworthiness agreement,
the TCCA has kept the FAA informed of
the situation described above. We have
examined the TCCA’s findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and
determined that we need to issue an AD
for products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cross connection of
the fire extinguisher bottles, which
could result in failure of the fire bottles
to discharge and consequent inability to
extinguish a fire in the affected areas.
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously,
except as discussed under ‘‘Difference
Between the AD, Canadian
Airworthiness Directive, and Service
Bulletin.’’
Difference Between the AD, Canadian
Airworthiness Directive, and Service
Bulletin
Operators should note that, although
Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2005–14 and the Accomplishment
Instructions of the referenced service
bulletin describe procedures for
submitting inspection results to the
airplane manufacturer, this AD does not
require that action. We do not need this
information from operators.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD; therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment before
the AD is issued is impracticable, and
good cause exists to make this AD
effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–21469; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–124–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the AD in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
search function of our docket Web site,
anyone can find and read the comments
in any of our dockets, including the
name of the individual who sent the
comment (or signed the comment on
behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You can review the DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you can visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
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
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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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this 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
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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):
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2005–12–17 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de
Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39–14133.
Docket No. FAA–2005–21469;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–124–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 5, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
DHC–8–400 series airplanes, certificated in
any category; as identified in Bombardier
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Alert Service Bulletin A84–26–06, dated May
12, 2005.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of the
electrical connectors for the fire bottles in the
forward and aft compartments being cross
connected. The FAA is issuing this AD to
detect and correct cross connection of the fire
extinguisher bottles, which could result in
failure of the fire bottles to discharge and
consequent inability to extinguish a fire in
the affected areas.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7,
2005.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–11792 Filed 6–16–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Compliance
Food and Drug Administration
(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.
21 CFR Part 510
Inspection and Corrective Action
(f) Within 14 days after the effective date
of this AD, inspect the electrical connectors
of the fire extinguisher bottles for the forward
and aft baggage compartments and for the
auxiliary power unit and engine nacelles to
determine if they are connected correctly;
and, before further flight, do the related
investigative and corrective actions, as
applicable; by doing all of the applicable
actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A84–26–06, dated May 12, 2005.
Although the service bulletin referenced in
this AD specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2005–14, dated May 16, 2005, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A84–26–06, dated May 12, 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 Bombardier, Inc.,
Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
1Y5, Canada. 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.
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New Animal Drugs; Change of
Sponsor’s Name
AGENCY:
[Amended]
2. Section 510.600 is amended in the
table in paragraph (c)(1) in the entry for
‘‘Rhodia Limited’’ by removing ‘‘Rhodia
Limited’’ and by adding in its place
‘‘Rhodia UK Limited’’, and in the table
in paragraph (c)(2) in the entry for
‘‘059258’’ by removing ‘‘Rhodia
Limited’’ and by adding in its place
‘‘Rhodia UK Limited’’.
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Dated: June 8, 2005.
Steven D. Vaughn,
Director, Office of New Animal Drug
Evaluation, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
[FR Doc. 05–11928 Filed 6–16–05; 8:45 am]
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Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
§510.600
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is amending the
animal drug regulations to reflect a
change of sponsor’s name from Rhodia
Limited to Rhodia UK Limited.
DATES: This rule is effective June 17,
2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David R. Newkirk, Center for Veterinary
Medicine (HFV–100), Food and Drug
Administration, 7500 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855, 301–827–6967,
e-mail: david.newkirk@fda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Rhodia
Limited, P.O. Box 46, St. Andrews Rd.,
Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9YF, England,
UK, has informed FDA of a change of
sponsor’s name to Rhodia UK Limited.
Accordingly, the agency is amending
the regulations in 21 CFR 510.600(c) to
reflect the change.
This rule does not meet the definition
of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because
it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’
Therefore, it is not subject to the
congressional review requirements in 5
U.S.C. 801–808.
40 CFR Part 300
[FRL–7924–5]
National Oil and Hazardous
Substances Pollution Contingency
Plan National Priorities List
Environmental Protection
Agency.
ACTION: Direct final notice of deletion of
Metropolitan Mirror and Glass (MM&G)
Superfund Site from the National
Priorities List.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Region 3 is publishing a
direct final notice of deletion of the
MM&G, Superfund Site (Site), located in
Frackville, Schuylkill County,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, from
the National Priorities List (NPL).
The NPL, promulgated pursuant to
section 105 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is
appendix B of 40 CFR part 300, which
is the National Oil and Hazardous
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 510
Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
Administrative practice and
(NCP). This direct final deletion is being
procedure, Animal drugs, Labeling,
published by EPA with concurrence of
Reporting and recordkeeping
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
requirements.
through the Pennsylvania Department of
I Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Environmental Protection (PADEP),
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
because EPA has determined that all
authority delegated to the Commissioner
appropriate response actions under
of Food and Drugs and redelegated to the
CERCLA have been completed and,
Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR
therefore, further remedial action
part 510 is amended as follows:
pursuant to CERCLA is not appropriate.
DATES: This direct final deletion will be
PART 510—NEW ANIMAL DRUGS
effective August 16, 2005 unless EPA
I 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
receives adverse comments by July 18,
part 510 continues to read as follows:
2005. If adverse comments are received,
EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 331, 351, 352,
the direct final deletion in the Federal
353, 360b, 371, 379e.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21469; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-124-AD;
Amendment 39-14133; AD 2005-12-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD requires
inspecting the electrical connectors of the fire extinguisher bottles
for the forward and aft baggage compartments and for the auxiliary
power unit and engine nacelles to determine if they are connected
correctly; and doing related investigative and corrective actions, if
necessary. This AD is prompted by reports of the electrical connectors
for the fire bottles in the forward and aft baggage compartments being
cross connected. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cross
connection of the fire extinguisher bottles, which could result in
failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to
extinguish a fire in the affected areas.
DATES: Effective July 5, 2005.
The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
the AD is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July
5, 2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by August 16, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier,
Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada.
You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-
401, on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This
docket number is FAA-2005-21469; the directorate identifier for this
docket is 2005-NM-124-AD.
Examining the Docket
You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
(DMS) receives them.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ezra Sasson, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ANE-172, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New
York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7320; fax (516) 794-5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA),
which is the airworthiness authority for Canada, notified the FAA that
an unsafe condition may exist on certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-400
series airplanes. TCCA advises that it has received three reports of
the electrical connectors for the fire extinguisher bottles in the
forward and aft baggage compartments being cross connected.
Investigation has revealed that similar conditions could exist in the
fire extinguisher bottles for the auxiliary power unit (APU) and engine
nacelles. Cross connection of the fire extinguisher bottles, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the fire bottles to discharge and
consequent inability to extinguish a fire in the affected areas.
Relevant Service Information
Bombardier has issued Alert Service Bulletin A84-26-06, dated May
12, 2005. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting the
electrical connectors of the fire extinguisher bottles for the forward
and aft baggage compartments and for the APU and engine nacelles to
determine if they are
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connected correctly; and doing related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. For certain fire extinguisher bottles, the
related investigative action includes inspecting the connector pins for
damage if the electrical connectors have been cross connected. The
corrective actions include replacing any damaged electrical connectors
with new electrical connectors and correcting any incorrect electrical
connections, if necessary. Accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition. TCCA mandated the service bulletin and issued Canadian
airworthiness directive CF-2005-14, dated May 16, 2005, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these airplanes in Canada.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This airplane model is manufactured in Canada and is type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the TCCA has kept the FAA informed
of the situation described above. We have examined the TCCA's findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to detect and correct cross
connection of the fire extinguisher bottles, which could result in
failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to
extinguish a fire in the affected areas. This AD requires accomplishing
the actions specified in the service information described previously,
except as discussed under ``Difference Between the AD, Canadian
Airworthiness Directive, and Service Bulletin.''
Difference Between the AD, Canadian Airworthiness Directive, and
Service Bulletin
Operators should note that, although Canadian airworthiness
directive CF-2005-14 and the Accomplishment Instructions of the
referenced service bulletin describe procedures for submitting
inspection results to the airplane manufacturer, this AD does not
require that action. We do not need this information from operators.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment
before the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make
this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-21469;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-124-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of our docket
Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You can review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you can visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this 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):
2005-12-17 Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment
39-14133. Docket No. FAA-2005-21469; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-
124-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 5, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series
airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Bombardier
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Alert Service Bulletin A84-26-06, dated May 12, 2005.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of the electrical connectors
for the fire bottles in the forward and aft compartments being cross
connected. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and correct cross
connection of the fire extinguisher bottles, which could result in
failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to
extinguish a fire in the affected areas.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection and Corrective Action
(f) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect
the electrical connectors of the fire extinguisher bottles for the
forward and aft baggage compartments and for the auxiliary power
unit and engine nacelles to determine if they are connected
correctly; and, before further flight, do the related investigative
and corrective actions, as applicable; by doing all of the
applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A84-26-06, dated May 12, 2005.
Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD specifies to
submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not
include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) Canadian airworthiness directive CF-2005-14, dated May 16,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A84-26-06,
dated May 12, 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 Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Downsview,
Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada. 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 June 7, 2005.
Michael J. Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-11792 Filed 6-16-05; 8:45 am]
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