Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and GV-SP Series Airplanes, 47722-47725 [05-16003]
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of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
(1) If no damage is found: No further work
is required by this paragraph.
(2) If any damage is found: Before further
flight, replace the damaged wiring (including
wiring with worn or chafed insulation),
splice, connector, or pin with a new wiring,
splice, connector or pin, as applicable, in
accordance with the alert service bulletin.
Power and Ground Wire Replacement
(h) Within 25 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD: Replace the power and
ground wires of the left and right fuel
standby feed pumps with new, 12-AmericanWire-Gauge (AWG) wires, in accordance with
the alert service bulletin.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
4, 2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22074; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–152–AD; Amendment
39–14220; AD 2005–16–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Model G–IV, GIV–X, GV, and GV–SP
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
(i) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(j) Israeli airworthiness directive 28–05–
06–08, dated July 3, 2005, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Gulfstream Alert Service
Bulletin 200–28A–261, dated June 7, 2005, to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D–
25, Savannah, Georgia 31402–2206, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at 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.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Gulfstream Model G–IV and GV series
airplanes, and certain GIV–X and GV–
SP series airplanes. This AD requires a
one-time inspection to determine if a
certain floor heater pad system is
installed, and deactivation of the subject
floor heater pad system if it is installed.
This AD results from an incident of
short-circuiting of the floor heater pads,
in which no circuit breakers tripped in
response to the short-circuiting. We are
issuing this AD to prevent shortcircuiting of the floor heater pad system,
which could result in a fire in the
airplane cabin.
DATES: Effective Date: August 30, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of August 30, 2005.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 14, 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.
Contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications
Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia
31402–2206, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Chupka, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center,
1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770)
703–6070; fax (770) 703–6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received a report of an
incident in which an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system short-circuited on a
Gulfstream GV–SP series airplane. The
short-circuit was discovered after an
odor of burning was detected emanating
from the floor of the cabin. The shortcircuit resulted in localized damage to
the floorboard and carpet. No circuit
breakers tripped as a result of the shortcircuiting. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in a fire in the
airplane cabin.
The subject Adel Wiggins floor heater
pad system may also be installed on all
Gulfstream Model G–IV and G–V series
airplanes and certain Gulfstream Model
GIV–X series airplanes. Therefore, those
models may be subject to the unsafe
condition revealed on certain Model
GV–SP series airplanes.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the service
information specified in the table below.
RELEVANT GULFSTREAM SERVICE INFORMATION
For Gulfstream model—
Document title
G–IV ...........................................................................................
GV ..............................................................................................
G–IV (G300) ..............................................................................
GIV–X (G350) ............................................................................
G–IV (G400) ..............................................................................
GIV–X (G450) ............................................................................
GV–SP (G500) ...........................................................................
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G–IV Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ...........................
GV Alert Customer Bulletin 22 ..............................
G300 Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ..........................
G350 Alert Customer Bulletin 2 ............................
G400 Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ..........................
G450 Alert Customer Bulletin 2 ............................
G500 Alert Customer Bulletin 3 ............................
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RELEVANT GULFSTREAM SERVICE INFORMATION—Continued
For Gulfstream model—
Document title
GV–SP (G550) ...........................................................................
Gulfstream G550 Alert Customer Bulletin 3 ............................
The customer bulletins specified in
the table above describe procedures for
deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system by capping and
stowing all associated electrical wiring
at each circuit breaker for the floor
heater pads, opening and collaring each
associated circuit breaker, and labeling
each collared circuit breaker
inoperative. Accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the
unsafe condition.
Each customer bulletin specified in
the table above refers to Gulfstream
Drawing 1159SB50018 as an additional
source of service information for
deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system. This drawing is
included as an attachment to each
customer bulletin.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
The unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other airplanes of the same type
design. Therefore, we are issuing this
AD to prevent short-circuiting of the
floor heater pad system, which could
result in a fire in the airplane cabin.
This AD requires inspecting the airplane
to determine if an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system is installed and, if
one is installed, accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously,
except as discussed under ‘‘Differences
Between the AD and Service
Information.’’
We are allowing a special flight
permit to be issued to operate the
airplane to a location where the
requirements of this AD can be
accomplished, provided that circuit
breakers for the floor heater pad system
are pulled and collared.
Differences Between the AD and
Service Information
A note under paragraph 1.A.,
Effectivity, of Gulfstream G–IV Alert
Customer Bulletin 33, Gulfstream GV
Alert Customer Bulletin 22, Gulfstream
G300 Alert Customer Bulletin 33, and
Gulfstream G400 Alert Customer
Bulletin 33, specifies contacting
Gulfstream for assistance if an airplane
with the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system installed is not listed in the
effectivity block of the referenced
Gulfstream repair drawing. For any
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airplane that is found to have an Adel
Wiggins floor heater pad system
installed but that is not listed in the
effectivity block of the referenced
Gulfstream repair drawing, paragraph
(h) of this AD requires deactivating the
system in accordance with a method
approved by the FAA.
Also, although the Accomplishment
Instructions of the referenced customer
bulletins describe procedures for
reporting compliance with the customer
bulletin to Gulfstream, this AD does not
require that action.
These differences have been
coordinated with the manufacturer.
Examining the Dockets
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we have found that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable, and
that good cause exists to make this AD
effective in less than 30 days.
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.
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 in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2005–22074; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–152–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
need to modify it.
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 that web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
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You may 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 receives them.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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
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Flexibility Act. We prepared a
regulatory evaluation of the estimated
costs to comply with this AD and placed
it in the AD docket. 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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Docket No. FAA–2005–22074;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–152–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 30,
2005.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes
identified in Table 1 of this AD, certificated
in any category.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Gulfstream
model/series
Serial Nos.
All.
4001 through 4023 inclusive.
All.
5001 through 5075 inclusive.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
Unsafe Condition
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2005–16–14 Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation: Amendment 39–14220.
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection To Determine If Subject System
Installed
Affected ADs
G–IV .............
GIV–X ...........
GV ................
GV–SP .........
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Compliance
(d) This AD results from an incident of
short-circuiting of the floor heater pads, in
which no circuit breakers tripped in response
to the short-circuiting. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent short-circuiting of the
floor heater pad system, which could result
in a fire in the airplane cabin.
(f) Within 25 flight hours or 30 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever is
first: Perform an inspection to determine if an
Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is
installed. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the presence of Adel Wiggins
floor heater pads can be conclusively
determined from that review.
Deactivation of Adel Wiggins Floor Heater
Pad System
(g) If an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system is found during the inspection
required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Within
25 flight hours or 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever is first, deactivate
the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable customer
bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD. Although the customer bulletins
referenced in Table 2 of this AD specify to
report compliance to the manufacturer, this
AD does not require that action.
TABLE 2.—SERVICE INFORMATION
Customer bulletin, including Gulfstream drawing
1159SB50018
Gulfstream model
G–IV ...........................................................................................
GV ..............................................................................................
G–IV (G300) ..............................................................................
GIV–X (G350) ............................................................................
G–IV (G400) ..............................................................................
GIV–X (G450) ............................................................................
GV–SP (G500) ...........................................................................
GV–SP (G550) ...........................................................................
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
Gulfstream
G–IV Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ...........................
GV Alert Customer Bulletin 22 ..............................
G300 Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ..........................
G350 Alert Customer Bulletin 2 ............................
G400 Alert Customer Bulletin 33 ..........................
G450 Alert Customer Bulletin 2 ............................
G500 Alert Customer Bulletin 3 ............................
G550 Alert Customer Bulletin 3 June 13, 2005 ....
Airplanes Not Identified in the Gulfstream
Repair Drawing
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h) For any airplane that is found to have
an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system
installed but that is not listed in the
effectivity block of Gulfstream Drawing
1159SB50018: Within 25 flight hours or 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is first, deactivate the Adel
Wiggins floor heater pad system in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA.
(j) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permit
(i) Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to
a location where the requirements of this AD
can be accomplished, provided that circuit
breakers for the floor heater pad system are
pulled and collared.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the documents specified
in Table 3 of this AD 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 these documents in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. To get copies of the service
information, contact Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation, Technical Publications Dept.,
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402–
2206. 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
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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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE
Alert customer
bulletin, including
Gulfstream drawing
1159SB50018
Gulfstream G–IV Alert Customer Bulletin 33.
Gulfstream GV Alert Customer Bulletin 22.
Gulfstream G300 Alert
Customer Bulletin 33.
Gulfstream G350 Alert
Customer Bulletin 2.
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TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE—Continued
Alert customer
bulletin, including
Gulfstream drawing
1159SB50018
Gulfstream G400 Alert
Customer Bulletin 33.
Gulfstream G450 Alert
Customer Bulletin 2.
Gulfstream G500 Alert
Customer Bulletin 3.
Gulfstream G550 Alert
Customer Bulletin 3.
Date
June 13, 2005.
June 13, 2005.
June 13, 2005.
June 13, 2005.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
4, 2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–16003 Filed 8–12–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Office of the Secretary
It has been determined that this notice
does not contain policies with
Federalism implications as that term is
defined in EO 13132.
Prior notice and an opportunity for
public comment are not required by the
Administrative Procedure Act for rules
concerning agency organization,
procedure, or practice (5 U.S.C.
553(b)(A)). The Department finds good
cause to waive the 30-day delay in
effectiveness because it is unnecessary.
This rule merely changes the name of
the official who is authorized to deny
requests for records under the Freedom
of Information Act, and requests for
correction or amendment under the
Privacy Act. 5 U.S.C. (d)(3).
Because notice and opportunity for
comment are not required pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553 or any other law, the
analytical requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
et seq.) are inapplicable. Therefore, a
regulatory flexibility analysis is not
required and has not been prepared.
List of Subjects in 15 CFR Part 4
15 CFR Part 4
Freedom of information, Privacy.
[Docket No. 050715188–5188–01]
For the reasons above, amend
appendix B to 15 CFR part 4 as follows:
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RIN: 0605–AA20
Disclosure of Government Information;
Change in Designated Official
Department of Commerce.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Classification
It has been determined that this notice
is not significant for purposes of E.O.
12866.
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1. The authority citation for part 4
continues to read as follows:
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SUMMARY: This rule amends the
Department of Commerce’s
(Department) Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) regulations by changing the
official authorized to deny requests for
records under the Freedom of
Information Act, and requests for
correction or amendment under the
Privacy Act (PA), for the Bureau of the
Census.
DATES: Effective August 15, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rochelle Wilkie Martinez, Acting Chief,
Policy Office, U.S. Census Bureau, 301–
763–3461.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appendix
B to 15 CFR part 4 designates the
officials authorized to deny requests for
records under the FOIA, and requests
for records and requests for correction
or amendment under the PA. In order to
change the designated official for the
Bureau of the Census, we are amending
the regulations.
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PART 4—DISCLOSURE OF
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 552; 5
U.S.C. 552a; 5 U.S.C. 553; 31 U.S.C. 3717; 44
U.S.C. 3101; Reorganization Plan No. 5 of
1950.
Appendix B to Part 4—Officials
Authorized To Deny Requests for
Records Under the Freedom of
Information Act, and Requests for
Records and Requests for Correction or
Amendment Under the Privacy Act
2. In Appendix B to part 4, under the
heading ECONOMICS AND
STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION,
remove ‘‘Bureau of the Census: Chief,
Policy Office’’ and add in its place
‘‘Bureau of the Census: Manager,
Freedom of Information Act’’.
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Dated: August 9, 2005.
Brenda Dolan,
Departmental Freedom of Information and
Privacy Act Officer.
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PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY
CORPORATION
29 CFR Parts 4022 and 4044
Benefits Payable in Terminated SingleEmployer Plans; Allocation of Assets
in Single-Employer Plans; Interest
Assumptions for Valuing and Paying
Benefits
Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation’s regulations on Benefits
Payable in Terminated Single-Employer
Plans and Allocation of Assets in
Single-Employer Plans prescribe interest
assumptions for valuing and paying
benefits under terminating singleemployer plans. This final rule amends
the regulations to adopt interest
assumptions for plans with valuation
dates in September 2005. Interest
assumptions are also published on the
PBGC’s Web site (https://www.pbgc.gov).
DATES: Effective September 1, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine B. Klion, Attorney, Legislative
and Regulatory Department, Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1200 K
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005,
202–326–4024. (TTY/TDD users may
call the Federal relay service toll-free at
1–800–877–8339 and ask to be
connected to 202–326–4024.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
PBGC’s regulations prescribe actuarial
assumptions—including interest
assumptions—for valuing and paying
plan benefits of terminating singleemployer plans covered by title IV of
the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974. The interest
assumptions are intended to reflect
current conditions in the financial and
annuity markets.
Three sets of interest assumptions are
prescribed: (1) A set for the valuation of
benefits for allocation purposes under
section 4044 (found in Appendix B to
Part 4044), (2) a set for the PBGC to use
to determine whether a benefit is
payable as a lump sum and to determine
lump-sum amounts to be paid by the
PBGC (found in Appendix B to Part
4022), and (3) a set for private-sector
pension practitioners to refer to if they
wish to use lump-sum interest rates
determined using the PBGC’s historical
methodology (found in Appendix C to
Part 4022).
Accordingly, this amendment (1) adds
to Appendix B to Part 4044 the interest
assumptions for valuing benefits for
allocation purposes in plans with
valuation dates during September 2005,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD;
Amendment 39-14220; AD 2005-16-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Model G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and
GV-SP 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 all
Gulfstream Model G-IV and GV series airplanes, and certain GIV-X and
GV-SP series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection to
determine if a certain floor heater pad system is installed, and
deactivation of the subject floor heater pad system if it is installed.
This AD results from an incident of short-circuiting of the floor
heater pads, in which no circuit breakers tripped in response to the
short-circuiting. We are issuing this AD to prevent short-circuiting of
the floor heater pad system, which could result in a fire in the
airplane cabin.
DATES: Effective Date: August 30, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 30,
2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 14, 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.
Contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications
Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Chupka, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE-119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite
450, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770) 703-6070; fax (770) 703-
6097.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We have received a report of an incident in which an Adel Wiggins
floor heater pad system short-circuited on a Gulfstream GV-SP series
airplane. The short-circuit was discovered after an odor of burning was
detected emanating from the floor of the cabin. The short-circuit
resulted in localized damage to the floorboard and carpet. No circuit
breakers tripped as a result of the short-circuiting. This condition,
if not corrected, could result in a fire in the airplane cabin.
The subject Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system may also be
installed on all Gulfstream Model G-IV and G-V series airplanes and
certain Gulfstream Model GIV-X series airplanes. Therefore, those
models may be subject to the unsafe condition revealed on certain Model
GV-SP series airplanes.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed the service information specified in the table
below.
Relevant Gulfstream Service Information
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For Gulfstream model-- Document title Date
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G-IV........................ Gulfstream G-IV June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GV.......................... Gulfstream GV Alert June 13, 2005.
Customer Bulletin
22.
G-IV (G300)................. Gulfstream G300 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G350)................ Gulfstream G350 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
G-IV (G400)................. Gulfstream G400 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G450)................ Gulfstream G450 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
GV-SP (G500)................ Gulfstream G500 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.
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GV-SP (G550)................ Gulfstream G550 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.
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The customer bulletins specified in the table above describe
procedures for deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system by
capping and stowing all associated electrical wiring at each circuit
breaker for the floor heater pads, opening and collaring each
associated circuit breaker, and labeling each collared circuit breaker
inoperative. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition.
Each customer bulletin specified in the table above refers to
Gulfstream Drawing 1159SB50018 as an additional source of service
information for deactivating the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system.
This drawing is included as an attachment to each customer bulletin.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. Therefore, we are
issuing this AD to prevent short-circuiting of the floor heater pad
system, which could result in a fire in the airplane cabin. This AD
requires inspecting the airplane to determine if an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system is installed and, if one is installed, accomplishing
the actions specified in the service information described previously,
except as discussed under ``Differences Between the AD and Service
Information.''
We are allowing a special flight permit to be issued to operate the
airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished, provided that circuit breakers for the floor heater pad
system are pulled and collared.
Differences Between the AD and Service Information
A note under paragraph 1.A., Effectivity, of Gulfstream G-IV Alert
Customer Bulletin 33, Gulfstream GV Alert Customer Bulletin 22,
Gulfstream G300 Alert Customer Bulletin 33, and Gulfstream G400 Alert
Customer Bulletin 33, specifies contacting Gulfstream for assistance if
an airplane with the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system installed is
not listed in the effectivity block of the referenced Gulfstream repair
drawing. For any airplane that is found to have an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system installed but that is not listed in the effectivity
block of the referenced Gulfstream repair drawing, paragraph (h) of
this AD requires deactivating the system in accordance with a method
approved by the FAA.
Also, although the Accomplishment Instructions of the referenced
customer bulletins describe procedures for reporting compliance with
the customer bulletin to Gulfstream, this AD does not require that
action.
These differences have been coordinated with the manufacturer.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that 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 in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-
22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
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 that web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Dockets
You may 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
receives them.
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
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Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated
costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-16-14 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Amendment 39-14220.
Docket No. FAA-2005-22074; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-152-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 30, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of
this AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Applicability
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Gulfstream model/series Serial Nos.
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G-IV................................ All.
GIV-X............................... 4001 through 4023 inclusive.
GV.................................. All.
GV-SP............................... 5001 through 5075 inclusive.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an incident of short-circuiting of the
floor heater pads, in which no circuit breakers tripped in response
to the short-circuiting. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
short-circuiting of the floor heater pad system, which could result
in a fire in the airplane cabin.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection To Determine If Subject System Installed
(f) Within 25 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever is first: Perform an inspection to determine
if an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is installed. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the presence of Adel Wiggins floor heater pads can be
conclusively determined from that review.
Deactivation of Adel Wiggins Floor Heater Pad System
(g) If an Adel Wiggins floor heater pad system is found during
the inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Within 25
flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is first, deactivate the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable customer bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Although the
customer bulletins referenced in Table 2 of this AD specify to
report compliance to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that
action.
Table 2.--Service Information
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Customer bulletin,
Gulfstream model including Gulfstream Date
drawing 1159SB50018
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G-IV........................ Gulfstream G-IV June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GV.......................... Gulfstream GV Alert June 13, 2005.
Customer Bulletin
22.
G-IV (G300)................. Gulfstream G300 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G350)................ Gulfstream G350 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
G-IV (G400)................. Gulfstream G400 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 33.
GIV-X (G450)................ Gulfstream G450 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 2.
GV-SP (G500)................ Gulfstream G500 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3.
GV-SP (G550)................ Gulfstream G550 June 13, 2005.
Alert Customer
Bulletin 3 June 13,
2005.
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Airplanes Not Identified in the Gulfstream Repair Drawing
(h) For any airplane that is found to have an Adel Wiggins floor
heater pad system installed but that is not listed in the
effectivity block of Gulfstream Drawing 1159SB50018: Within 25
flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is first, deactivate the Adel Wiggins floor heater pad
system in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.
Special Flight Permit
(i) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished, provided that
circuit breakers for the floor heater pad system are pulled and
collared.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in
14 CFR 39.19.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the documents specified in Table 3 of this AD
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 these documents in accordance with
5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To get copies of the service
information, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical
Publications Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206. 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Alert customer bulletin, including
Gulfstream drawing 1159SB50018 Date
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Gulfstream G-IV Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream GV Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
22.
Gulfstream G300 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream G350 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
2.
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Gulfstream G400 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
33.
Gulfstream G450 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
2.
Gulfstream G500 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
3.
Gulfstream G550 Alert Customer Bulletin June 13, 2005.
3.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 4, 2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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