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Issued in Renton, Washington, December 6,
2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–24050 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21716; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–080–AD; Amendment
39–14418; AD 2005–25–25]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 767–200, –300, and –300F Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 767–200, –300, and
–300F series airplanes. This AD requires
replacing the aileron control override
quadrant with a modified unit. This AD
results from a report of the seizing of the
input override mechanism bearings of
the lateral central control actuator on
affected airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to prevent corrosion of the input
override mechanism bearings of the
lateral central control actuator, which,
in the event of a subsequent jam in the
pilot’s aileron control system, could
result in failure of the aileron override
system and consequent reduced lateral
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 20, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of January 20, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the 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., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
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Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6487; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Boeing Model 767–200,
–300, and –300F series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on July 6, 2005 (70 FR 38819).
That NPRM proposed to require
replacing the aileron control override
quadrant with a modified unit.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Support for the Proposed AD
Two commenters express support for
the proposed AD.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
One commenter, an airplane operator,
requests that the proposed compliance
time for replacing the aileron control
override quadrant be extended from 18
months after the effective date of the AD
to 21 months after the effective date of
the AD. The commenter states that the
18-month compliance time will create
undue economic hardship because it’s
‘‘C’’ check interval has been extended to
21 months.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request to extend the compliance time.
In developing an appropriate
compliance time for this action we
considered the urgency associated with
the subject unsafe condition, and the
practical aspect of accomplishing the
required modification within a period of
time that corresponds to the normal
scheduled maintenance for most
affected operators. Since maintenance
schedules vary from operator to
operator, it is not possible to guarantee
that all affected airplanes could be
modified during scheduled
maintenance, even if we extended the
compliance time to 21 months. We find
that an 18-month compliance time
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represents the maximum time in which
the affected airplanes may continue to
operate without compromising safety.
We also note that economic hardship is
not sufficient rationale for
demonstrating that an extended
compliance time would provide an
acceptable level of safety. However,
according to the provisions of paragraph
(h) of the final rule, we may approve
requests to adjust the compliance time
if the request includes data to
substantiate that the new compliance
time would provide an acceptable level
of safety. No change to the final rule is
necessary.
Request To Correct Wording in
‘‘Relevant Service Information’’ Section
One commenter notes that the
‘‘Relevant Service Information’’ section
of the proposed AD should be corrected
to state that Revision 1 of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767–27A0175, dated
June 3, 2004, increased the effectivity
rather than Revision 2, of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–27A0175, dated
August 5, 2004, as is currently stated in
that section. The commenter points out
that Revision 1 of the alert service
bulletin increased the applicability and
that this applicability was continued in
Revision 2 of the service bulletin.
We partially agree with the
commenter. We agree that the additional
airplanes (line number 837 through 918)
were added to Revision 1 rather than
Revision 2 of the service bulletin, and
we have revised paragraphs (f) and (i) of
the final rule accordingly. However,
since the ‘‘Relevant Service
Information’’ section of the preamble
does not reappear in the final rule, we
have not revised that section.
Request To Revise Cost Estimate
One commenter disagrees with the
projected costs to accomplish the
proposed replacement of the aileron
control override quadrant. The
commenter states that its actual costs to
do the replacement have been $1,068
per airplane rather than $796, which
was the cost proposed in the NPRM.
We infer that the commenter would
like the cost estimate to be revised to
closer reflect its actual costs. We
acknowledge the commenter’s concerns,
but disagree with revising the cost
estimate. Although the operator has
tracked its own costs based on data it
kept when accomplishing related AD
2003–15–03, amendment 39–13245 (68
FR 44197, July 28, 2003), the commenter
does not state how the additional costs
were accrued (e.g., additional labor,
parts, etc.). We acknowledge that the
costs associated with doing the required
actions can vary depending on if the
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operator chooses to replace the existing
override quadrant assembly, or if it
chooses to overhaul the existing
override quadrant by installing new
corrosion resistant steel bearings. In
addition, we recognize that in
accomplishing the requirements of any
AD, operators may incur ‘‘incidental’’
costs in addition to the ‘‘direct’’ costs
that are reflected in the cost analysis
presented in the AD preamble.
However, the cost analysis in AD
rulemaking actions typically does not
include incidental costs, but only the
costs of the specific actions required by
the AD action.
We have not revised the final rule in
this regard.
Clarification of Alternative Method of
Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify
the appropriate procedure for notifying
the principal inspector before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies.
Explanation of Editorial Change
We have revised the cost estimate to
correct the number of airplanes in the
worldwide fleet. The NPRM stated that
the number is 127 airplanes; the final
rule states that the number is 82
airplanes.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, 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 82 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
This proposed AD affects about 45
airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions
will take about 10 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
per work hour. Required parts cost
about $146 per airplane. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of this AD for
U.S. operators is $35,820, or $796 per
airplane.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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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
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:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
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.
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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.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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2005–25–25 Boeing: Amendment 39–14418.
Docket No. FAA–2005–21716;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–080–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 20,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD is related to AD 2003–15–03,
amendment 39–13245. AD 2003–15–03 is
applicable to Boeing Model 767–200, –300,
and –300F series airplanes, certificated in
any category, line numbers (L/Ns) 1 through
836 inclusive.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 767–
200, –300, and –300F series airplanes,
certificated in any category, L/Ns 837
through 918 inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a report of
the seizing of the input override mechanism
bearings of the lateral central control actuator
on affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD
to prevent corrosion of the input override
mechanism bearings of the lateral central
control actuator, which, in the event of a
subsequent jam in the pilot’s aileron control
system, could result in failure of the aileron
override system and consequent reduced
lateral 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.
Replacement
(f) Within 18 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the aileron control
override quadrant with a modified unit, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–27A0175, Revision 1, dated June 3,
2004; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
27A0175, Revision 2, dated August 5, 2004.
Note 1: This AD does not require
accomplishing the actions specified by Step
5 of Figure 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767–27A0175, Revision 1, or Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–27A0175, Revision 2.
Part Installation
(g) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, an
aileron control quadrant override assembly
that has not been modified in accordance
with the requirements of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 767–27A0175, Revision 1, dated
June 3, 2004; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767–
27A0175, Revision 2, dated August 5, 2004;
as applicable; 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 these documents in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207,
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 8, 2005.
Michael Zielinski,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–24054 Filed 12–15–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21712; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–070–AD; Amendment
39–14424; AD 2005–26–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 737 airplanes. This AD
requires modifying the elevator input
torque tube assembly. This AD results
from a report of a restriction in the
pilot’s elevator input control system. A
design review performed on the elevator
input torque tube assembly in the
course of the investigation discovered
possible failure modes that could lead to
a jam of the elevator control system. We
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of
elevator control and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 20, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
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of certain publications listed in the AD
as of January 20, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the 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., Nassif Building, room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6487; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness
directive (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 street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Boeing Model 737–100,
–200, –200C, –300, –400, –500, –600,
–700, –700C, –800 and –900 series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on July 5, 2005 (70
FR 38630). That NPRM proposed to
require modifying the elevator input
torque tube assembly.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Support for the Proposed AD
One commenter states that although
the proposed AD does not affect any
airplane in its fleet, it supports the
actions in the AD.
Request To Clarify Summary
The airplane manufacturer requests
that we revise the third sentence in the
Summary section of the proposed AD
from, ‘‘This proposed AD is prompted
by a report of a restriction in the pilot’s
elevator control system,’’ to ‘‘This
proposed AD is prompted by the results
of a design review performed on the
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input torque tube assembly, which
discovered possible failure modes that
could lead to a jam of the elevator
control system.’’ The commenter
explains that the sentence, as proposed,
may be misleading by connecting the
pilots’ reported condition to the
hypothetical jam that is addressed by
the proposed AD.
We partially agree with the
commenter. We agree that the wording
in the Summary section could lead to an
interpretation that the cause of the
reported incident was restrictions in the
pilot’s elevator input control system. We
disagree with revising the section as
proposed, because, as stated in the
Discussion section of the proposed AD,
the design review was conducted as part
of an intensive investigation. The
investigation was conducted by the
National Transportation Safety Board,
the FAA, and Boeing. We have revised
the Summary section and paragraph (d)
of the final rule to state, ‘‘This AD
results from a report of a restriction in
the pilot’s elevator input control system.
A design review performed on the
elevator input torque tube assembly in
the course of the investigation
discovered possible failure modes that
could lead to a jam of the elevator
control system.’’
Request To Allow Different Procedures
for Re-Identification
The commenter, an airplane operator,
requests that paragraph (f) be revised to
allow alternate methods for reidentifying the modified elevator torque
tube assemblies. The commenter
explains that the service bulletins
referenced in the proposed AD specify
the use of a rubber ink stamp method to
re-identify the modified assemblies. The
commenter points out that operators of
a single airplane would have to fabricate
or acquire a stamp for a one-time use,
and operators of many airplanes would
have to acquire dozens of rubber stamps
to support the various overhaul facility
locations. The commenter requests that
the final rule allow for use of either the
rubber stamp method, or the use of a
pen with indelible ink. The commenter
states that the component number could
then be covered with protective
covering.
We agree with the commenter. The
intent of the procedures in the proposed
AD and in the service bulletins is to
signify that the modification has been
accomplished, not to specify the method
of re-identification. We have revised
paragraph (f) of the final rule to allow
alternate permanent part marking in lieu
of rubber stamping.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21716; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-080-AD;
Amendment 39-14418; AD 2005-25-25]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. This AD
requires replacing the aileron control override quadrant with a
modified unit. This AD results from a report of the seizing of the
input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control
actuator on affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent
corrosion of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral
central control actuator, which, in the event of a subsequent jam in
the pilot's aileron control system, could result in failure of the
aileron override system and consequent reduced lateral controllability
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 20, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 20,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the 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., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-
4056; telephone (425) 917-6487; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (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 street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Boeing Model
767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on July 6, 2005 (70 FR 38819). That NPRM proposed
to require replacing the aileron control override quadrant with a
modified unit.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Support for the Proposed AD
Two commenters express support for the proposed AD.
Request To Extend Compliance Time
One commenter, an airplane operator, requests that the proposed
compliance time for replacing the aileron control override quadrant be
extended from 18 months after the effective date of the AD to 21 months
after the effective date of the AD. The commenter states that the 18-
month compliance time will create undue economic hardship because it's
``C'' check interval has been extended to 21 months.
We do not agree with the commenter's request to extend the
compliance time. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this
action we considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe
condition, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required
modification within a period of time that corresponds to the normal
scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. Since maintenance
schedules vary from operator to operator, it is not possible to
guarantee that all affected airplanes could be modified during
scheduled maintenance, even if we extended the compliance time to 21
months. We find that an 18-month compliance time represents the maximum
time in which the affected airplanes may continue to operate without
compromising safety. We also note that economic hardship is not
sufficient rationale for demonstrating that an extended compliance time
would provide an acceptable level of safety. However, according to the
provisions of paragraph (h) of the final rule, we may approve requests
to adjust the compliance time if the request includes data to
substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable
level of safety. No change to the final rule is necessary.
Request To Correct Wording in ``Relevant Service Information'' Section
One commenter notes that the ``Relevant Service Information''
section of the proposed AD should be corrected to state that Revision 1
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0175, dated June 3, 2004,
increased the effectivity rather than Revision 2, of Boeing Service
Bulletin 767-27A0175, dated August 5, 2004, as is currently stated in
that section. The commenter points out that Revision 1 of the alert
service bulletin increased the applicability and that this
applicability was continued in Revision 2 of the service bulletin.
We partially agree with the commenter. We agree that the additional
airplanes (line number 837 through 918) were added to Revision 1 rather
than Revision 2 of the service bulletin, and we have revised paragraphs
(f) and (i) of the final rule accordingly. However, since the
``Relevant Service Information'' section of the preamble does not
reappear in the final rule, we have not revised that section.
Request To Revise Cost Estimate
One commenter disagrees with the projected costs to accomplish the
proposed replacement of the aileron control override quadrant. The
commenter states that its actual costs to do the replacement have been
$1,068 per airplane rather than $796, which was the cost proposed in
the NPRM.
We infer that the commenter would like the cost estimate to be
revised to closer reflect its actual costs. We acknowledge the
commenter's concerns, but disagree with revising the cost estimate.
Although the operator has tracked its own costs based on data it kept
when accomplishing related AD 2003-15-03, amendment 39-13245 (68 FR
44197, July 28, 2003), the commenter does not state how the additional
costs were accrued (e.g., additional labor, parts, etc.). We
acknowledge that the costs associated with doing the required actions
can vary depending on if the
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operator chooses to replace the existing override quadrant assembly, or
if it chooses to overhaul the existing override quadrant by installing
new corrosion resistant steel bearings. In addition, we recognize that
in accomplishing the requirements of any AD, operators may incur
``incidental'' costs in addition to the ``direct'' costs that are
reflected in the cost analysis presented in the AD preamble. However,
the cost analysis in AD rulemaking actions typically does not include
incidental costs, but only the costs of the specific actions required
by the AD action.
We have not revised the final rule in this regard.
Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
Explanation of Editorial Change
We have revised the cost estimate to correct the number of
airplanes in the worldwide fleet. The NPRM stated that the number is
127 airplanes; the final rule states that the number is 82 airplanes.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, 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 82 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This proposed AD affects about 45 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The actions will take about 10 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts cost about $146
per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of this AD for
U.S. operators is $35,820, or $796 per airplane.
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 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):
2005-25-25 Boeing: Amendment 39-14418. Docket No. FAA-2005-21716;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-080-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 20, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD is related to AD 2003-15-03, amendment 39-13245. AD
2003-15-03 is applicable to Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F
series airplanes, certificated in any category, line numbers (L/Ns)
1 through 836 inclusive.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F
series airplanes, certificated in any category, L/Ns 837 through 918
inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a report of the seizing of the input
override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control actuator
on affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent corrosion
of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central
control actuator, which, in the event of a subsequent jam in the
pilot's aileron control system, could result in failure of the
aileron override system and consequent reduced lateral
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.
Replacement
(f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD,
replace the aileron control override quadrant with a modified unit,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 767-27A0175, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2004; or
Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27A0175, Revision 2, dated August 5,
2004.
Note 1: This AD does not require accomplishing the actions
specified by Step 5 of Figure 2 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
767-27A0175, Revision 1, or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27A0175,
Revision 2.
Part Installation
(g) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install,
on any airplane, an aileron control quadrant override assembly that
has not been modified in accordance with the requirements of this
AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0175,
Revision 1, dated June 3, 2004; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-
27A0175, Revision 2, dated August 5, 2004; as applicable; 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 these documents in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207, 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 8, 2005.
Michael Zielinski,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-24054 Filed 12-15-05; 8:45 am]
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