Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, 5620 [E6-1415]

Download as PDF 5620 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 22 Thursday, February 2, 2006 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 917–6450; fax (425) 917–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–20691; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–249–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. hsrobinson on PROD1PC71 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required inspecting for the part number, the serial number, and the mark ‘‘RETESTED’’ on the reaction link of the main landing gear (MLG), and replacing the reaction link of the MLG with a retested reaction link if necessary. Since the proposed AD was issued, we have received new data that all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced with acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have been sent back to the reaction link manufacturer. Accordingly, the proposed AD is withdrawn. ADDRESSES: 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 U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2005–20691; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2004–NM– 249–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Stremick, Aerospace Engineer, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:25 Feb 01, 2006 Jkt 208001 We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new AD for certain Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 14585). The NPRM would have required inspecting for the part number, the serial number, and the mark ‘‘RETESTED’’ on the reaction link of the main landing gear (MLG), and replacing the reaction link of the MLG with a retested reaction link if necessary. The NPRM resulted from a report of faulty welds in certain reaction links. The proposed actions were intended to prevent failure of the reaction link, collapse of the MLG, and consequently, loss of control on the ground and possible damage to the airplane. Actions Since NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, we have received confirmation that, world-wide, all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced with acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have been sent back to the reaction link manufacturer. FAA’s Conclusions Upon further consideration, we have determined that the suspect reaction links are not installed on any airplane and have been altered in such a way as to be impossible to be reinstalled on an airplane. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the future. Regulatory Impact Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Withdrawal Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA–2005–20691, Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–249– AD, which was published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 14585). Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6–1415 Filed 2–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–23760; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–211–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4–600R and A300 F4–600R Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600R and A300 F4–600R series airplanes. The existing AD requires repetitive inspections for damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters and replacement of any damaged parts, and mandates modification of the canisters of the center tank fuel pumps, which terminates the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the attachment bolts of the outlet flange of the canisters of the center tank fuel pumps for bolts that are too short and do not protrude through the nut, and replacement of the bolts if necessary. This proposed AD results from several reports that the attachment bolts for the canisters, modified by the requirements in the existing AD, are too short and do E:\FR\FM\02FEP1.SGM 02FEP1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20691; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-249-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 
757-200 and -300 series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required 
inspecting for the part number, the serial number, and the mark 
``RETESTED'' on the reaction link of the main landing gear (MLG), and 
replacing the reaction link of the MLG with a retested reaction link if 
necessary. Since the proposed AD was issued, we have received new data 
that all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced with 
acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have been 
sent back to the reaction link manufacturer. Accordingly, the proposed 
AD is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: 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 U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, 
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2005-20691; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-249-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Stremick, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
917-6450; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new 
AD for certain Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes. That 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 
14585). The NPRM would have required inspecting for the part number, 
the serial number, and the mark ``RETESTED'' on the reaction link of 
the main landing gear (MLG), and replacing the reaction link of the MLG 
with a retested reaction link if necessary. The NPRM resulted from a 
report of faulty welds in certain reaction links. The proposed actions 
were intended to prevent failure of the reaction link, collapse of the 
MLG, and consequently, loss of control on the ground and possible 
damage to the airplane.

Actions Since NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, we have received confirmation that, 
world-wide, all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced 
with acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have 
been sent back to the reaction link manufacturer.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, we have determined that the suspect 
reaction links are not installed on any airplane and have been altered 
in such a way as to be impossible to be reinstalled on an airplane. 
Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing 
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the 
future.

Regulatory Impact

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed 
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2005-20691, 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-249-AD, which was published in the 
Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 14585).

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-1415 Filed 2-1-06; 8:45 am]
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