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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Comments Due Date
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
Affected ADs
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by July 21, 2006.
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the following
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation airplanes,
certificated in any category:
improper method used to remove the wiring
outer jacket. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the loss of the hardover prevention
system (HOPS) in the roll axis due to a short
circuit in the wiring harness of the aileron
force link assembly, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
Compliance
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket
No. FAA–2006–24951; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–184–AD.
(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.
Model
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
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Repair
Serial Nos.
GV series airplanes ..
GV–SP series airplanes.
674 through 693 inclusive.
5001 through 5072
inclusive.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report indicating
that the wiring harness outer shield and
insulation on the primary conductors may
have been inadvertently cut due to an
(f) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, repair the force link
assembly wire harness by doing all actions
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in Table 2 of this AD,
except as required by paragraph (g) of this
AD.
TABLE 2.—SERVICE INFORMATION
For model—
Use—
GV–SP series airplanes ..............................................................................
GV–SP series airplanes ..............................................................................
GV series airplanes .....................................................................................
Gulfstream G500 Customer Bulletin 14, dated June 23, 2005.
Gulfstream G550 Customer Bulletin 14, dated June 23, 2005.
Gulfstream GV Customer Bulletin 135, dated June 23, 2005.
Note 1: The Gulfstream customer bulletins
identified in Table 2 of this AD include
Vought Service Bulletin SB-VAIGV/GVSP–
27–PG0098, dated May 9, 2005, as an
additional source of service information for
the repair.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–8711 Filed 6–5–06; 8:45 am]
Exception to Service Bulletin Specifications
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(g) During the inspection of the
environmental seal around the installed
wires required by paragraph (f) of this AD: If
any nick or other damage is found, repair
before further flight using a method approved
by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to
be approved by the Manager, Atlanta ACO,
as required by this paragraph, the Manager’s
approval letter must specifically refer to this
AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24952; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–107–AD]
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 767 Airplanes
(h)(1) The Manager, Atlanta 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.
AGENCY:
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 767 airplanes. This
proposed AD would require repetitive
detailed inspections of the wire
bundles, power display unit (PDU)
wiring, and wire attaching hardware,
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supports, and sleeving located in the
forward and aft lower lobe cargo
compartments and corrective actions as
necessary. This proposed AD results
from a fire in the forward lower lobe
cargo compartment found shortly after
airplane arrival. We are proposing this
AD to detect and correct damage to
wires in the forward and aft lower lobe
cargo compartments, which could result
in a potential short circuit and
consequent fire in the forward and aft
lower lobe cargo compartments.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 21, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
proposed 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,
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DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for the service
information identified in this proposed
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elias Natsiopoulos, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6478; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
number ‘‘FAA–2006–24952; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–107–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed 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 proposed 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 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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Examining the Docket
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.
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Discussion
We have received a report of a fire in
the forward lower lobe cargo
compartment of a Boeing Model 767–
300 series airplane, found 20 minutes
after arrival. The flightcrew and
passengers had deplaned before the start
of the fire, and the cleaning crew and all
other personnel were evacuated without
incident. Investigation revealed that
flammable debris had accumulated
below the 13L and 14L power drive
units (PDUs), but the source of ignition
was not positively identified. During
subsequent inspections of the operator’s
fleet of Model 767 airplanes, crushed
and chafed PDU power supply cables
were found. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in a potential
short circuit and consequent fire in the
forward and aft lower lobe cargo
compartments.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Boeing Service
Bulletin 767–25–0376 (for Model 767–
200, –300, and –300F series airplanes)
and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–25–
0377 (for Model 767–400ER series
airplanes), both dated November 17,
2005. The service bulletins describe
procedures for doing repetitive detailed
inspections for damage to the wire
bundles, PDU wiring, and wire
attaching hardware, supports, and
sleeving located in the forward and aft
lower lobe cargo compartments; and
doing corrective actions as necessary.
The corrective actions include repairing
any damage to the wire bundles, PDU
wiring, and wire attaching hardware,
supports, and sleeving. Accomplishing
the actions specified in the service
information is intended to adequately
address the unsafe condition.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of this same
type design. For this reason, we are
proposing this AD, which would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously.
Clarification of Inspection Terminology
The ‘‘detailed visual inspection’’
specified in the service bulletins is
referred to as a ‘‘detailed inspection’’ in
this proposed AD. Boeing has included
the definition for a detailed inspection
in Note 4 of the service bulletins.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 857 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
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This proposed AD would affect about
374 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
proposed inspections would take about
6 work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the proposed AD for U.S. operators is
$179,520, or $480 per airplane, per
inspection cycle.
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
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed 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 proposed 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, Safety.
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The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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):
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–24952;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–107–AD.
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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26,
2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–8708 Filed 6–5–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by July 21, 2006.
14 CFR Part 39
Affected ADs
(b) None.
RIN 2120–AA64
[Docket No. 2001–NM–110–AD]
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Model 767–200,
–300, –300F, and –400ER series airplanes,
certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a fire in the
forward lower lobe cargo compartment found
shortly after airplane arrival. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct damage to wires
in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo
compartments, which could result in a
potential short circuit and consequent fire in
the forward and aft lower lobe cargo
compartments.
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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.
Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
Actions if Applicable
(f) Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, do detailed inspections for
damage to the wire bundles, power drive unit
wiring, and wire attaching hardware,
supports, and sleeving located in the forward
and aft lower lobe cargo compartments; and
do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight after the inspections; by
accomplishing all of the actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–25–0376 (for Model
767–200, –300, and –300F series airplanes) or
Boeing Service Bulletin 767–25–0377 (for
Model 767–400ER series airplanes), both
dated November 17, 2005, as applicable.
Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals
not to exceed 24,000 flight hours or 72
months, whichever occurs first.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model
SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
This action withdraws a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed a new airworthiness
directive (AD), applicable to all Saab
Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B
series airplanes. That action would have
required modifying or replacing flight
data recorders (FDR) of a certain model.
Since the issuance of the NPRM, the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
has received new data that the
identified unsafe condition has been
corrected on all airplanes that would
have been subject to the NPRM.
Accordingly, the proposed rule is
withdrawn.
SUMMARY:
Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
add a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to all Saab Model SAAB
SF340A and SAAB 340B series
airplanes, was published in the Federal
Register as a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 17, 2001
(66 FR 43128). The proposed rule would
have required modifying or replacing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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flight data recorders (FDR) of a certain
model. That action resulted from reports
of a number of incidents in which flight
data have been lost from the FDR.
The proposed actions were intended
to prevent loss of flight data from the
FDR, which could hamper discovery of
the cause of an accident, preventing the
Federal Aviation Administration from
developing and mandating actions to
prevent additional accidents caused by
the same unsafe condition.
Actions That Occurred Since the NPRM
Was Issued
Since the issuance of that NPRM, the
FDR manufacturer, L–3
Communications Corporation, notified
the FAA that the only affected operator
flying in the U.S. has accomplished the
action proposed in the NPRM, and no
unsafe condition exists or is likely to
exist. In the event that a Saab Model
SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/
SF340A), or SAAB 340B airplane is
imported into the U.S., the FAA issued
a Special Airworthiness Information
Bulletin (NM–06–40, April 14, 2006) to
alert U.S. operators of the need to install
the replacement FDR.
Explanation of Change to Model
Designation
We have revised the model reference
in the above paragraph to identify
model designations as published in the
most recent type certificate data sheet
for the affected models.
FAA’s Conclusions
Upon further consideration, the FAA
has determined that the actions that
would have been required by the NPRM
have already been done on all affected
airplanes, and the identified unsafe
condition has been corrected.
Accordingly, the proposed rule is
hereby withdrawn.
Withdrawal of this NPRM constitutes
only such action, and does not preclude
the agency from issuing another action
in the future, nor does it commit the
agency to any course of action in the
future.
Regulatory Impact
Since this action only withdraws a
notice of proposed rulemaking, 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24952; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-107-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Boeing Model 767 airplanes. This proposed AD would require
repetitive detailed inspections of the wire bundles, power display unit
(PDU) wiring, and wire attaching hardware, supports, and sleeving
located in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments and
corrective actions as necessary. This proposed AD results from a fire
in the forward lower lobe cargo compartment found shortly after
airplane arrival. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage
to wires in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments, which
could result in a potential short circuit and consequent fire in the
forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 21, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed 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,
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DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207, for the service information identified in this
proposed AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elias Natsiopoulos, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-
4056; telephone (425) 917-6478; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2006-
24952; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-107-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed 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 proposed 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 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 Docket
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.
Discussion
We have received a report of a fire in the forward lower lobe cargo
compartment of a Boeing Model 767-300 series airplane, found 20 minutes
after arrival. The flightcrew and passengers had deplaned before the
start of the fire, and the cleaning crew and all other personnel were
evacuated without incident. Investigation revealed that flammable
debris had accumulated below the 13L and 14L power drive units (PDUs),
but the source of ignition was not positively identified. During
subsequent inspections of the operator's fleet of Model 767 airplanes,
crushed and chafed PDU power supply cables were found. This condition,
if not corrected, could result in a potential short circuit and
consequent fire in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0376 (for Model
767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes) and Boeing Service Bulletin
767-25-0377 (for Model 767-400ER series airplanes), both dated November
17, 2005. The service bulletins describe procedures for doing
repetitive detailed inspections for damage to the wire bundles, PDU
wiring, and wire attaching hardware, supports, and sleeving located in
the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments; and doing corrective
actions as necessary. The corrective actions include repairing any
damage to the wire bundles, PDU wiring, and wire attaching hardware,
supports, and sleeving. Accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes
of this same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD,
which would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously.
Clarification of Inspection Terminology
The ``detailed visual inspection'' specified in the service
bulletins is referred to as a ``detailed inspection'' in this proposed
AD. Boeing has included the definition for a detailed inspection in
Note 4 of the service bulletins.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 857 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. This proposed AD would affect about 374 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The proposed inspections would take about 6 work hours
per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the proposed AD for U.S. operators
is $179,520, or $480 per airplane, per inspection cycle.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
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 proposed 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, Safety.
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The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2006-24952; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-
107-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 21,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -
400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a fire in the forward lower lobe cargo
compartment found shortly after airplane arrival. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct damage to wires in the forward and aft
lower lobe cargo compartments, which could result in a potential
short circuit and consequent fire in the forward and aft lower lobe
cargo compartments.
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.
Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions if Applicable
(f) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do
detailed inspections for damage to the wire bundles, power drive
unit wiring, and wire attaching hardware, supports, and sleeving
located in the forward and aft lower lobe cargo compartments; and do
all applicable corrective actions before further flight after the
inspections; by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25-0376
(for Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes) or Boeing
Service Bulletin 767-25-0377 (for Model 767-400ER series airplanes),
both dated November 17, 2005, as applicable. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24,000 flight hours or 72
months, whichever occurs first.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26, 2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-8708 Filed 6-5-06; 8:45 am]
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