Airworthiness Directives; Goodyear Aviation Tires, Part Number 217K22-1, Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes, Including But Not Limited to Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 Airplanes; and Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, GIV-X, GV, and GV-SP Series Airplanes, 52423-52426 [E6-14636]
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Revise Limitations
(f) Within 10 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the Limitations section of
the Airbus A318/319/320/321 Airplane
Flight Manual (AFM) to include the
following statement. This may be done by
inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.
‘‘In case of flight in severe turbulence,
strictly adhere to reduced speeds as defined
in Aircraft Flight Manual 4.03.00 P 03.’’
Note 1: When a statement identical to that
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD has been
included in the general revisions of the AFM,
and the general revisions have been inserted
into the AFM, the copy of this AD may be
removed from the Limitations section of the
AFM unless it has already been removed as
specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD.
Hardness Test
(g) Within the compliance time specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable: Perform a one-time hardness test
to determine the hardness of ribs 8 and 9 of
the left- and right-hand engine pylons, in
accordance with the instructions of the AOT.
If no discrepant rib is found installed on the
airplane, the statement specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed
from the Limitations section of the AFM.
(1) For airplanes equipped with CFM
engines: Within 6 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) For airplanes equipped with IAE
engines: Within 9 months after the effective
date of this AD.
Note 2: The AOT refers to Airbus Repair
Instruction 546 12081, Issue B, dated January
3, 2006, as an additional source of service
information for accomplishing the actions
specified by the AOT.
Corrective Actions
(h) For any discrepant rib found during the
hardness test specified by paragraph (g) of
this AD: Within the compliance time
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
AD, as applicable, perform applicable
corrective actions in accordance with the
instructions of the AOT. When corrective
actions have been applied to all discrepant
ribs found on the airplane, the statement
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD may be
removed from the Limitations section of the
AFM for that airplane.
(1) For airplanes equipped with CFM
engines: Within 14 days after accomplishing
the hardness test required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(2) For airplanes equipped with IAE
engines: Within 28 days after accomplishing
the hardness test required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
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No Reporting Requirement
(i) Although the AOT referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
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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.
Related Information
(k) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2006–0136, dated
May 22, 2006, also addresses the subject of
this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Airbus All Operators
Telex A320–54A1015, dated December 14,
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 Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, 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 August
23, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–14623 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24667; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–009–AD; Amendment
39–14746; AD 2006–18–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodyear
Aviation Tires, Part Number 217K22–1,
Installed on Various Transport
Category Airplanes, Including But Not
Limited to Bombardier Model BD–700–
1A10 and BD–700–1A11 Airplanes; and
Gulfstream Model G–1159, G–1159A,
G–1159B, G–IV, GIV–X, GV, and GV–SP
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
aviation tires installed on various
transport category airplanes. This AD
requires a one-time inspection of the
nosewheel tires to determine if they are
within a designated serial number
range, and replacement if necessary.
This AD results from reports of tread
separations and tread-area bulges on the
nosewheel tires. We are issuing this AD
to prevent tread separation from a
nosewheel tire during takeoff or
landing, which could result in
compromised nosewheel steering or
ingestion of separated tread by an
engine, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane on the
runway or in the air.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 11, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 11, 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 Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron,
OH 44316–0001, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick
Miller, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Flight Test Branch, ACE–117C,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room
107, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone
(847) 294–7518; fax (847) 294–7834.
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 aviation tires installed
on various transport category airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on May 3, 2006 (71 FR
25987). That NPRM proposed to require
a one-time inspection of the nosewheel
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tires to determine if they are within a
designated serial number range, and
replacement if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Support for the NPRM
Two commenters, both private
citizens, state that they support the
NPRM.
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Requests To Revise Cost Estimate
The same commenters request that we
revise the cost estimate in the NPRM.
Both commenters state that in their
experience the inspection to determine
the serial number of the tire would take
much less time than the one hour given
for that action in the NPRM. The
commenters state that the inspection
should take only 10 to 15 minutes. One
commenter points out that the removal
and replacement of the affected tires
would take 1 to 2 hours, depending on
the current status of the airplane and
other variables.
We partially agree. We agree that the
inspection may take less than 1 hour.
We disagree that it is necessary to
change the cost estimate for the
inspection to 10 to 15 minutes rather
than 1 hour. We provide these estimates
in order to give airplane operators
notice of the costs they are likely to
incur to do the actions specifically
required by the AD. To account for the
worst-case cost for each operator, we
generally round dollar and hour figures
to the next-highest value.
We also disagree with the request to
change the cost estimate to include the
replacement cost. The replacement is an
‘‘on condition’’ action, and may or may
not be required for a given airplane. The
cost figures discussed in NPRMs
represent only the time necessary to
perform the specific actions actually
required by the AD; in this case, the
inspection. These figures also do not
typically include incidental costs, such
as the time required to gain access and
close up, planning time, or time
necessitated by other administrative
actions.
We have not changed the final rule in
this regard.
Requests To Revise Compliance Time
The same commenters both request
that we revise the compliance time for
doing the inspection from 60 days to 30
days. The commenters point out that
Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB–
2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated
December 22, 2005 (referred to in the
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NPRM as the appropriate source of
service information for accomplishing
the actions), recommends a compliance
time of 14 days, which leads one
commenter to believe that this is a
serious problem and should be a safety
concern for Gulfstream and Bombardier
owners. One commenter says that even
though the NPRM states that most
operators have already complied with
the service bulletin, that does not mean
it is time to ease up on the others’ safety.
The other commenter points out that it
doesn’t take long to inspect the tire and
determine the serial number. The
commenters both cite serious aviation
accidents related to blown tires, and
state that the potential serious
consequences also justify a shorter
compliance time.
We acknowledge the commenters’
concerns. However, we do not agree
with the request to revise the
compliance time. In developing an
appropriate compliance time, we
considered the safety implications, parts
availability, and normal maintenance
schedules. Further, the manufacturer
agreed with the proposed compliance
time, and now reports that of the 142
affected tires, 25 have been returned in
accordance with the instructions in
Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB–
2005–32–004, Revision 5. We also note
that Gulfstream reports 90 percent
compliance and Bombardier reports 82
percent compliance as of the closing
date for comments on the NPRM. In
addition, if we were to shorten the
compliance time, it would be necessary
for us to issue a supplemental NPRM to
solicit additional public comment on
the new, shorter compliance time. The
additional time for comment would add
at least 45 days to the total time it will
take for the NPRM to become a final rule
and thereby add 45 days more before the
tires would be required to be inspected.
Therefore, we have not changed the
final rule in this regard.
Explanation of Additional Service
Information
Bombardier has informed us that it
has issued two service bulletins that
give additional service information for
identifying the affected serial numbers
and replacing the tires as applicable. We
have reviewed and added the following
service bulletins to Note 1 of the final
rule: Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins
A700–32–019 and A700–1A11–32–007,
both dated November 2, 2005.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
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the AD with the change described
previously. We have determined that
this change will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor
increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 1,282 Gulfstream
airplanes and about 104 Bombardier
airplanes that use the affected tires in
the worldwide fleet. This AD will affect
about 1,035 Gulfstream airplanes, and
about 104 Bombardier airplanes of U.S.
registry. The inspection for the affected
serial numbers takes about 1 work hour
per airplane, at an average labor rate of
$80 per work hour. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the AD for
U.S. operators is $91,120, or $80 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.
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2006–18–08 Transport Category Airplanes:
Amendment 39–14746. Docket No.
FAA–2006–24667; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–009–AD.
and consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane on the runway or in the air.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 11,
2006.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(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.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Inspection To Determine Serial Number
(S/N), and Replacement
Adoption of the Amendment
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Goodyear aviation
tires, part number 217K22–1, identified in
Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB–
2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated December
22, 2005; installed on various transport
category airplanes, certificated in any
category, including but not limited to
Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–
700–1A11 airplanes, and Gulfstream Model
G–1159, G–1159A, G–1159B, G–IV, G–IV–X,
G–V, and G–V–SP series airplanes.
(f) Within 60 days after the effective date
of this AD: Inspect the nosewheel tires to
determine whether an affected S/N is
installed, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodyear
Aviation Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004,
Revision 5, dated December 22, 2005; and,
except as provided by paragraph (g) of this
AD, replace any tire with an affected S/N
before further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin.
Note 1: Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins
A700–32–019 and A700–1A11–32–007, both
dated November 2, 2005; and the Gulfstream
alert customer bulletins listed in Table 1 of
this AD are additional sources of service
information for identifying the affected serial
numbers and replacing the tires as
applicable.
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.
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
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):
I
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of tread
separations and tread-area bulges on the
nosewheel tires. We are issuing this AD to
prevent tread separation from a nosewheel
tire during takeoff or landing, which could
result in compromised nosewheel steering or
ingestion of separated tread by an engine,
Compliance
TABLE 1.—GULFSTREAM ALERT CUSTOMER BULLETINS
Alert
customer
bulletin
Gulfstream model
G–1159 (GII) and G–1159B (G–IIB) series airplanes .......................................................................................
G–1159A (GIII) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................
G–IV airplanes ...................................................................................................................................................
G300 airplanes ...................................................................................................................................................
G400 airplanes ...................................................................................................................................................
GIV–X (G350) series airplanes ..........................................................................................................................
GIV–X (G450) series airplanes ..........................................................................................................................
GV series airplanes ...........................................................................................................................................
GV–SP (G500) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................
GV–SP (G550) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................
Special Flight Permit
(g) A special flight permit may be issued
in accordance with sections 21.197 and
21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) for one flight to
operate the airplane to a location where the
requirements of this AD can be
accomplished, provided no bulge is present
on the tire with the affected S/N.
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Parts Installation
(h) After the effective date of this AD, no
person may install on any airplane a
nosewheel tire that has an S/N in the affected
range identified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Goodyear Aviation Service
Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated
December 22, 2005.
No Parts Return Required
(i) Although Goodyear Aviation Service
Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated
December 22, 2005, specifies to return tires
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to the manufacturer, this AD does not require
that action.
Actions Accomplished in Accordance With
Original Issue of Service Bulletin
(j) Actions done before the effective date of
this AD in accordance with Goodyear
Aviation Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004,
dated October 11, 2005, are acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(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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(l) You must use Goodyear Aviation
Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, Revision
5, dated December 22, 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 Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron, OH
44316–0001, 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
23, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–14636 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Federal Aviation Administration
Bureau of Industry and Security
14 CFR Part 71
15 CFR Part 736
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25252; Airspace
Docket No. 06–AWP–12]
RIN 0694–AD83
RIN 2120–AA66
Amendment to General Order No. 3:
Addition of Certain Entities
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. 060818222–6222–01]
Revocation of Class E2 Surface Area;
Elko, NV
14 CFR Part 71
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24243; Airspace
Docket No. 06–AWP–11]
AGENCY:
RIN 2120–AA66
ACTION:
Revocation of Class D Airspace; Elko,
NV
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule, confirmation
of effective date.
AGENCY:
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Issued in Los Angeles, California, on
August 23, 2006.
Leonard Mobley,
Acting Director, Western Terminal
Operations.
[FR Doc. 06–7458 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY: This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which revokes a Class E2 Surface Area,
Elko, NV.
Effective Date: 0901 UTC
October 26, 2006.
DATES:
This document confirms the
effective date of the direct final rule
which revokes a Class D Airspace at
Elko, NV.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC
October 26, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Tonish, Western Terminal
Operations Airspace Specialist, AWP–
5420.1, Federal Aviation
Administration, 15000 Aviation
Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261,
telephone (310) 725–6539.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 18, 2006 (17 FR 40651).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
with the comment period, the regulation
will become effective on October 26,
2006, as per the direct final rule. No
adverse comments were received, and
thus this notice confirms that this direct
final rule will become effective on that
date.
SUMMARY:
Direct final rule, confirmation of
effective date.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Tonish, Western Terminal
Operations Airspace Specialist, AWP–
5201.1, Federal Aviation
Administration, 15000 Aviation
Boulevard, Lawndale, California 90261,
telephone (310) 725–6539.
The FAA
published this direct final rule with a
request for comments in the Federal
Register on July 18, 2006 (71 FR 40653).
The FAA uses the direct final
rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA
believes that there will be no adverse
public comment. This direct final rule
advised the public that no adverse
comments were anticipated, and that
unless a written adverse comment, or a
written notice of intent to submit such
an adverse comment, were received
within the comment period, the
regulation will become effective on
October 26, 2006, as per that direct final
rule. No adverse comments were
received, and thus this notice confirms
that this direct final rule will become
effective on that date.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Los Angeles, California, on
August 23, 2006.
Leonard Mobley,
Acting Area Director, Western Terminal
Operations.
[FR Doc. 06–7457 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am]
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Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and
Security is revising the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) by
amending a general order published on
June 5, 2006 in the Federal Register to
add nine additional entities related to
Mayrow General Trading. That general
order imposed a license requirement for
exports and reexports of all items
subject to EAR where the transaction
involved Mayrow General Trading or
entities related, as specified in that
general order. The order also prohibited
the use of License Exceptions for
exports or reexports of any items subject
to the EAR involving such entities. This
rule will add the following entities
related to Mayrow General Trading to
that general order: Akbar Ashraf Vaghefi
(Germany and the United Arab Emirates
(UAE)), Neda Overseas Electronics
L.L.C. (UAE), Mostafa Salehi (UAE),
IKCO Trading GmbH (Germany),
Pyramid Technologies (UAE), A.H.
Shamnad (UAE), S. Basheer (UAE),
Hamed Athari (UAE), and Mayrow
Technics Co. (UAE). In addition, this
rule will spell out the full name and
provide a pseudonym of one of the
previous entities listed in the general
order, F.N. Yaghmaei, as Farrokh Nia
Yaghmaei, a.k.a., Farrokh Nia
Yaghmayi.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is
effective September 6, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael D. Turner, Director, Office of
Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry
and Security, Department of Commerce,
P.O. Box 273, Washington, DC 20044;
Phone: (202) 482–1208, x3; E-mail:
rpd2@bis.doc.gov; Fax: (202) 482–0964.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The United States Government,
including the United States Department
of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS), has come into the
possession of information giving reason
to believe, based on specific and
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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52423-52426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14636]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24667; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-009-AD;
Amendment 39-14746; AD 2006-18-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodyear Aviation Tires, Part Number
217K22-1, Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes, Including
But Not Limited to Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11
Airplanes; and Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B, G-IV, GIV-X,
GV, and GV-SP 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 aviation tires installed on various transport category
airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the nosewheel
tires to determine if they are within a designated serial number range,
and replacement if necessary. This AD results from reports of tread
separations and tread-area bulges on the nosewheel tires. We are
issuing this AD to prevent tread separation from a nosewheel tire
during takeoff or landing, which could result in compromised nosewheel
steering or ingestion of separated tread by an engine, and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane on the runway or in the air.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 11, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 11,
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 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 1144 E. Market Street,
Akron, OH 44316-0001, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Miller, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Flight Test Branch, ACE-117C, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des
Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294-7518; fax (847) 294-7834.
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 aviation tires
installed on various transport category airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2006 (71 FR 25987). That
NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection of the nosewheel
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tires to determine if they are within a designated serial number range,
and replacement if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Support for the NPRM
Two commenters, both private citizens, state that they support the
NPRM.
Requests To Revise Cost Estimate
The same commenters request that we revise the cost estimate in the
NPRM. Both commenters state that in their experience the inspection to
determine the serial number of the tire would take much less time than
the one hour given for that action in the NPRM. The commenters state
that the inspection should take only 10 to 15 minutes. One commenter
points out that the removal and replacement of the affected tires would
take 1 to 2 hours, depending on the current status of the airplane and
other variables.
We partially agree. We agree that the inspection may take less than
1 hour. We disagree that it is necessary to change the cost estimate
for the inspection to 10 to 15 minutes rather than 1 hour. We provide
these estimates in order to give airplane operators notice of the costs
they are likely to incur to do the actions specifically required by the
AD. To account for the worst-case cost for each operator, we generally
round dollar and hour figures to the next-highest value.
We also disagree with the request to change the cost estimate to
include the replacement cost. The replacement is an ``on condition''
action, and may or may not be required for a given airplane. The cost
figures discussed in NPRMs represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD; in this case, the
inspection. These figures also do not typically include incidental
costs, such as the time required to gain access and close up, planning
time, or time necessitated by other administrative actions.
We have not changed the final rule in this regard.
Requests To Revise Compliance Time
The same commenters both request that we revise the compliance time
for doing the inspection from 60 days to 30 days. The commenters point
out that Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-004, Revision 5,
dated December 22, 2005 (referred to in the NPRM as the appropriate
source of service information for accomplishing the actions),
recommends a compliance time of 14 days, which leads one commenter to
believe that this is a serious problem and should be a safety concern
for Gulfstream and Bombardier owners. One commenter says that even
though the NPRM states that most operators have already complied with
the service bulletin, that does not mean it is time to ease up on the
others' safety. The other commenter points out that it doesn't take
long to inspect the tire and determine the serial number. The
commenters both cite serious aviation accidents related to blown tires,
and state that the potential serious consequences also justify a
shorter compliance time.
We acknowledge the commenters' concerns. However, we do not agree
with the request to revise the compliance time. In developing an
appropriate compliance time, we considered the safety implications,
parts availability, and normal maintenance schedules. Further, the
manufacturer agreed with the proposed compliance time, and now reports
that of the 142 affected tires, 25 have been returned in accordance
with the instructions in Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-
004, Revision 5. We also note that Gulfstream reports 90 percent
compliance and Bombardier reports 82 percent compliance as of the
closing date for comments on the NPRM. In addition, if we were to
shorten the compliance time, it would be necessary for us to issue a
supplemental NPRM to solicit additional public comment on the new,
shorter compliance time. The additional time for comment would add at
least 45 days to the total time it will take for the NPRM to become a
final rule and thereby add 45 days more before the tires would be
required to be inspected. Therefore, we have not changed the final rule
in this regard.
Explanation of Additional Service Information
Bombardier has informed us that it has issued two service bulletins
that give additional service information for identifying the affected
serial numbers and replacing the tires as applicable. We have reviewed
and added the following service bulletins to Note 1 of the final rule:
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins A700-32-019 and A700-1A11-32-007,
both dated November 2, 2005.
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 change described previously.
We have determined that this change will neither increase the economic
burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 1,282 Gulfstream airplanes and about 104 Bombardier
airplanes that use the affected tires in the worldwide fleet. This AD
will affect about 1,035 Gulfstream airplanes, and about 104 Bombardier
airplanes of U.S. registry. The inspection for the affected serial
numbers takes about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate
of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the
AD for U.S. operators is $91,120, or $80 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.
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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):
2006-18-08 Transport Category Airplanes: Amendment 39-14746. Docket
No. FAA-2006-24667; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-009-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective October 11, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Goodyear aviation tires, part number
217K22-1, identified in Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-
32-004, Revision 5, dated December 22, 2005; installed on various
transport category airplanes, certificated in any category,
including but not limited to Bombardier Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, and Gulfstream Model G-1159, G-1159A, G-1159B,
G-IV, G-IV-X, G-V, and G-V-SP series airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of tread separations and tread-
area bulges on the nosewheel tires. We are issuing this AD to
prevent tread separation from a nosewheel tire during takeoff or
landing, which could result in compromised nosewheel steering or
ingestion of separated tread by an engine, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane on the runway or in the air.
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 Serial Number (S/N), and Replacement
(f) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Inspect
the nosewheel tires to determine whether an affected S/N is
installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-004, Revision 5, dated
December 22, 2005; and, except as provided by paragraph (g) of this
AD, replace any tire with an affected S/N before further flight in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin.
Note 1: Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins A700-32-019 and A700-
1A11-32-007, both dated November 2, 2005; and the Gulfstream alert
customer bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD are additional
sources of service information for identifying the affected serial
numbers and replacing the tires as applicable.
Table 1.--Gulfstream Alert Customer Bulletins
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Alert
Gulfstream model customer Date
bulletin
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G-1159 (GII) and G-1159B (G- 30 October 12, 2005.
IIB) series airplanes.
G-1159A (GIII) series 16 October 12, 2005.
airplanes.
G-IV airplanes................ 34 October 12, 2005.
G300 airplanes................ 34 October 12, 2005.
G400 airplanes................ 34 October 12, 2005.
GIV-X (G350) series airplanes. 3 October 12, 2005.
GIV-X (G450) series airplanes. 3 October 12, 2005.
GV series airplanes........... 24 October 12, 2005.
GV-SP (G500) series airplanes. 5 October 12, 2005.
GV-SP (G550) series airplanes. 5 October 12, 2005.
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Special Flight Permit
(g) A special flight permit may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) for one flight to operate the airplane to a
location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished,
provided no bulge is present on the tire with the affected S/N.
Parts Installation
(h) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install
on any airplane a nosewheel tire that has an S/N in the affected
range identified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Goodyear
Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-004, Revision 5, dated December
22, 2005.
No Parts Return Required
(i) Although Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-004,
Revision 5, dated December 22, 2005, specifies to return tires to
the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action.
Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Original Issue of Service
Bulletin
(j) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-004,
dated October 11, 2005, are acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(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.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB-2005-32-
004, Revision 5, dated December 22, 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 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 1144 E.
Market Street, Akron, OH 44316-0001, 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 23, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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