Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively, 2475-2480 [E7-708]
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with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6002,
Revision 06, dated May 17, 2004.
Accomplishment of this modification
constitutes terminating action for the
inspections required by paragraphs (j) and (k)
of this AD. The inspections required by
paragraphs (f) and (n) of this AD, as
applicable, must be done before
accomplishing this modification.
Earlier Revisions of Service Bulletins
(s) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with the service
bulletins identified in Table 3 of this AD, are
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
TABLE 3.—EARLIER REVISIONS OF SERVICE BULLETINS
Revision
level
Airbus Service Bulletin
(1) A300–53–6002 ...........................................................................................................................................
(2) A300–53–6002 ...........................................................................................................................................
(3) A300–53–6002 ...........................................................................................................................................
(4) A300–53–6011 ...........................................................................................................................................
(5) A300–53–6011 ...........................................................................................................................................
(6) A300–53–6011 ...........................................................................................................................................
(7) A300–53–6018, excluding Appendix 01 ....................................................................................................
(8) A300–53–6022 ...........................................................................................................................................
(9) A300–53–6022 ...........................................................................................................................................
(10) A300–53–6022 .........................................................................................................................................
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(t)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 98–16–05 are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions
of paragraphs (f) through (l) of this AD.
(3) 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
(u) French airworthiness directives 1991–
132–124(B) R1, dated November 29, 2000,
and F–2004–103, dated July 7, 2004, also
address the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
8, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–26864; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600,
–700, –800, and –900 Series Airplanes;
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas
Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–
30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F Airplanes;
Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck
Doors Installed in Accordance With
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC
ST01391LA, Respectively
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
transport category airplanes identified
above. The existing AD currently
requires modification of the reinforced
flight deck door and other actions
related to the reinforced flight deck
door. Those other actions include
modifying the door, inspecting and
modifying wiring in the area, and
revising the maintenance program to
require more frequent testing of the
decompression panels of the flight deck
door. This proposed AD would add
airplanes to the existing requirement of
a one-time inspection for chafing of wire
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February 22, 1992.
July 13, 1992.
September 7, 2000.
July 2, 1996.
September 7, 2000.
November 12, 2002.
November 27, 2000.
July 2, 1996.
September 7, 2000.
November 12, 2002.
bundles in the area of the flight deck
door and corrective actions if necessary.
This proposed AD would remove
certain airplanes from the applicability.
This proposed AD results from a report
of smoke and fumes in the cockpit of a
Model 737–300 series airplane. We are
proposing this AD to prevent
inadvertent release of the
decompression latch and consequent
opening of the decompression panel in
the flight deck door, or penetration of
the flight deck door by smoke or
shrapnel, any of which could result in
injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are
also proposing this AD to detect and
correct wire chafing, which could result
in arcing, fire, and/or reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by March 5, 2007.
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,
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; Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
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Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard,
Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service
Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–
0024); or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa
Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
92647–2063; for service information
identified in this proposed AD.
Ron
Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California 90712–4137; telephone (562)
627–5224; fax (562) 627–5210.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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 ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–26864;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–228–
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 the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78), or 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
On May 26, 2005, we issued AD
2005–12–05, amendment 39–14121 (70
FR 37152, June 28, 2005). That AD
applies to certain Boeing Model 737–
200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800,
and –900 series airplanes; Boeing Model
757–200 and –300 series airplanes; and
McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10,
DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F,
DC–10–40, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. That
AD requires modification of the
reinforced flight deck door and other
actions related to the reinforced flight
deck door. Those other actions include
modifying the door, inspecting and
modifying wiring in the area, and
revising the maintenance program to
require more frequent testing of the
decompression panels of the flight deck
door. That AD resulted from reports of
discrepancies with the reinforced flight
deck door. We issued that AD to prevent
inadvertent release of the
decompression latch and consequent
opening of the decompression panel in
the flight deck door, or penetration of
the flight deck door by smoke or
shrapnel, any of which could result in
injury to the airplane flightcrew. That
AD also requires finding and fixing wire
chafing, which could result in arcing,
fire, and/or reduced controllability of
the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2005–12–05, we
have received a report indicating that a
Boeing Model 737–300 series airplane
was forced to turn back to the airport
ten minutes after departure, due to
smoke and fumes in the cockpit of the
airplane. Investigation revealed that the
incident was caused by a certain wire,
aft of the overhead P5 panel of the
cockpit, chafing against a bracket for a
certain plug disconnect, which had been
installed during modification of the
flight deck door lock in accordance with
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
ST01335LA. Chafing of wiring in the
area of the flight deck door, if not
corrected, could result in arcing, fire,
and/or reduced controllability of the
airplane. Previously, we addressed this
unsafe condition in paragraph (m)(2) of
AD 2005–12–05 for Model 737–200
series airplanes equipped with flight
deck door assembly part number (P/N)
B221001. That paragraph refers to C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001–52A02, dated November 5,
2002, as the appropriate source of
service information for doing a general
visual inspection for chafing of wire
bundles in the area of the flight deck
door and doing corrective actions if
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necessary. (Boeing Model 737–300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes are
included in the effectivity of C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001–52A02.) We have determined
that the same unsafe condition also
exists on Model 737–300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes equipped with
reinforced flight deck door assembly
P/N B221001. Since Model 737–300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes were
included in the applicability of AD
2005–12–05, this proposed AD does not
expand the applicability. Rather, this
proposed AD would require additional
action on those airplanes to adequately
address the unsafe condition.
We inadvertently included
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–10–10F
airplanes in the applicability of AD
2005–12–05. The affected reinforced
flight deck doors are not approved for
installation on Model MD–10–10F
airplanes under any STC. Therefore, we
have removed those airplanes from the
applicability of this proposed AD.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to develop on
other products of the same type design.
For this reason, we are proposing this
AD, which would supersede AD 2005–
12–05 and would retain the
requirements of the existing AD. For
Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes, this proposed AD would also
require accomplishing the actions
specified in C&D Aerospace Alert
Service Bulletin B221001–52A02, dated
November 5, 2002, except as discussed
under ‘‘Difference Between the
Proposed AD and Service Bulletin.’’
Difference Between the Proposed AD
and Service Bulletin
Although C&D Aerospace Alert
Service Bulletin B221001–52A02
describes procedures for installing a
placard to show that the service bulletin
has been accomplished, this proposed
AD does not require that action. We
have revised paragraph (m)(2) of the
proposed AD to exclude that action.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 3,423 airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
For the new proposed action, there are
about 1,047 Model 737–300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes of the affected
design in the worldwide fleet. The
following table provides the estimated
costs, at an average labor rate of $80 per
work hour, for U.S. operators to comply
with this proposed AD.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Modification in paragraph (f) of the proposed AD (required
by AD 2005–12–05).
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–800, and –900 series airplanes, with flight
deck door assembly P/N B221001.
1
1 $0
$80
1,040
$83,200
757–200 and –300 series airplanes, with
flight deck door assembly P/N B231001.
DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–
10–40, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F
airplanes, with flight deck door assembly P/
N B211200.
757–200 and –300 series airplanes ...............
2
10
160
519
83,040
2
10
160
21
3,360
1
None
80
651
52,080
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–800, and –900 series airplanes; and 757–
200 and –300 series airplanes; with flight
deck door assembly P/N B221200.
DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–
30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and
MD–11F airplanes, with flight deck door assembly P/N B211200.
MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, with flight
deck door assembly P/N B251200.
737–200 series airplanes, with flight deck
door assembly P/N B221001.
1
10
80
1,673
133,840
1
10
80
155
12,400
1
10
80
6
480
1
None
80
134
10,720
737–200 series airplanes, with flight deck
door assembly P/N B221001.
2
None
160
134
21,440
737–300, –400, –500 series airplanes, with
flight deck door assembly P/N B221001.
2
None
160
529
84,640
Modification in paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (required
by AD 2005–12–05).
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) of the
proposed AD (required by AD 2005–
12–05).
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of the
proposed AD (required by AD 2005–
12–05).
Inspection in paragraph (o) of the proposed AD (new proposed action).
1 The
Parts
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Model
Revision in paragraph
(i) of the proposed
AD (required by AD
2005–12–05).
Work hours
Cost per
airplane
Action
parts manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to operators at no cost.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Regulatory Findings
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14121 (70
FR 37152, June 28, 2005) and adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
Boeing and McDonnell Douglas: Docket No.
FAA–2007–26864; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–228–AD.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005–12–05.
Applicability
Comments Due Date
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified
in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by March 5, 2007.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Equipped with C&D
Zodiac, Inc. reinforced flight deck
doors installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
Airplane manufacturer
Airplane model
Boeing ....................................................
Boeing ....................................................
McDonnell Douglas ................................
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series airplanes .......
757–200 and –300 series airplanes .....................................................................
DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of smoke
and fumes in the cockpit of a Model 737–300
series airplane. We are issuing this AD to
prevent inadvertent release of the
decompression latch and consequent opening
of the decompression panel in the flight deck
door, or penetration of the flight deck door
by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could
result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We
are also issuing this AD to detect and correct
wire chafing, which could result in arcing,
fire, and/or reduced controllability of the
airplane.
ST01335LA.
ST01334LA.
ST01391LA.
Modification
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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005–
12–05
(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this
AD: Within 90 days after July 25, 2003 (the
effective date of AD 2003–14–04, amendment
39–13223), modify the reinforced flight deck
door according to paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or
(f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (AD 2003–14–
04 was superseded by AD 2005–12–05.)
Note 1: Where there are differences
between this AD and the referenced service
bulletins, this AD prevails.
TABLE 2.—AIRPLANE MODELS SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2003–14–04
Airplane manufacturer
Airplane models
Boeing .........................
737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900
series airplanes.
757–200 and –300 series airplanes ....................................
DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–
10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
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McDonnell Douglas .....
(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
airplanes: Modify the upper and lower
pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in
and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and
3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–
52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003.
One latch strap should be installed at the
bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly,
and a second latch strap should be installed
at the top of the lower pressure relief
assembly. When properly installed, the strap
should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300
series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower
pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in
and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and
3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–
52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
One latch strap should be installed at the
bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly,
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Identified in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001–52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003.
B231001–52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003.
and a second latch strap should be installed
at the top of the lower pressure relief
assembly. When properly installed, the strap
should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: Install
spacers in the upper and lower pressure
relief latch assemblies of the flight deck door,
by doing all actions specified in and
according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.C., and 3.D.
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–
52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or
Revision 2, dated September 29, 2003.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous
Issues of Service Bulletin
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this
AD: Modifications accomplished before July
25, 2003, in accordance with a service
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or
(g)(3) of this AD; as applicable; are
considered acceptable for compliance with
the corresponding action specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD.
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(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001–52–03, dated December 6, 2002;
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; or
Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003.
(2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300
series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B231001–52–02, dated December 6,
2002; Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003;
Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003; or
Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02,
dated April 30, 2003.
Parts Installation
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may
install, on any airplane, a reinforced flight
deck door having any part number (P/N)
listed in paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace
Service Bulletin B221001–52–03, Revision 3,
dated March 25, 2003; B231001–52–02,
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B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3,
2003; as applicable; unless the door has been
modified as required by paragraph (f) of this
AD.
Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise
Maintenance Program
(i) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
airplanes; and Model 757–200 and –300
series airplanes: Within 6 months after July
19, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–12–
05), revise the FAA-approved maintenance
inspection program to include the
information specified in C&D Aerospace
Report CDRB22–69, Revision E, dated
November 8, 2002.
Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door
by doing all applicable actions specified in
the applicable service bulletin listed in Table
3 of this AD at the applicable compliance
time specified in that table. Where the
applicable service bulletin includes an
instruction to install a placard to show that
the service bulletin has been accomplished,
this AD does not require that action.
TABLE 3.—NEW MODIFICATIONS TO THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR
Equipped
with a flight
deck door
assembly
having this
P/N—
Within this
compliance
time after
July 19,
2005—
Do all actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of—
B211200 ......
6 months .....
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01, Revision 3, dated September 18, 2003.
B251200 ......
6 months .....
B221200 ......
18 months ...
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–52–01,
dated April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01, Revision 1, dated June 27, 2003.
B221001 ......
18 months ...
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes ........
B231001 ......
18 months ...
McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–
30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F, MD–11,
and MD–11F airplanes.
B211200 ......
18 months ...
For these Models—
McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–800, and –900 series airplanes; and Model 757–200
and –300 series airplanes.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700,
–800, and –900 series airplanes.
(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of
this AD: Actions required by paragraph (f) of
this AD that were done within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of
this AD do not need to be repeated in
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; except as provided
by paragraph (k) of this AD.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; except as provided
by paragraph (k) of this AD.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated
September 29, 2003; except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous
Issues of Service Bulletin
(l) Modifications accomplished before July
19, 2005, in accordance with an applicable
service bulletin listed in Table 4 of this AD
are considered acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding action specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
TABLE 4.—ACCEPTABLE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR PREVIOUS MODIFICATIONS
Revision
level
Date
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
...........................................................................................
Original ........
1 ..................
2 ..................
Original ........
Original ........
1 ..................
2 ..................
Original ........
Original ........
February 27, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
June 3, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
December 6, 2002.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ...........................................................................................
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ...........................................................................................
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ...........................................................................................
1 ..................
2 ..................
3 ..................
January 2, 2003.
February 20, 2003.
March 7, 2003.
Service Bulletin
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
C&D
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
Bulletin
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–01
B211200–52–02
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221001–52–03
B221200–52–01
B231001–52–02
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Model 737–200 Series Airplanes: Wiring
Modification/Inspection
(m) For Boeing Model 737–200 series
airplanes equipped with flight deck door
assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months
after July 19, 2005, do paragraphs (m)(1) and
(m)(2) of this AD.
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(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck
door to relocate a power wire for the flight
deck door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–
52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003.
Actions accomplished before July 19, 2005,
in accordance with C&D Aerospace Alert
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Service Bulletin B221001–52A05, dated
April 17, 2003; Revision 1, dated May 14,
2003; or Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003; are
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action required by this
paragraph.
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for
chafing of wire bundles in the area of the
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flight deck door and applicable corrective
actions by doing all of the actions in the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–
52A02, dated November 5, 2002; except
where the service bulletin specifies installing
a placard, this AD does not require that
action. Any applicable corrective actions
must be done before further flight.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is ‘‘a visual
examination of a interior or exterior area,
installation or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normal available
lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar
lighting, flashlight or drop-light and may
require removal or opening of access panels
or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be
required to gain proximity to the area being
checked.’’
Parts Installation
(n) As of July 19, 2005, no person may
install a reinforced flight deck door under
any STC listed in Table 1 of this AD, on any
airplane, unless all applicable requirements
of this AD have been done on the door.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection and Corrective Actions if
Necessary for Certain Airplanes
(o) For Boeing Model 737–300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes equipped with flight
deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18
months after the effective date of this AD, do
the actions specified in paragraph (m)(2) of
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
(p)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2005–12–05 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 26, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
38 CFR Part 38
RIN 2900–AM53
Headstone and Marker Application
Process
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its
regulations concerning headstones and
markers furnished by the Government
through the National Cemetery
Administration (NCA) headstone and
marker program. The proposed
amendments are necessary to update
ordering procedures for headstones and
markers and to provide instructions for
requesting the addition of a new
emblem of belief to VA’s list of emblems
of belief available for inscription on
Government-furnished headstones and
markers. The proposed amendments
would also establish criteria to guide
VA’s decisions on requests to add new
emblems of belief to the list.
DATES: Comments must be received by
VA on or before March 20, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Written comments may be
submitted through https://
www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to the Director, Regulations
Management (00REG), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC
20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026.
Comments should indicate that they are
submitted in response to ‘‘RIN 2900–
AM53—Headstone and Marker
Application Process.’’ Copies of
comments received will be available for
public inspection in the Office of
Regulation Policy and Management,
Room 1063B, between the hours of 8
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday (except holidays). Please call
(202) 273–9515 for an appointment. In
addition, during the comment period,
comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at https://
www.Regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lindee Lenox, Director, Memorial
Programs Service, Office of Field
Programs, National Cemetery
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420. Telephone:
(202) 501–3100 (this is not a toll-free
number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NCA
administers VA’s memorial benefits
programs, which include providing for
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the interment of eligible deceased
veterans, their spouses, and other
eligible dependents in national
cemeteries. Currently, NCA maintains
more than 2.7 million gravesites at 124
national cemeteries in 39 States and
Puerto Rico, as well as 33 soldiers’ lots
and monument sites. Congress has
authorized VA to promulgate all
necessary rules and regulations to
ensure that these cemeteries are
maintained as ‘‘national shrines as a
tribute to our gallant dead’’ and that
graves are appropriately marked. 38
U.S.C. 2403(b) and (c), 2404(a) and (c).
Section 2306 of title 38, United States
Code, provides that VA shall furnish
headstones and markers for the graves of
eligible veterans and their eligible
family members. Under 38 U.S.C.
2404(c)(1), each grave in a national
cemetery ‘‘shall be marked with an
appropriate marker. Such marker shall
bear the name of the person buried, the
number of the grave, and such other
information as the Secretary [of
Veterans Affairs] shall by regulation
prescribe.’’ VA’s current regulations
describe the process for ordering a
headstone or marker and note that the
types of Government-furnished
headstones, markers, and inscriptions
‘‘will be in accordance with policies
approved by the Secretary [of Veterans
Affairs].’’ See 38 CFR 38.630(a), 38.632.
They also provide that inscriptions
‘‘will be in accordance with the policies
and specifications of the Under
Secretary for Memorial Affairs.’’ 38 CFR
38.630(b).
In the National Cemeteries Act of
1973, Pub. L. 93–43, Congress created
the National Cemetery System by
transferring certain national cemeteries
and the headstone and marker program
from the Department of the Army to
VA’s predecessor, the Veterans
Administration. At that time, the
Department of the Army considered
emblems of belief to be an appropriate
optional inscription for Governmentfurnished headstones and markers. VA
continued that policy under its
management of the program but did not
promulgate regulations specifying
emblems of belief as an approved type
of inscription.
In this rule, VA proposes to update
ordering procedures for headstones and
markers and to clarify its policy for
requesting the addition of a new
emblem of belief to VA’s list of emblems
available for inscription on
Government-furnished headstones and
markers.
Under current procedures, headstones
and markers are ordered automatically
from NCA Memorial Programs Service
(MPS) during the process of arranging
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-26864; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-228-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500,
-600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -
300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F,
DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes;
Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC
ST01391LA, Respectively
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain transport category airplanes
identified above. The existing AD currently requires modification of
the reinforced flight deck door and other actions related to the
reinforced flight deck door. Those other actions include modifying the
door, inspecting and modifying wiring in the area, and revising the
maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the
decompression panels of the flight deck door. This proposed AD would
add airplanes to the existing requirement of a one-time inspection for
chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck door and
corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would remove certain
airplanes from the applicability. This proposed AD results from a
report of smoke and fumes in the cockpit of a Model 737-300 series
airplane. We are proposing this AD to prevent inadvertent release of
the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression
panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door
by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the
airplane flightcrew. We are also proposing this AD to detect and
correct wire chafing, which could result in arcing, fire, and/or
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 5, 2007.
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, 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; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
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Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024); or
C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92647-
2063; for service information identified in this proposed AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5224; fax (562) 627-5210.
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 ``Docket No.
FAA-2007-26864; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-228-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 the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or 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
On May 26, 2005, we issued AD 2005-12-05, amendment 39-14121 (70 FR
37152, June 28, 2005). That AD applies to certain Boeing Model 737-200,
-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series airplanes; Boeing
Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-
30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. That AD requires modification of the
reinforced flight deck door and other actions related to the reinforced
flight deck door. Those other actions include modifying the door,
inspecting and modifying wiring in the area, and revising the
maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the
decompression panels of the flight deck door. That AD resulted from
reports of discrepancies with the reinforced flight deck door. We
issued that AD to prevent inadvertent release of the decompression
latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight
deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel,
any of which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. That AD
also requires finding and fixing wire chafing, which could result in
arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2005-12-05, we have received a report indicating
that a Boeing Model 737-300 series airplane was forced to turn back to
the airport ten minutes after departure, due to smoke and fumes in the
cockpit of the airplane. Investigation revealed that the incident was
caused by a certain wire, aft of the overhead P5 panel of the cockpit,
chafing against a bracket for a certain plug disconnect, which had been
installed during modification of the flight deck door lock in
accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA. Chafing
of wiring in the area of the flight deck door, if not corrected, could
result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
Previously, we addressed this unsafe condition in paragraph (m)(2) of
AD 2005-12-05 for Model 737-200 series airplanes equipped with flight
deck door assembly part number (P/N) B221001. That paragraph refers to
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02, dated November 5,
2002, as the appropriate source of service information for doing a
general visual inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of
the flight deck door and doing corrective actions if necessary. (Boeing
Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes are included in the
effectivity of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02.) We
have determined that the same unsafe condition also exists on Model
737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with reinforced
flight deck door assembly P/N B221001. Since Model 737-300, -400, and -
500 series airplanes were included in the applicability of AD 2005-12-
05, this proposed AD does not expand the applicability. Rather, this
proposed AD would require additional action on those airplanes to
adequately address the unsafe condition.
We inadvertently included McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F
airplanes in the applicability of AD 2005-12-05. The affected
reinforced flight deck doors are not approved for installation on Model
MD-10-10F airplanes under any STC. Therefore, we have removed those
airplanes from the applicability of this proposed AD.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other products of the
same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which
would supersede AD 2005-12-05 and would retain the requirements of the
existing AD. For Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, this
proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02, dated November 5,
2002, except as discussed under ``Difference Between the Proposed AD
and Service Bulletin.''
Difference Between the Proposed AD and Service Bulletin
Although C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02
describes procedures for installing a placard to show that the service
bulletin has been accomplished, this proposed AD does not require that
action. We have revised paragraph (m)(2) of the proposed AD to exclude
that action.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 3,423 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. For the new proposed action, there are about 1,047
Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes of the affected design
in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated
costs, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour, for U.S.
operators to comply with this proposed AD.
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Estimated Costs
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Number of
Cost per U.S.-
Action Model Work hours Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
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Modification in paragraph (f) of the proposed 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, 1 \1\ $0 $80 1,040 $83,200
AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). -800, and -900 series airplanes, with
flight deck door assembly P/N B221001.
757-200 and -300 series airplanes, 2 \1\ 0 160 519 83,040
with flight deck door assembly P/N
B231001.
DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- 2 \1\ 0 160 21 3,360
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
airplanes, with flight deck door
assembly P/N B211200.
Revision in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD 757-200 and -300 series airplanes..... 1 None 80 651 52,080
(required by AD 2005-12-05).
737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, 1 \1\ 0 80 1,673 133,840
-800, and -900 series airplanes; and
757-200 and -300 series airplanes;
with flight deck door assembly P/N
B221200.
Modification in paragraph (j) of the proposed DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10- 1 \1\ 0 80 155 12,400
AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). 30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and
MD-11F airplanes, with flight deck
door assembly P/N B211200.
MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, with 1 \1\ 0 80 6 480
flight deck door assembly P/N B251200.
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) of the 737-200 series airplanes, with flight 1 None 80 134 10,720
proposed AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). deck door assembly P/N B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of the proposed 737-200 series airplanes, with flight 2 None 160 134 21,440
AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). deck door assembly P/N B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (o) of the proposed AD 737-300, -400, -500 series airplanes, 2 None 160 529 84,640
(new proposed action). with flight deck door assembly P/N
B221001.
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\1\ The parts manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to operators at no cost.
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.
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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14121 (70 FR 37152, June 28, 2005) and adding the
following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Boeing and McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA-2007-26864; Directorate
Identifier 2006-NM-228-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 5,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-12-05.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified in Table 1 of this
AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Applicability
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Equipped with C&D Zodiac, Inc.
reinforced flight deck doors
Airplane manufacturer Airplane model installed in accordance with
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
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Boeing.................................. 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, ST01335LA.
-700, -800, and -900 series
airplanes.
Boeing.................................. 757-200 and -300 series ST01334LA.
airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas....................... DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, ST01391LA.
DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F,
MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of smoke and fumes in the
cockpit of a Model 737-300 series airplane. We are issuing this AD
to prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and
consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck
door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel,
any of which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We
are also issuing this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, which
could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced 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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-12-05
Note 1: Where there are differences between this AD and the
referenced service bulletins, this AD prevails.
Modification
(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Within 90 days
after July 25, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-14-04, amendment
39-13223), modify the reinforced flight deck door according to
paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (AD
2003-14-04 was superseded by AD 2005-12-05.)
Table 2.--Airplane Models Subject to Requirements of AD 2003-14-04
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Identified in C&D
Airplane manufacturer Airplane models Aerospace Service
Bulletin
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Boeing..................... 737-200, -300, -400, - B221001-52-03,
500, -600, -700, - Revision 3, dated
800, and -900 series March 25, 2003.
airplanes.
Boeing..................... 757-200 and -300 B231001-52-02,
series airplanes. Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas.......... DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, B211200-52-02,
DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, Revision 1, dated
MD-10-30F, MD-11, June 3, 2003.
and MD-11F airplanes.
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(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower pressure
relief latch assemblies on the flight deck door by doing all actions
specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003. One latch strap
should be installed at the bottom of the upper pressure relief
assembly, and a second latch strap should be installed at the top of
the lower pressure relief assembly. When properly installed, the
strap should cover a portion of the latch hook.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Modify
the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight
deck door by doing all actions specified in and according to
paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003. One latch strap should be installed at the bottom of
the upper pressure relief assembly, and a second latch strap should
be installed at the top of the lower pressure relief assembly. When
properly installed, the strap should cover a portion of the latch
hook.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: Install spacers in the
upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies of the flight deck
door, by doing all actions specified in and according to paragraphs
3.A., 3.C., and 3.D. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-
02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated September
29, 2003.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Modifications
accomplished before July 25, 2003, in accordance with a service
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD;
as applicable; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.
(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
B221001-52-03, dated December 6, 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2,
2003; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003.
(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: C&D
Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, dated December 6, 2002;
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; Revision 2, dated February 20,
2003; or Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service
Bulletin B211200-52-02, dated April 30, 2003.
Parts Installation
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may install, on any airplane,
a reinforced flight deck door having any part number (P/N) listed in
paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03,
Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; B231001-52-02,
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Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; or B211200-52-02, Revision 1,
dated June 3, 2003; as applicable; unless the door has been modified
as required by paragraph (f) of this AD.
Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise Maintenance Program
(i) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -
800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 series
airplanes: Within 6 months after July 19, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2005-12-05), revise the FAA-approved maintenance inspection
program to include the information specified in C&D Aerospace Report
CDRB22-69, Revision E, dated November 8, 2002.
Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door by doing all
applicable actions specified in the applicable service bulletin
listed in Table 3 of this AD at the applicable compliance time
specified in that table. Where the applicable service bulletin
includes an instruction to install a placard to show that the
service bulletin has been accomplished, this AD does not require
that action.
Table 3.--New Modifications to the Flight Deck Door
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Equipped with a flight Within this compliance Do all actions in the
For these Models-- deck door assembly time after July 19, Accomplishment
having this P/N-- 2005-- Instructions of--
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McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, B211200................ 6 months.............. C&D Aerospace Service
DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC- Bulletin B211200-52-01,
10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD- Revision 3, dated
11F airplanes. September 18, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and B251200................ 6 months.............. C&D Aerospace Service
MD-11F airplanes. Bulletin B251200-52-01,
dated April 30, 2003.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, - B221200................ 18 months............. C&D Aerospace Service
500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Bulletin B221200-52-01,
series airplanes; and Model 757- Revision 1, dated June
200 and -300 series airplanes. 27, 2003.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, - B221001................ 18 months............. C&D Aerospace Service
500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Bulletin B221001-52-03,
series airplanes. Revision 3, dated March
25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 B231001................ 18 months............. C&D Aerospace Service
series airplanes. Bulletin B231001-52-02,
Revision 4, dated March
19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k)
of this AD.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10- B211200................ 18 months............. C&D Aerospace Service
10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- Bulletin B211200-52-02,
40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Revision 1, dated June 3,
airplanes. 2003; or Revision 2,
dated September 29, 2003;
except as provided by
paragraph (k) of this AD.
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(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of this AD: Actions
required by paragraph (f) of this AD that were done within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of this AD do not need to
be repeated in accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin
(l) Modifications accomplished before July 19, 2005, in
accordance with an applicable service bulletin listed in Table 4 of
this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Table 4.--Acceptable Service Information for Previous Modifications
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Service Original........ February 27, 2003.
Bulletin B211200-52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service 1............... March 7, 2003.
Bulletin B211200-52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service 2............... June 3, 2003.
Bulletin B211200-52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Original........ April 30, 2003.
Bulletin B211200-52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Original........ December 6, 2002.
Bulletin B221001-52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service 1............... January 2, 2003.
Bulletin B221001-52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service 2............... February 20, 2003.
Bulletin B221001-52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Original........ April 30, 2003.
Bulletin B221200-52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Original........ December 6, 2002.
Bulletin B231001-52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service 1............... January 2, 2003.
Bulletin B231001-52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service 2............... February 20, 2003.
Bulletin B231001-52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service 3............... March 7, 2003.
Bulletin B231001-52-02.
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Model 737-200 Series Airplanes: Wiring Modification/Inspection
(m) For Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes equipped with
flight deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months after July
19, 2005, do paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD.
(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck door to relocate a
power wire for the flight deck door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin
B221001-52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003. Actions
accomplished before July 19, 2005, in accordance with C&D Aerospace
Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, dated April 17, 2003; Revision
1, dated May 14, 2003; or Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003; are
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by
this paragraph.
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for chafing of wire
bundles in the area of the
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flight deck door and applicable corrective actions by doing all of
the actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace
Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02, dated November 5, 2002; except
where the service bulletin specifies installing a placard, this AD
does not require that action. Any applicable corrective actions must
be done before further flight.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is ``a visual examination of a interior or exterior area,
installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normal available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-
light and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors.
Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to
the area being checked.''
Parts Installation
(n) As of July 19, 2005, no person may install a reinforced
flight deck door under any STC listed in Table 1 of this AD, on any
airplane, unless all applicable requirements of this AD have been
done on the door.
New Requirements of This AD
Inspection and Corrective Actions if Necessary for Certain
Airplanes
(o) For Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
equipped with flight deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18
months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified
in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(p)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2005-12-05
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 26, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-708 Filed 1-18-07; 8:45 am]
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