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(ii) Recognize the common breeds of
nonregulated animals and accurately
record breed information on official
documents.
(iii) Apply common animal
identification for nonregulated animals.
(iv) Properly complete certificates for
domestic and international movement of
nonregulated animals.
(v) Perform necropsies on
nonregulated animals.
(vi) Recognize and report clinical
signs and lesions of exotic animal
diseases that occur in nonregulated
animals.
(vii) Vaccinate nonregulated animals
and accurately complete the vaccination
certificate.
(viii) Properly collect and ship
specimen samples to appropriate
laboratory for testing with complete and
accurate paperwork.
(ix) Develop appropriate biosecurity
protocols, as well as cleaning and
disinfection protocols, to control
communicable disease spread in
nonregulated animals.
(2) Category II.
(i) Perform physical examination of
individual animals and visually inspect
herds or flocks to determine whether the
animals are free from any clinical signs
suggestive of communicable disease.
(ii) Recognize the common breeds of
nonregulated animals, the types of
poultry as defined by the National
Poultry Improvement Plan in
subchapter G of this chapter, and the
common breeds of livestock, and be able
to accurately record breed information
on official documents.
(iii) Recognize all USDA animal
identification systems.
(iv) Estimate the age of livestock using
a dental formula.
(v) Apply USDA-recognized
identification (e.g., eartag, microchip,
tattoo) for the USDA animal
identification system.
(vi) Certify the health status of a
poultry flock regarding diseases of
domestic or international regulatory
concern, and evaluate records
pertaining to flock testing and
participation in Federal and State
poultry health programs and
classifications.
(vii) Properly complete certificates for
domestic and international movement of
animals.
(viii) Apply and remove official seals.
(ix) Perform necropsies on animals.
(x) Recognize and report clinical signs
and lesions of exotic animal diseases.
(xi) Develop a herd or flock health
plan.
(xii) Vaccinate for USDA program
diseases and accurately complete the
vaccination certificate.
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(xiii) Properly collect and ship sample
specimens to an appropriate laboratory
for testing with complete and accurate
paperwork.
(xiv) Properly perform testing for
tuberculosis (e.g., caudal fold test).
(xv) Develop appropriate biosecurity
protocols, as well as cleaning and
disinfection protocols, to control
communicable disease spread.
(xvi) Explain basic principles for
control of diseases for which APHIS or
APHIS-State cooperative programs
presently exist.
(h) Authorization to perform duties.
An accredited veterinarian may not
perform accredited duties in a State
until after receiving written
authorization from APHIS. If a Category
I accredited veterinarian completes the
necessary training requirements and
becomes a Category II accredited
veterinarian, the veterinarian may not
perform Category II accredited duties in
a State until after receiving written
authorization from APHIS.
5. In § 161.3, paragraphs (a) and (b)
are revised to read as follows:
§ 161.3
Renewal of accreditation.
(a) Accredited veterinarians who wish
to continue participating in the National
Veterinary Accreditation Program must
renew their accreditation every 3 years
by completing an application for
accreditation renewal and submitting it
to APHIS. Newly accredited
veterinarians must renew their
accreditation within 3 years of
completing the initial accreditation
training described in § 161.1(e)(3) of this
part, regardless of when their
accreditation was granted. Other
veterinarians must renew their
accreditation within 3 years of the
previous renewal.
(b) Accredited veterinarians who wish
to renew their accreditation under
Category I must complete three
supplemental training units approved
by APHIS by the end of their 3-year
tenure as an accredited veterinarian.
Accredited veterinarians who wish to
renew their accreditation under
Category II must complete six
supplemental training units approved
by APHIS by the end of their 3-year
tenure as an accredited veterinarian.
Accredited veterinarians who wish to
change the category in which they are
accredited, rather than renew
accreditation in their current
accreditation category, should follow
the procedure in § 161.1(f) of this part.
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Done in Washington, DC, this 20th day of
February, 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7–3256 Filed 2–26–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–34–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26692; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–89–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; REIMS
AVIATION S.A. Model F406 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
several reports regarding an important
corrosion on the bearings with propagation to
the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This
corrosion has been discovered after rudder
removals. This condition, if left uncorrected,
could result in the loss of the rudder control
on the airplane.
The proposed AD would require
actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by March 29, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• 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.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new
process for streamlining the issuance of
ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined
process will allow us to adopt MCAI
safety requirements in a more efficient
manner and will reduce safety risks to
the public. This process continues to
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
meet legal, economic, Administrative
Procedure Act, and Federal Register
requirements. We also continue to meet
our technical decision-making
responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
products.
This proposed AD references the
MCAI and related service information
that we considered in forming the
engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The proposed AD contains
text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain
language principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–26692; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–89–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because 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
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substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
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The Direction generale de l’aviation
civile (DGAC), which is the aviation
authority for France, has issued AD No.
F–2005–081, dated May 25, 2005,
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states
that there have been:
several reports regarding an important
corrosion on the bearings with propagation to
the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This
corrosion has been discovered after rudder
removals. This condition, if left uncorrected,
could result in the loss of the rudder control
on the airplane.
The MCAI requires:
Within the next 100 flight hours or 3
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, perform the REIMS
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No
F406–57. These actions must be done in
accordance with the manufacturer’s technical
publications.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
REIMS AVIATION S.A. has issued
REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service
Bulletin No. F406–57, dated April 25,
2005. The actions described in this
service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
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provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have proposed
different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 7 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 6 work-hours per product to
comply with the proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $100
per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $4,060, or $580 per
product.
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 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 this proposed regulation:
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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.
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
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
REIMS AVIATION S.A.: Docket No. FAA–
2006–26692; Directorate Identifier 2006–
CE–89–AD
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by March
29, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A.
Model F406 airplanes, serial numbers F406–
0001 through F406–0092, certificated in any
category.
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Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states that
there have been:
several reports regarding an important
corrosion on the bearings with propagation to
the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This
corrosion has been discovered after rudder
removals. This condition, if left uncorrected,
could result in the loss of the rudder control
on the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within the next 100 hours time-inservice or 3 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, and
thereafter repetitively during a period not to
exceed every 12 months, unless previously
accomplished in the past 12 months, inspect
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Note 2: We encourage you to put Reims
temporary revision No. 4 into the
maintenance program of the F406 airplane
(chapter 5–10–01, page 17 of the
maintenance manual).
FAA AD Differences
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
§ 39.13
the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for
corrosion and lubricate the rudder bearings
in accordance with the accomplishment
instructions of REIMS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406–57,
dated April 25, 2005. If corrosion is found,
replace these parts before further flight
(2) Initially lubricate the rudder bearings
within 600 hours time-in-service or within 12
months, whichever occurs first, after the
effective date of this AD, and repetitively
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months. During this step, remove the rudder
to realize an optimum inspection and
lubrication in accordance with the
accomplishment instructions of Reims
Aviation Industries Service Bulletin No.
F406–57, dated April 25, 2005.
Note 1: We have established the repetitive
inspection times of this AD so that they may
coincide with annual inspections.
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: We
have added repetitive inspection
requirements in the AD to coincide with the
maintenance requirement in the service
bulletin.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri,
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
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(g) Refer to MCAI Direction generale de
l’aviation civile (DGAC), which is the
aviation authority for France, AD No. F–
2005–081, dated May 25, 2005; and REIMS
AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin
No. F406–57, dated April 25, 2005, for
related information.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 20, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 145
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26408]
RIN 2120–AI53
Repair Stations; Extension of
Comment Period
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM); extension of comment period.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action extends the
comment period for the Repair Stations
NPRM, Docket No. FAA–2006–26408
that was published on December 1,
2006. In that document, the FAA
proposed to amend the regulations for
repair stations by revising the system of
ratings and requiring repair stations to
establish a quality program. The FAA
also proposed additional changes
critical to maintaining safety. On
January 26, 2007, the Aeronautical
Repair Station Association (ARSA)
requested an extension to the comment
period for this NPRM. The FAA has
considered this request and decided to
extend the comment period for 45 days.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
identified by Docket Number FAA–
2006–26408, using any of the following
methods:
• 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–
0001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• 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.
For more information on the
rulemaking process, see the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26692; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-89-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; REIMS AVIATION S.A. Model F406
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
several reports regarding an important corrosion on the bearings
with propagation to the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This corrosion
has been discovered after rudder removals. This condition, if left
uncorrected, could result in the loss of the rudder control on the
airplane.
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address
the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 29, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
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.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance
of ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined process will allow us to adopt
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service
information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to
correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from
the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language
principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
26692; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-89-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because 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 we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation civile (DGAC),
which is the aviation authority for France, has issued AD No. F-2005-
081, dated May 25, 2005, (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states
that there have been:
several reports regarding an important corrosion on the bearings
with propagation to the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This corrosion
has been discovered after rudder removals. This condition, if left
uncorrected, could result in the loss of the rudder control on the
airplane.
The MCAI requires:
Within the next 100 flight hours or 3 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform the REIMS AVIATION
INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No F406-57. These actions must be done
in accordance with the manufacturer's technical publications.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
REIMS AVIATION S.A. has issued REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service
Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005. The actions described in
this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 7 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 6 work-hours per product to comply with the
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $100 per product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for these costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur
costs higher than estimated here.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $4,060, or $580 per product.
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 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 this proposed
regulation:
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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.
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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
REIMS AVIATION S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2006-26692; Directorate
Identifier 2006-CE-89-AD
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by March 29, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A. Model F406 airplanes,
serial numbers F406-0001 through F406-0092, certificated in any
category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states that there have been:
several reports regarding an important corrosion on the bearings
with propagation to the bracket-hinge of the rudder. This corrosion
has been discovered after rudder removals. This condition, if left
uncorrected, could result in the loss of the rudder control on the
airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service or 3 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, and
thereafter repetitively during a period not to exceed every 12
months, unless previously accomplished in the past 12 months,
inspect the rudder brackets-hinge and bearings for corrosion and
lubricate the rudder bearings in accordance with the accomplishment
instructions of REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service Bulletin No. F406-
57, dated April 25, 2005. If corrosion is found, replace these parts
before further flight
(2) Initially lubricate the rudder bearings within 600 hours
time-in-service or within 12 months, whichever occurs first, after
the effective date of this AD, and repetitively thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 12 months. During this step, remove the
rudder to realize an optimum inspection and lubrication in
accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Reims Aviation
Industries Service Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005.
Note 1: We have established the repetitive inspection times of
this AD so that they may coincide with annual inspections.
Note 2: We encourage you to put Reims temporary revision No. 4
into the maintenance program of the F406 airplane (chapter 5-10-01,
page 17 of the maintenance manual).
FAA AD Differences
Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: We have added repetitive inspection requirements in the
AD to coincide with the maintenance requirement in the service
bulletin.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4144; fax: (816) 329-4090, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(g) Refer to MCAI Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation
civile (DGAC), which is the aviation authority for France, AD No. F-
2005-081, dated May 25, 2005; and REIMS AVIATION INDUSTRIES Service
Bulletin No. F406-57, dated April 25, 2005, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 20, 2007.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-3399 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am]
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