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Dated: March 28, 2007.
Roland E. Smith,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
[FR Doc. E7–6076 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am]
(Approved by the Office of Management and
Budget under control number 0579–0271.)
Done in Washington, DC, this 28th day of
March 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7–6128 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2141;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2007–26812; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–199–AD; Amendment
39–15006; AD 2007–07–09]
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You may examine the airworthiness
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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
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the street address stated in the
ADDRESSES section.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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12 CFR Parts 652 and 655
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes
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AGENCY:
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Corporation Funding and Fiscal
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Corporation Disclosure and Reporting
Requirements; Risk-Based Capital
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Farm Credit Administration.
Notice of effective date.
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Farm Credit
Administration (FCA) published a final
rule under parts 652 and 655 on
December 26, 2006 (71 FR 77247). This
final rule is intended to more accurately
reflect risk in the risk-based capital
stress test (RBCST) in order to improve
the RBCST’s output—Federal
Agricultural Mortgage Corporation’s
regulatory minimum risk-based capital
level. In accordance with 12 U.S.C.
2252, the effective date of the final rule
is 30 days from the date of publication
in the Federal Register during which
either or both Houses of Congress are in
session. Based on the records of the
sessions of Congress, the effective date
of the regulations is March 31, 2007.
DATES: Effective Date: The regulation
amending 12 CFR parts 652 and 655,
published on December 26, 2006 (71 FR
77247) is effective March 31, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph T. Connor, Associate Director for
Policy and Analysis, Office of
Secondary Market Oversight, Farm
Credit Administration, McLean, VA
22102–5090, (703) 883–4280, TTY (703)
883–4434; or Rebecca S. Orlich, Senior
Counsel, Office of General Counsel,
Farm Credit Administration, McLean,
VA 22102–5090, (703) 883–4020, TTY
(703) 883–4020.
(12 U.S.C. 2252(a)(9) and (10))
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Airbus Model
A318–100, A319–100, A320–200, A321–
100, and A321–200 series airplanes; and
Model A320–111 airplanes. That AD
currently requires modification of the
electrical bonding of all structures and
systems installed inside the center fuel
tank. This new AD requires
modification of additional bonding
points inside the center fuel tank. This
AD results from a report that additional
bonding points need to be modified in
order to prevent electrical arcing in the
center fuel tank. We are issuing this AD
to prevent electrical arcing in the center
fuel tank due to inadequate bonding,
which could result in an explosion of
the center fuel tank and consequent loss
of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
8, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of May 8, 2007.
On October 26, 2005 (70 FR 55228,
September 21, 2005), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–28–1104,
Revision 01, dated December 8, 2004.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
SUMMARY:
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Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2005–19–14, amendment
39–14279 (70 FR 55228, September 21,
2005). The existing AD applies to
certain Airbus Model A318–100, A319–
100, A320–200, A321–100, and A321–
200 series airplanes; and Model A320–
111 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
January 12, 2007 (72 FR 1467). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require
modification of the electrical bonding of
all structures and systems installed
inside the center fuel tank. That NPRM
also proposed to require modification of
additional bonding points inside the
center fuel tank.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments
have been received on the NPRM or on
the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD. There are
approximately 720 U.S.-registered
airplanes. The average labor rate is $80
per work hour.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Work hours
Parts
Modification of electrical
bonding (required by AD
2005–19–14).
Modification of additional
bonding points (new action).
Between 49 and 64 ...........
Between $10 and $370 .....
Between $3,930 and
$5,490.
Between $2,829,600 and
$3,952,800.
Between 6 and 7 hours ....
$100 ..................................
Between $580 and $660 ...
Between $417,600 and
$475,200.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Cost per airplane
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14279 (70
FR 55228, September 21, 2005) and by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
I
2007–07–09 Airbus: Amendment 39–15006.
FAA–2007–26812; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–199–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective May 8, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005–19–14.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 airplanes; certificated
in any category; except airplanes that have
received Airbus Modification 31892 in
production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that
additional bonding points need to be
modified in order to prevent electrical arcing
in the center fuel tank. We are issuing this
AD to prevent electrical arcing in the center
fuel tank due to inadequate bonding, which
could result in an explosion of the center fuel
tank and consequent loss 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.
Fleet cost
actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–28–1104, Revision 01,
dated December 8, 2004; Revision 02, dated
February 21, 2005; or Revision 03, including
Appendix 01, dated February 23, 2006. After
the effective date of this AD, only Revision
03 may be used.
Actions Accomplished According to Previous
Issue of the Service Bulletin
(g) Actions done before October 26, 2005,
in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1104, dated December 2, 2003, are
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of paragraph (f)
of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Modification (Additional Bonding Points)
(h) For airplanes on which the actions
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
28–1104, dated December 2, 2003; Revision
01, dated December 8, 2004; or Revision 02,
dated February 21, 2005; have been done
before the effective date of this AD: Within
78 months after the effective date of this AD,
modify the electrical bonding of the
structures and systems identified in the
additional actions specified in paragraph
3.B.(3) of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1104,
Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated
February 23, 2006.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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 2005–19–14, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD
2005–19–14
Related Information
(j) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2006–0176, dated
June 26, 2006, also addresses the subject of
this AD.
Modification
(f) Within 58 months after October 26, 2005
(the effective date of AD 2005–19–14):
Modify the electrical bonding of all
structures and systems installed inside the
center fuel tank by accomplishing all of the
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information
identified in Table 1 of this AD, as
applicable, to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
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TABLE 1.—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1104 ....................................................................................................................................................
A320–28–1104 ....................................................................................................................................................
A320–28–1104, including Appendix 01 ..............................................................................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the documents identified in Table 2 of this
01
02
03
Date
December 8, 2004.
February 21, 2005.
February 23, 2006.
AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
TABLE 2.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1104 ....................................................................................................................................................
A320–28–1104, including Appendix 01 ..............................................................................................................
(2) On October 26, 2005 (70 FR 55228,
September 21, 2005), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1104, Revision 01, dated December
8, 2004.
(3) Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
22, 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–2006–25419; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–055–AD; Amendment
39–15007; AD 2007–07–10]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
(EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes.
SUMMARY:
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This AD requires replacing the minilatches on certain lavatory waste
compartment doors with new, stronger
latches, and other specified actions.
This AD results from reports of certain
lavatory waste compartment doors
opening during flight due to movement
of the waste compartment during
takeoff, because the mini-latches
installed on the doors of those
compartments lose their strength over
time. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the inability of the waste compartment
doors to adequately contain a fire inside
the lavatory waste compartment, and
consequent uncontained fire and smoke
within a lavatory during flight.
This AD becomes effective May
8, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of May 8, 2007.
DATES:
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
Campos—SP, Brazil, for service
information identified in this AD.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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02
03
Date
February 21, 2005.
February 23, 2006.
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 street
address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
AD that would apply to certain
EMBRAER Model ERJ 170 airplanes.
That supplemental NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
January 26, 2007 (72 FR 3761). That
supplemental NPRM proposed to
require replacing the mini-latches on
certain lavatory waste compartment
doors with new, stronger latches, and
other specified actions.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments
have been received on the supplemental
NPRM or on the determination of the
cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD as proposed in the
supplemental NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the
estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-26812; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-199-AD;
Amendment 39-15006; AD 2007-07-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A318-100, A319-100, A320-
200, A321-100, and A321-200 series airplanes; and Model A320-111
airplanes. That AD currently requires modification of the electrical
bonding of all structures and systems installed inside the center fuel
tank. This new AD requires modification of additional bonding points
inside the center fuel tank. This AD results from a report that
additional bonding points need to be modified in order to prevent
electrical arcing in the center fuel tank. We are issuing this AD to
prevent electrical arcing in the center fuel tank due to inadequate
bonding, which could result in an explosion of the center fuel tank and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 8, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of May 8, 2007.
On October 26, 2005 (70 FR 55228, September 21, 2005), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, Revision 01, dated December 8,
2004.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2141; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Examining the Docket
You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2005-19-14, amendment
39-14279 (70 FR 55228, September 21, 2005). The existing AD applies to
certain Airbus Model A318-100, A319-100, A320-200, A321-100, and A321-
200 series airplanes; and Model A320-111 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2007 (72 FR 1467).
That NPRM proposed to continue to require modification of the
electrical bonding of all structures and systems installed inside the
center fuel tank. That NPRM also proposed to require modification of
additional bonding points inside the center fuel tank.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD. There are approximately 720 U.S.-registered
airplanes. The average labor rate is $80 per work hour.
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Estimated Costs
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Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane Fleet cost
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Modification of electrical Between 49 and 64. Between $10 and Between $3,930 and Between $2,829,600
bonding (required by AD 2005-19- $370. $5,490. and $3,952,800.
14).
Modification of additional Between 6 and 7 $100.............. Between $580 and Between $417,600
bonding points (new action). hours. $660. and $475,200.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14279 (70 FR 55228, September 21, 2005) and by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2007-07-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-15006. FAA-2007-26812; Directorate
Identifier 2006-NM-199-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective May 8, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005-19-14.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
airplanes; certificated in any category; except airplanes that have
received Airbus Modification 31892 in production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that additional bonding points
need to be modified in order to prevent electrical arcing in the
center fuel tank. We are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
arcing in the center fuel tank due to inadequate bonding, which
could result in an explosion of the center fuel tank and consequent
loss 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 the Requirements of AD 2005-19-14
Modification
(f) Within 58 months after October 26, 2005 (the effective date
of AD 2005-19-14): Modify the electrical bonding of all structures
and systems installed inside the center fuel tank by accomplishing
all of the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, Revision 01,
dated December 8, 2004; Revision 02, dated February 21, 2005; or
Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated February 23, 2006. After
the effective date of this AD, only Revision 03 may be used.
Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issue of the Service
Bulletin
(g) Actions done before October 26, 2005, in accordance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, dated December 2, 2003, are
acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of
paragraph (f) of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Modification (Additional Bonding Points)
(h) For airplanes on which the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, dated December 2, 2003; Revision 01,
dated December 8, 2004; or Revision 02, dated February 21, 2005;
have been done before the effective date of this AD: Within 78
months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical
bonding of the structures and systems identified in the additional
actions specified in paragraph 3.B.(3) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, Revision 03,
including Appendix 01, dated February 23, 2006.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 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 2005-19-14,
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph
(f) of this AD.
Related Information
(j) European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness directive
2006-0176, dated June 26, 2006, also addresses the subject of this
AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use the service information identified in Table 1
of this AD, as applicable, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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Table 1.--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Airbus Service Bulletin level Date
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A320-28-1104................... 01 December 8, 2004.
A320-28-1104................... 02 February 21, 2005.
A320-28-1104, including 03 February 23, 2006.
Appendix 01.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the documents identified in Table 2 of
this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 2.--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Airbus Service Bulletin level Date
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A320-28-1104................... 02 February 21, 2005.
A320-28-1104, including 03 February 23, 2006.
Appendix 01.
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(2) On October 26, 2005 (70 FR 55228, September 21, 2005), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1104, Revision 01,
dated December 8, 2004.
(3) Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France, for a copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 22, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-5886 Filed 4-2-07; 8:45 am]
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