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, 28832-28837 [E7-9842]
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Airport Drive, Torrance, California 90505,
telephone (310) 539–0508, fax (310) 539–
5198. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort
Worth, Texas 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
(e) This amendment becomes effective on
June 27, 2007.
[Docket No. FAA–2007–26864; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD; Amendment
39–15053; AD 2007–10–12]
the flight deck door and corrective
actions if necessary. This proposed AD
also removes certain airplanes from the
applicability. 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, 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: This AD becomes effective June
27, 2007.
On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June
14, 2005), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain service information.
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July
10, 2003), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other service
information.
RIN 2120–AA64
ADDRESSES:
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 8,
2007.
David A. Downey,
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–9687 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
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: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain transport
category airplanes identified above.
That 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 new AD continues to require
the existing requirements. This new AD
adds airplanes to the existing
requirement of a one-time inspection for
chafing of wire bundles in the area of
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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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207; Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
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 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:
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
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the street address stated in the
section.
ADDRESSES
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2005–12–05, amendment
39–14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005).
(A correction of that AD was published
in the Federal Register on June 28, 2005
(70 FR 37152).) The existing AD applies
to 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 NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
January 19, 2007 (72 FR 2475). That
NPRM proposed to continue to require
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
NPRM also proposed to 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. That
NPRM also proposed to remove certain
airplanes from the applicability.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments that have
been received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing, United Airlines, and the Air
Line Pilots Association, International
(ALPA) support the intent of the NPRM.
Request To Issue a Separate AD
United Airlines requests that rather
than superseding the existing AD, we
issue a separate AD action since the new
proposed actions are applicable only to
the Model 737–300, –400, and –500
series airplanes. The commenter states
that if the existing AD is superseded,
numerous documents must be updated
for all airplane models affected by the
earlier actions. The commenter asserts
that superseding an already complex
compliance plan provides an
opportunity for non-compliance and
unnecessarily increases an operator’s
workload.
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We acknowledge that the less
burdensome approach is to issue a
separate AD that applies only to the
Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. Further, our normal policy is
to issue a separate AD when any new
requirements would affect only a small
portion of the affected airplanes, so that
we do not burden operators with the
workload associated with revising
maintenance record entries. However, in
this case, we determined that the
existing AD needed to be superseded
because we are also removing certain
airplanes from the applicability. For
certain operators, this final rule is
relieving in nature. Therefore, we have
not revised this AD in this regard.
Clarification of Alternative Method of
Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify
the appropriate procedure for notifying
the principal inspector before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
that have been received, and determined
that air safety and the public interest
require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We have determined that about 1,047
additional airplanes (Model 737–300,
–400, and –500 series airplanes) in the
worldwide fleet are subject to this AD;
therefore, there are now about 3,423
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
AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work
hours
Action
Model
Modification in paragraph (f) of this 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.
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 .......
Revision in paragraph (i) of this AD (required by AD 2005–12–05).
Modification in paragraph (j) of this AD
(required by AD 2005–12–05).
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) of
this AD (required by AD 2005–12–05).
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of this
AD (required by AD 2005–12–05).
Inspection in paragraph (o) of this AD
(additional airplanes).
1 The
Number
of U.S.registered
airplanes
Fleet cost
1
1 $0
$80
1,040
$83,200
2
10
160
519
83,040
2
10
160
21
3,360
1
None
80
651
52,080
1
10
80
1,673
133,840
1
10
80
155
12,400
1
10
80
6
480
1
None
80
134
10,720
2
None
160
134
21,440
2
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.
737–200 series airplanes, with flight
deck door assembly P/N B221001.
737–300, –400, –500 series airplanes,
with flight deck door assembly P/N
B221001.
None
160
529
84,640
parts manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to operators at no cost.
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Cost per
airplane
Parts
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.
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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
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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
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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
by removing amendment 39–14121 (70
FR 34316, June 14, 2005), corrected at
70 FR 37152, June 28, 2005, and by
adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
2007–10–12 Boeing: Amendment 39–15053.
Docket No. FAA–2007–26864;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
I
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 27,
2007.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005–12–05.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Applicability
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
(c) This AD applies to airplanes identified
in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
category.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
I
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, 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
Compliance
Modification
(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.
(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.)
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.
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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Boeing ..................................
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,
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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.
(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–
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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
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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,
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
Equipped with a
flight deck door
assembly having
this P/N—
For these models—
Within this compliance time after
July 19, 2005—
months
B211200
6
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01,
Revision 3, dated September 18, 2003.
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.
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.
B251200
6
B221200
18
B221001
18
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes ..
B231001
18
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
(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.
Do all actions in the accomplishment instructions
of—
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
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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
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 an 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.’’
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)
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.
(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) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2005–12–05 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Material Incorporated by Reference
Inspection and Corrective Actions if
Necessary for Certain Airplanes
(o) For Boeing Model 737–300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes equipped with flight
(q) You must use the service information
listed in Table 5 of this AD to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service information
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Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Revision level
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B251200–52–01 .........................................................................
Report CDRB22–69 ..............................................................................................
(1) On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14,
2005), the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Date
Original ......................
3 ................................
3 ................................
1 ................................
2 ................................
3 ................................
1 ................................
4 ................................
Original ......................
E ................................
November 5, 2002.
October 3, 2003.
September 18, 2003.
June 3, 2003.
September 29, 2003.
March 25, 2003.
June 27, 2003.
March 19, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
November 8, 2002.
the service information listed in Table 6 of
this AD.
TABLE 6.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON JULY 19, 2005
Service information
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Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Revision level
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................
Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 .........................................................................
Service Bulletin B251200–52–01 .........................................................................
Report CDRB22–69 ..............................................................................................
(2) On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10,
2003), the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
Date
Original ......................
3 ................................
3 ................................
2 ................................
1 ................................
Original ......................
E ................................
November 5, 2002.
October 3, 2003.
September 18, 2003.
September 29, 2003.
June 27, 2003.
April 30, 2003.
November 8, 2002.
the service information listed in Table 7 of
this AD.
TABLE 7.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON JULY 25, 2003
Service Bulletin
Revision level
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 .........................................................................
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 .........................................................................
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 .........................................................................
3 ................................
4 ................................
(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long
Beach 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 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/ibrlocations.html.
separated the non-hub program and
related changes from the other mandates
because Congress had required the FAA
to publish proposed rules on the pilot
program within 180 days of enactment
of Vision 100.
On February 1, 2006, the FAA
published the notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM), ‘‘Passenger Facility
Charge Program, Debt Service, Air
Carrier Bankruptcy, and Miscellaneous
Changes’’ (71 FR 5188) to address the
remaining mandates in Vision 100.
These mandates include:
(1) Making low-emission airport
vehicles and ground support equipment
eligible for PFC funding,
(2) Using PFCs to pay debt service on
projects that are ‘‘not an eligible airportrelated project’’ when there is a
financial need at an airport,
(3) Clarifying the PFC status of
military charters,
(4) Structuring PFC account
requirements for carriers in bankruptcy,
and
(5) Making eligible the use of PFC
revenue as local share for projects under
the air traffic modernization costsharing program.
In addition, the FAA is adopting other
changes that streamline benefits beyond
those contained in the 2005 final rule.
These changes will:
(1) Provide for the electronic filing of
notices and reports,
(2) Provide a process for periodic
review and change of the carrier
compensation level, and
(3) Modify the content and due date
for some public agency reports and
notices.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7,
2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–9842 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am]
For
technical questions concerning this final
rule, contact Sheryl Scarborough,
Airports Financial Analysis and
Passenger Facility Charge Branch, APP–
510, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8825; facsimile: (202) 267–5302;
e-mail: sheryl.scarborough@faa.gov. For
legal questions concerning this final
rule, contact Beth Weir, Airports Law
Branch, AGC–610, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–5880; facsimile:
(202) 267–5769.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AGENCY:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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.
This rulemaking is promulgated
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section
40117. Under that section, the FAA is
charged with prescribing regulations to
impose a passenger facility fee to
finance eligible airport-related projects.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because Vision 100
requires the FAA to change the PFC
program. Many actions in this document
are in response to Vision 100.
SUMMARY: This final rule amends FAA
regulations dealing with the Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC) program to add
more eligible uses for revenue, protect
such revenue in bankruptcy
proceedings, and eliminate charges to
passengers on military charters. These
changes respond to the Vision 100—
Century of Aviation Reauthorization
Act. This final rule also revises current
reporting requirements to reflect
technological improvements, and to
clarify and update existing references
and regulations. This final rule further
streamlines the existing policies of the
PFC program.
DATES: This amendment becomes
effective June 22, 2007.
Background
On March 23, 2005, the FAA
published a final rule establishing a 3year pilot program for non-hub airports
to test new application and application
approval procedures for the PFC
program (70 FR 14928). The 2005 final
rule contains several changes designed
to streamline the PFC application and
amendment procedures for all PFC
applications and amendments, thereby
improving the entire PFC program.
The FAA published the 2005 final
rule to address Congressional mandates
in the Vision 100—Century of Aviation
Reauthorization Act (Vision 100). The
non-hub pilot program, with the PFC
application streamlining procedures,
however, was only one of six mandates
specified in Vision 100. The FAA
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14 CFR Part 158
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23730; Amendment
No. 158–4]
RIN 2120–AI68
Passenger Facility Charge Program,
Debt Service, Air Carrier Bankruptcy,
and Miscellaneous Changes
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Summary of Comments
The FAA received 12 comments. All
of the commenters generally support the
proposed changes. These comments
include suggested changes, as discussed
below.
Seven of the comments are from
public agencies: Allegheny County
Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, PA;
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
Authority, Charlottesville, VA; City and
County of Denver, Denver, CO; Mahlon
Sweet Field, Eugene, OR; Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey, New York,
NY; Norman Y. Mineta San Jose
International Airport, San Jose, CA; and
City of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Two
comments are from aviation industry
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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 28832-28837]
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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;
Amendment 39-15053; AD 2007-10-12]
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: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain transport category airplanes identified
above. That 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 new AD continues to require the existing requirements.
This new AD adds 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 also removes
certain airplanes from the applicability. 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, 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: This AD becomes effective June 27, 2007.
On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
service information.
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other service information.
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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
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 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:
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 2005-12-05, amendment
39-14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005). (A correction of that AD was
published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2005 (70 FR 37152).) The
existing AD applies to 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 NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January
19, 2007 (72 FR 2475). That NPRM proposed to continue to require
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 NPRM also
proposed to 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. That NPRM also proposed to
remove certain airplanes from the applicability.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
received on the NPRM.
Support for the NPRM
Boeing, United Airlines, and the Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) support the intent of the NPRM.
Request To Issue a Separate AD
United Airlines requests that rather than superseding the existing
AD, we issue a separate AD action since the new proposed actions are
applicable only to the Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
The commenter states that if the existing AD is superseded, numerous
documents must be updated for all airplane models affected by the
earlier actions. The commenter asserts that superseding an already
complex compliance plan provides an opportunity for non-compliance and
unnecessarily increases an operator's workload.
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We acknowledge that the less burdensome approach is to issue a
separate AD that applies only to the Model 737-300, -400, and -500
series airplanes. Further, our normal policy is to issue a separate AD
when any new requirements would affect only a small portion of the
affected airplanes, so that we do not burden operators with the
workload associated with revising maintenance record entries. However,
in this case, we determined that the existing AD needed to be
superseded because we are also removing certain airplanes from the
applicability. For certain operators, this final rule is relieving in
nature. Therefore, we have not revised this AD in this regard.
Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been received, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described
previously. We have determined that this change will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We have determined that about 1,047 additional airplanes (Model
737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes) in the worldwide fleet are
subject to this AD; therefore, there are now about 3,423 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 AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of
Work Cost per U.S.- Fleet
Action Model hours Parts airplane registered cost
airplanes
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Modification in paragraph (f) of 737-200, -300, -400, 1 \1\ $0 $80 1,040 $83,200
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- -500, -600, -700, -
05). 800, and -900
series airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B221001.
757-200 and -300 2 \1\ 0 160 519 83,040
series airplanes,
with flight deck
door assembly P/N
B231001.
DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, 2 \1\ 0 160 21 3,360
DC-10-30F, DC-10-
40, MD-10-30F, MD-
11, and MD-11F
airplanes, with
flight deck door
assembly P/N
B211200.
Revision in paragraph (i) of this 757-200 and -300 1 None 80 651 52,080
AD (required by AD 2005-12-05). series airplanes.
Modification in paragraph (j) of 737-200, -300, -400, 1 \1\ 0 80 1,673 133,840
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- -500, -600, -700, -
05). 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, 1 \1\0 80 155 12,400
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 1 \1\ 0 80 6 480
airplanes, with
flight deck door
assembly P/N
B251200.
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) 737-200 series 1 None 80 134 10,720
of this AD (required by AD 2005- airplanes, with
12-05). flight deck door
assembly P/N
B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of 737-200 series 2 None 160 134 21,440
this AD (required by AD 2005-12- airplanes, with
05). flight deck door
assembly P/N
B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (o) of 737-300, -400, -500 2 None 160 529 84,640
this AD (additional airplanes). series airplanes,
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 AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on
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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 39-14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), corrected at
70 FR 37152, June 28, 2005, and by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
2007-10-12 Boeing: Amendment 39-15053. Docket No. FAA-2007-26864;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-228-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective June 27, 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
Airplane manufacturer Airplane model flight deck doors installed in accordance
with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)--
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Boeing............................... 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - ST01335LA
600, -700, -800, and -900
series airplanes.
Boeing............................... 757-200 and -300 series ST01334LA
airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas.................... DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10- ST01391LA
30, 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, 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 March 25, 2003.
series 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- Revision 1, dated
40, MD-10-30F, MD- June 3, 2003.
11, 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
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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, 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 Within this
flight deck door compliance time Do all actions in the
For these models-- assembly having after July 19, accomplishment instructions of--
this P/N-- 2005-- months
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McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10- B211200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD- B211200-52-01, Revision 3, dated
10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. September 18, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F B251200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
airplanes. B251200-52-01, dated April 30,
2003.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - B221200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
600, -700, -800, and -900 series B221200-52-01, Revision 1, dated
airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 June 27, 2003.
series airplanes.
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, - B221001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
600, -700, -800, and -900 series B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated
airplanes. March 25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD.
Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series B231001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
airplanes. B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated
March 19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of
this AD.
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- B211200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin
10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated
MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. June 3, 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 Bulletin B211200- Original........................... February 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. March 7, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- Original........................... December 6, 2002.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 1.................................. January 2, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 2.................................. February 20, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 3.................................. March 7, 2003.
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 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 an 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) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2005-12-05
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(q) You must use the service information listed in Table 5 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 5.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service information Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 3.................................. March 25, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 4.................................. March 19, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002.
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(1) On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in Table 6 of this AD.
Table 6.--Material Incorporated by Reference on July 19, 2005
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Service information Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin Original........................... November 5, 2002.
B221001-52A02.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 3.................................. October 3, 2003.
B221001-52A05.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 3.................................. September 18, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 2.................................. September 29, 2003.
52-02.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200- 1.................................. June 27, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200- Original........................... April 30, 2003.
52-01.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69........ E.................................. November 8, 2002.
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(2) On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in Table 7 of this AD.
Table 7.--Material Incorporated by Reference on July 25, 2003
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200- 1.................................. June 3, 2003.
52-02.
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001- 3.................................. March 25, 2003.
52-03.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001- 4.................................. March 19, 2003.
52-02.
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(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124-2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
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 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 May 7, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-9842 Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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