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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
for a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
inspection of ground blocks GD261 and
GD264 for corrosion, measure the electrical
bond resistance, and separate the ground
wires for the fuel boost pump circuit between
ground blocks GD261 and GD264. Do these
actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–28–
1257, dated February 26, 2007. Do applicable
corrective actions before further flight in
accordance with the service bulletin.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 25,
2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10878 Filed 6–5–07; 8:45 am]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–28355;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–062–AD.
Federal Aviation Administration
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by July 23, 2007.
14 CFR Part 39
Affected ADs
(b) None.
RIN 2120–AA64
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737–
600, –700, –700C, –800 and –900 series
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 737–28–1257, dated
February 26, 2007.
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace LP Model Galaxy Airplanes
and Model Gulfstream 200 Airplanes
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Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Inspection
(f) Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do a general visual
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The unsafe condition is damage and
subsequent failure of the safety relief
valves, which could result in rapid
decompression of the airplane. The
proposed AD would require actions that
are intended to address the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 6, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28353; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–065–AD]
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of random
flashes of the six fuel pump low pressure
lights and intermittent operation of the fuel
boost pumps. We are issuing this AD to
prevent the simultaneous malfunction of all
six fuel boost pumps, which could cause the
engines to operate on suction feed and
potentially flame out.
when combined with additional failures. The
serial numbers of the defective valves and the
affected aircraft were identified.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
During the manufacturing process of the
Poppet Covers of the Pressurization Safety
Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage
may eventually cause faulty operation of the
relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition
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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 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2677;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new
process for streamlining the issuance of
ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined
process will allow us to adopt MCAI
safety requirements in a more efficient
manner and will reduce safety risks to
the public. This process continues to
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
meet legal, economic, Administrative
Procedure Act, and Federal Register
requirements. We also continue to meet
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our technical decision-making
responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
products.
This proposed AD references the
MCAI and related service information
that we considered in forming the
engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The proposed AD contains
text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain
language principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2007–28353; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–065–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel
(CAAI), which is the aviation authority
for Israel, has issued Israeli
Airworthiness Directive 21–07–01–01,
dated February 20, 2007 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
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During the manufacturing process of the
Poppet Covers of the Pressurization Safety
Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage
may eventually cause faulty operation of the
relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition
when combined with additional failures. The
serial numbers of the defective valves and the
affected aircraft were identified.
The unsafe condition is damage and
subsequent failure of the safety relief
valves, which could result in rapid
decompression of the airplane. The
corrective action includes replacing the
pressurization safety valve, part number
103842–3. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Gulfstream has issued Service
Bulletin 200–21–308, dated February
23, 2007. The actions described in this
service information are intended to
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correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have proposed
different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 7 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 10 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Where the service information lists
required parts costs that are covered
under warranty, we have assumed that
there will be no charge for these costs.
As we do not control warranty coverage
for affected parties, some parties may
incur costs higher than estimated here.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $5,600, or $800 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
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detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel
Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Docket No.
FAA–2007–28353; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–065–AD.
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Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 6,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model
Galaxy airplanes and Model Gulfstream 200
airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 104,
109, 110, and 118, certificated in any
category.
Subject
(d) Air Conditioning.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
During the manufacturing process of the
Poppet Covers of the Pressurization Safety
Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage
may eventually cause faulty operation of the
relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition
when combined with additional failures. The
serial numbers of the defective valves and the
affected aircraft were identified.
The unsafe condition is damage and
subsequent failure of the safety relief valves,
which could result in rapid decompression of
the airplane. The corrective action includes
replacing the pressurization safety valve, part
number 103842–3.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions. Within 500 flight hours or 12 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Replace the pressurization safety
valve, part number 103842–3, according to
Gulfstream Service Bulletin 200–21–308,
dated February 23, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz,
Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149. 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
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(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness
Directive 21–07–01–01, dated February 20,
2007; and Gulfstream Service Bulletin 200–
21–308, dated February 23, 2007; and
Honeywell Service Bulletin 103842–21–4126,
dated December 5, 2006; for related
information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 25,
2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–10869 Filed 6–5–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26043; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–010–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Douglas Model 717–200 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for all McDonnell Douglas Model 717–
200 airplanes. The original NPRM
would have required inspecting the
power conversion distribution unit
(PCDU) to determine its part number,
and modifying certain PCDUs. The
original NPRM was prompted by reports
of failed PCDUs, the loss of an electrical
bus, and the presence of a strong
electrical burning odor in the flight deck
and forward cabin. This action revises
the original NPRM by reidentifying the
part number reference for the proposed
corrective action. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM to prevent the loss
of an electrical bus due to PCDU failure,
resulting in the loss of all flight displays
for an unacceptable time period, and
consequent emergency landing.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this supplemental NPRM by July 2,
2007.
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Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
supplemental NPRM.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach,
California 90846, Attention: Long Beach
Division, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024),
for service information identified in this
proposed AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Phan, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5342;
fax (562) 627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ADDRESSES:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this supplemental NPRM.
Send your comments to an address
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include
the docket number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2006–26043; Directorate Identifier
2005–NM–010–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this supplemental NPRM. We
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this
supplemental NPRM in light of those
comments.
We will post all comments submitted,
without change, to https://dms.dot.gov,
including any personal information you
provide. We will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this supplemental NPRM. Using the
search function of that Web site, anyone
can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28353; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-065-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy
Airplanes and Model Gulfstream 200 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
During the manufacturing process of the Poppet Covers of the
Pressurization Safety Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage may eventually cause faulty
operation of the relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition when
combined with additional failures. The serial numbers of the
defective valves and the affected aircraft were identified.
The unsafe condition is damage and subsequent failure of the safety
relief valves, which could result in rapid decompression of the
airplane. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance
of ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined process will allow us to adopt
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet
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our technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service
information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to
correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from
the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language
principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-
28353; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-065-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), which is the
aviation authority for Israel, has issued Israeli Airworthiness
Directive 21-07-01-01, dated February 20, 2007 (referred to after this
as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During the manufacturing process of the Poppet Covers of the
Pressurization Safety Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage may eventually cause faulty
operation of the relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition when
combined with additional failures. The serial numbers of the
defective valves and the affected aircraft were identified.
The unsafe condition is damage and subsequent failure of the safety
relief valves, which could result in rapid decompression of the
airplane. The corrective action includes replacing the pressurization
safety valve, part number 103842-3. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Gulfstream has issued Service Bulletin 200-21-308, dated February
23, 2007. The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 7 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 10 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Where the
service information lists required parts costs that are covered under
warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these costs.
As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some
parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be $5,600, or $800 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.):
Docket No. FAA-2007-28353; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-065-AD.
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Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 6, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream Model Galaxy airplanes and
Model Gulfstream 200 airplanes, serial numbers 101 through 104, 109,
110, and 118, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Conditioning.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
During the manufacturing process of the Poppet Covers of the
Pressurization Safety Valves, burrs that could damage the Valve
Diaphragms were not removed. The damage may eventually cause faulty
operation of the relief valves resulting in an unsafe condition when
combined with additional failures. The serial numbers of the
defective valves and the affected aircraft were identified.
The unsafe condition is damage and subsequent failure of the safety
relief valves, which could result in rapid decompression of the
airplane. The corrective action includes replacing the
pressurization safety valve, part number 103842-3.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions. Within 500
flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first: Replace the pressurization safety valve,
part number 103842-3, according to Gulfstream Service Bulletin 200-
21-308, dated February 23, 2007.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Israeli Airworthiness Directive 21-07-01-01,
dated February 20, 2007; and Gulfstream Service Bulletin 200-21-308,
dated February 23, 2007; and Honeywell Service Bulletin 103842-21-
4126, dated December 5, 2006; for related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 25, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-10869 Filed 6-5-07; 8:45 am]
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