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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
7 CFR Parts 305 and 319
[Docket No. APHIS–2007–0061]
RIN 0579–AC40
Importation of Blueberries From South
Africa, Uruguay, and Argentina With
Cold Treatment; Correction
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Proposed rule; correction.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are correcting an error in
our proposed rule to amend the
regulations to allow the importation into
the continental United States of fresh
blueberries from South Africa and
Uruguay under certain conditions and
to allow the use of cold treatment for
blueberries imported into the United
States from Argentina. The proposed
rule was published in the Federal
Register on June 5, 2007 (72 FR 30979–
30984, Docket No. APHIS 2007–0061).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
´
Tony Roman, Import Specialist,
Commodity Import Analysis and
Operation Staff, PPQ, APHIS, 4700
River Road Unit 133, Riverdale, MD
20737–1231; (301) 734–8758.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 5,
2007, we published in the Federal
Register (72 FR 30979–30984, Docket
No. APHIS–2007–0061) a proposed rule
to allow the importation into the
continental United States of fresh
blueberries from South Africa and
Uruguay under certain conditions. As a
condition of entry, the blueberries
would have to undergo cold treatment
and would have to be accompanied by
a phytosanitary certificate issued by the
national plant protection organization
(NPPO) of the exporting country. In
addition, we also proposed to allow the
use of cold treatment for blueberries
imported into the United States from
Argentina.
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In two places in the Supplementary
Information section of the proposed rule
and in one place in the regulatory text,
we stated that we would require
shipments of blueberries from South
Africa and Uruguay to be accompanied
by a phytosanitary certificate issued by
the NPPO of the importing country. This
information was incorrect. We should
have stated that we would require
shipments of blueberries from South
Africa and Uruguay to be accompanied
by a phytosanitary certificate issued by
the NPPO of the exporting country. This
document corrects those errors.
Correction
In FR Doc. E7–10818, published on
June 5, 2007 (72 FR 30979–30984) make
the following corrections: On page
30980, first column, fourteenth line
following the second table; on page
30981, first column, tenth line; and on
page 30984, first column, in proposed
§ 319.56–2vv(b), correct ‘‘importing’’ to
read ‘‘exporting’’.
Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of
June 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
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product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to
working and failing rivets between the rear
spar and the inboard rib * * *
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 16, 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,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590., between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27864; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–038–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
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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–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
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section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2007–27864; Directorate Identifier
2007–CE–038–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
ADDRESSES
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the aviation authority for New
Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/9,
dated March 29, 2007 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to
working and failing rivets between the rear
spar and the inboard rib * * *
The MCAI requires inspecting the
inboard end of the rear spar for security
of the blind rivets, inspecting the radii
of the rear spar upper and lower flanges
for cracking, inspecting the aft flange of
the inboard rib for cracking, replacing
the rear spar if cracks are found in any
of the inspections, and modifying the
rear spar by replacing the blind rivets
with bolts or rivets.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
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Relevant Service Information
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/
022, dated February 14, 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 the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have proposed
different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 7 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 40 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 $200 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 $23,800, or $3,400 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 40 work-hours and require parts
costing $750, for a cost of $3,950 per
product. This cost estimate is per side.
We have no way of determining the
number of products that may need these
actions.
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
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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:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–
2007–27864; Directorate Identifier 2007–
CE–038–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 16,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model 750XL
airplanes, serial numbers 101, 102, and 104
through 128, certificated in any category.
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(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to
working and failing rivets between the rear
spar and the inboard rib * * *
The MCAI requires inspecting the inboard
end of the rear spar for security of the blind
rivets, inspecting the radii of the rear spar
upper and lower flanges for cracking,
inspecting the aft flange of the inboard rib for
cracking, replacing the rear spar if cracks are
found in any of the inspections, and
modifying the rear spar by replacing the
blind rivets with bolts or rivets.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours
TIS until the blind rivets have been replaced
by bolts or rivets as required in paragraph
(f)(3) of this AD, inspect the inboard end of
the rear spar for security of the blind rivets,
which attach the fuselage attach fitting to the
rear spar and inboard rib; inspect the radii of
the rear spar upper and lower flanges for
cracking; and inspect the aft flange of the
inboard rib for cracking following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/022 dated February 14,
2007.
(2) Before further flight, after any
inspection where cracking is found, repair
the aft flange of the inboard rib and/or
replace the rear spar following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/022 dated February 14,
2007.
(3) Within 12 months or 300 hours TIS
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first, replace the blind rivets (part
number NAS1738E–6–6) that join the rear
spar and the aft end of the inboard rib with
bolts or rivets following Pacific Aerospace
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/022, dated February 14, 2007.
(4) At intervals not to exceed 12 months or
300 hours TIS after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first, after the
modification required in paragraph (f)(3) of
this AD, repetitively inspect the main wing
aft attachment area following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/022, dated February 14,
2007. If any cracks are found, prior to further
flight, repair the main wing aft attachment
area.
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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, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
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Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Cleveland, and Indianapolis Air Route
Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC).
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202)
366–9826. You must identify FAA
Docket No. FAA–2006–24926 and
Airspace Docket No. 06–ASW–1, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules
Group, Office of System Operations
Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Related Information
(h) Refer to the Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA), which is the airworthiness authority
for New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/9, dated
March 29, 2007; and Pacific Aerospace
Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/022, dated February 14, 2007, for related
information.
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2006–24926 and Airspace Docket No.
06–ASW–1) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management
System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2006–24926 and
Airspace Docket No. 06–ASW–1.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 8,
2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24926; Airspace
Docket No. 06–ASW–1]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Establishment, Modification
and Revocation of VOR Federal
Airways; East Central United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This SNPRM would change
the description for the proposed
modification of VOR Federal Airway V–
133, previously published in the
Federal Register on June 16, 2006 (71
FR 34854). This action would improve
the efficient use of the navigable
airspace assigned to the Chicago,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27864; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-038-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 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:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to working and failing
rivets between the rear spar and the inboard rib * * *
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 16, 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, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 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) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
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ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-27864; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-038-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the aviation authority
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/750XL/9, dated March 29, 2007
(referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to working and failing
rivets between the rear spar and the inboard rib * * *
The MCAI requires inspecting the inboard end of the rear spar for
security of the blind rivets, inspecting the radii of the rear spar
upper and lower flanges for cracking, inspecting the aft flange of the
inboard rib for cracking, replacing the rear spar if cracks are found
in any of the inspections, and modifying the rear spar by replacing the
blind rivets with bolts or rivets.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Pacific Aerospace Limited has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/022, dated February 14, 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 the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 7 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 40 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 $200 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 $23,800, or $3,400 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 40 work-hours and require parts costing $750, for a cost of
$3,950 per product. This cost estimate is per side. We have no way of
determining the number of products that may need these actions.
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:
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA-2007-27864; Directorate
Identifier 2007-CE-038-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 16, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model 750XL airplanes, serial numbers
101, 102, and 104 through 128, certificated in any category.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
To prevent damage to the rear spar due to working and failing
rivets between the rear spar and the inboard rib * * *
The MCAI requires inspecting the inboard end of the rear spar
for security of the blind rivets, inspecting the radii of the rear
spar upper and lower flanges for cracking, inspecting the aft flange
of the inboard rib for cracking, replacing the rear spar if cracks
are found in any of the inspections, and modifying the rear spar by
replacing the blind rivets with bolts or rivets.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 150 hours
TIS until the blind rivets have been replaced by bolts or rivets as
required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, inspect the inboard end of
the rear spar for security of the blind rivets, which attach the
fuselage attach fitting to the rear spar and inboard rib; inspect
the radii of the rear spar upper and lower flanges for cracking; and
inspect the aft flange of the inboard rib for cracking following
Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/022
dated February 14, 2007.
(2) Before further flight, after any inspection where cracking
is found, repair the aft flange of the inboard rib and/or replace
the rear spar following Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service
Bulletin PACSB/XL/022 dated February 14, 2007.
(3) Within 12 months or 300 hours TIS after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the blind rivets (part
number NAS1738E-6-6) that join the rear spar and the aft end of the
inboard rib with bolts or rivets following Pacific Aerospace Limited
Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/022, dated February 14, 2007.
(4) At intervals not to exceed 12 months or 300 hours TIS after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, after the
modification required in paragraph (f)(3) of this AD, repetitively
inspect the main wing aft attachment area following Pacific
Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/022, dated
February 14, 2007. If any cracks are found, prior to further flight,
repair the main wing aft attachment area.
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,
Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found 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.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et.seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the
airworthiness authority for New Zealand AD DCA/750XL/9, dated March
29, 2007; and Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin
PACSB/XL/022, dated February 14, 2007, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 8, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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