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period, it is unlikely that this interim
rule will have any substantial effects on
trade, or on large or small businesses.
Under these circumstances, the
Administrator of the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service has
determined that this action will not
have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Executive Order 12988
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. Model
750XL Airplanes
This rule has been reviewed under
Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice
Reform. This rule: (1) Preempts all State
and local laws and regulations that are
inconsistent with this rule; (2) has
retroactive effect to June 5, 2007; and (3)
does not require administrative
proceedings before parties may file suit
in court challenging this rule.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This interim rule contains no
information collection or recordkeeping
requirements under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.).
List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 94
Animal diseases, Imports, Livestock,
Meat and meat products, Milk, Poultry
and poultry products, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Accordingly, we are amending 9 CFR
part 94 as follows:
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PART 94—RINDERPEST, FOOT-ANDMOUTH DISEASE, FOWL PEST (FOWL
PLAGUE), EXOTIC NEWCASTLE
DISEASE, AFRICAN SWINE FEVER,
CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER, AND
BOVINE SPONGIFORM
ENCEPHALOPATHY: PROHIBITED
AND RESTRICTED IMPORTATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 94
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 450, 7701–7772, 7781–
7786, and 8301–8317; 21 U.S.C. 136 and
136a; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and
371.4.
§ 94.8
[Amended].
2. In § 94.8, the introductory text is
amended by adding the word ‘‘Georgia,’’
after the word ‘‘Cuba.’’
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Done in Washington, DC, this 12th day of
September 2007.
Kevin Shea,
Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
[FR Doc. E7–18315 Filed 9–17–07; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27864; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–038–AD; Amendment
39–15161; AD 2007–17–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
Discussion
On August 8, 2007, the FAA issued
AD 2007–17–03, Amendment 39–15161
(72 FR 46541, August 21, 2007), which
applies to certain Pacific Aerospace
Corporation Ltd Model 750XL airplanes.
AD 2007–17–03 requires you to inspect
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 replacing rear spar
blind rivets with bolts or rivets. The
paragraph following the section heading
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Need for the Correction
This correction is needed to specify
the paragraph designator for the
paragraph that follows the Materials
Incorporated by Reference section
heading.
Correction of Publication
Accordingly, the publication of
August 21, 2007 (72 FR 46541), of
Amendment 39–15161; AD 2007–17–03
which was the subject of FR Doc. E7–
15978, is corrected as follows:
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SUMMARY: This document makes a
correction to Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2007–17–03, which was published
in the Federal Register on August 21,
2007 (72 FR 46541), and applies to
certain Pacific Aerospace Corporation
Ltd Model 750XL airplanes. AD 2007–
17–03 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 replacing rear spar
blind rivets with bolts or rivets. The
paragraph following the section heading
Materials Incorporated by Reference
does not have a paragraph designator.
This document corrects that paragraph
by inserting the paragraph designator
‘‘(i)’’ preceding the paragraph text.
DATES: The effective date of this AD
(2007–17–03) remains September 25,
2007.
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:
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Materials Incorporated by Reference
does not have a paragraph designator.
This document corrects that paragraph
by inserting the paragraph designator
‘‘(i)’’ preceding the paragraph text.
§ 39.13
[Corrected]
On page 46542, in the second column,
at the beginning of the paragraph
following the Materials Incorporated by
Reference section heading, the
paragraph designator (i), indented two
spaces, precedes the paragraph.
Action is taken herein to correct this
reference in AD 2007–17–03 and to add
this AD correction to § 39.13 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
39.13).
The effective date remains September
25, 2007.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 10, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–18136 Filed 9–17–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28372; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–080–AD; Amendment
39–15194; AD 2007–19–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300F4–605R and A300F4–622R
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
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another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
which may lead to a loss of performances of
the aircraft at Take-Off.
This new AD requires accomplishment of
a wiring modification that will inhibit the
effect of modifications 12088 and 12403.
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the
gate, a pressure switch system had been
introduced on some A300–600 aircraft. The
aim of this modification was to recover
pedals braking authority if parking brake is
not efficient, without having to set the
parking brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure
of the pressure switch system, there is the
risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially
leading to undetected residual braking,
which may lead to a loss of performances of
the aircraft at Take-Off.
The loss of performance could result in
runway overrun or impact with
obstacles or terrain during takeoff. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
The loss of performance could result
in runway overrun or impact with
obstacles or terrain during takeoff. We
are issuing this AD to require actions to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 23, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Conclusion
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on June 11, 2007 (72 FR 32025).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the
gate, a pressure switch system had been
introduced on some A300–600 aircraft. The
aim of this modification was to recover
pedals braking authority if parking brake is
not efficient, without having to set the
parking brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure
of the pressure switch system, there is the
risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially
leading to undetected residual braking,
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
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 required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this AD affects about 51
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it takes about 3 work-hours
per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Where
the service information lists required
labor costs that are covered under
warranty at the operator’s agreed inhouse warranty labor rate, 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 this AD
on U.S. operators to be $12,240, or $240
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
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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 AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains the NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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FAA AD Differences
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Other FAA AD Provisions
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32: Landing Gear.
(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: Tom Stafford,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622; 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.
Reason
Related Information
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the
gate, a pressure switch system had been
introduced on some A300–600 aircraft. The
aim of this modification was to recover
pedals braking authority if parking brake is
not efficient, without having to set the
parking brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure
of the pressure switch system, there is the
risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially
leading to undetected residual braking,
which may lead to a loss of performances of
the aircraft at Take-Off.
This new AD requires accomplishment of
a wiring modification that will inhibit the
effect of modifications 12088 and 12403.
The loss of performance could result in
runway overrun or impact with obstacles or
terrain during takeoff.
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007–
0068, dated March 14, 2007; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–32–6100, dated
September 18, 2006; for related information.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2007–19–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–15194.
Docket No. FAA–2007–28372;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–080–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 23, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model
A300F4–605R and A300F4–622R airplanes;
certificated in any category; all serial
numbers; on which Airbus Modifications
12088 and 12403 have been embodied during
production, or which incorporated Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–32–6085 in service,
except airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 12618 has been embodied
during production, or which incorporated
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–32–6100 in
service.
Subject
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Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 3 months after the effective date
of this AD unless already done: Modify the
wiring in the right electronics rack 90VU
(volt unit), in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
32–6100, dated September 18, 2006.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–32–6100, dated September 18, 2006, to
do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France.
(3) 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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
31, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28308; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–016–AD; Amendment
39–15195; AD 2007–19–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hawker
Beechcraft Model 400, 400A, and 400T
Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Hawker Beechcraft Model 400, 400A,
and 400T series airplanes. This AD
requires modifying the attachment
fasteners on the engine cowling panels.
This AD results from several reports of
loose attachment fasteners found on the
engine cowling panels, and
subsequently the panels either peeling
back or separating from the airplane
during flight. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the attachment
fasteners on the engine cowling panels,
which could result in separation of a
panel from the airplane, and consequent
damage to airplane structure. These
conditions could adversely affect
continued safe flight and landing of the
airplane, or cause injury to people or
damage to property on the ground.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 23, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of October 23, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
Contact Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita,
Kansas 67206, for service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Griffith, Aerospace Engineer,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28372; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-080-AD;
Amendment 39-15194; AD 2007-19-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300F4-605R and A300F4-
622R Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
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another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the gate, a pressure
switch system had been introduced on some A300-600 aircraft. The aim
of this modification was to recover pedals braking authority if
parking brake is not efficient, without having to set the parking
brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure of the pressure
switch system, there is the risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially leading to undetected
residual braking, which may lead to a loss of performances of the
aircraft at Take-Off.
The loss of performance could result in runway overrun or impact
with obstacles or terrain during takeoff. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 23, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 23,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2007 (72 FR
32025). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the gate, a pressure
switch system had been introduced on some A300-600 aircraft. The aim
of this modification was to recover pedals braking authority if
parking brake is not efficient, without having to set the parking
brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure of the pressure
switch system, there is the risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially leading to undetected
residual braking, which may lead to a loss of performances of the
aircraft at Take-Off.
This new AD requires accomplishment of a wiring modification
that will inhibit the effect of modifications 12088 and 12403.
The loss of performance could result in runway overrun or impact with
obstacles or terrain during takeoff. You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
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 required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this AD affects
about 51 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it takes
about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Where the service
information lists required labor costs that are covered under warranty
at the operator's agreed in-house warranty labor rate, 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 this AD on U.S. operators to be $12,240, or $240 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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,
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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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-19-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-15194. Docket No. FAA-2007-28372;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-080-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
23, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300F4-605R and A300F4-622R
airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers; on
which Airbus Modifications 12088 and 12403 have been embodied during
production, or which incorporated Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-
6085 in service, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12618
has been embodied during production, or which incorporated Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-32-6100 in service.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Further to cases of parking brake loss at the gate, a pressure
switch system had been introduced on some A300-600 aircraft. The aim
of this modification was to recover pedals braking authority if
parking brake is not efficient, without having to set the parking
brake handle to OFF.
However, it appears that in case of failure of the pressure
switch system, there is the risk of double (normal and alternate)
pressurization of the brakes potentially leading to undetected
residual braking, which may lead to a loss of performances of the
aircraft at Take-Off.
This new AD requires accomplishment of a wiring modification
that will inhibit the effect of modifications 12088 and 12403.
The loss of performance could result in runway overrun or impact
with obstacles or terrain during takeoff.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD unless
already done: Modify the wiring in the right electronics rack 90VU
(volt unit), in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-32-6100, dated September 18, 2006.
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: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1622; 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 European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2007-0068, dated March 14, 2007; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-32-6100, dated September 18, 2006; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-6100, dated
September 18, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.
(3) 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 August 31, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-18050 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am]
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