Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes, 55124-55126 [E7-19203]

Download as PDF 55124 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 188 / Friday, September 28, 2007 / Proposed Rules FAA AD Differences DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Federal Aviation Administration BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Formerly British Aerospace Regional Aircraft): Docket No. FAA–2007–29337; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–150–AD. Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2007–29336; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–143–AD] § 39.13 [Amended] Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by October 29, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146–RJ airplanes; certificated in any category; all models, all serial numbers. Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53: Fuselage. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: Corrosion has been reported beneath the heat shield which is located around the APU (auxiliary power unit) exhaust outlet. Such corrosion could result in the fuselage being unable to sustain horizontal and vertical stabiliser loads. This is considered as potentially hazardous/catastrophic. This AD mandates inspections necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. The unsafe condition is that the horizontal or vertical stabilizer might collapse under excessive load, resulting in loss of control of the airplane. Corrective actions include repetitive detailed visual inspections for corrosion, pitted fasteners, or pillowing of the APU heat shield and surrounding skin and, if applicable, removal of the heat shield and repair. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with PROPOSALS Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months, perform a detailed visual inspection of the APU heat shield and surrounding skin, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53– 191, dated October 25, 2006. (2) If any corrosion, pitted fastener, or pillowing is found during any detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before the next flight, remove the APU heat shield and repair the affected area in accordance with paragraph 2.D. of BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–191, dated October 25, 2006. (3) For any airplane modified in accordance with BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.53– 193–60732A, dated November 1, 2006, the repetitive interval specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be extended to 48 months. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Sep 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 (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: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1175; 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– 0075, dated March 20, 2007; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Inspection Service Bulletin ISB.53–191, dated October 25, 2006; and BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Modification Service Bulletin SB.53–193– 60732A, dated November 1, 2006; for related information. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–19197 Filed 9–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 14 CFR Part 39 RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300–600 Series Airplanes 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: * * * accidents which occurred to inservice aircraft caused by the violent opening of the passenger door related to excessive residual pressure in the cabin. 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 October 29, 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: 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: Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 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 Operations office 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 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\28SEP1.SGM 28SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 188 / Friday, September 28, 2007 / Proposed Rules 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149. 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 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–29336; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–143–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 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with PROPOSALS The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007–0093 R1, dated April 17, 2007 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: The present AD requires the flight crew to follow the instructions of the ‘‘emergency procedure check of delta P = 0’’ of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) at the latest revision date. This AD falls within the scope of a set of corrective measures developed by AIRBUS subsequent to accidents which occurred to in-service aircraft caused by the violent opening of the passenger door related to excessive residual pressure in the cabin. * * * The corrective action is revising the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFMs to advise the flightcrew of new procedures for emergency evacuation. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Sep 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 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 238 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $19,040, or $80 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 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 55125 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: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2007–29336; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–143–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by October 29, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300–600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, all certified models and all serial numbers. E:\FR\FM\28SEP1.SGM 28SEP1 55126 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 188 / Friday, September 28, 2007 / Proposed Rules Subject (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21: Air conditioning. • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS ...................... Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: The present AD requires the flight crew to follow the instructions of the ‘‘emergency procedure check of delta P = 0’’ of the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) at the latest revision date. This AD falls within the scope of a set of corrective measures developed by AIRBUS subsequent to accidents which occurred to in-service aircraft caused by the violent opening of the passenger door related to excessive residual pressure in the cabin. * * * The corrective action is revising the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFMs to advise the flightcrew of new procedures for emergency evacuation. (3) For Model A310 and A300–600 series airplanes, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. ‘‘Before opening doors: • IF DEPRESS VALVE selected in MAN mode: —DEPRESS VALVE MAN CLT ................................ Full Open —DP (Diff press) ............... Check zero • If evacuation required: —Evacuation ..................... Initiate —BAT (before leaving A/ C) ................................... OFF/R • If evacuation not required: —CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS ...................... Notify’’ pwalker on PROD1PC71 with PROPOSALS Actions and Compliance (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For Model A300 series airplanes without modification 10002 installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. ‘‘EMERGENCY EVACUATION AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE ........................... Stop/Set ATC (VHF 1) ..................... Notify Cabin crew ........................ Notify EMER EXIT LT ................. ON BOTH FUEL LEVERS ....... OFF FIRE handles (ENG and APU) .............................. Pull AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd RAM AIR INLET .............. Open Before opening doors: DP (DIFF PRESS) .............. Check zero • If evacuation required: Evacuation ........................ Initiate • If evacuation not required: CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS ...................... Notify’’ (2) For Model A300 series airplanes on which modification 10002 is installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. ‘‘EMERGENCY EVACUATION (Mod 10002) AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE ........................... Stop/Set ATC (VHF 1) ..................... Notify Cabin crew ........................ Notify EMER EXIT LT ................. ON CL LT ................................ ON BOTH FUEL LEVERS ....... OFF FIRE handles (ENG and APU) .............................. Pull AGENTS (ENG and APU) as rqrd RAM AIR INLET .............. Open Before opening doors: DP (DIFF PRESS) .............. Check zero • If evacuation required: Evacuation ........................ Initiate VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:39 Sep 27, 2007 Jkt 211001 Notify’’ Note 1: When the information described in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the applicable AFM, and the copy of the AD may be removed from that AFM. FAA AD Differences Note 2: 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, FAA, 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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007–0093 R1, dated April 17, 2007, for related information. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–19203 Filed 9–27–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 17 CFR Part 275 [Release No. IA–2652; File No. S7–22–07] RIN 3235–AJ97 Interpretive Rule Under the Advisers Act Affecting Broker-Dealers Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing for comment an interpretive rule that would address the application of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to certain activities of broker-dealers. The proposal would reinstate three interpretive provisions of a rule that was vacated by a recent court opinion. The first provision would clarify that a broker-dealer that exercises investment discretion with respect to an account or charges a separate fee, or separately contracts, for advisory services provides investment advice that is not ‘‘solely incidental to’’ its business as a broker-dealer. The second provision would clarify that a broker-dealer does not receive special compensation within the meaning of section 202(a)(11)(C) of the Advisers Act solely because it charges a commission for discount brokerage services that is less than it charges for full-service brokerage. The third provision would clarify that a registered broker-dealer is an investment adviser solely with respect to those accounts for which it provides services or receives compensation that subjects it to the Advisers Act. DATES: Comments should be received on or before November 2, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/proposed.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number S7–22–07 on the subject line; or E:\FR\FM\28SEP1.SGM 28SEP1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 188 (Friday, September 28, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 55124-55126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19203]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-29336; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-143-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 
Series 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:

    * * * accidents which occurred to in-service aircraft caused by 
the violent opening of the passenger door related to excessive 
residual pressure in the cabin.

    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 October 29, 
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: 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: Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 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 Operations office 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

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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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149.

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 ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-
29336; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-143-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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2007-0093 R1, dated April 17, 2007 (referred to 
after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    The present AD requires the flight crew to follow the 
instructions of the ``emergency procedure check of delta P = 0'' of 
the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) at the latest revision date.
    This AD falls within the scope of a set of corrective measures 
developed by AIRBUS subsequent to accidents which occurred to in-
service aircraft caused by the violent opening of the passenger door 
related to excessive residual pressure in the cabin. * * *
    The corrective action is revising the Emergency Procedures sections 
of the AFMs to advise the flightcrew of new procedures for emergency 
evacuation. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in 
the AD docket.

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 238 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that 
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic 
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $19,040, or $80 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:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2007-29336; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
143-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by October 29, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300, A310, and A300-600 
series airplanes, certificated in any category, all certified models 
and all serial numbers.

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Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21: Air 
conditioning.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    The present AD requires the flight crew to follow the 
instructions of the ``emergency procedure check of delta P = 0'' of 
the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) at the latest revision date.
    This AD falls within the scope of a set of corrective measures 
developed by AIRBUS subsequent to accidents which occurred to in-
service aircraft caused by the violent opening of the passenger door 
related to excessive residual pressure in the cabin. * * *
    The corrective action is revising the Emergency Procedures 
sections of the AFMs to advise the flightcrew of new procedures for 
emergency evacuation.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless 
already done, do the following actions.
    (1) For Model A300 series airplanes without modification 10002 
installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to 
include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a 
copy of this AD into the AFM.

``EMERGENCY EVACUATION
    AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE................  Stop/Set
    ATC (VHF 1)...........................  Notify
    Cabin crew............................  Notify
    EMER EXIT LT..........................  ON
    BOTH FUEL LEVERS......................  OFF
    FIRE handles (ENG and APU)............  Pull
    AGENTS (ENG and APU)..................  as rqrd
    RAM AIR INLET.........................  Open
Before opening doors:
    [Delta]P (DIFF PRESS).................  Check zero
 If evacuation required:
    Evacuation............................  Initiate
 If evacuation not required:
    CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS.............  Notify''
 

    (2) For Model A300 series airplanes on which modification 10002 
is installed, revise the Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to 
include the following statement. This may be done by inserting a 
copy of this AD into the AFM.

``EMERGENCY EVACUATION (Mod 10002)
    AIRCRAFT/PARKING BRAKE................  Stop/Set
    ATC (VHF 1)...........................  Notify
    Cabin crew............................  Notify
    EMER EXIT LT..........................  ON
    CL LT.................................  ON
    BOTH FUEL LEVERS......................  OFF
    FIRE handles (ENG and APU)............  Pull
    AGENTS (ENG and APU)..................  as rqrd
    RAM AIR INLET.........................  Open
Before opening doors:
    [Delta]P (DIFF PRESS).................  Check zero
 If evacuation required:
    Evacuation............................  Initiate
 If evacuation not required:
    CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS.............  Notify''
 

    (3) For Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes, revise the 
Emergency Procedures sections of the AFM to include the following 
information. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into 
the AFM.

``Before opening doors:
 IF DEPRESS VALVE selected in MAN
 mode:
    --DEPRESS VALVE MAN CLT...............  Full Open
    --[Delta]P (Diff press)...............  Check zero
 If evacuation required:
    --Evacuation..........................  Initiate
    --BAT (before leaving A/C)............  OFF/R
 If evacuation not required:
    --CABIN CREW and PASSENGERS...........  Notify''
 


    Note 1: When the information described in paragraphs (f)(1), 
(f)(2), or (f)(3) has been included in the general revisions of the 
AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the applicable AFM, 
and the copy of the AD may be removed from that AFM.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 2: 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, FAA, 
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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0093 R1, 
dated April 17, 2007, for related information.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-19203 Filed 9-27-07; 8:45 am]
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