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PART 201—EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
BY FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS
(REGULATION A)
1. The authority citation for part 201
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(i)–(j), 343 et seq.,
347a, 347b, 347c, 348 et seq., 357, 374, 374a,
and 461.
2. In § 201.51 in paragraph (b), the
entries for Dallas and San Francisco are
revised to read as follows:
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extended by a Federal Reserve Bank.1
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Federal Reserve System, October 2, 2007.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
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another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
To prevent fuel system leaks inspect the
bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line
fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 9, 2007.
On November 9, 2007, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov or in person at
Document 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.
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:
Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26491 Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–076–AD; Amendment
39–15218; AD 2007–20–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that
would apply to the specified products.
That supplemental NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
August 13, 2007 (72 FR 45183). That
supplemental NPRM proposed to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; Alpha
Aviation Design Limited (Type
Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held
by Apex Aircraft and Avions Pierre
Robin) Model R2160 Airplanes
To prevent fuel system leaks inspect the
bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line
fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86. Replace
leaking Type 1 fuel line fittings with Type 2
fittings, per SB No. 86, before further flight.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
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.
AGENCY:
Comments
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SUMMARY:
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primary, secondary, and seasonal credit
rates described in this section apply to both
advances and discounts made under the primary,
secondary, and seasonal credit programs,
respectively.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
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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 FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 10 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it will take about 1
work-hour per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $100 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 this AD on U.S. operators to
be $1,800, or $180 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
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the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
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 the
NPRM, 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.
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,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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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yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES
2007–20–08 Alpha Aviation Design Limited
(Type Certificate No. A48EU previously
held by Apex Aircraft and Avions Pierre
Robin): Amendment 39–15218; Docket
No. FAA–2006–26491; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–076–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective November 9, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model R2160
airplanes, serial numbers 001 through 191,
certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
To prevent fuel system leaks inspect the
bronze/brass hollow threaded fuel line
fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within the next 25
hours time-in-service after November 9, 2007
(the effective date of this AD) replace the
Type 1 fuel line fittings with Type 2 fittings
following Avions Pierre Robin Service
Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: This AD
requires the replacement of the Type 1 fuel
line fittings with Type 2 fittings following
Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 86,
dated July, 1980. The MCAI required a onetime inspection for leaks and replacement if
leaks were found. There was no MCAI action
to determine whether leaks developed in the
future. The FAA believes that mandatory
replacement of the fittings will eliminate
current leaking fittings as well as preventing
the problem from developing in the future.
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
329–4090. 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.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Airworthiness Authority
of New Zealand AD DCA/R2000/12, dated
June 29, 2006, and Avions Pierre Robin
Service Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980, for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Avions Pierre Robin
Service Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980, 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 Alpha Aviation Design Ltd.,
Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, R.D.2.
Hamilton 3282, New Zealand.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 27, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28709; Directorate
Identifier 2007–CE–062–AD; Amendment
39–15219; AD 2007–21–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
During a recent flight with a DG–500 ELAN
Trainer, the bolt of bearing stand 5RU61,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26491 Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-076-AD;
Amendment 39-15218; AD 2007-20-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type
Certificate No. A48EU Previously Held by Apex Aircraft and Avions
Pierre Robin) Model R2160 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) issued 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 fuel system leaks inspect the bronze/brass hollow
threaded fuel line fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 9, 2007.
On November 9, 2007, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at Document 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.
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:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified
products. That supplemental NPRM was published in the Federal Register
on August 13, 2007 (72 FR 45183). That supplemental NPRM proposed to
correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
To prevent fuel system leaks inspect the bronze/brass hollow
threaded fuel line fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86. Replace leaking Type 1 fuel line
fittings with Type 2 fittings, per SB No. 86, before further flight.
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 FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 10 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $100
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 this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,800, or $180 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
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the States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.
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 the NPRM, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-20-08 Alpha Aviation Design Limited (Type Certificate No. A48EU
previously held by Apex Aircraft and Avions Pierre Robin): Amendment
39-15218; Docket No. FAA-2006-26491; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-
076-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
9, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 001
through 191, certificated in any category.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
To prevent fuel system leaks inspect the bronze/brass hollow
threaded fuel line fittings for type and leaks, per Avions Pierre
Robin Service Bulletin (SB) No. 86.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within the next 25 hours time-in-
service after November 9, 2007 (the effective date of this AD)
replace the Type 1 fuel line fittings with Type 2 fittings following
Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: This AD requires the replacement of the Type 1 fuel line
fittings with Type 2 fittings following Avions Pierre Robin Service
Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980. The MCAI required a one-time
inspection for leaks and replacement if leaks were found. There was
no MCAI action to determine whether leaks developed in the future.
The FAA believes that mandatory replacement of the fittings will
eliminate current leaking fittings as well as preventing the problem
from developing in the future.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090.
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 MCAI Airworthiness Authority of New Zealand AD DCA/
R2000/12, dated June 29, 2006, and Avions Pierre Robin Service
Bulletin No. 86, dated July, 1980, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 86,
dated July, 1980, 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 Alpha
Aviation Design Ltd., Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, R.D.2. Hamilton
3282, New Zealand.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on September 27, 2007.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7-19501 Filed 10-4-07; 8:45 am]
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