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Download as PDF 63800 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations economic cost on small entities. Moreover, we did not receive any comments regarding the small entity impact of this part of the NPRM. Therefore as the Acting FAA Administrator, I certify that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act in the absence of extraordinary circumstances. The FAA has determined this rulemaking action qualifies for the categorical exclusion identified in paragraph 308(b) and involves no extraordinary circumstances. may contact your local FAA official, or the person listed under the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT heading at the beginning of the preamble. You can find out more about SBREFA on the Internet at https://www.faa.gov/ regulations_policies/rulemaking/ sbre_act/. 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We have determined that it is not a ‘‘significant energy action’’ under the executive order because it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, and it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. Aircraft, Certification procedures for products and parts, Export airworthiness approvals. Availability of Rulemaking Documents You can get an electronic copy of rulemaking documents using the Internet by— 1. Searching the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov; 2. Visiting the FAA’s Regulations and Policies Web page at https:// www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/; or 3. Accessing the Government Printing Office’s Web page at https:// www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. You can also get a copy by sending a request to the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267–9680. Make sure to identify the amendment number or docket number of this rulemaking. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78) or you may visit https://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7572; 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40105, 40113, 44701–44702, 44707, 44709, 44711, 44713, 44715, 45303. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996 requires FAA to comply with small entity requests for information or advice about compliance with statutes and regulations within its jurisdiction. If you are a small entity and you have a question regarding this document, you RIN 2120–AA64 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Unfunded Mandates Assessment Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4) requires each Federal agency to prepare a written statement assessing the effects of any Federal mandate in a proposed or final agency rule that may result in an expenditure of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation with the base year 1995) in any one year by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector; such a mandate is deemed to be a ‘‘significant regulatory action.’’ The FAA currently uses an inflation-adjusted value of $128.1 million. This final rule does not contain such a mandate. The requirements of Title II do not apply. Executive Order 13132, Federalism The FAA has analyzed this final rule under the principles and criteria of Executive Order 13132, Federalism. We determined that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, or the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, and, therefore, does not have federalism implications. Environmental Analysis FAA Order 1050.1E identifies FAA actions that are categorically excluded from preparation of an environmental VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:35 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 21 The Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends Chapter I of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations as follows: I PART 21—CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS 1. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows: I 2. Amend § 21.325 by adding new paragraph (b)(4) to read as follows: I § 21.325 Export airworthiness approvals. * * * * * (b)* * * (4) Class II and III products located outside of the United States if the FAA finds no undue burden in administering the applicable requirements of Title 49 U.S.C. and this subchapter. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2007. Robert A. Sturgell, Acting Administrator. [FR Doc. E7–22111 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–28828; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–010–AD; Amendment 39–15258; AD 2007–23–12] Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Airplanes and Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. This AD requires accomplishing an airplane survey to define the configuration of certain system installations, and repair of any discrepancy found. This AD also requires modifying the fuel system by installing lightning protection for the fuel quantity indication system (FQIS), ground fault relays for the fuel boost pumps, and additional power relays for the center tank fuel pumps and uncommanded on-indication lights at the flight engineer’s panel. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent certain failures of the fuel pumps or FQIS, which could result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective December 18, 2007. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is the 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: Kathrine Rask, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6505; fax (425) 917–6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Boeing Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2007 (72 FR 41958). That NPRM proposed to VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:06 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 require accomplishing an airplane survey to define the configuration of certain system installations, and repair of any discrepancy found. That NPRM proposed to also require modifying the fuel system by installing lightning protection for the fuel quantity indication system, ground fault relays for the fuel boost pumps, and additional power relays for the center tank fuel pumps and uncommanded onindication lights at the flight engineer’s panel. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the single comment received. The commenter, Boeing, supports the NPRM. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Costs of Compliance There are about 185 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 52 airplanes of U.S. registry. The required survey takes about 20 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the survey for U.S. operators is $83,200, or $1,600 per airplane. Because the manufacturer has not yet developed a modification commensurate with the actions specified by this AD, we cannot provide specific information regarding the required number of work hours or the cost of parts to do the required modification. In addition, modification costs will likely vary depending on the operator and the airplane configuration. The compliance time of 72 months should provide ample time for the development, approval, and installation of an appropriate modification. Based on similar modifications accomplished previously on other airplane models, however, we can reasonably estimate that the modification may require as many as 420 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts may cost up to $185,000 per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the modification for U.S. operators may cost up to $11,367,200, or $218,600 per airplane. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 63801 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 have 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 that 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. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: I PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1 63802 § 39.13 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Airplane Survey [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I 2007–23–12 Boeing: Amendment 39–15258. Docket No. FAA–2007–28828; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–010–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective December 18, 2007. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 707–100 long body, –200, –100B long body, and –100B short body series airplanes; and Model 707–300, –300B, –300C, and –400 series airplanes; and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes; certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent certain failures of the fuel pumps or fuel quantity indication system (FQIS), which could result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. Compliance rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:35 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 (f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Conduct an airplane survey that defines the configuration of system installations for the wing leading edges, wing-to-body area, electrical equipment bay, flight deck, and FQIS using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. If any discrepancy is detected, repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Submit the survey results to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD. The report must include the survey results (e.g., photographs and sketches, part numbers of FQIS components and fuel pumps, and the actual configuration of FQIS and the fuel pump control systems), a description of any discrepancy found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. 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 contained in this AD and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. (1) If the survey was done after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the survey. (2) If the survey was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, ‘‘discrepancy’’ is defined as any wear or deterioration (e.g., damage, fluid leaks, PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 corrosion, cracking, or system failures) that might prevent the airplane from being in an airworthy condition. Modification of Fuel System (g) Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the fuel system as specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. (1) Replace the FQIS wire bundle along the leading edge of the left and right wings with a new wire bundle that has a lightning shield that is separated from other wiring. (2) Replace each fuel pump relay with a ground fault interrupter relay. (3) Install redundant power relays for the center tank fuel pumps and uncommanded on-indication lights at the flight engineer’s panel. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) None. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1 VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:06 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1 63803 ER13NO07.000</GPH> rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations VerDate Aug<31>2005 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations 14:06 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1 ER13NO07.001</GPH> rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES 63804 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2007. Stephen P. Boyd, Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 07–5635 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–C DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2007–0073; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–229–AD; Amendment 39–15240; AD 2007–22–04] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; correction. rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2007 (72 FR 60238). The error resulted in an inadvertent omission of the deadline for submitting comments. This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330 airplanes. This AD requires revising the Procedures and Emergency sections of the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual. DATES: This correction is effective November 13, 2007. The AD published at 72 FR 60238 remains effective November 8, 2007. Comments on the AD at 72 FR 60238 must be received by December 17, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) is the 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: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:06 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 On October 12, 2007, the FAA issued AD 2007–22–04, amendment 39–15240 (72 FR 60238, October 24, 2007), for all Airbus Model A330 airplanes. The AD requires revising the Procedures and Emergency sections of the Airbus A330 Airplane Flight Manual. As published, that AD did not include the sentence that contains the deadline for submitting comments. No part of the regulatory information has been changed; therefore, the final rule is not republished in the Federal Register. The effective date of this AD remains November 8, 2007. In the Federal Register of October 24, 2007, on page 60238, in the second column, the DATES section of AD 2007– 22–04 is corrected to read as follows: ‘‘DATES: This AD becomes effective November 8, 2007. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 8, 2007. We must receive comments on this AD by December 17, 2007.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 2, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–21996 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bureau of Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Part 123 [CBP Dec. 07–84 ] Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information for Truck Carriers Required To Be Transmitted Through ACE Truck Manifest at Ports in the State of Alaska Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002 and implementing regulations, truck carriers and other eligible parties are required to transmit advance electronic truck cargo information to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through a CBPapproved electronic data interchange. In a previous document, CBP designated the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Truck Manifest PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 63805 System as the approved interchange and announced that the requirement that advance electronic cargo information be transmitted through ACE would be phased in by groups of ports of entry. This document announces that at all land border ports in the state of Alaska truck carriers will be required to file electronic manifests through the ACE Truck Manifest System. Trucks entering the United States through land border ports of entry in the state of Alaska will be required to transmit the advance information through the ACE Truck Manifest system effective February 11, 2008. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James Swanson, via e-mail at james.d.swanson@dhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Section 343(a) of the Trade Act of 2002, as amended (the Act; 19 U.S.C. 2071 note), required that CBP promulgate regulations providing for the mandatory transmission of electronic cargo information by way of a CBPapproved electronic data interchange (EDI) system before the cargo is brought into or departs the United States by any mode of commercial transportation (sea, air, rail or truck). The cargo information required is that which is reasonably necessary to enable high-risk shipments to be identified for purposes of ensuring cargo safety and security and preventing smuggling pursuant to the laws enforced and administered by CBP. On December 5, 2003, CBP published in the Federal Register (68 FR 68140) a final rule to effectuate the provisions of the Act. In particular, a new section 123.92 (19 CFR 123.92) was added to the regulations to implement the inbound truck cargo provisions. Section 123.92 describes the general requirement that, in the case of any inbound truck required to report its arrival under section 123.1(b), if the truck will have commercial cargo aboard, CBP must electronically receive certain information regarding that cargo through a CBP-approved EDI system no later than 1 hour prior to the carrier’s reaching the first port of arrival in the United States. For truck carriers arriving with shipments qualified for clearance under the FAST (Free and Secure Trade) program, section 123.92 provides that CBP must electronically receive such cargo information through the CBPapproved EDI system no later than 30 minutes prior to the carrier’s reaching the first port of arrival in the United States. E:\FR\FM\13NOR1.SGM 13NOR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28828; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-010-AD; 
Amendment 39-15258; AD 2007-23-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Airplanes and Model 
720 and 720B Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Boeing Model 707 airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. 
This AD requires accomplishing an airplane survey to define the 
configuration of certain system installations, and repair of any 
discrepancy found. This AD also requires modifying the fuel system by 
installing lightning protection for the fuel quantity indication system 
(FQIS), ground fault relays for the fuel boost pumps, and additional 
power relays for the center tank fuel pumps and uncommanded on-
indication lights at the flight engineer's panel. This AD results from 
fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent certain failures of the fuel pumps or FQIS, which could 
result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, which, in 
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank 
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 18, 2007.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-
2207.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The address for the 
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the 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: Kathrine Rask, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 
(425) 917-6505; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Boeing Model 707 
airplanes and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes. That NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2007 (72 FR 41958). That 
NPRM proposed to require accomplishing an airplane survey to define the 
configuration of certain system installations, and repair of any 
discrepancy found. That NPRM proposed to also require modifying the 
fuel system by installing lightning protection for the fuel quantity 
indication system, ground fault relays for the fuel boost pumps, and 
additional power relays for the center tank fuel pumps and uncommanded 
on-indication lights at the flight engineer's panel.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the single comment received. 
The commenter, Boeing, supports the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the 
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public 
interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 185 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 52 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The required survey takes about 20 work hours per airplane, at an 
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the survey for U.S. operators is $83,200, or $1,600 
per airplane.
    Because the manufacturer has not yet developed a modification 
commensurate with the actions specified by this AD, we cannot provide 
specific information regarding the required number of work hours or the 
cost of parts to do the required modification. In addition, 
modification costs will likely vary depending on the operator and the 
airplane configuration. The compliance time of 72 months should provide 
ample time for the development, approval, and installation of an 
appropriate modification.
    Based on similar modifications accomplished previously on other 
airplane models, however, we can reasonably estimate that the 
modification may require as many as 420 work hours per airplane, at an 
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts may cost up to 
$185,000 per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of 
the modification for U.S. operators may cost up to $11,367,200, or 
$218,600 per airplane.

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 have 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 that 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. See the ADDRESSES 
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by 
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2007-23-12 Boeing: Amendment 39-15258. Docket No. FAA-2007-28828; 
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-010-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective December 18, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 707-100 long body, -200, 
-100B long body, and -100B short body series airplanes; and Model 
707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes; and Model 720 and 
720B series airplanes; certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the 
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent certain failures of 
the fuel pumps or fuel quantity indication system (FQIS), which 
could result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, 
which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in 
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Airplane Survey

    (f) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Conduct an airplane survey that defines the configuration of system 
installations for the wing leading edges, wing-to-body area, 
electrical equipment bay, flight deck, and FQIS using a method 
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph 
(h)(1) of this AD. If any discrepancy is detected, repair before 
further flight using a method approved in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Submit the 
survey results to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 
(ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356, at 
the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this 
AD. The report must include the survey results (e.g., photographs 
and sketches, part numbers of FQIS components and fuel pumps, and 
the actual configuration of FQIS and the fuel pump control systems), 
a description of any discrepancy found, the airplane serial number, 
and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. 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 contained in this AD and has 
assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
    (1) If the survey was done after the effective date of this AD: 
Submit the report within 30 days after the survey.
    (2) If the survey was done before the effective date of this AD: 
Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this 
AD.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, ``discrepancy'' is defined 
as any wear or deterioration (e.g., damage, fluid leaks, corrosion, 
cracking, or system failures) that might prevent the airplane from 
being in an airworthy condition.

Modification of Fuel System

    (g) Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify 
the fuel system as specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and 
(g)(3) of this AD, using a method approved in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
    (1) Replace the FQIS wire bundle along the leading edge of the 
left and right wings with a new wire bundle that has a lightning 
shield that is separated from other wiring.
    (2) Replace each fuel pump relay with a ground fault interrupter 
relay.
    (3) Install redundant power relays for the center tank fuel 
pumps and uncommanded on-indication lights at the flight engineer's 
panel.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures 
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different 
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA 
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 
FSDO.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) None.
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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 12, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 07-5635 Filed 11-9-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-C

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