Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes, 71206-71210 [E7-23934]
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Perform a visual inspection of the vertical stabilizer attach
fitting (P/N 40301–7), the horizontal stabilizer attach fitting
(P/N 40303–1/–4/–7 or 95267–1), attachment bolt (P/N
NAS1105–68), and the vertical fin aft spar (P/N 40261–24
or P/N 95253–1) for corrosion and cracks.
(2) If corrosion or cracks are found in P/N 40301–7, 40303–
1/–4/–7, 95267–1, NAS1105–68, 40261–24, or 95253–1
during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this
AD:
(i) Replace the vertical stabilizer attach fitting with new
P/N 95266–3; the horizontal stabilizer attach fitting
with new P/N 95267–5; and the attachment bolt with
NAS6207–68; and
(ii) If corrosion or cracks are found in the P/N 40261–24
or P/N 95253–1 vertical fin aft spar, repair in accordance with Thrush SB–AG–45, Revision B, or replace
with a new P/N 40261–24 or new P/N 95253–1.
(3) If no corrosion or cracks are found in P/N 40301–7,
40303–1/–4/–7, 95267–1, NAS1105–68, 40261–24, or
95253–1 during any inspection required in paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD:
(i) Replace the vertical stabilizer attach fitting with new
P/N 95266–3; the horizontal stabilizer attach fitting
with new P/N 95267–5; and the attachment bolt with
NAS6207–68; and
(ii) Perform a visual inspection of the vertical fin aft spar
(P/N 40261–24 or P/N 95253–1) for corrosion and
cracks, and.
(iii) If corrosion or cracks are found in the P/N 40261–24
or P/N 95253–1 vertical fin aft spar, repair in accordance with Thrush SB–AG–45, Revision B, or replace
with a new P/N 40261–24 or new P/N 95253–1.
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 22, 2008 (the
effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 100 hours TIS.
Before further flight after any inspection
where corrosion or cracks are found.
This action terminates the repetitive
inspections required in paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD.
Follow Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. SB–AG–45, Revision B,
dated June 1, 2007.
Within the next 2,000 hours TIS after
January 22, 2008 (the effective date
of this AD) or within 2 years after
January 22, 2008 (the effective date
of this AD), whichever occurs first.
This action terminates the repetitive
inspections required in paragraph
(e)(1) of this AD.
Follow Thrush Aircraft, Inc. Service
Bulletin No. SB–AG–45, Revision B,
dated June 1, 2007.
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Special Flight Permit
(f) Under 14 CFR part 39.23, we are
limiting the special flight permits authorized
for this AD to ferry aircraft to a maintenance
facility for inspection by the following
conditions:
(1) Hopper must be empty;
(2) Vne reduced to 126 m.p.h. (109 knots);
and
(3) No flight into known turbulence.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, 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: Cindy Lorenzen,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE–115A, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown
Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450,
Atlanta, GA 30349; telephone: (770) 703–
6078; facsimile: (770) 703–6097; e-mail:
cindy.lorenzen@faa.gov; or Mike Cann,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE–117A, Atlanta
Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown
Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450,
Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone: (770) 703–
6038; facsimile: (770) 703–6097; e-mail:
michael.cann@faa.gov. 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.
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 Thrush Aircraft, Inc., P.O.
Box 3149, 300 Old Pretoria Road, Albany,
Georgia 31706–3149; telephone: 229–883–
1440; facsimile: 229–436–4856; or on the
Internet at: https://www.thrushaircraft.com.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional
Counsel, 901 Locust, 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 10, 2007.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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(h) You must use Thrush Aircraft, Inc.
Service Bulletin No. SB–AG–45, Revision B,
dated June 1, 2007, to do the actions required
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Bulletin No. SB–AG–45, Revision B,
dated June 1, 2007.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21470; Directorate
Identifier 2003–NM–45–AD; Amendment 39–
15302; AD 2007–25–20]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F,
DC–10–15, DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F
(KC–10A and KDC–10) Airplanes;
Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F
Airplanes; and Model MD–11 and MD–
11F Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10,
DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30 and
DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10)
airplanes; Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–
40F airplanes; and Model MD–11 and
MD–11F airplanes. This AD requires, for
certain airplanes, modifying the thrust
reverser command wiring of the number
2 engine. For certain other airplanes,
this AD requires modifying the thrust
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reverser system wiring from the flight
compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3
thrust reversers. This AD also requires
installing thrust reverser locking
systems on certain airplanes. This AD
results from a determination that the
thrust reverser systems on these
McDonnell Douglas airplanes do not
adequately preclude unwanted
deployment of a thrust reverser. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an unwanted
deployment of a thrust reverser during
flight, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 22, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of January 22, 2008.
On October 1, 2001 (66 FR 44950,
August 27, 2001), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin
DC10–78–060, dated December 17,
1999.
On April 25, 2001 (66 FR 15785,
March 21, 2001), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service
Bulletin DC10–78A057, Revision 01,
dated February 18, 1999.
ADDRESSES: For Boeing and McDonnell
Douglas service information identified
in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach,
California 90846, Attention: Data and
Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A
(D800–0024). For Rohr service
information identified in this AD,
contact Rohr, Inc., 850 Lagoon Drive,
Chula Vista, California 91910–2098.
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:
Philip C. Kush, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712–4137;
telephone (562) 627–5263; fax (562)
627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
AD that would apply to certain
McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10,
DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30 and
DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10)
airplanes; Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–
40F airplanes; and Model MD–11 and
MD–11F airplanes. That supplemental
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on July 23, 2007 (72 FR 40090).
That supplemental NPRM proposed to
require, for certain airplanes, modifying
the thrust reverser command wiring of
the number 2 engine. For certain other
airplanes, the supplemental NPRM
proposed to require modifying the
thrust reverser system wiring from the
flight compartment to engines 1, 2, and
3 thrust reversers. The supplemental
NPRM also proposed to require
installing thrust reverser locking
systems on certain airplanes. The
supplemental NPRM also proposed to
revise the original NPRM by revising,
for certain airplanes, the requirements
for the modification of the thrust
reverser system wiring from the flight
compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3
thrust reversers.
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Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comment received.
Request for Notification of Service
Bulletin/Rulemaking
FedEx requests that we and/or Boeing
notify operators of any service bulletin
or rulemaking that will cover Model
MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes that are
not specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin MD11–78A007, Revision 4,
dated February 22, 2007 (which is
referred to as a source of service
information for doing a modification
specified in the supplemental NPRM).
FedEx states that it has no comments on
the proposed requirements of the
supplemental NPRM.
We acknowledge FedEx’s request. We
have been advised that when a service
bulletin is released Boeing does notify
the customers affected by the service
bulletin. If service information is
developed for other Model MD–11 and
MD–11F airplanes and an unsafe
condition is identified, we might
consider further rulemaking. Interested
persons can review the Federal Register
to become aware of such rulemaking
actions.
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 in the supplemental
NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 612 airplanes of the
affected designs in the worldwide fleet.
This AD affects about 245 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The following tables
provide the estimated costs for U.S.
operators to comply with this AD, for
the applicable actions, at an average
hourly labor rate of $80 per work hour.
COST FOR WIRING MODIFICATION/THRUST REVERSER LOCKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Number of
U.S.registered
airplanes
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Action
Work hours
Parts
Cost per airplane
Modify wiring (Model DC–10–10, DC–10–
10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30 and DC–10–
30F (KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes).
Modify wiring (Model DC–10–40 and DC–
10–40F airplanes).
Modify wiring (Model MD–11 and –11F airplanes).
34 .......................
$1,562 ................
$4,282 ................
40
$171,280.
34 .......................
$5,238 ................
$7,958 ................
45
$358,110.
Between 124 and
192.
Between $11,912
and $17,672.
Between $21,832
and $33,032.
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Between $3,493,120
and $5,285,120.
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COST FOR WIRING MODIFICATION/THRUST REVERSER LOCKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION—Continued
Action
Work hours
Parts
Install thrust reverser locking system (Model
DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes).
218 .....................
Cost per airplane
Between
$165,535 and
$207,792.
Number of
U.S.registered
airplanes
Between
$182,975 and
$225,232.
45
Fleet cost
Between $8,233,875
and $10,135,440.
COST OF CONCURRENT ACTIONS FOR MODEL MD–11 AND MD–11F AIRPLANES
Action
Work hours
Parts
Cost per airplane
Update program software, as applicable ......
Modify wing pylon harnesses, as applicable
Modify pylon thrust reverser harnesses and
J-box, as applicable.
2 .........................
100 .....................
Between 82 and
192.
None ...................
$5,268 ................
Between $10,472
and $15,999.
Number of
U.S.registered
airplanes
$160 ...................
$13,268 ..............
Between $17,032
and $31,359.
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, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Up to 160
Up to 160
Up to 160
Fleet cost
Up to $25,600.
Up to $2,122,880.
Up to $5,017,440.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2007–25–20 McDonnell Douglas:
Amendment 39–15302. Docket No.
FAA–2005–21470; Directorate Identifier
2003–NM–45–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 22,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
I
(c) This AD applies to airplanes,
certificated in any category, as listed in Table
1 of this AD.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
As identified in—
(1) Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30 and DC–
10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes.
(2) Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes ....................................
(3) Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes ................................................
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McDonnell Douglas airplane—
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–066, Revision 01, dated November
30, 2001.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–067, dated October 30, 2002.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–78A007, Revision 4, dated February 22, 2007.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a
determination that the thrust reverser
systems on these McDonnell Douglas
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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.
Wiring Modification
(f) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–
10–15, DC–10–30, and DC–10–30F (KC–10A
and KDC–10) airplanes: Within 60 months
after the effective date of this AD, modify the
thrust reverser command wiring of the
number 2 engine by doing all the actions
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10–78–066, Revision 01, dated November
30, 2001.
(g) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F
airplanes: Within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, modify the thrust
reverser system wiring from the flight
compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3 thrust
reversers by doing all the actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin MD11–78A007,
Revision 4, dated February 22, 2007.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin DC10–78–067, dated
October 30, 2002, and install thrust reverser
locking systems by doing all the applicable
actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service
Bulletin DC10–78–064, dated June 24, 2003.
Prior or Concurrent Actions
(i) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–
10–15, DC–10–30, and DC–10–30F (KC–10A
and KDC–10) airplanes: Prior to or
concurrently with the actions required by
paragraph (f) of this AD, do the actions
specified in Table 2 of this AD.
Wiring Modification/Installation of Thrust
Reverser Locking System
(h) For Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F
airplanes: Within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, modify the thrust
reverser command wiring of the number 2
engine by doing all the actions specified in
TABLE 2.—PRIOR OR CONCURRENT ACTIONS FOR MODEL DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, AND DC–
10–30F (KC–10A AND KDC–10) AIRPLANES
Do—
Required by—
In accordance with—
Repetitive detailed visual inspections, functional
checks, and torque checks of the thrust reverser systems, and applicable corrective actions.
A modification of the indication light system for
the thrust reversers.
Paragraphs (c) and (i) of AD 2001–05–10,
amendment 39–12147.
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin
DC10–78A057, Revision 01, dated February 18, 1999.
Paragraph (a) of AD 2001–17–19, amendment 39–12410.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–
78–060, dated December 17, 1999; or
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–
78–060, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2003.
(j) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F
airplanes: Prior to or concurrently with the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
do the actions specified in Table 3 of this AD.
TABLE 3.—PRIOR OR CONCURRENT ACTIONS FOR MODEL MD–11 AND MD–11F AIRPLANES
Do—
In accordance with—
An update of the program software of display electronic units ...............
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–31–091, dated November
5, 1998.
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–200, Revision 1, dated May 14, 2001.
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–201, Revision 2, dated December 12,
2005.
A modification of the wing pylon harnesses ............................................
A modification of the pylon thrust reverser harnesses and J-box ...........
Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issues of Service Bulletins
(k) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD according to Boeing
Service Bulletin DC10–78–066, dated March
6, 2001; Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–
201, dated November 30, 1999; or Rohr
Service Bulletin MD–11 54–201, Revision 1,
dated November 23, 2005; are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
applicable corresponding actions specified in
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 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
(m) You must use the service bulletins
listed in Table 4 of this AD to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
TABLE 4.—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Service Bulletin
Revision level
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–78A007 ..............................................................................
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–066 ........................................................................................
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–067 ........................................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10–78A057, including Attachment A ...................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–78–060 ...................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–78–060 ...................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–78–064 ...................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–31–091 ...................................................................
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–200 .........................................................................................
4 ..................................
01 ................................
Original ........................
01 ................................
Original ........................
01 ................................
Original ........................
Original ........................
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Date
February 22, 2007.
November 30, 2001.
October 30, 2002.
February 18, 1999.
December 17, 1999.
June 30, 2003.
June 24, 2003.
November 5, 1998.
May 14, 2001.
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TABLE 4.—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE—Continued
Service Bulletin
Revision level
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–201 .........................................................................................
2 ..................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service bulletins listed in Table 5 of this
Date
December 12, 2005.
AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
TABLE 5.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Service Bulletin
Revision
level
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–78A007 .......................................................................................................
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–066 .................................................................................................................
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–78–067 .................................................................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–78–060 .............................................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10–78–064 .............................................................................................
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–31–091 ............................................................................................
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–200 ...................................................................................................................
Rohr Service Bulletin MD–11 54–201 ...................................................................................................................
4
01
Original
01
Original
Original
1
2
(2) On October 1, 2001 (66 FR 44950,
August 27, 2001), the Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of McDonnell Douglas Service
Bulletin DC10–78–060, dated December 17,
1999.
(3) On April 25, 2001 (66 FR 15785, March
21, 2001), the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin
DC10–78A057, Revision 01, including
Attachment A, dated February 18, 1999.
(4) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood
Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service Management,
Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024), for a copy of
Boeing and McDonnell Douglas service
information. Contact Rohr, Inc., 850 Lagoon
Drive, Chula Vista, California 91910–2098,
for a copy of Rohr service information. You
may review copies at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 29, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0336; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–201–AD; Amendment
39–15308; AD 2007–26–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 747–200B, 747–300, and 747–
400 Series Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 747–200B, 747–300, and
747–400 series airplanes. This AD
requires an inspection to determine the
manufacturer and manufacture date of
the oxygen masks in the passenger
service units of the outboard and center
main deck, the flight attendant service
units, flightcrew rest, upper and lower
module of the door 5 overhead crew
rest, lavatory modules, and
miscellaneous ceiling panels, as
applicable, and related investigative/
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
results from a report that several
passenger masks with broken in-line
flow indicators were found following a
mask deployment. We are issuing this
AD to prevent the in-line flow
indicators of the passenger oxygen
masks from fracturing and separating,
which could inhibit oxygen flow to the
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Date
February 22, 2007.
November 30, 2001.
October 30, 2002.
June 30, 2003.
June 24, 2003.
November 5, 1998.
May 14, 2001.
December 12, 2005.
masks and consequently result in
exposure of the passengers and cabin
attendants to hypoxia following a
depressurization event.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 2, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of January 2, 2008.
We must receive comments on this
AD by February 15, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
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
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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 241 (Monday, December 17, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21470; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-45-AD;
Amendment 39-15302; AD 2007-25-20]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-
10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes;
Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F
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
certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30
and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-
40F airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This AD requires,
for certain airplanes, modifying the thrust reverser command wiring of
the number 2 engine. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires
modifying the thrust
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reverser system wiring from the flight compartment to engines 1, 2, and
3 thrust reversers. This AD also requires installing thrust reverser
locking systems on certain airplanes. This AD results from a
determination that the thrust reverser systems on these McDonnell
Douglas airplanes do not adequately preclude unwanted deployment of a
thrust reverser. We are issuing this AD to prevent an unwanted
deployment of a thrust reverser during flight, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 22, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 22,
2008.
On October 1, 2001 (66 FR 44950, August 27, 2001), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10-78-060, dated December 17,
1999.
On April 25, 2001 (66 FR 15785, March 21, 2001), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-78A057, Revision 01,
dated February 18, 1999.
ADDRESSES: For Boeing and McDonnell Douglas service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach
Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846,
Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). For
Rohr service information identified in this AD, contact Rohr, Inc., 850
Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California 91910-2098.
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: Philip C. Kush, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5263; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-
10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F
airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. That supplemental NPRM
was published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2007 (72 FR 40090).
That supplemental NPRM proposed to require, for certain airplanes,
modifying the thrust reverser command wiring of the number 2 engine.
For certain other airplanes, the supplemental NPRM proposed to require
modifying the thrust reverser system wiring from the flight compartment
to engines 1, 2, and 3 thrust reversers. The supplemental NPRM also
proposed to require installing thrust reverser locking systems on
certain airplanes. The supplemental NPRM also proposed to revise the
original NPRM by revising, for certain airplanes, the requirements for
the modification of the thrust reverser system wiring from the flight
compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3 thrust reversers.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comment received.
Request for Notification of Service Bulletin/Rulemaking
FedEx requests that we and/or Boeing notify operators of any
service bulletin or rulemaking that will cover Model MD-11 and MD-11F
airplanes that are not specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-
78A007, Revision 4, dated February 22, 2007 (which is referred to as a
source of service information for doing a modification specified in the
supplemental NPRM). FedEx states that it has no comments on the
proposed requirements of the supplemental NPRM.
We acknowledge FedEx's request. We have been advised that when a
service bulletin is released Boeing does notify the customers affected
by the service bulletin. If service information is developed for other
Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes and an unsafe condition is identified,
we might consider further rulemaking. Interested persons can review the
Federal Register to become aware of such rulemaking actions.
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 in the supplemental NPRM.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 612 airplanes of the affected designs in the
worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 245 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The following tables provide the estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD, for the applicable actions, at an average hourly
labor rate of $80 per work hour.
Cost for Wiring Modification/Thrust Reverser Locking System Installation
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Number of
Cost per U.S.-
Action Work hours Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
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Modify wiring (Model DC-10- 34.............. $1,562.......... $4,282......... 40 $171,280.
10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-
10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A
and KDC-10) airplanes).
Modify wiring (Model DC-10-40 34.............. $5,238.......... $7,958......... 45 $358,110.
and DC-10-40F airplanes).
Modify wiring (Model MD-11 Between 124 and Between $11,912 Between $21,832 160 Between
and -11F airplanes). 192. and $17,672. and $33,032. $3,493,120 and
$5,285,120.
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Install thrust reverser 218............. Between $165,535 Between 45 Between
locking system (Model DC-10- and $207,792. $182,975 and $8,233,875 and
40 and DC-10-40F airplanes). $225,232. $10,135,440.
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Cost of Concurrent Actions for Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
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Number of
Cost per U.S.-
Action Work hours Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
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Update program software, as 2............... None............ $160........... Up to 160 Up to $25,600.
applicable.
Modify wing pylon harnesses, 100............. $5,268.......... $13,268........ Up to 160 Up to
as applicable. $2,122,880.
Modify pylon thrust reverser Between 82 and Between $10,472 Between $17,032 Up to 160 Up to
harnesses and J-box, as 192. and $15,999. and $31,359. $5,017,440.
applicable.
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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, Incorporation by
reference, 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.
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):
2007-25-20 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-15302. Docket No. FAA-
2005-21470; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-45-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective January 22, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes, certificated in any category,
as listed in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1.--Applicability
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McDonnell Douglas airplane-- As identified in--
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(1) Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10- Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-
15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and 066, Revision 01, dated
KDC-10) airplanes. November 30, 2001.
(2) Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-
airplanes. 067, dated October 30, 2002.
(3) Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes... Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
MD11-78A007, Revision 4, dated
February 22, 2007.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD was prompted by a determination that the thrust
reverser systems on these McDonnell Douglas airplanes do not
adequately preclude unwanted deployment of a thrust reverser. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an unwanted deployment of a thrust
reverser during flight, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
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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.
Wiring Modification
(f) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-
10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes: Within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, modify the thrust reverser command wiring
of the number 2 engine by doing all the actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-066,
Revision 01, dated November 30, 2001.
(g) For Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Within 60 months after
the effective date of this AD, modify the thrust reverser system
wiring from the flight compartment to engines 1, 2, and 3 thrust
reversers by doing all the actions specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-78A007, Revision
4, dated February 22, 2007.
Wiring Modification/Installation of Thrust Reverser Locking System
(h) For Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes: Within 60 months
after the effective date of this AD, modify the thrust reverser
command wiring of the number 2 engine by doing all the actions
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin DC10-78-067, dated October 30, 2002, and install thrust
reverser locking systems by doing all the applicable actions
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas
Service Bulletin DC10-78-064, dated June 24, 2003.
Prior or Concurrent Actions
(i) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-
10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes: Prior to or concurrently with
the actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD, do the actions
specified in Table 2 of this AD.
Table 2.--Prior or Concurrent Actions for Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-
10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes
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In accordance with--
Do-- Required by--
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Repetitive detailed visual Paragraphs (c) and McDonnell Douglas
inspections, functional (i) of AD 2001-05- Alert Service
checks, and torque checks 10, amendment 39- Bulletin DC10-
of the thrust reverser 12147. 78A057, Revision
systems, and applicable 01, dated February
corrective actions. 18, 1999.
A modification of the Paragraph (a) of AD McDonnell Douglas
indication light system for 2001-17-19, Service Bulletin
the thrust reversers. amendment 39-12410. DC10-78-060, dated
December 17, 1999;
or McDonnell
Douglas Service
Bulletin DC10-78-
060, Revision 01,
dated June 30,
2003.
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(j) For Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Prior to or
concurrently with the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
do the actions specified in Table 3 of this AD.
Table 3.--Prior or Concurrent Actions for Model MD-11 and MD-11F
Airplanes
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Do-- In accordance with--
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An update of the program software of McDonnell Douglas Service
display electronic units. Bulletin MD11-31-091, dated
November 5, 1998.
A modification of the wing pylon Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-
harnesses. 200, Revision 1, dated May 14,
2001.
A modification of the pylon thrust Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-
reverser harnesses and J-box. 201, Revision 2, dated
December 12, 2005.
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Actions Accomplished According to Previous Issues of Service Bulletins
(k) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD
according to Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-066, dated March 6,
2001; Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-201, dated November 30, 1999;
or Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-201, Revision 1, dated November
23, 2005; are considered acceptable for compliance with the
applicable corresponding actions specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA, 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
(m) You must use the service bulletins listed in Table 4 of this
AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
Table 4.--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11- 4................................... February 22, 2007.
78A007.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-066. 01.................................. November 30, 2001.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-067. Original............................ October 30, 2002.
McDonnell Douglas Alert Service 01.................................. February 18, 1999.
Bulletin DC10-78A057, including
Attachment A.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin Original............................ December 17, 1999.
DC10-78-060.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 01.................................. June 30, 2003.
DC10-78-060.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin Original............................ June 24, 2003.
DC10-78-064.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin Original............................ November 5, 1998.
MD11-31-091.
Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-200.. 1................................... May 14, 2001.
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Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-201.. 2................................... December 12, 2005.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service bulletins listed in Table
5 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Table 5.--New Material Incorporated by Reference
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Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11- 4................................... February 22, 2007.
78A007.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-066. 01.................................. November 30, 2001.
Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-78-067. Original............................ October 30, 2002.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 01.................................. June 30, 2003.
DC10-78-060.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin Original............................ June 24, 2003.
DC10-78-064.
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin Original............................ November 5, 1998.
MD11-31-091.
Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-200.. 1................................... May 14, 2001.
Rohr Service Bulletin MD-11 54-201.. 2................................... December 12, 2005.
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(2) On October 1, 2001 (66 FR 44950, August 27, 2001), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10-78-060, dated
December 17, 1999.
(3) On April 25, 2001 (66 FR 15785, March 21, 2001), the
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-78A057,
Revision 01, including Attachment A, dated February 18, 1999.
(4) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention:
Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024), for a copy of
Boeing and McDonnell Douglas service information. Contact Rohr,
Inc., 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California 91910-2098, for a
copy of Rohr service information. You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 29, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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