Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Models AX5-42 (S.1), AX5-42 BOLT, AX6-56 (S.1), AX6-56A, AX6-56Z, AX6-56 BOLT, AX7-65 (S.1), AX7-65Z, AX7-65 BOLT, AX7-77 (S.1.), AX7-77A, AX7-77Z, AX7-77 BOLT, AX8-90 (S.1), AX8-90 (S.2), AX8-105 (S.1), AX8-105 (S.2), AX9-120 (S.1), AX9-120 (S.2), AX9-140 (S.2), AX10-160 (S.1), AX10-160 (S.2), AX10-180 (S.1), AX10-180 (S.2), AX210 (S.2), AX11-225 (S.2), and AX11-250 (S.2) Balloons, 11812-11814 [08-786]

Download as PDF 11812 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 5, 2008 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 3565 Guaranteed loans, Low and moderate income housing, Surety bonds. I For the reasons set forth in the preamble, Title 7, Chapter XXXV of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 3565—GUARANTEED RURAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 3565 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 42 U.S.C. 1480. Subpart B—Guarantee Requirements 2. Section 3565.53(b) is revised to read as follows: I § 3565.53 Guarantee fees. * * * * * (b) Annual guarantee fee. An annual guarantee fee of at least 50 basis points (one-half percent) of the outstanding principal amount of the loan will be charged each year or portion of a year that the guarantee is in effect. This fee will be collected on February 28, of each calendar year. * * * * * Dated: February 19, 2008. Russell T. Davis, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. E8–4288 Filed 3–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0195; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–008–AD; Amendment 39–15387; AD 2008–04–15] yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Models AX5–42 (S.1), AX5–42 BOLT, AX6–56 (S.1), AX6–56A, AX6–56Z, AX6–56 BOLT, AX7–65 (S.1), AX7–65Z, AX7–65 BOLT, AX7–77 (S.1.), AX7–77A, AX7–77Z, AX7–77 BOLT, AX8–90 (S.1), AX8–90 (S.2), AX8–105 (S.1), AX8–105 (S.2), AX9–120 (S.1), AX9–120 (S.2), AX9–140 (S.2), AX10– 160 (S.1), AX10–160 (S.2), AX10–180 (S.1), AX10–180 (S.2), AX210 (S.2), AX11–225 (S.2), and AX11–250 (S.2) Balloons Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: 14:21 Mar 04, 2008 Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or complete blockage of the burner supply. On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 25, 2008. On March 25, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. We must receive comments on this AD by April 4, 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. Examing the AD Docket RIN 2120–AA64 VerDate Aug<31>2005 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: Jkt 214001 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 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 4138; fax: (816) 329–4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Discussion The Civil Aviation Authority, which is the aviation authority for the United Kingdom, has issued AD No: G–2008– 0002, dated January 14, 2008 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or complete blockage of the burner supply. On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury. The MCAI requires you inspect fuel gas cylinder to identify whether the cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of valves and replace any self-seal valve found from the affected batch. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Relevant Service Information Cameron Balloons Ltd. has issued Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This design cylinder liquid valve may also be installed on balloon models of Cameron Balloons USA. The corrective actions in the AD are specified to Cameron Balloons Ltd. Models, for which the United Kingdom is the State of Design. We are currently evaluating other valve installations on Cameron Balloons USA, for which the United States is the State of Design. We are evaluating these other installations and, based on the evaluation, may consider additional rulemaking on this subject. E:\FR\FM\05MRR1.SGM 05MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 5, 2008 / Rules and Regulations 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 have also required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements take precedence over those copied from the MCAI. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk of the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or complete blockage of the burner supply. This failure could result in an uncontrolled descent and serious injury. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2008–0195; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–008– AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:21 Mar 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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 in the AD docket. Lists 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: 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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: I PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 11813 2008–04–15 Cameron Balloons Ltd.: Amendment 39–15387; Docket No. FAA–2008–0195; Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–008–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 25, 2008. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all of the balloon models listed below, certificated in any category, that incorporate Cameron Balloons Ltd. fuel cylinders fitted with rego-type cylinder liquid valves part number (P/N) CB– 0824–0001 that are date-stamped from 12/05 through 08/06: Models AX5–42 (S.1), AX5– 42 BOLT, AX6–56 (S.1), AX6–56A, AX6– 56Z, AX6–56 BOLT, AX7–65 (S.1), AX7–65Z, AX7–65 BOLT, AX7–77 (S.1), AX7–77A, AX7–77Z, AX7–77 BOLT, AX8–90 (S.1), AX8–90 (S.2), AX8–105 (S.1), AX8–105 (S.2), AX9–120 (S.1), AX9–120 (S.2), AX9–140 (S.2), AX10–160 (S.1), AX10–160 (S.2), AX10–180 (S.1), AX10–180 (S.2), AX210 (S.2), AX11–225 (S.2), and AX11–250 (S.2) balloons. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or complete blockage of the burner supply. On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury. The MCAI requires you inspect the fuel cylinder to identify whether the cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of valves and replace any self-seal valve found from the affected batch. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before further flight as of March 25, 2008. (the effective date of this AD), inspect any gas cylinder to identify whether the cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of valves following Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008. (2) For single cylinder balloons or multicylinder hopper balloons: Before further flight, if you find any cylinder liquid valve from the affected batch (rego-type cylinder liquid valve P/N CB–0824–0001 which is date-stamped from 12/05 through 08/06) installed as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, replace the self-seal valve following Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008. E:\FR\FM\05MRR1.SGM 05MRR1 11814 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 5, 2008 / Rules and Regulations FAA AD Differences NOTE: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4138; 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. Special Flight Permit (h) We are not issuing any special flight permit for you to operate any single cylinder or multi-cylinder (used on a hopper balloon) balloon which has any rego-type cylinder liquid valve P/N CB–0824–0001 fitted and which is date-stamped from 12/05 through 08/06. yshivers on PROD1PC62 with RULES Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority AD No.: G–2008–0002, dated January 14, 2008; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008, 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 Cameron Balloons Ltd., St. Johns Street, Bedminster, Bristol; BS3 4NH; telephone: +44 (0) 117 9637216; fax: +44 (0) 177 966168; or Cameron Balloons, P.O. Box 3672, Ann Arbor, Michigan 46106; VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:21 Mar 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 telephone: (734) 426–5525; fax: (734) 426– 5026. (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 February 14, 2008. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 08–786 Filed 3–4–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2008–0080] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Bass Wedding Fireworks Display, San Francisco Bay, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for loading, transport, and launching of fireworks used to celebrate the Bass Wedding Ceremony. The fireworks displays will be held on March 8, 2008, on San Francisco Bay. This safety zone is established to ensure the safety of participants and spectators from the dangers associated with the pyrotechnics. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 11:59 a.m. on March 6, 2008, until 9:30 p.m. on March 8, 2008. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2008– 0080 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, 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, and Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1 Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, California, 94130, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Sheral Richardson, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, at (415) 399–7436. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information This rule is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. As such, the event would occur before the rulemaking process was complete. Because of the dangers posed by the pyrotechnics used in this fireworks display, the safety zone is necessary to provide for the safety of event participants, spectator craft, and other vessels transiting the event area. For the safety concerns noted, it is in the public interest to have these regulations in effect during the event. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Any delay in the effective date of this rule would expose mariners to the dangers posed by the pyrotechnics used in the fireworks display. Background and Purpose The Bass Wedding Party is sponsoring a brief fireworks display on March 8, 2008 to celebrate the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Bass. The fireworks display is scheduled to launch at 9 p.m., on March 8, 2008, and last approximately twenty minutes. The safety zone is being issued to establish a temporary regulated area on San Francisco Bay around the fireworks launch barge during loading of the pyrotechnics, during the transit of the barge to the display location, and during the fireworks display. The safety zone around the launch barge is necessary to protect spectators, vessels, and other property from the hazards associated with the pyrotechnics on the fireworks barge. Discussion of Rule The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on specified waters of San Francisco Bay. During the loading of the fireworks barge, while the barge is being towed to the display location, and until 8:45 p.m. on March, 8, 2008, the safety zone will apply to the navigable waters around and under the fireworks barge within a radius of 100 E:\FR\FM\05MRR1.SGM 05MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11812-11814]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-786]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0195; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-008-AD; 
Amendment 39-15387; AD 2008-04-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Cameron Balloons Ltd. Models AX5-42 
(S.1), AX5-42 BOLT, AX6-56 (S.1), AX6-56A, AX6-56Z, AX6-56 BOLT, AX7-65 
(S.1), AX7-65Z, AX7-65 BOLT, AX7-77 (S.1.), AX7-77A, AX7-77Z, AX7-77 
BOLT, AX8-90 (S.1), AX8-90 (S.2), AX8-105 (S.1), AX8-105 (S.2), AX9-120 
(S.1), AX9-120 (S.2), AX9-140 (S.2), AX10-160 (S.1), AX10-160 (S.2), 
AX10-180 (S.1), AX10-180 (S.2), AX210 (S.2), AX11-225 (S.2), and AX11-
250 (S.2) Balloons

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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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 the aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. 
Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or 
complete blockage of the burner supply.
    On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled 
descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury.

This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe 
condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 25, 2008.
    On March 25, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved 
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this 
AD.
    We must receive comments on this AD by April 4, 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.

Examing 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 901 
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-
4138; fax: (816) 329-4090.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The Civil Aviation Authority, which is the aviation authority for 
the United Kingdom, has issued AD No: G-2008-0002, dated January 14, 
2008 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. 
Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or 
complete blockage of the burner supply.
    On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled 
descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury.

    The MCAI requires you inspect fuel gas cylinder to identify whether 
the cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of valves and 
replace any self-seal valve found from the affected batch.
    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Cameron Balloons Ltd. has issued Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated 
January 8, 2008; and Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008. 
The actions described in this service information are intended to 
correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and 
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.
    This design cylinder liquid valve may also be installed on balloon 
models of Cameron Balloons USA. The corrective actions in the AD are 
specified to Cameron Balloons Ltd. Models, for which the United Kingdom 
is the State of Design. We are currently evaluating other valve 
installations on Cameron Balloons USA, for which the United States is 
the State of Design. We are evaluating these other installations and, 
based on the evaluation, may consider additional rulemaking on this 
subject.

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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 have also required different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are 
described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements take 
precedence over those copied from the MCAI.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk of the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or 
complete blockage of the burner supply. This failure could result in an 
uncontrolled descent and serious injury. Therefore, we determined that 
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0195; Directorate 
Identifier 2008-CE-008-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD of those 
comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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 in the AD docket.

Lists 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 FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2008-04-15 Cameron Balloons Ltd.: Amendment 39-15387; Docket No. 
FAA-2008-0195; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-008-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 
25, 2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all of the balloon models listed below, 
certificated in any category, that incorporate Cameron Balloons Ltd. 
fuel cylinders fitted with rego-type cylinder liquid valves part 
number (P/N) CB-0824-0001 that are date-stamped from 12/05 through 
08/06: Models AX5-42 (S.1), AX5-42 BOLT, AX6-56 (S.1), AX6-56A, AX6-
56Z, AX6-56 BOLT, AX7-65 (S.1), AX7-65Z, AX7-65 BOLT, AX7-77 (S.1), 
AX7-77A, AX7-77Z, AX7-77 BOLT, AX8-90 (S.1), AX8-90 (S.2), AX8-105 
(S.1), AX8-105 (S.2), AX9-120 (S.1), AX9-120 (S.2), AX9-140 (S.2), 
AX10-160 (S.1), AX10-160 (S.2), AX10-180 (S.1), AX10-180 (S.2), 
AX210 (S.2), AX11-225 (S.2), and AX11-250 (S.2) balloons.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 28: Fuel.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
states:
    Defective inlet self-seal valves have been identified. 
Detachment of a seal inside the valve could result in partial or 
complete blockage of the burner supply.
    On a hopper balloon this failure would result in an uncontrolled 
descent. In some circumstances this could result in serious injury.
    The MCAI requires you inspect the fuel cylinder to identify 
whether the cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of 
valves and replace any self-seal valve found from the affected 
batch.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Before further flight as of March 25, 2008. (the effective 
date of this AD), inspect any gas cylinder to identify whether the 
cylinder liquid valve is from the affected batch of valves following 
Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 
2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated 
January 8, 2008.
    (2) For single cylinder balloons or multi-cylinder hopper 
balloons: Before further flight, if you find any cylinder liquid 
valve from the affected batch (rego-type cylinder liquid valve P/N 
CB-0824-0001 which is date-stamped from 12/05 through 08/06) 
installed as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) 
of this AD, replace the self-seal valve following Cameron Balloons 
Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron 
Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008.

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FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; 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.

Special Flight Permit

    (h) We are not issuing any special flight permit for you to 
operate any single cylinder or multi-cylinder (used on a hopper 
balloon) balloon which has any rego-type cylinder liquid valve P/N 
CB-0824-0001 fitted and which is date-stamped from 12/05 through 08/
06.

Related Information

    (i) Refer to MCAI United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority AD 
No.: G-2008-0002, dated January 14, 2008; Cameron Balloons Ltd. 
Service Bulletin No. SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron 
Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008, for 
related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service Bulletin No. 
SB16, dated January 8, 2008; and Cameron Balloons Ltd. Service 
Bulletin No. SB17, dated January 8, 2008, 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 
Cameron Balloons Ltd., St. Johns Street, Bedminster, Bristol; BS3 
4NH; telephone: +44 (0) 117 9637216; fax: +44 (0) 177 966168; or 
Cameron Balloons, P.O. Box 3672, Ann Arbor, Michigan 46106; 
telephone: (734) 426-5525; fax: (734) 426-5026.
    (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 February 14, 2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 08-786 Filed 3-4-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-M
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