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to exceed 7,500 flight hours. Thereafter,
except as provided in paragraph (g) of this
AD, no alternative procedure or repeat test
intervals will be allowed.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA,
ATTN: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 917–6438; fax (425)
917–6590, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 16,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–12749 Filed 6–5–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0614; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–351–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–300, –400, and –500 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737–300, –400, and –500
series airplanes. This proposed AD
would require performing repetitive
operational tests of the engine fuel
suction feed of the fuel system, and
other related testing if necessary. This
proposed AD results from a report of inservice occurrences of loss of fuel
system suction feed capability, followed
by total loss of pressure of the fuel feed
system. We are proposing this AD to
detect and correct failure of the engine
fuel suction feed of the fuel system,
which could result in dual engine
flameout, inability to restart the engines,
and consequent forced landing of the
airplane.
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SUMMARY:
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We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 21, 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.
DATES:
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 proposed 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: Sue
Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6438;
fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2008–0614; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–351–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
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personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report of inservice occurrences of loss of fuel
system suction feed capability, followed
by total loss of pressure of the fuel feed
system. This condition, if not corrected,
could result in dual engine flameout,
inability to restart the engines, and
consequent forced landing of the
airplane.
FAA’s Conclusions
We have determined that it is
necessary to require an operational test
of the engine fuel suction feed of the
fuel system, and other related testing, as
applicable. Procedures for doing the
operational test can be found in the
maintenance manual. The other related
testing is for airplanes on which
deterioration or fast changes in the
engine RPM are found during the
operational test. Failure of the engine
fuel suction feed of the fuel system
could result in the unsafe condition
described previously.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we
have evaluated all pertinent information
and identified an unsafe condition that
is likely to exist or develop on other
airplanes of this same type design. This
proposed AD would require performing
repetitive operational tests of the engine
fuel suction feed of the fuel system, and
other related testing if necessary.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 669 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take 1 work-hour per product, per test,
to comply with this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD to the U.S.
operators to be $53,520, or $80 per
product, per test.
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
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section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
You can find our regulatory
evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
Applicability
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model
737–300, –400, and –500 series airplanes,
certificated in any category.
16 CFR Part 317
Unsafe Condition
Prohibitions On Market Manipulation
and False Information in Subtitle B of
Title VIII of The Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007
Compliance
SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice
issued and announced on May 1, 2008,1
and published in the Federal Register
on May 7, 2008 (‘‘Notice’’),2 the Federal
Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or
‘‘FTC’’) requested comment on its
Advance Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’) in connection
with its rulemaking pursuant to Section
811 of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (‘‘EISA’’). The
ANPR stated that comments must be
submitted on or before June 6, 2008. In
response to a request to extend the
comment period received on May 19,
2008, the Commission has determined
to extend the comment period for an
additional 15 days.
DATES: Comments addressing the Market
Manipulation ANPR must be received
on or before June 23, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should refer to
‘‘Market Manipulation Rulemaking,
P082900’’ to facilitate the organization
of comments. Comments containing
material for which confidential
treatment is requested must be filed in
paper form, must be clearly labeled
‘‘Confidential,’’ and must comply with
Commission Rule 4.9(c).3
Because paper mail in the Washington
area, and specifically to the FTC, is
subject to delay due to heightened
security screening, please consider
submitting your comments in electronic
form. Comments filed in electronic form
should be submitted by using the
following weblink: (https://
(e) Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Operational Test/Related Testing
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Proposed Amendment
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA,
ATTN: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 917–6438; fax (425)
917–6590, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 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.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2008–0614;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–351–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 21,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 16,
2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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(d) This AD results from a report of inservice occurrences of loss of fuel system
suction feed capability, followed by total loss
of pressure of the fuel feed system. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct failure
of the engine fuel suction feed of the fuel
system, which could result in dual engine
flameout, inability to restart the engines, and
consequent forced landing of the airplane.
(f) Within 7,500 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, perform an
operational test of the engine fuel suction
feed of the fuel system, and perform all
related testing, as applicable, before further
flight, according to a method approved by the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), FAA. One approved method is the
operational test in Section 28–22–00, titled
‘‘Engine Fuel Feed System—Maintenance
Practices,’’ of the Boeing 737–300/400/500
Maintenance Manual (MM); and Boeing 737–
300/400/500 Task Card B28–22–00–2B, titled
‘‘Engine Fuel Suction Feed—Operational
Test,’’ dated July 12, 2006. Repeat the
operational test thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 7,500 flight hours. Thereafter, except
as provided in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative procedure or repeat test intervals
will be allowed.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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Federal Trade Commission.
Extension of period to submit
comments in response to the Advance
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
1 The Notice was announced in a press release
on May 1, 2008, available at: (https://www.ftc.gov/
opa/2008/05/anpr.shtm.)
2 Federal Trade Commission, Prohibitions On
Market Manipulation and False Information in
Subtitle B of the Energy Independence and Security
Act of 2007, 73 FR 25614 (May 7, 2008).
3 The comment must be accompanied by an
explicit request for confidential treatment,
including the factual and legal basis for the request,
and must identify the specific portions of the
comment to be withheld from the public record.
The request will be granted or denied by the
Commission’s General Counsel, consistent with
applicable law and the public interest. See
Commission Rule 4.9(c), 16 CFR 4.9(c).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0614; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-351-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposed AD
would require performing repetitive operational tests of the engine
fuel suction feed of the fuel system, and other related testing if
necessary. This proposed AD results from a report of in-service
occurrences of loss of fuel system suction feed capability, followed by
total loss of pressure of the fuel feed system. We are proposing this
AD to detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed of the
fuel system, which could result in dual engine flameout, inability to
restart the engines, and consequent forced landing of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 21, 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 proposed 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: Sue Lucier, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6438; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2008-0614;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-351-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report of in-service occurrences of loss of fuel
system suction feed capability, followed by total loss of pressure of
the fuel feed system. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
dual engine flameout, inability to restart the engines, and consequent
forced landing of the airplane.
FAA's Conclusions
We have determined that it is necessary to require an operational
test of the engine fuel suction feed of the fuel system, and other
related testing, as applicable. Procedures for doing the operational
test can be found in the maintenance manual. The other related testing
is for airplanes on which deterioration or fast changes in the engine
RPM are found during the operational test. Failure of the engine fuel
suction feed of the fuel system could result in the unsafe condition
described previously.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist
or develop on other airplanes of this same type design. This proposed
AD would require performing repetitive operational tests of the engine
fuel suction feed of the fuel system, and other related testing if
necessary.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 669 airplanes of
U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take 1 work-hour per
product, per test, to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this proposed AD to the U.S. operators to be $53,520, or $80 per
product, per test.
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
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section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices,
methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in
air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Boeing: Docket No. FAA-2008-0614; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-
351-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 21, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500
series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of in-service occurrences of
loss of fuel system suction feed capability, followed by total loss
of pressure of the fuel feed system. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed of the
fuel system, which could result in dual engine flameout, inability
to restart the engines, and consequent forced landing of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
Operational Test/Related Testing
(f) Within 7,500 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, perform an operational test of the engine fuel suction feed of
the fuel system, and perform all related testing, as applicable,
before further flight, according to a method approved by the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. One
approved method is the operational test in Section 28-22-00, titled
``Engine Fuel Feed System--Maintenance Practices,'' of the Boeing
737-300/400/500 Maintenance Manual (MM); and Boeing 737-300/400/500
Task Card B28-22-00-2B, titled ``Engine Fuel Suction Feed--
Operational Test,'' dated July 12, 2006. Repeat the operational test
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7,500 flight hours.
Thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
alternative procedure or repeat test intervals will be allowed.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, ATTN: Sue Lucier,
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6438; fax
(425) 917-6590, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 16, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-12752 Filed 6-5-08; 8:45 am]
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