Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes, 43643-43646 [E8-17198]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules 2. Also, the institution must maintain, in an electronic file in a format acceptable to the FDIC, the counterparty-level data found in Table A2 for all open positions in QFCs entered into by that institution. In addition, the institution must, at the FDIC’s written request, produce immediately at the close of processing of the institution’s business day, for a period provided in that written request, a report in a format acceptable to the FDIC 43643 that (i) itemizes, by each counterparty and by each of its affiliates, the data required in each field in Table A2, and (ii) aggregates by field, for each counterparty and its affiliates, the data required in each field in Table A2. TABLE A2.—COUNTERPARTY-LEVEL DATA Example Unique counterparty identifier ........................................... AB999C .............................. Current market value of all positions, as aggregated and, to the extent permitted under each applicable agreement, netted 1 (as of the date of the file). Current market value of all collateral and the type of collateral, if any, that the institution has posted against all positions with each counterparty. Current market value of all collateral and the type of collateral, if any, that the counterparty has posted against all positions. Institution’s collateral excess or deficiency with respect to all the positions, as determined under each applicable agreement including thresholds and haircuts where applicable 2. Counterparty’s collateral excess or deficiency with respect to all the positions with each counterparty, as determined under each applicable agreement including thresholds and haircuts where applicable. The institution’s collateral excess or deficiency with respect to all the positions, based on the aggregate market value of the positions (after netting to the extent permitted under each applicable agreement) and the aggregate market value of all collateral posted by the institution against the positions, in whole or in part. yshivers on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS Field ($1,000,000) ....................... B. Other Files (in Written or Electronic Form) To Be Maintained for QFCs The institution must, at the FDIC’s written request, produce the following files immediately at the close of processing of the institution’s business day, for a period provided in that written request. 1. Each institution must maintain the following files in written or electronic form: • A list of counterparty identifiers, with the associated counterparties and contact information; • A list of the affiliates of the counterparties that are also counterparties to QFC transactions with the institution or its affiliates, and the specific master netting agreements under which they are counterparties; • A list of affiliates of the institution that are counterparties to QFC transactions where such transactions are subject to a master agreement that also governs QFC transactions entered into by the institution. Such list must specify (i) which affiliates are direct or indirect subsidiaries of the institution and (ii) the specific master agreements under which those affiliates are counterparties to QFC transactions; and • A list of portfolio identifiers (see Table A1), with the associated booking locations. 2. For each QFC, the institution must maintain all of the following documents: • Agreements (including master agreements and annexes, supplements or other modifications with respect to the agreements) between the institution and its counterparties that govern the QFC transactions; VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Data application Information needed to aggregate positions counterparty. Information needed to help evaluate the positions. $950,000; U.S. treasuries .. Information needed to determine the extent to which the institution has provided collateral. $50,000; U.S. treasuries .... Information needed to determine the extent to which the counterparty has provided collateral. ($25,000) ............................ Information needed to determine the extent to which the institution has satisfied collateral requirements under each applicable agreement. $50,000 .............................. Information needed to determine the extent to which the counterparty has satisfied collateral requirements under each applicable agreement. ($50,000) ............................ Information needed to determine the extent to which the institution’s obligations regarding the positions may be unsecured. • Documents related to and affirming the position; • Active or ‘‘open’’ confirmations, if the position has been confirmed; • Credit support documents; and • Assignment documents, if applicable, including documents that confirm that all required consents, approvals, or other conditions precedent for such assignment(s) have been obtained or satisfied. 3. The institution must maintain: • A legal-entity organizational chart, showing the institution, its corporate parent and all other affiliates, if any; and • An organizational chart, including names and position titles, of all personnel significantly involved in QFC-related activities at the institution, its parent and its affiliates. • Contact information for the primary contact person for purposes of compliance with this part by the institution. 4. The institution must maintain a list of vendors supporting the QFC-related activities and their contact information. Dated at Washington, DC, this 15th day of July, 2008. By order of the Board of Directors. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–16951 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P PO 00000 by Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0735; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–085–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC– 10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10– 40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. The existing AD currently requires modification of the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear; repetitive inspections of the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1 43644 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would, for certain airplanes, also require modifying and rerouting, as applicable, certain components of the wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right wheel well. This proposed AD results from reports of failure of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 11, 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, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024). yshivers on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS 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: Ken Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5353; fax (562) 627–5210. 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–2008–0735; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–085–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 On February 26, 2004, we issued AD 2004–05–20, amendment 39–13515 (69 FR 11504, March 11, 2004), for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC– 10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10– 40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10– 30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. That AD requires modification of the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear, and repetitive inspections of the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and corrective actions if necessary. That AD resulted from several reports of failure of the auxiliary hydraulic pump systems on Model DC–10 airplanes. We issued that AD to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure. Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued Since we issued AD 2004–05–20, we have determined that the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A144, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003, do not completely resolve the unsafe condition for Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC– 10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC– PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F airplanes. (We referred to that service bulletin in AD 2004–05–20 as the appropriate source of service information for modifying the installation wiring of the electric motoroperated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear for the airplanes listed above and for Model MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F airplanes.) Boeing has now issued new service information, described below, that includes revised procedures to resolve the unsafe condition for Model DC–10–10, DC–10– 10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F airplanes. Relevant Service Information We have reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A148, dated March 20, 2008, for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC– 10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC– 10–40F airplanes. The service bulletin describes procedures for modifying and rerouting, as applicable, certain components of the wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right main landing gear wheel well. The rerouting involves relocating bracket assemblies to meet certain specified dimensions, or rerouting the brake pressure sensor wire assembly, as applicable. The modification includes various installations, and investigative (inspections, checks) and corrective actions, as applicable. The installations and the investigative and corrective actions are described below: • Installing a new support assembly, new nut clips, and new bracket assemblies. • Inspecting the wire insulation for cracks, splits or tears, and for evidence of wire chafing. • Replacing wires if necessary. • Installing protective sleeving. • Checking the resistance of the electric motor ground wires, and corrective action if the resistance is not within the specified measurement. The corrective action for incorrect resistance involves checking the electrical bond surface; inspecting wires for cracks, damage, corrosion, or cross connection; checking sockets and lugs for proper crimp and ground studs for proper torque; and replacing the wire, socket, lug, and ground stud if necessary. We have also reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A142, Revision 3, dated October 15, 2005, for McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC– E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1 43645 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules 10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10– 40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, and MD– 10–30F airplanes. We referred to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A142, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003, in AD 2004–05–20 as the appropriate source of service information for doing prior/ concurrent actions. The procedures in Revision 3 are essentially the same as those in Revision 02, with editorial changes that do not affect how the actions are done. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which would supersede AD 2004– 05–20, and would retain the requirements of the existing AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10– 29A148 for Model DC–10–10, DC–10– 10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F airplanes. result, the corresponding paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in the following table: Change to Existing AD Costs of Compliance This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2004–05–20. Since AD 2004–05–20 was issued, the AD format has been revised, and certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a There are about 409 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD. REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS Corresponding requirement in this proposed AD Requirement in AD 2004–05–20 Paragraph (a) ............ Paragraph (b) ............ Paragraph (f). Paragraph (g). ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Modification (required by AD 2004–05–20). Inspection (required by AD 2004–05–20). Modification/rerouting (new proposed action). Average labor rate per hour 9 ............... Cost per airplane $80 $4,886 to $7,920 .......... $5,606 to $8,640 .......... 322 1 ............... 80 $0 .................................. 322 2 to 18 ..... 80 $5,380 to $5,872 .......... $80, per inspection cycle. $5,540 to $7,312 .......... yshivers on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS 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 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 Number of U.S.registered airplanes Parts 15:00 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 the 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 128 Fleet cost $1,805,132 to $2,782,080. $25,760, per inspection cycle. $709,120 to $935,936. 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] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 by removing amendment 39–13515 (69 FR 11504, March 11, 2004) and adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2008– 0735; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM– 085–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 11, 2008. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2004–05–20. Applicability (c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC– 10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1 43646 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 145 / Monday, July 28, 2008 / Proposed Rules TABLE 1.—AIRPLANES AFFECTED BY THIS AD McDonnell Douglas model— Identified in— Referenced in— DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC– 10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10–10F, and MD–10–30F airplanes. MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes .......................................................... Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A144, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003. Paragraph (f) of this AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–29A059, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A148, dated March 20, 2008. Paragraph (g) of this AD. DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC– 10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F airplanes. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from reports of failure of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure. 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. yshivers on PROD1PC66 with PROPOSALS Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2004–05–20 Modification/Prior or Concurrent Actions (f) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC– 10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, DC–10–40F, MD–10– 10F, and MD–10–30F airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A144, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003: Within 18 months after April 15, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004–05–20), do the actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Modify the installation wiring of the electric motor operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear (MLG) (including removing existing clamps, ground wires, if required, and sleeving from the wire assemblies; inspecting for cracks and chafing, installing new support bracket, clips, and bracket assemblies, as applicable; installing sleeving; re-routing and attaching wire assemblies using new clamps and attachments; installing an additional routing clip on the lower bracket of the fuel motor control valve, if applicable; and doing a voltage check and a functional test), per the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A144, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003. (2) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of paragraph (f)(1) or (h) of this AD: Do the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A142, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003; or Revision 3, dated October 15, 2005; (including inspecting the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and replacing the auxiliary hydraulic pump with a serviceable pump and repairing the wiring if necessary), per the Accomplishment Instructions of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:00 Jul 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 service bulletin. Repeat the actions after that at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours. After the effective date of this AD, Revision 3 must be used. (g) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–29A059, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003: Within 18 months after April 15, 2004, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Modify the installation wiring of the electric motor auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the wheel well area of the right MLG (including removing and retaining wire assembly clamps, if applicable; retaining the existing ground wire assemblies; retaining or replacing all other wire assemblies for both connectors; installing spiral wrap and sleeving; wrapping upper ends of individual wires with tape; installing new support bracket assemblies, if applicable; re-routing and attaching wire assemblies using new clamps and attachments, if applicable; and doing a voltage check and a functional test), per the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–29A059, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003. (2) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Do the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–29A057, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003 (including inspecting the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/ voltage; and replacing the auxiliary hydraulic pump with a serviceable pump and repairing the wiring if necessary), per the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat the actions after that at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours. New Requirements of This AD (h) For Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC– 10–15, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A148, dated March 20, 2008: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify and reroute, as applicable, components of the wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right wheel well, and do all applicable investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Do all actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–29A148, dated March 20, 2008. The concurrent requirements, including the Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 repetitive inspections, of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD continue to apply to these airplanes. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i)(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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8–17198 Filed 7–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2008–0772; Directorate Identifier 2008–SW–30–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 (including the MD902 Configuration) Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: Modification and Rerouting PO 00000 Paragraph (h) of this AD. SUMMARY: This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) model helicopters that would require, within 30 days, reducing the current gross weight limit to a maximum gross weight limit of 5,400 pounds and inserting a copy of this AD into the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) or making certain optional modifications that constitute terminating actions. This E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 145 (Monday, July 28, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43643-43646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17198]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-0735; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-085-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-
10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40,
DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas transport
category airplanes. The existing AD currently requires modification of
the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary
hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear;
repetitive inspections of the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the
auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical

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resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane
wiring resistance/voltage; and corrective actions if necessary. This
proposed AD would, for certain airplanes, also require modifying and
rerouting, as applicable, certain components of the wiring of the
electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right
wheel well. This proposed AD results from reports of failure of the
electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump. We are proposing this
AD to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and
associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary
hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical
equipment and/or structure.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 11,
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, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard,
Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management,
Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024).

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: Ken Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5353; fax (562)
627-5210.

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-2008-0735;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-085-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

On February 26, 2004, we issued AD 2004-05-20, amendment 39-13515
(69 FR 11504, March 11, 2004), for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-
10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10),
DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
That AD requires modification of the installation wiring for the
electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel
well area of the main landing gear, and repetitive inspections of the
numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for
electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated
airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and corrective actions if
necessary. That AD resulted from several reports of failure of the
auxiliary hydraulic pump systems on Model DC-10 airplanes. We issued
that AD to prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump
and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary
hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical
equipment and/or structure.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

Since we issued AD 2004-05-20, we have determined that the actions
specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A144, Revision 2,
dated August 1, 2003, do not completely resolve the unsafe condition
for Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A
and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. (We referred to that
service bulletin in AD 2004-05-20 as the appropriate source of service
information for modifying the installation wiring of the electric
motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area
of the main landing gear for the airplanes listed above and for Model
MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F airplanes.) Boeing has now issued new service
information, described below, that includes revised procedures to
resolve the unsafe condition for Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15,
DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F
airplanes.

Relevant Service Information

We have reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A148, dated
March 20, 2008, for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-
10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and
DC-10-40F airplanes. The service bulletin describes procedures for
modifying and rerouting, as applicable, certain components of the
wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located
in the right main landing gear wheel well.
The rerouting involves relocating bracket assemblies to meet
certain specified dimensions, or rerouting the brake pressure sensor
wire assembly, as applicable.
The modification includes various installations, and investigative
(inspections, checks) and corrective actions, as applicable. The
installations and the investigative and corrective actions are
described below:
Installing a new support assembly, new nut clips, and new
bracket assemblies.
Inspecting the wire insulation for cracks, splits or
tears, and for evidence of wire chafing.
Replacing wires if necessary.
Installing protective sleeving.
Checking the resistance of the electric motor ground
wires, and corrective action if the resistance is not within the
specified measurement. The corrective action for incorrect resistance
involves checking the electrical bond surface; inspecting wires for
cracks, damage, corrosion, or cross connection; checking sockets and
lugs for proper crimp and ground studs for proper torque; and replacing
the wire, socket, lug, and ground stud if necessary.
We have also reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A142,
Revision 3, dated October 15, 2005, for McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-
10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-

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10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-
30F airplanes. We referred to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-
29A142, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003, in AD 2004-05-20 as the
appropriate source of service information for doing prior/concurrent
actions. The procedures in Revision 3 are essentially the same as those
in Revision 02, with editorial changes that do not affect how the
actions are done.
Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is
intended to adequately address the unsafe condition.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to develop on other airplanes of the
same type design. For this reason, we are proposing this AD, which
would supersede AD 2004-05-20, and would retain the requirements of the
existing AD. This proposed AD would also require accomplishing the
actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A148 for
Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and
KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes.

Change to Existing AD

This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2004-05-20.
Since AD 2004-05-20 was issued, the AD format has been revised, and
certain paragraphs have been rearranged. As a result, the corresponding
paragraph identifiers have changed in this proposed AD, as listed in
the following table:

Revised Paragraph Identifiers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corresponding requirement
Requirement in AD 2004-05-20 in this proposed AD
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paragraph (a)............................. Paragraph (f).
Paragraph (b)............................. Paragraph (g).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Costs of Compliance

There are about 409 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this proposed AD.

Estimated Costs
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Average Number of
labor U.S.-
Action Work hours rate per Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
hour airplanes
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Modification (required by AD 2004- 9................... $80 $4,886 to $7,920...... $5,606 to $8,640...... 322 $1,805,132 to
05-20). $2,782,080.
Inspection (required by AD 2004-05- 1................... 80 $0.................... $80, per inspection 322 $25,760, per
20). cycle. inspection cycle.
Modification/rerouting (new 2 to 18............. 80 $5,380 to $5,872...... $5,540 to $7,312...... 128 $709,120 to $935,936.
proposed action).
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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 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 that the 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the
ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-13515 (69 FR 11504, March 11, 2004) and adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA-2008-0735; Directorate Identifier
2008-NM-085-AD.

Comments Due Date

(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September
11, 2008.

Affected ADs

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-05-20.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-
10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40,
DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes;
certificated in any category; as identified in the applicable
service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD.

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Table 1.--Airplanes Affected by This AD
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McDonnell Douglas model-- Identified in-- Referenced in--
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DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10- Boeing Alert Service Paragraph (f) of this AD.
30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC- Bulletin DC10-29A144,
10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10- Revision 2, dated August 1,
30F airplanes. 2003.
MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes............. Boeing Alert Service Paragraph (g) of this AD.
Bulletin MD11-29A059,
Revision 2, dated August 1,
2003.
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10- Boeing Alert Service Paragraph (h) of this AD.
30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC- Bulletin DC10-29A148, dated
10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. March 20, 2008.
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Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from reports of failure of the electric
motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and
associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary
hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical
equipment and/or structure.

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.

Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2004-05-20

Modification/Prior or Concurrent Actions

(f) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F
airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A144,
Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003: Within 18 months after April 15,
2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-05-20), do the actions specified
in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modify the installation wiring of the electric motor
operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of
the main landing gear (MLG) (including removing existing clamps,
ground wires, if required, and sleeving from the wire assemblies;
inspecting for cracks and chafing, installing new support bracket,
clips, and bracket assemblies, as applicable; installing sleeving;
re-routing and attaching wire assemblies using new clamps and
attachments; installing an additional routing clip on the lower
bracket of the fuel motor control valve, if applicable; and doing a
voltage check and a functional test), per the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A144, Revision
2, dated August 1, 2003.
(2) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of paragraph
(f)(1) or (h) of this AD: Do the actions specified in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin DC10-29A142, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003; or
Revision 3, dated October 15, 2005; (including inspecting the
numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for
electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and
associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and replacing the
auxiliary hydraulic pump with a serviceable pump and repairing the
wiring if necessary), per the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service bulletin. Repeat the actions after that at intervals not to
exceed 2,500 flight hours. After the effective date of this AD,
Revision 3 must be used.
(g) For Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes listed in Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin MD11-29A059, Revision 2, dated August 1, 2003:
Within 18 months after April 15, 2004, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modify the installation wiring of the electric motor
auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the wheel well area of the right MLG
(including removing and retaining wire assembly clamps, if
applicable; retaining the existing ground wire assemblies; retaining
or replacing all other wire assemblies for both connectors;
installing spiral wrap and sleeving; wrapping upper ends of
individual wires with tape; installing new support bracket
assemblies, if applicable; re-routing and attaching wire assemblies
using new clamps and attachments, if applicable; and doing a voltage
check and a functional test), per the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-29A059, Revision 2, dated August
1, 2003.
(2) Prior to or concurrently with accomplishment of paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD: Do the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin MD11-29A057, Revision 02, dated April 17, 2003 (including
inspecting the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary
hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical
rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage; and
replacing the auxiliary hydraulic pump with a serviceable pump and
repairing the wiring if necessary), per the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat the actions after that
at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight hours.

New Requirements of This AD

Modification and Rerouting

(h) For Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A148, dated March 20, 2008:
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify and
reroute, as applicable, components of the wiring of the electric
motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right wheel
well, and do all applicable investigative and corrective actions
before further flight. Do all actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-
29A148, dated March 20, 2008. The concurrent requirements, including
the repetitive inspections, of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD continue
to apply to these airplanes.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(i)(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.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 21, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-17198 Filed 7-25-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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