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TABLE 4—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Revision
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A40–29–03 ............................................................................
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A45–29–15 ............................................................................
Learjet 40 Temporary Revision 71–1 to the Learjet Maintenance Manual MM–105 ..................
Learjet 45 Temporary Revision 71–1 to the Learjet Maintenance Manual MM–104 ..................
Section 71–00–00 of the Learjet 45 Maintenance Manual MM–104 ..........................................
Section 71–00–01 of the Learjet 45 Maintenance Manual MM–104 ..........................................
Section 71–00–01 of the Learjet 40 Maintenance Manual MM–105 ..........................................
Original ........................
Original ........................
Original ........................
Original ........................
Revision 47 .................
Revision 47 .................
Revision 15 .................
Date
December 26, 2006.
December 26, 2006.
April 28, 2009.
April 28, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
Learjet 40 Maintenance Manual MM–105,
Revision 15, dated March 30, 2009, has the
following effective pages:
List of effective pages
Page title/description
Page number(s)
Revision number
Maintenance Manual Title Page .........................................................
Maintenance Manual Revision Highlights ..........................................
Record of Revisions ...........................................................................
Chapter 71 List of Effective Pages ....................................................
Section 71–00–01 ..............................................................................
None shown ................
1–2 ..............................
1 ..................................
1 ..................................
201–223 ......................
15 ................................
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
(*Only the Maintenance Manual Title Page
and Record of Revisions of Learjet 40
Maintenance Manual MM–104 have revision
level information. These pages do not have
this information.) Learjet 45 Maintenance
Date shown on page(s)
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
December 25, 2006.
Manual MM–104, Revision 47, dated March
30, 2009, has the following effective pages:
List of effective pages
Page title/description
Page number(s)
Revision number
Maintenance Manual Title Page .........................................................
Maintenance Manual Revision Highlights ..........................................
Record of Revisions ...........................................................................
Chapter 71 List of Effective Pages ....................................................
Section 71–00–00 ..............................................................................
Section 71–00–01 ..............................................................................
None Shown ...............
1–3 ..............................
1–2 ..............................
1 ..................................
201 ..............................
201–223 ......................
47 ................................
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
None Shown * .............
(*Only the Maintenance Manual Title Page
and Record of Revisions of Learjet 45
Maintenance Manual MM–104 have revision
level information. These pages do not have
this information.)
(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 Learjet, Inc., One Learjet
Way, Wichita, Kansas 67209–2942; telephone
316–946–2000; fax 316–946–2220; e-mail
ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20,
2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–12518 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0213; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–224–AD; Amendment
39–15921; AD 2009–11–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Douglas Model MD–90–30 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
March 30, 2009.
April 10, 1998.
April 28, 2008.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–90–30
airplanes. This AD requires installing
fuses and wire protection in certain
wing and fuel tank spars. This AD
results from fuel system reviews
conducted by the manufacturer. We are
issuing this AD to prevent possible
damage to the fuel level float or pressure
switch wires. Such damage could
become a potential ignition source
inside the fuel tank, and, when
combined with flammable fuel vapors,
could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 7, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of July 7, 2009.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019,
Long Beach, California 90846–0001;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2;
fax 206–766–5683; e-mail
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dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712–4137;
telephone (562) 627–5262; fax (562)
627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that would apply to
certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD–
90–30 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
March 10, 2009 (74 FR 10202). That
NPRM proposed to require installing
fuses and wire protection in certain
wing and fuel tank spars.
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
15 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
following table provides the estimated
costs for U.S. operators to comply with
this AD.
TABLE—ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Work hours
Installation, depending
on group.
Average
labor rate
per hour
20 or 26 .......
$80
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
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.
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Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Parts
Cost per product
$1,132 or $1,822 ........
$2,732 or $3,902 ........
15
§ 39.13
[Amended]
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.
You can find our regulatory
evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Fleet cost
$40,980 to $58,530.
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2009–11–11 McDonnell Douglas:
Amendment 39–15921. Docket No.
FAA–2009–0213; Directorate Identifier
2008–NM–224–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective July 7, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas
Model MD–90–30 airplanes, certificated in
any category, excluding fuselage number
2159.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
Adoption of the Amendment
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
are issuing this AD to prevent possible
damage to the fuel level float or pressure
switch wires. Such damage could become a
potential ignition source inside the fuel tank,
and, when combined with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion
and consequent loss of the airplane.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
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the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Installation
(g) Within 5 years after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin MD90–28–012, dated
November 19, 2008 (‘‘the service bulletin’’).
(1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in the
service bulletin, install fuel level float switch
in-line fuses and wire protection in the left
and right wing forward spars and center fuel
tank forward spar, right side.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in the
service bulletin, install fuel level float switch
in-line fuses and wire protection in the left
and right wing forward spars, center fuel tank
forward spar, right side, and forward
auxiliary fuel tank, right side; and install a
fuel pressure switch in-line fuse and wire
protection in the center fuel tank forward
spar, left side.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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: Samuel
Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch,
ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5262; fax
(562) 627–5210.
(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 principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
MD90–28–012, dated November 19, 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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC
D800–0019, Long Beach, California 90846–
0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2;
fax 206–766–5683; e-mail
dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
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Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20,
2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–12521 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[USCG–2009–0413]
Drawbridge Operating Regulations;
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston,
TX
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth
Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation
governing the operation of the lveston
Causeway Railroad Bascule Bridge
across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway,
mile 357.2 west of Harvey Locks, at
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.
This deviation provides for the bridge to
remain closed to navigation for eight
hours with an opening at noon for the
passage of vessels. The purpose of the
closure is to replace parts on the bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9,
2009.
Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2009–
0413 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, selecting
the Advanced Docket Search option on
the right side of the screen, inserting
USCG–2009–0413 in the Docket ID box,
pressing Enter, and then clicking on the
item in the Docket ID column. This
material is also available for inspection
or copying at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
e-mail David M. Frank, Bridge
ADDRESSES:
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Administration Branch, Coast Guard;
telephone 504–671–2128, e-mail
David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Burlington Northern Railway Company
has requested a temporary deviation in
order to perform necessary maintenance
on the Conley joints of the Galveston
Causeway Railroad Bascule Bridge
across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway,
mile 357.2 west of Harvey Locks, at
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.
The maintenance is essential for the
continued safe operation of the railroad
bridge. This temporary deviation will
allow the bridge to remain in the closedto-navigation position from 7 a.m. until
3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. The
bridge will open for the passage of
vessels at noon for all vessels to transit
through the bridge. Currently, the draw
opens on signal for the passage of
vessels.
The bridge has a vertical clearance of
10 feet above mean high water in the
closed-to-navigation position.
Navigation at the site of the bridge
consists mainly of tows with barges and
some recreational pleasure craft. Due to
prior experience, as well as
coordination with waterway users, it
has been determined that this closure
will not have a significant effect on
these vessels. No alternate routes are
available. This closure is considered
necessary for repair of the bridge.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: May 18, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9–12783 Filed 6–1–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2009–0414]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Houma Navigation Canal, Mile 36.0, at
Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0213; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-224-AD;
Amendment 39-15921; AD 2009-11-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This AD requires installing
fuses and wire protection in certain wing and fuel tank spars. This AD
results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are
issuing this AD to prevent possible damage to the fuel level float or
pressure switch wires. Such damage could become a potential ignition
source inside the fuel tank, and, when combined with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective July 7, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of July 7, 2009.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; e-mail
[[Page 26292]]
dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5262; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2009 (74 FR 10202). That
NPRM proposed to require installing fuses and wire protection in
certain wing and fuel tank spars.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
Table--Estimated Costs
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Number of
Average U.S.-
Action Work hours labor rate Parts Cost per product registered Fleet cost
per hour airplanes
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Installation, depending on group.. 20 or 26.............. $80 $1,132 or $1,822..... $2,732 or $3,902..... 15 $40,980 to $58,530.
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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
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.
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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2009-11-11 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-15921. Docket No. FAA-
2009-0213; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-224-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 7, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30
airplanes, certificated in any category, excluding fuselage number
2159.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible damage to
the fuel level float or pressure switch wires. Such damage could
become a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, and, when
combined with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within
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the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been
done.
Installation
(g) Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, do the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-28-012, dated November 19, 2008 (``the
service bulletin'').
(1) For Group 1 airplanes identified in the service bulletin,
install fuel level float switch in-line fuses and wire protection in
the left and right wing forward spars and center fuel tank forward
spar, right side.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes identified in the service bulletin,
install fuel level float switch in-line fuses and wire protection in
the left and right wing forward spars, center fuel tank forward
spar, right side, and forward auxiliary fuel tank, right side; and
install a fuel pressure switch in-line fuse and wire protection in
the center fuel tank forward spar, left side.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 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: Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5262; fax (562)
627-5210.
(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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-28-012, dated
November 19, 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
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, California 90846-
0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; e-mail
dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 20, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-12521 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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