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uses for its non-SBA guaranteed
commercial loans of a similar size. The
IDAP Lender’s existing practices and
procedures must be appropriate and
generally accepted, proven and prudent
credit evaluation processes and
procedures, which may include credit
scoring, and must ensure that there is
reasonable assurance of repayment. In
disbursing the IDAP loan, the IDAP
Lender must use the same disbursement
procedures and documentation as it
uses for its similarly sized non-SBA
guaranteed commercial loans. An IDAP
Lender is also responsible for
confirming that all IDAP loan
processing, closing, servicing and
liquidation decisions are correct and
that all IDAP Loan Program
Requirements have been followed.
(c) IDAP Lender reporting. An IDAP
Lender must report on its IDAP loans in
accordance with requirements
established by SBA from time to time.
(d) Servicing. Each IDAP Lender must
service all of its IDAP loans in
accordance with the existing practices
and procedures that the IDAP Lender
uses for its non-SBA guaranteed
commercial loans. In all circumstances,
such practices and procedures must be
commercially reasonable and consistent
with prudent lending standards and in
accordance with IDAP Loan Program
Requirements. SBA’s prior written
consent is required for servicing actions
that may have significant exposure
implications for SBA. SBA may require
written notice of other servicing actions
it considers necessary for portfolio
management purposes.
(e) Liquidations. Each IDAP Lender
must be responsible for liquidating its
defaulted IDAP loans. IDAP loans will
be liquidated in accordance with the
existing practices and procedures that
the IDAP Lender uses for its non-SBA
guaranteed commercial loans. In all
circumstances, such practices and
procedures must be commercially
reasonable and consistent with prudent
lending standards and in accordance
with IDAP Loan Program Requirements.
IDAP loans with de minimis value may,
at the IDAP Lender’s request and with
SBA’s approval, be liquidated by SBA or
its agent(s). Significant liquidation
actions taken on IDAP loans must be
documented. The reimbursement of
IDAP Lender liquidation expenses is
limited to the amount of the recovery on
the IDAP loan.
(f) Purchase requests. An IDAP
Lender may request SBA to purchase
the guaranteed portion of an IDAP loan
when there has been an uncured
payment default exceeding 60 days or
when the IDAP Borrower has declared
bankruptcy. IDAP loans are subject to
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the 7(a) loan program requirements of
§§ 120.520 (Purchase of 7(a) loan
guarantees), 120.521 (What interest rate
applies after SBA purchases its
guaranteed portion?), 120.522 (Payment
of accrued interest to the Lender or
Registered Holder when SBA purchases
the guaranteed portion), 120.523 (What
is the ‘‘earliest uncured payment
default’’?), 120.524 (When is SBA
released from liability on its
guarantee?), 120.542 (Payment by SBA
of legal fees and other expenses) and
120.546 (Loan asset sales) of this
chapter.
(g) Prohibition on secondary market
sales, securitizations, loan
participations and loan sales. An IDAP
Lender may not sell the guaranteed
portion of an IDAP loan in the
secondary market, securitize the
unguaranteed portion of an IDAP loan,
participate any portion of an IDAP loan
with another lender, or sell all of its
interest in an IDAP loan.
(h) Loan pledges. An IDAP Lender
may pledge an IDAP loan subject to the
7(a) loan program requirements of
§§ 120.434 and 120.435 of this chapter.
(i) Oversight. All IDAP Lenders are
subject to the supervision and
enforcement provisions applicable to
7(a) Lenders in part 120, subpart I of
this chapter (§§ 120.1000 through
120.1600). In addition, an IDAP Lender
that is an SBA Supervised Lender (as
defined in § 120.10) is subject to the
requirements of §§ 120.460 through
120.490, as applicable.
Dated: September 15, 2010.
Karen G. Mills,
Administrator.
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BILLING CODE 8025–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0384; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–003–AD; Amendment
39–16449; AD 2010–20–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Douglas Corporation 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), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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. This AD requires
installing an in-line fuse in certain float
level switches and sleeving the wires
between the fuel tank and the in-line
fuse. For certain airplanes, this AD also
requires installing an in-line fuse in
certain fuel pump pressure switches.
This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer.
We are issuing this AD to prevent fuel
tank explosions and consequent loss of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective November 5,
2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of November 5, 2010.
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
dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712–4137;
telephone (562) 627–5263; fax (562)
627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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 Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F,
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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 NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
April 21, 2010 (75 FR 20790). That
NPRM proposed to require installing an
in-line fuse in certain float level
switches and sleeving the wires between
the fuel tank and the in-line fuse. For
certain airplanes, that NPRM also
proposed to require installing an in-line
fuse in certain fuel pump pressure
switches.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Reference Information
Notices or Revise Service Bulletin
FedEx requested that Boeing Service
Bulletin Information Notices (IN)
MD11–28–132 IN 01, dated December 3,
2008; MD11–28–132 IN 02, dated March
18, 2010; and MD11–28–132 IN 03,
dated March 25, 2010; be referenced in
the NPRM as an approved deviation
from Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–
132, dated November 25, 2008, or that
Boeing revise that service bulletin to
incorporate the changes outlined in
those INs. FedEx stated that, as the
NPRM is written, the compliance
requirements will prevent FedEx from
complying with the NPRM unless an
alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) is granted.
We partially agree. Since the issuance
of the NPRM, Boeing has issued Service
Bulletin MD11–28–132, Revision 1,
dated July 6, 2010, to incorporate the
changes outlined in Boeing Service
Bulletin INs MD11–28–132 IN 01, dated
December 3, 2008; MD11–28–132 IN 02,
dated March 18, 2010; and MD11–28–
132 IN 03, dated March 25, 2010. The
revised service bulletin has only
editorial changes with no additional
work required. We have changed this
AD to reference Boeing Service Bulletin
MD11–28–132, Revision 1, dated July 6,
2010, in paragraphs (c)(2) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
We have also added paragraph (i) to
this AD to give credit for actions done
before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
MD11–28–132, dated November 25,
2008.
Additional Change Made to This AD
We have revised paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD to refer to Boeing Service
Bulletin DC10–28–252, Revision 1,
dated January 6, 2010, which describes
editorial changes, but no new actions.
We have added paragraph (h) to this AD
to give credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance
with Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–
252, dated November 25, 2008.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We also determined that these changes
will not increase the economic burden
on any operator or increase the scope of
the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
281 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
Installation/
Sleeving.
1 Depending
Work hours
Average labor
rate per hour
Between 64 and
1361.
$85
Parts
Cost per product
Between $3,139
and $5,5981.
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Between $8,579
and $17,158.
281
Fleet cost
Between $2,410,699
and $4,821,398.
on airplane configuration.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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.
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.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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Adoption of the Amendment
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2010–20–14 McDonnell Douglas
Corporation: Amendment 39–16449.
Docket No. FAA–2010–0384; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–003–AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective November 5, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD.
(1) McDonnell Douglas Corporation 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; certificated in any
category; as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin DC10–28–252, Revision 1, dated
January 6, 2010.
(2) McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model
MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes; certificated in
any category; as identified in Boeing Service
Bulletin MD11–28–132, Revision 1, dated
July 6, 2010.
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. The
Federal Aviation Administration is issuing
this AD to prevent fuel tank explosions and
consequent loss of the airplane.
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Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Installation
(g) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD do the actions specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable.
(1) 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: Install an inline fuse in each float level switch and
pressure switch, including sleeving the wires
between the fuel tank and the in-line fuse, in
fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower
auxiliary fuel tanks; forward and aft auxiliary
fuel tanks; and center wing fuel tanks; as
applicable; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin DC10–28–252, Revision 1,
dated January 6, 2010.
(2) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F
airplanes: Install an in-line fuse in each float
level switch, including sleeving the wires
between the fuel tank and the in-line fuse, in
fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower
auxiliary fuel tanks; forward auxiliary fuel
tank; center wing fuel tanks; and tail fuel
tank; as applicable; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin MD11–28–132, Revision 1,
dated July 6, 2010.
Installation According to Previous Issues of
Service Bulletins
(h) Installing an in-line fuse in each float
level switch and pressure switch, including
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sleeving the wires between the fuel tank and
the in-line fuse, in fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3;
upper and lower auxiliary fuel tanks; forward
and aft auxiliary fuel tanks; and center wing
fuel tanks; as applicable; is also acceptable
for compliance with the corresponding
requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD,
if done before the effective date of this AD,
in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10–28–252, dated November 25, 2008.
(i) Installing an in-line fuse in each float
level switch, including sleeving the wires
between the fuel tank and the in-line fuse, in
fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower
auxiliary fuel tanks; forward auxiliary fuel
tank; center wing fuel tanks; and tail fuel
tank; as applicable; is also acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding
requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD
if done before the effective date of this AD,
in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
MD11–28–132, dated November 25, 2008.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(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:
Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712–
4137; telephone (562) 627–5263; fax (562)
627–5210.
(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
(k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10–28–252, Revision 1, dated January 6,
2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11–28–
132, Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010; as
applicable; 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.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
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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
September 16, 2010.
Robert D. Breneman,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0550; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–124–AD; Amendment
39–16454; AD 2010–20–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc. Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet
Series 100 & 440) Airplanes; Model
CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700,
701, & 702) Airplanes; Model CL–600–
2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
Airplanes; and Model CL–600–2D24
(Regional Jet Series 900) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
SUMMARY:
Two cases of a crack on a ‘‘dry’’ ADG [air
driven generator] (Hamilton Sundstrand part
number in the 761339 series), in the aft area
of the strut and generator housing assembly,
have been reported on CL–600–2B19 aircraft.
The same part is also installed on CL–600–
2C10, –2D15 and –2D24 aircraft.
Investigation determined that the crack was
in an area of the strut where the wall
thickness of the casting was below
specification, due to a manufacturing
anomaly in a specific batch of ADGs.
Structural failure and departure of the ADG
during deployment could possibly result in
damage to the aircraft structure. If
deployment was activated by a dual engine
shutdown, ADG structural failure would also
result in loss of hydraulics for the flight
controls.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0384; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-003-AD;
Amendment 39-16449; AD 2010-20-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation 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), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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. This AD requires installing an in-line fuse in certain float
level switches and sleeving the wires between the fuel tank and the in-
line fuse. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires installing an
in-line fuse in certain fuel pump pressure switches. This AD results
from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing
this AD to prevent fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective November 5, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of November 5,
2010.
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
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: Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5263; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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 Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F,
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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 NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on April 21, 2010 (75 FR 20790). That
NPRM proposed to require installing an in-line fuse in certain float
level switches and sleeving the wires between the fuel tank and the in-
line fuse. For certain airplanes, that NPRM also proposed to require
installing an in-line fuse in certain fuel pump pressure switches.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request To Reference Information Notices or Revise Service Bulletin
FedEx requested that Boeing Service Bulletin Information Notices
(IN) MD11-28-132 IN 01, dated December 3, 2008; MD11-28-132 IN 02,
dated March 18, 2010; and MD11-28-132 IN 03, dated March 25, 2010; be
referenced in the NPRM as an approved deviation from Boeing Service
Bulletin MD11-28-132, dated November 25, 2008, or that Boeing revise
that service bulletin to incorporate the changes outlined in those INs.
FedEx stated that, as the NPRM is written, the compliance requirements
will prevent FedEx from complying with the NPRM unless an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) is granted.
We partially agree. Since the issuance of the NPRM, Boeing has
issued Service Bulletin MD11-28-132, Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010, to
incorporate the changes outlined in Boeing Service Bulletin INs MD11-
28-132 IN 01, dated December 3, 2008; MD11-28-132 IN 02, dated March
18, 2010; and MD11-28-132 IN 03, dated March 25, 2010. The revised
service bulletin has only editorial changes with no additional work
required. We have changed this AD to reference Boeing Service Bulletin
MD11-28-132, Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010, in paragraphs (c)(2) and
(g)(2) of this AD.
We have also added paragraph (i) to this AD to give credit for
actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-132, dated November 25, 2008.
Additional Change Made to This AD
We have revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to refer to Boeing
Service Bulletin DC10-28-252, Revision 1, dated January 6, 2010, which
describes editorial changes, but no new actions. We have added
paragraph (h) to this AD to give credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
DC10-28-252, dated November 25, 2008.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 281 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 U.S.-
Action Work hours Average labor Parts Cost per product registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplanes
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Installation/Sleeving......... Between 64 and $85 Between $3,139 Between $8,579 281 Between $2,410,699 and
136[sup1]. and $5,598[sup1]. and $17,158. $4,821,398.
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\1\ Depending on airplane configuration.
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
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2010-20-14 McDonnell Douglas Corporation: Amendment 39-16449. Docket
No. FAA-2010-0384; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-003-AD.
[[Page 60604]]
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective November 5,
2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) McDonnell Douglas Corporation 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; certificated in any category; as
identified in Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-252, Revision 1, dated
January 6, 2010.
(2) McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F
airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin MD11-28-132, Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010.
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. The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD
to prevent fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Installation
(g) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD do the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
applicable.
(1) 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: Install an in-line fuse in each float level switch and
pressure switch, including sleeving the wires between the fuel tank
and the in-line fuse, in fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower
auxiliary fuel tanks; forward and aft auxiliary fuel tanks; and
center wing fuel tanks; as applicable; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-252,
Revision 1, dated January 6, 2010.
(2) For Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes: Install an in-line
fuse in each float level switch, including sleeving the wires
between the fuel tank and the in-line fuse, in fuel tanks 1, 2, and
3; upper and lower auxiliary fuel tanks; forward auxiliary fuel
tank; center wing fuel tanks; and tail fuel tank; as applicable; in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service
Bulletin MD11-28-132, Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010.
Installation According to Previous Issues of Service Bulletins
(h) Installing an in-line fuse in each float level switch and
pressure switch, including sleeving the wires between the fuel tank
and the in-line fuse, in fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower
auxiliary fuel tanks; forward and aft auxiliary fuel tanks; and
center wing fuel tanks; as applicable; is also acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding requirements of paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD, if done before the effective date of this AD, in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-252, dated November
25, 2008.
(i) Installing an in-line fuse in each float level switch,
including sleeving the wires between the fuel tank and the in-line
fuse, in fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3; upper and lower auxiliary fuel
tanks; forward auxiliary fuel tank; center wing fuel tanks; and tail
fuel tank; as applicable; is also acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD if done
before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Boeing
Service Bulletin MD11-28-132, dated November 25, 2008.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(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: Philip Kush, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion
Branch, ANM-140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone
(562) 627-5263; fax (562) 627-5210.
(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
(k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-252, Revision
1, dated January 6, 2010; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-132,
Revision 1, dated July 6, 2010; as applicable; 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.
(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 September 16, 2010.
Robert D. Breneman,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-24172 Filed 9-30-10; 8:45 am]
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