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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 with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD
rescission. Using the search function of
the Web site, anyone can find and read
the comments in any of our dockets,
including, if provided, the name of the
individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78).
Discussion
On April 23, 1998, the FAA Engine &
Propeller Directorate issued engine AD
98–09–27 (63 FR 24911, May 6, 1998).
On April 30, 2001, the FAA Transport
Airplane Directorate issued airplane AD
2001–09–14 (66 FR 23838, May 10,
2001). Those ADs both require the same
initial and repetitive visual inspections
of Rolls-Royce plc RB211–Trent 768 and
772 series turbofan engine thrust
reverser hinge lugs and attachment ribs
for cracks, and, if necessary, removal
from service and replacement with
serviceable parts.
Since we issued engine AD 98–09–27
and airplane AD 2001–09–14, we
determined that duplicate ADs to
address the same unsafe condition were
unnecessary.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD Rescission
We are proposing this AD rescission
of AD 98–09–27 because we evaluated
all information and determined that two
FAA ADs with the same requirements
are not necessary.
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
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that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
rescission would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD rescission
would not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed rescission of a
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 rescission and placed
it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
rescinding airworthiness directive (AD)
98–09–27, Amendment 39–10508 (63
FR 24911, May 6, 1998):
Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2010–
0960; Directorate Identifier 98–ANE–09–
AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by
December 30, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD rescinds AD 98–09–27.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc
RB211–Trent 768, 772, and 772B turbofan
engines. These engines are installed on, but
not limited to, Airbus A330–341 and A330–
342 series airplanes.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
November 5, 2010.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1111; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–129–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 747–200B, –300, –400,
–400D, and –400F Series Airplanes
Powered by Pratt and Whitney 4000 or
General Electric CF6–80C2 Series
Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Model 747–200B, –300, –400, –400D,
and –400F series airplanes. This
proposed AD would require an
inspection to determine the part number
of the door and to determine if the
correct mid-pivot access door is
installed, and the installation of a
marker on the mid-pivot access door,
and if necessary, repetitive ultrasonic
inspections for cracking of the midpivot bolt assembly and eventual
replacement of the mid-pivot bolt
assembly. This proposed AD results
from a report that the left and right
spring beam mid-pivot bolt assembly
access doors for the No. 1 strut were
inadvertently installed in the incorrect
position during strut modification. We
are proposing this AD to detect and
correct incorrectly installed mid-pivot
bolt assemblies on the spring beam on
the outboard struts. Incorrectly installed
bolt assemblies could lead to fatigue
cracking and consequent fracturing of
the mid-pivot bolt assembly, which
could lead to loss of the spring beam
load path and the possible separation of
a strut and engine from the airplane
during flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 30,
2010.
SUMMARY:
You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
ADDRESSES:
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• 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 proposed AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; e-mail,
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may review copies of the referenced
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.
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:
Kenneth Paoletti, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6434; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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–2010–1111; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–129–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
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aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report that the
mid-pivot access doors on the No. 1
strut were inadvertently installed in the
incorrect position during strut
modification. The design of the access
doors can allow the doors to be installed
on either side of the strut. The midpivot access door has machined tabs
that fit the slots in the head of the midpivot bolt assembly. The machined tabs
correctly orient the mid-pivot bolt
assembly and prevent the mid-pivot bolt
from rotating in the spring beam. The
correct orientation of the mid-pivot bolt
reduces the fatigue on the cross-drilled
lubrication channel. If the lubrication
channel is not in the correct orientation,
fatigue cracking could develop in the
mid-pivot bolt assembly. The fatigue
cracking could lead to the fracture of the
mid-pivot bolt assembly. Fracture of the
mid-pivot bolt assembly could result in
the loss of the spring beam load path.
Loss of the spring beam load path could
result in the separation of a strut and
engine from the airplane during flight.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–54A2232, dated
April 15, 2010. The service bulletin
describes procedures for doing an
inspection to determine the part number
of the door and to determine if the
correct mid-pivot access door is
installed. For airplanes on which the
correct door is installed, the service
bulletin describes procedures for
installing a marker on the mid-pivot
access door. For airplanes on which the
correct access door is not installed,
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
54A2232, dated April 15, 2010,
describes procedures for rotating the
mid-pivot bolt assembly to the correct
orientation and replacing the access
door, and installing the marker on the
mid-pivot access door. In addition, for
those airplanes without the correct door,
the service bulletin describes
procedures for doing one of two options:
• Doing repetitive ultrasonic
inspections for cracks of the mid-pivot
bolt assembly, and if no cracking is
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found, eventually replacing the
assembly.
• Replacing the mid-pivot bolt
assembly before further flight. Replacing
the mid-pivot bolt assembly terminates
the need for repetitive inspections.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all relevant information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of these same
type designs. This proposed AD would
require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information
described previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 95 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would
take about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD to the U.S.
operators to be $24,225, or $255 per
product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
You can find our regulatory
evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2010–1111; Directorate Identifier 2010–
NM–129–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by
December 30, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing
Company Model 747–200B, –300, –400,
–400D, and –400F series airplanes,
certificated in any category; equipped with
Pratt and Whitney 4000 or General Electric
CF6–80C2 series engines, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–54A2232,
dated April 15, 2010.
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 54: Nacelles/pylons.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from a report that the
left and right spring beam mid-pivot bolt
assembly access doors for the no. 1 strut were
inadvertently installed in the incorrect
position during strut modification. The
Federal Aviation Administration is issuing
this AD to detect and correct incorrectly
installed mid-pivot bolt assemblies on the
spring beam on the outboard struts.
Incorrectly installed bolt assemblies could
lead to fatigue cracking and consequent
fracturing of the mid-pivot bolt assembly,
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which could lead to loss of the spring beam
load path and the possible separation of a
strut and engine from the airplane during
flight.
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.
Inspection To Determine if Correct Door Is
Installed
(g) Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, do an inspection to
determine if the correct mid-pivot access
door is installed, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–54A2232, dated April
15, 2010.
(h) If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, the correct midpivot door is found to be installed, before
further flight, install a marker on the midpivot access door, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–54A2232, dated April
15, 2010.
(i) If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, the correct midpivot door is not found to be installed, before
further flight, do the actions required by
paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–54A2232, dated April 15, 2010.
(1) Rotate the mid-pivot bolt assembly to
the correct orientation and replace the midpivot access door with a new or serviceable
mid-pivot access door.
(2) Install a marker on the mid-pivot access
door.
(3) Do the actions required by paragraph
(i)(3)(i) or (i)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) (Option 1) Do an ultrasonic inspection
for cracking of the mid-pivot bolt assembly.
(A) If no cracking is found, do the actions
required by paragraphs (i)(3)(i)(A)(1) and
(i)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this AD.
(1) Repeat the ultrasonic inspection for
cracking of the mid-pivot bolt assembly
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
months until the action required by
paragraph (i)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this AD is done.
(2) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the mid-pivot bolt
assembly with a new mid-pivot bolt
assembly. Replacement terminates the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(i)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this AD.
(B) If any cracking is found, replace the
mid-pivot bolt assembly with a new midpivot bolt assembly, before further flight.
(ii) (Option 2) Replace the mid-pivot bolt
assembly with a new mid-pivot bolt
assembly.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle 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:
Kenneth Paoletti, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
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Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 917–6434; fax (425)
917–6590. Information may be e-mailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
to make those findings. For a repair method
to be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 2, 2010.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 516
[Docket No. FDA–2010–N–0534]
New Animal Drugs for Minor Use and
Minor Species
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Proposed rule.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is proposing to
amend its regulations regarding new
animal drugs for minor use and minor
species to update language and to clarify
the regulations consistent with the
explanations in the preambles to the
proposed and final rules establishing
them. This action is being taken to
ensure accuracy and clarity in the
Agency’s regulations. This proposed
rule is a companion document to the
direct final rule published elsewhere in
this issue of the Federal Register.
DATES: Submit electronic or written
comments by January 31, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by Docket No. FDA–2010–N–
0534, by any of the following methods:
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1111; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-129-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-200B, -
300, -400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt and
Whitney 4000 or General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Model 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes.
This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part
number of the door and to determine if the correct mid-pivot access
door is installed, and the installation of a marker on the mid-pivot
access door, and if necessary, repetitive ultrasonic inspections for
cracking of the mid-pivot bolt assembly and eventual replacement of the
mid-pivot bolt assembly. This proposed AD results from a report that
the left and right spring beam mid-pivot bolt assembly access doors for
the No. 1 strut were inadvertently installed in the incorrect position
during strut modification. We are proposing this AD to detect and
correct incorrectly installed mid-pivot bolt assemblies on the spring
beam on the outboard struts. Incorrectly installed bolt assemblies
could lead to fatigue cracking and consequent fracturing of the mid-
pivot bolt assembly, which could lead to loss of the spring beam load
path and the possible separation of a strut and engine from the
airplane during flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 30,
2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
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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 proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; e-mail, me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced 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.
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: Kenneth Paoletti, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425) 917-6434; fax (425) 917-6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-1111;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We have received a report that the mid-pivot access doors on the
No. 1 strut were inadvertently installed in the incorrect position
during strut modification. The design of the access doors can allow the
doors to be installed on either side of the strut. The mid-pivot access
door has machined tabs that fit the slots in the head of the mid-pivot
bolt assembly. The machined tabs correctly orient the mid-pivot bolt
assembly and prevent the mid-pivot bolt from rotating in the spring
beam. The correct orientation of the mid-pivot bolt reduces the fatigue
on the cross-drilled lubrication channel. If the lubrication channel is
not in the correct orientation, fatigue cracking could develop in the
mid-pivot bolt assembly. The fatigue cracking could lead to the
fracture of the mid-pivot bolt assembly. Fracture of the mid-pivot bolt
assembly could result in the loss of the spring beam load path. Loss of
the spring beam load path could result in the separation of a strut and
engine from the airplane during flight.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated
April 15, 2010. The service bulletin describes procedures for doing an
inspection to determine the part number of the door and to determine if
the correct mid-pivot access door is installed. For airplanes on which
the correct door is installed, the service bulletin describes
procedures for installing a marker on the mid-pivot access door. For
airplanes on which the correct access door is not installed, Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated April 15, 2010, describes
procedures for rotating the mid-pivot bolt assembly to the correct
orientation and replacing the access door, and installing the marker on
the mid-pivot access door. In addition, for those airplanes without the
correct door, the service bulletin describes procedures for doing one
of two options:
Doing repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracks of the
mid-pivot bolt assembly, and if no cracking is found, eventually
replacing the assembly.
Replacing the mid-pivot bolt assembly before further
flight. Replacing the mid-pivot bolt assembly terminates the need for
repetitive inspections.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs. This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 95 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
proposed AD to the U.S. operators to be $24,225, or $255 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
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1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866,
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2010-1111; Directorate Identifier
2010-NM-129-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by December 30, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-200B, -300,
-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes, certificated in any
category; equipped with Pratt and Whitney 4000 or General Electric
CF6-80C2 series engines, as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated April 15, 2010.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54:
Nacelles/pylons.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from a report that the left and right spring
beam mid-pivot bolt assembly access doors for the no. 1 strut were
inadvertently installed in the incorrect position during strut
modification. The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD
to detect and correct incorrectly installed mid-pivot bolt
assemblies on the spring beam on the outboard struts. Incorrectly
installed bolt assemblies could lead to fatigue cracking and
consequent fracturing of the mid-pivot bolt assembly, which could
lead to loss of the spring beam load path and the possible
separation of a strut and engine from the airplane during flight.
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.
Inspection To Determine if Correct Door Is Installed
(g) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine if the correct mid-pivot access door is
installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated April 15, 2010.
(h) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, the correct mid-pivot door is found to be installed, before
further flight, install a marker on the mid-pivot access door, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated April 15, 2010.
(i) If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, the correct mid-pivot door is not found to be installed, before
further flight, do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1),
(i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2232, dated
April 15, 2010.
(1) Rotate the mid-pivot bolt assembly to the correct
orientation and replace the mid-pivot access door with a new or
serviceable mid-pivot access door.
(2) Install a marker on the mid-pivot access door.
(3) Do the actions required by paragraph (i)(3)(i) or (i)(3)(ii)
of this AD.
(i) (Option 1) Do an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the
mid-pivot bolt assembly.
(A) If no cracking is found, do the actions required by
paragraphs (i)(3)(i)(A)(1) and (i)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this AD.
(1) Repeat the ultrasonic inspection for cracking of the mid-
pivot bolt assembly thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months
until the action required by paragraph (i)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this AD is
done.
(2) Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD,
replace the mid-pivot bolt assembly with a new mid-pivot bolt
assembly. Replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required
by paragraph (i)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this AD.
(B) If any cracking is found, replace the mid-pivot bolt
assembly with a new mid-pivot bolt assembly, before further flight.
(ii) (Option 2) Replace the mid-pivot bolt assembly with a new
mid-pivot bolt assembly.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle 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: Kenneth Paoletti, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-
120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-
6434; fax (425) 917-6590. Information may be e-mailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 2, 2010.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-28605 Filed 11-12-10; 8:45 am]
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