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Adoption of the Amendment (i) If no signs of lifting or bubbling are Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30,
found: Repeat the inspection at intervals not 2007.
■ Accordingly, under the authority to exceed 650 flight hours. Ali Bahrami,
delegated to me by the Administrator, (ii) If any signs of lifting or bubbling are Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as found: Before further flight, replace the Aircraft Certification Service.
follows: affected de-icer assembly boot in accordance
[FR Doc. E7–15417 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am]
with Accomplishment Instructions of the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS service bulletin. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, received no comments on the NPRM or is within the scope of that authority
DC. on the determination of the cost to the because it addresses an unsafe condition
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom public. that is likely to exist or develop on
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, products identified in this rulemaking
Conclusion
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, action.
We reviewed the available data and
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Regulatory Findings
determined that air safety and the
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
public interest require adopting the AD We determined that this AD will not
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
as proposed. have federalism implications under
fax (425) 227–1149.
Differences Between This AD and the Executive Order 13132. This AD will
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
MCAI or Service Information not have a substantial direct effect on
Streamlined Issuance of AD the States, on the relationship between
We have reviewed the MCAI and the national government and the States,
The FAA is implementing a new related service information and, in
process for streamlining the issuance of or on the distribution of power and
general, agree with their substance. But responsibilities among the various
ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined we might have found it necessary to use
process will allow us to adopt MCAI levels of government.
different words from those in the MCAI For the reasons discussed above, I
safety requirements in a more efficient to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
manner and will reduce safety risks to certify this AD:
operators and is enforceable. In making 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the public. This process continues to these changes, we do not intend to differ
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
substantively from the information
meet legal, economic, Administrative 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
provided in the MCAI and related
Procedure Act, and Federal Register DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
service information.
requirements. We also continue to meet We might also have required different (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
our technical decision-making actions in this AD from those in the 3. Will not have a significant
responsibilities to identify and correct MCAI in order to follow our FAA economic impact, positive or negative,
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated policies. Any such differences are on a substantial number of small entities
products. highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. under the criteria of the Regulatory
This AD references the MCAI and Flexibility Act.
related service information that we Costs of Compliance We prepared a regulatory evaluation
considered in forming the engineering Based on the service information, we of the estimated costs to comply with
basis to correct the unsafe condition. estimate that this AD affects about 29 this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
The AD contains text copied from the products of U.S. registry. We also Examining the AD Docket
MCAI and for this reason might not estimate that it will take about 9 work-
follow our plain language principles. hours per product to comply with the You may examine the AD docket on
basic requirements of this AD. The the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in
Discussion
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. person at the Docket Operations office
We issued a notice of proposed Required parts will cost about $886 per between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR product. Where the service information through Friday, except Federal holidays.
part 39 to include an AD that would lists required parts costs that are The AD docket contains the NPRM, the
apply to the specified products. That covered under warranty, we have regulatory evaluation, any comments
NPRM was published in the Federal assumed that there will be no charge for received, and other information. The
Register on April 26, 2007 (72 FR these costs. As we do not control street address for the Docket Operations
20785). That NPRM proposed to correct warranty coverage for affected parties, office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
an unsafe condition for the specified some parties may incur costs higher the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
products. The MCAI states: than estimated here. Based on these be available in the AD docket shortly
During the A310 life extension exercise figures, we estimate the cost of this AD after receipt.
performed by Airbus, the Airlines on U.S. operators to be $46,574, or
Representatives and the Airworthiness
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
$1,606 per product.
Authorities, some structural areas have been Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
identified for which existing recommended Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered Title 49 of the United States Code Safety.
mandatory.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
As a consequence, and because it has been Adoption of the Amendment
shown that the torque applied to the tension rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the section 106, describes the authority of ■ Accordingly, under the authority
forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator,
FR17 may be insufficient, this AD renders Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
mandatory the replacement of those tension detail the scope of the Agency’s follows:
bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or authority.
corrosion of the specified areas. We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Damage or corrosion of the specified the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
areas could result in reduced structural Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
integrity of the airplane. You may obtain
section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
further information by examining the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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2007–16–07 Airbus: Amendment 39– FAA AD Differences Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30,
15146. Docket No. FAA–2007–28017; 2007.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–005–AD. Ali Bahrami,
or service information as follows: No
Effective Date differences. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
Other FAA AD Provisions [FR Doc. E7–15414 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am]
becomes effective September 13, 2007.
(g) The following provisions also apply to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Affected ADs this AD:
(b) None. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Applicability
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A310– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Federal Aviation Administration
203, A310–204, A310–222, A310–304, A310– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
322, and A310–324 airplanes, certificated in using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 14 CFR Part 39
any category, manufacturing serial numbers Send information to ATTN: Tom Stafford, [Docket No. FAA–2005–22918; Directorate
283 through 434 inclusive. Airplanes which Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, Identifier 2005–NM–172–AD; Amendment
have received application of Airbus Service ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane 39–15143; AD 2007–16–04]
Bulletin A310–53–2045 at original issue up Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
to Revision 05 are not affected by this AD. Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) RIN 2120–AA64
Subject 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
any AMOC approved in accordance with
(d) Fuselage. § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC
A319–100 and A320–200 Series
applies, notify the appropriate principal Airplanes
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards AGENCY: Federal Aviation
airworthiness information (MCAI) states: District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your Administration (FAA), Department of
During the A310 life extension exercise local FSDO. Transportation (DOT).
performed by Airbus, the Airlines (2) Airworthy Product: For any
ACTION: Final rule.
Representatives and the Airworthiness requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Authorities, some structural areas have been actions from a manufacturer or other source, SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
identified for which existing recommended use these actions if they are FAA-approved. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered Corrective actions are considered FAA- Airbus Model A319–100 and A320–200
mandatory. approved if they are approved by the State series airplanes. This AD requires
As a consequence, and because it has been of Design Authority (or their delegated repetitive inspections of the wing-tank
shown that the torque applied to the tension agent). You are required to assure the product
fuel pumps, canisters, and wing fuel
bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the is airworthy before it is returned to service.
tanks for detached identification labels,
forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
and corrective action if necessary. This
FR17 may be insufficient, this AD renders AD also requires modification of the
mandatory the replacement of those tension provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) fuel strainers at the fuel pump and
bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or
corrosion of the specified areas. has approved the information collection suction bypass intakes, which would
Damage or corrosion of the specified areas requirements and has assigned OMB Control end the repetitive inspections. This AD
could result in reduced structural integrity of Number 2120–0056. results from several incidents of
the airplane. detached plastic identification labels
Related Information found floating in the wing fuel tanks.
Actions and Compliance (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation We are issuing this AD to prevent
(f) Unless already done, do the following Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2006– plastic identification labels being
actions at the applicable time specified in 0367, dated December 5, 2006; and Airbus ingested into the fuel pumps and
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Rework Service Bulletin A310–53–2045, Revision 05, consequently entering the engine fuel
the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 dated July 20, 2006; for related information. feed system, which could result in an
of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage engine shutdown.
Material Incorporated by Reference
in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin DATES: This AD becomes effective
Service Bulletin A310–53–2045, Revision 05,
dated July 20, 2006. A310–53–2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, September 13, 2007.
(1) For Model A310–300 airplanes: Prior to 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, The Director of the Federal Register
accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
from first flight of the airplane, or within 30 (1) The Director of the Federal Register of certain publications listed in the AD
days after the effective date of this AD, approved the incorporation by reference of as of September 13, 2007.
whichever occurs later. this service information under 5 U.S.C. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
(2) For Model A310–200 airplanes: Prior to 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. docket on the Internet at http://
the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles (2) For service information identified in dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
from the first flight of the airplane, or within this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Department of Transportation, Docket
30 days after the effective date of this AD, Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, Operations, M–30, West Building
whichever occurs later. France.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(3) Actions done before the effective date (3) You may review copies at the FAA,
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
DC.
Bulletin A310–53–2045, dated March 11,
National Archives and Records
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988;
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
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