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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Fax: (202) 493–2251. the AD docket shortly after the Docket
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Management System receives them.
Federal Aviation Administration the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Discussion
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
14 CFR Part 39 DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday We have received several reports
through Friday, except Federal holidays. indicating that Goodrich evacuation
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28299; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–139–AD] Contact Goodrich, Aircraft Interior systems have not deployed properly on
Products, ATTN: Technical certain Boeing Model 747 and 767
RIN 2120–AA64 Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, airplanes due to corroded shear-pin
Phoenix, AZ 85040–1169, for the service restraints. The corrosion problem arose
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing concurrently with a 1998 change in the
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B information identified in this proposed
AD. anodize specification for restraint
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, bodies. Corrosion of the shear-pin
747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
restraints, if not corrected, could lead to
400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
higher than designed release values, and
Airplanes; and Model 767–200 and Safety/Mechanical and Environmental
in severe cases, could cause the two
–300 Series Airplanes; Equipped with Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
halves of the restraints to freeze up,
Certain Goodrich Evacuation Systems Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
which could lead to improper
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation deployment and/or loss of use of the
California 90712–4137; telephone (562) evacuation system. That loss could
Administration (FAA), Department of 627–5352; fax (562) 627–5210.
Transportation (DOT). impede passengers during an emergency
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: evacuation and increase the chance of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). Comments Invited injury to passengers and flightcrew
during an evacuation.
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments Other Relevant Rulemaking
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Boeing Model 747–100, 747– regarding this proposed AD. Include the Although there have been no reported
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– docket number ‘‘FAA–2007–28299; deployment difficulties of certain
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, Directorate Identifier 2005-NM–139- Goodrich evacuation systems installed
747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. as a technical standard order (TSO)
series airplanes; and Model 767–200 We specifically invite comments on the appliance on certain Airbus and
and –300 series airplanes equipped with overall regulatory, economic, McDonnell Douglas transport category
certain Goodrich evacuation systems. environmental, and energy aspects of airplanes, and certain Boeing Model 737
For certain airplanes, this proposed AD the proposed AD. We will consider all and 777 airplanes, the Goodrich
would require replacing the evacuation comments received by the closing date evacuation systems installed on those
systems shear-pin restraints with new and may amend the proposed AD in airplanes use the same shear-pin
ones. For certain other airplanes, this light of those comments. restraints as those affected evacuation
proposed AD would require an We will post all comments we systems installed on the Boeing Model
inspection for manufacturing lot receive, without change, to http:// 747 and 767 airplanes affected by this
numbers; and a general visual dms.dot.gov, including any personal proposed AD. Therefore, all technical
inspection of the shear-pin restraints for information you provide. We will also standard ordered and type certificated
discrepancies, and corrective actions if post a report summarizing each Goodrich evacuation systems are subject
necessary. This proposed AD results substantive verbal contact with FAA to the identified unsafe condition. We
from several reports of corroded shear- personnel concerning this proposed AD. are planning to issue similar rulemaking
pin restraints that prevented Goodrich Using the search function of that Web (Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–239–
evacuation systems from deploying site, anyone can find and read the AD) for certain Goodrich units installed
properly. We are proposing this AD to comments in any of our dockets, as a TSO appliance on certain Airbus,
prevent failure of the evacuation system, including the name of the individual McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing Model
which could impede an emergency who sent the comment (or signed the 737 and 777 transport category
evacuation and increase the chance of comment on behalf of an association, airplanes.
injury to passengers and flightcrew business, labor union, etc.). You may
during the evacuation. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Relevant Service Information
DATES: We must receive comments on Statement in the Federal Register We have reviewed Goodrich Service
this proposed AD by July 13, 2007. published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Bulletin 25–343, Revision 3, dated
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 19477–78), or you may visit http:// January 12, 2007. For certain evacuation
addresses to submit comments on this dms.dot.gov. systems, the service bulletin describes
proposed AD. procedures for replacing the shear-pin
Examining the Docket restraints with new, improved
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the You may examine the AD docket on restraints. For certain other evacuation
instructions for sending your comments the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in systems, the service bulletin describes
electronically. person at the Docket Management procedures for an inspection to verify
• Government-wide rulemaking Web Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 the manufacturing lot number of the
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov p.m., Monday through Friday, except restraints; and a general visual
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and follow the instructions for sending Federal holidays. The Docket inspection of the restraints for
your comments electronically. Management Facility office (telephone discrepancies (i.e., corrosion, security of
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza pin retainer/label, overall condition,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 level of the Nassif Building at the DOT and lack of play), and corrective action
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, street address stated in the ADDRESSES if necessary. The corrective action is
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. section. Comments will be available in replacing the shear-pin restraints with

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new shear-pin restraints. Accomplishing Difference Between the Proposed AD factors, we find that a compliance time
the actions specified in the service and the Service Bulletin of 36 months represents an appropriate
information is intended to adequately interval of time for affected airplanes to
address the unsafe condition. Although the service bulletin continue to operate without
recommends accomplishing the
FAA’s Determination and Requirements compromising safety. We have
replacement or inspection ‘‘at the next
of the Proposed AD coordinated this difference with the
shop visit,’’ we have determined that
manufacturer.
We have evaluated all pertinent this imprecise compliance time would
information and identified an unsafe not address the identified unsafe Costs of Compliance
condition that is likely to exist or condition soon enough to ensure an
develop on other airplanes of this same adequate level of safety for the affected There are about 1,063 airplanes of the
type design. For this reason, we are fleet. In developing an appropriate affected design in the worldwide fleet.
proposing this AD, which would require compliance time for this AD, we This proposed AD would affect about
accomplishing the actions specified in considered the manufacturer’s 144 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
the service information described recommendation, the degree of urgency following table provides the estimated
previously, except as discussed under associated with the subject unsafe costs for U.S. operators to comply with
‘‘Difference Between the Proposed AD condition, and the average utilization of this proposed AD.
and the Service Bulletin.’’ the affected fleet. In light of all of these

ESTIMATED COSTS
Average
Work hours Number of slide units
Action labor rate Parts Cost per airplane Fleet cost
per slide unit per airplane
per hour

Replacement ................. Between 2 $80 Between $58 and Between 1 and 12 ....... Between $218 and Between
and 9. $638, depending on $16,296. $31,392
number of restraints. and
$2,346,624.
Inspection ...................... Between 2 $80 None ............................ Between 1 and 12 ....... Between $160 and Between
and 9. $8,640. $23,040
and
$1,244,160.

Authority for This Rulemaking national Government and the States, or PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code on the distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue responsibilities among the various
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, levels of government. 1. The authority citation for part 39
Section 106, describes the authority of For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, certify that the proposed regulation: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs, describes in more 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866; § 39.13 [Amended]
authority. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 2. The Federal Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant by adding the following new
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, airworthiness directive (AD):
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–28299;
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–139–AD.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. Comments Due Date
for practices, methods, and procedures We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with (a) The FAA must receive comments on
the Administrator finds necessary for
this proposed AD and placed it in the this AD action by July 13, 2007.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section Affected ADs
because it addresses an unsafe condition for a location to examine the regulatory (b) None.
that is likely to exist or develop on evaluation.
products identified in this rulemaking Applicability
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
action. (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747–
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
Regulatory Findings safety, Safety. 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
We have determined that this 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
proposed AD would not have federalism The Proposed Amendment
series airplanes; and Model 767–200 and
implications under Executive Order Accordingly, under the authority –300 series airplanes; certificated in any
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13132. This proposed AD would not delegated to me by the Administrator, category; equipped with any Goodrich
have a substantial direct effect on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part evacuation system listed in Table 1 of this
States, on the relationship between the 39 as follows: AD.

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TABLE 1.—GOODRICH EVACUATION SYSTEMS


Goodrich evacuation systems part Serial No. (S/N) Component/part name
No.

(1) 101651–303 ............................... PA2475 through PA2955 inclusive ........................................................ Slide/Raft, forward/aft doors.
(2) 7A1412–3 through 7A1412–8 GU0154 through GU0325 inclusive ....................................................... Slide, upper deck.
inclusive.
(3) 101651–109 through 101651– All S/Ns with a B51 prefix, and S/Ns PA0001 through PA2474 inclu- Slide/Raft, forward/aft doors.
303 inclusive. sive.
(4) 7A1101–20 through 7A1101–24 All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GL0001 through Slide, doors 1 and 2.
inclusive. GL0099 inclusive.
(5) 7A1102–20 through 7A1102–24 All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GN001 through Slide, door 4.
inclusive. GN121 inclusive.
(6) Even dash numbers 7A1103–46 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GC0002 Slide, door 5, right-hand (RH)
through 7A1103–52. through GC0128. side.
(7) Odd dash numbers 7A1103–45 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GC0001 Slide, door 5, left-hand (LH) side.
through 7A1103–51. through GC0127.
(8) 7A1104–14 through 7A1104–24 All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GM0001 through Slide, crew door.
inclusive. GM0138 inclusive.
(9) Odd dash numbers 7A1105–35 All ........................................................................................................... Slide, off-wing, LH side.
through 7A1105–43.
(10) Even dash numbers 7A1105– All ........................................................................................................... Slide, off-wing, RH side.
36 through 7A1105–44.
(11) Odd dash numbers 7A1238–3 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GE0001 Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, and 4, LH
through 7A1238–69. through GE2091. side.
(12) Even dash numbers 7A1238–4 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GE0002 Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, and 4, RH
through 7A1238–70. through GE2076. side.
(13) Odd dash numbers 7A1239–3 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GF0001 Slide/Raft, door 5, LH side.
through 7A1239–33. through GF0649.
(14) Even dash numbers 7A1239–4 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GF0002 Slide/Raft, door 5, RH side.
through 7A1239–34. through GF0650.
(15) Odd dash numbers 7A1248–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GU001 Slide, upper deck, LH side.
through 7A1248–35. through GU321.
(16) Even dash numbers 7A1248–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GU002 Slide, upper deck, RH side.
through 7A1248–36. through GU662.
(17) Odd dash numbers 7A1252–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GO001 Slide, off-wing, LH side.
through 7A1252–9. through GO505.
(18) Even dash numbers 7A1252–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GO002 Slide, off-wing, RH side.
through 7A1252–10. through GO506.
(19) Odd dash numbers 7A1255–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WH0001 Slide/Raft, door 2, LH side.
through 7A1255–29. through WH0139.
(20) Even dash numbers 7A1255–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WH0002 Slide/Raft, door 2, RH side.
through 7A1255–30. through WH0136.
(21) Odd dash numbers 7A1256–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns with WI0001 Slide/Raft, door 3, LH side.
through 7A1256–29. through WI0143.
(22) Even dash numbers 7A1256–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WI0002 Slide/Raft, door 3, RH side.
through 7A1256–30. through WI0144.
(23) Odd dash numbers 7A1257–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WJ0001 Slide/Raft, door 4, LH side.
through 7A1257–29. through WJ0167.
(24) Even dash numbers 7A1257–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WJ0002 Slide/Raft, door 4, RH side.
through 7A1257–30. through WJ0160.
(25) Odd dash numbers 7A1261–1 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WG0001 Slide/Raft, door 1, LH side.
through 7A1261–33. through WG0165.
(26) Even dash numbers 7A1261–2 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WG0002 Slide/Raft, door 1, RH side.
through 7A1261–34. through WG0162.
(27) 7A1412–1 through 7A1412–8 All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GU001 through Slide, upper deck.
inclusive. GU153.

Unsafe Condition the compliance times specified, unless the (1) For airplanes equipped with any
actions have already been done. Goodrich evacuation system identified in
(d) This AD results from several reports of paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD: Replace
corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Service Bulletin Reference
the shear-pin restraints with new restraints.
Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in (2) For airplanes equipped with any
properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent this AD, means the Accomplishment Goodrich evacuation system identified in
failure of the evacuation system, which could Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin
paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD:
impede an emergency evacuation and 25–343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007.
Do an inspection to verify the manufacturing
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increase the chance of injury to passengers Replacement, or Inspections and Corrective lot number of the shear-pin restraint. A
and flightcrew during the evacuation. Action review of airplane maintenance records is
Compliance (g) Within 36 months after the effective acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
date of this AD, do the actions specified in manufacturing lot number of the shear-pin
(e) You are responsible for having the
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD in restraint can be conclusively determined
actions required by this AD performed within
accordance with the service bulletin. from that review.

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(i) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 21, developing reasoned regulatory
through 5551 inclusive is found, before 2007. decisions on the proposal. Comments
further flight, replace the shear-pin restraint Ali Bahrami, are specifically invited on the overall
with a new restraint. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
(ii) If a manufacturing lot number from Aircraft Certification Service. environmental, and energy-related
3375 through 5551 inclusive is not found, do [FR Doc. E7–10239 Filed 5–25–07; 8:45 am] aspects of the proposal.
a general visual inspection of the shear-pin
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Communications should identify both
restraints for discrepancies (i.e., corrosion,
docket numbers (Docket No. FAA–
security of pin retainer/label, overall
condition, and lack of play). If any
2007–28139/Airspace Docket No. 07–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWP–3) and be submitted in triplicate
discrepancy is found, before further flight,
replace the shear-pin restraint with a new to the Docket Management System (see
Federal Aviation Administration ADDRESSES section for address and
restraint.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
phone number). You may also submit
14 CFR Part 71 comments through the Internet at
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area, [Docket No. FAA–2007–28139; Airspace http://dms.dot.gov.
installation, or assembly to detect obvious Docket No. 07–AWP–3] Commenters wishing the FAA to
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of RIN 2120–AA66
acknowledge receipt of their comments
inspection is made from within touching on this action must submit with those
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror Proposed Modification of Class D comments a self-addressed, stamped
may be necessary to ensure visual access to Airspace; Castle Airport, Atwater, CA postcard on which the following
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
of inspection is made under normally AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket No. FAA–2007–28139 and
available lighting conditions such as Administration (FAA), DOT. Airspace Docket No. 07–AWP–3.’’ The
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. postcard will be date/time stamped and
droplight and may require removal or returned to the commenter.
opening of access panels or doors. Stands, SUMMARY: This action proposes to
All communications received on or
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain modify Class D airspace at Castle before the specified closing date for
proximity to the area being checked.’’ Airport, Atwater, CA. This proposal comments will be considered before
would reduce the ceiling of the Atwater, taking action on the proposed rule. The
Parts Installation CA, Class D airspace to below 2,000 feet proposal contained in this action may
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no mean sea level (MSL), change the
Goodrich evacuation system with a part
be changed in light of the comments
southern boundary of the airspace and received. All comments submitted will
number and serial number identified in add an extension to the north to provide
paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD may be be available for examination in the
controlled airspace for the safety of public docket both before and after the
installed on any airplane, unless the shear- aircraft executing Standard Instrument
pin restraints have been replaced with new closing date for comments. A report
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and other summarizing each substantive public
restraints in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
of this AD. contact with FAA personnel concerned
at Castle Airport. with this rulemaking will be filed in the
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no
Goodrich evacuation system with a part DATES: Comments must be received on docket.
number and serial number identified in or before July 13, 2007.
paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Availability of NPRMs
may be installed on any airplane, unless the proposal to the Docket Management An electronic copy of this document
shear-pin restraints have been inspected and System, U.S. Department of may be downloaded through the
found acceptable in accordance with Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room published rulemaking documents can
Credit for Actions Done Using Previous W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
Service Information Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202) page at http://www.faa.gov or the
(j) Replacements and inspections done
366–9826. You must identify FAA Federal Register’s Web page at http://
before the effective date of this AD in Docket No. FAA–2007–28139 and www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin Airspace Docket No. 07–AWP–3, at the You may review the public docket
25–343, dated October 15, 2003; Revision 1, beginning of your comments. You may containing the proposal, any comments
dated January 31, 2005; or Revision 2, dated also submit comments through the received, and any final disposition in
October 11, 2006; are acceptable for Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. person in the Dockets Office (see
compliance with the requirements of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ADDRESSES section for address and
paragraph (h) of this AD. Kathryn Higgins, Team Manager, phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
Alternative Methods of Compliance System Support Group, Western Service p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(AMOCs) Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Federal holidays. An informal docket
WA 98057; telephone (425) 917–6715. may also be examined during normal
(k)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: business hours at the office of the
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in Comments Invited
accordance with the procedures found in 14
Aviation Administration, Western
CFR 39.19. Interested parties are invited to Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
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(2) Before using any AMOC approved in participate in this proposed rulemaking Renton, WA 98057.
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to by submitting such written data, views, Persons interested in being placed on
which the AMOC applies, notify the or arguments as they may desire. a mailing list for future NPRM’s should
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Comments that provide the factual basis contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District supporting the views and suggestions (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Office. presented are particularly helpful in Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed

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