Rule: Airworthiness Directives

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Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
(AMOCs) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
(g)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft Boeing transport category airplanes. the street address stated in the
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to This AD requires determining if the ADDRESSES section.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in terminal fittings of the spars of the
accordance with the procedures found in 14 Discussion
wings are made of 7079 aluminum alloy
CFR 39.19. material. For any positive finding, the The FAA issued a notice of proposed
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
AD requires doing repetitive inspections
for cracks and corrosion of all exposed part 39 to include an AD that would
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA surfaces of the terminal fitting bores; apply to certain Boeing transport
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District doing repetitive inspections for cracks, category airplanes. That NPRM was
Office. corrosion, and other surface defects, of published in the Federal Register on
all exposed surfaces, including the January 25, 2006 (71 FR 4069). That
Related Information
flanges, of the terminal fitting; applying NPRM proposed to require determining
(h) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– corrosion inhibiting compound to the if the terminal fittings of the spars of the
2005–08R1, dated August 10, 2005, also wings are made of 7079 aluminum alloy
addresses the subject of this AD.
terminal fittings; and repairing or
replacing any cracked, corroded, or material. For any positive finding, the
Material Incorporated by Reference defective part with a new part. This AD NPRM proposed to require doing
(i) You must use Bombardier Service also provides for an optional repetitive inspections for cracks and
Bulletin 84–57–10, Revision ‘A,’ dated March terminating action for the repetitive corrosion of all exposed surfaces of the
14, 2005, to perform the actions that are inspections. This AD results from terminal fitting bores; doing repetitive
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies reports of cracking of the terminal inspections for cracks, corrosion, and
otherwise. The Director of the Federal fittings of the spars of the wings. We are other surface defects, of all exposed
Register approved the incorporation by surfaces, including the flanges, of the
reference of this document in accordance
issuing this AD to detect and correct
stress-corrosion cracking of the terminal terminal fitting; applying corrosion
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier fittings, which could result in the failure inhibiting compound to the terminal
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt of one of the terminal fitting fittings; and repairing or replacing any
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, connections. Such a failure, combined cracked, corroded, or defective part with
Canada, for a copy of this service with a similar failure of one of the other a new part. The NPRM also proposed to
information. You may review copies at the three terminal fittings, could result in provide an optional terminating action
Docket Management Facility, U.S. the inability of the airplane structure to for the repetitive inspections.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh carry fail-safe loads, which could result
Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building, Comments
Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://
in loss of structural integrity of the wing
attachment points. We provided the public the
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and opportunity to participate in the
Records Administration (NARA). For DATES: This AD becomes effective May
information on the availability of this 12, 2006. development of this AD. We have
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, The Director of the Federal Register considered the comment received. The
or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_ approved the incorporation by reference commenter, Boeing, supports the
register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_ of a certain publication listed in the AD NPRM.
locations.html. as of May 12, 2006. Conclusion
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
24, 2006. We have carefully reviewed the
docket on the Internet at http:// available data, including the comment
Ali Bahrami, dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket received, and determined that air safety
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Management Facility, U.S. Department and the public interest require adopting
Aircraft Certification Service. of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, the AD as proposed.
[FR Doc. 06–3196 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am] SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Washington, DC. Interim Action
Contact Boeing Commercial This AD is considered to be interim
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, action. The inspection reports that are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington 98124–2207, for service required by this AD will enable the
information identified in this AD. manufacturer to obtain better insight
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: into the extent of the cracking and
Daniel F. Kutz, Aerospace Engineer, corrosion of the terminal fittings of the
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, front and rear spars of the wings in the
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23672; Directorate Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, fleet, and to develop additional action if
Identifier 2005–NM–237–AD; Amendment 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, necessary to address the unsafe
39–14544; AD 2006–07–17] Washington 98055–4056; telephone condition. If additional action is
(425) 917–6456; fax (425) 917–6590. identified, we may consider further
RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: rulemaking.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Examining the Docket Costs of Compliance
Model 727, 727C, 727–100, 727–100C, You may examine the airworthiness There are about 302 airplanes of the
and 727–200 Series Airplanes directive (AD) docket on the Internet at affected design in the worldwide fleet.
http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the This AD will affect about 157 airplanes
wwhite on PROD1PC65 with RULES
AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Management Facility office of U.S. registry. The determination of
Transportation (DOT). between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday forging number/material identification
through Friday, except Federal holidays. will take about 4 work hours per
ACTION: Final rule.
The Docket Management Facility office airplane, at an average labor rate of $65
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per work hour. Based on these figures, under the criteria of the Regulatory loads, which could result in loss of structural
the estimated cost of the AD for U.S. Flexibility Act. integrity of the wing attachment points.
operators is $40,820, or $260 per We prepared a regulatory evaluation Compliance
airplane. of the estimated costs to comply with
(e) You are responsible for having the
Accomplishing the fluorescent dye this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
actions required by this AD performed within
penetrant and detailed inspections, if See the ADDRESSES section for a location the compliance times specified, unless the
required, will take about 16 work hours to examine the regulatory evaluation. actions have already been done.
per airplane, at an average labor rate of Determination of Type of Terminal
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
$65 per work hour. Based on these Fittings, Repetitive Inspections, and
figures, we estimate the cost of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Corrective Actions
inspections to be $1,040 per airplane, safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Within 24 months after the effective
per inspection cycle. Safety. date of this AD, determine if the terminal
fittings of the front and rear spars of the
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment wings are made of 7079 aluminum alloy
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ Accordingly, under the authority material by either inspecting the forging
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, number or doing a conductivity test, in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as accordance with the Accomplishment
section 106, describes the authority of Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
follows:
727–57A0185, Revision 1, dated November 3,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
2005.
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(1) If the forging number is that identified
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES in Table 1 of this AD, or if the terminal fitting
authority. material is not made of 7079 aluminum alloy:
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: No further action is required by this AD for
the authority described in subtitle VII, that terminal fitting only.
part A, subpart III, section 44701, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] TABLE 1.—FORGING NUMBERS OF
section, Congress charges the FAA with TERMINAL FITTINGS NOT MADE OF
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 7079 ALUMINUM ALLOY
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures by adding the following new
Forging number of
the Administrator finds necessary for airworthiness directive (AD): terminal fittings Location
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2006–07–17 Boeing: Amendment 39–14544.
is within the scope of that authority Docket No. FAA–2006–23672; (i) 65–16214–3 .......... Rear spar of left wing.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–237–AD. (ii) 65–16213–3 ......... Front spar of left
that is likely to exist or develop on wing.
Effective Date (iii) 65–16214–4 ........ Rear spar of right
products identified in this rulemaking (a) This AD becomes effective May 12, wing.
action. 2006. (iv) 65–16213–4 ........ Front spar of right
Regulatory Findings Affected ADs wing.
We have determined that this AD will (b) None. (2) If any forging number other than those
not have federalism implications under identified in Table 1 of this AD is found, or
Applicability
Executive Order 13132. This AD will if any forging material is made of 7079
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 727,
aluminum alloy, or if the material cannot be
727C, 727–100, 727–100C, and 727–200
the States, on the relationship between series airplanes, certificated in any category;
determined: Within 24 months after the
the National Government and the States, effective date of this AD, do the inspections
as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
or on the distribution of power and 727–57A0185, Revision 1, dated November 3, specified in Table 2 of this AD and apply
responsibilities among the various 2005. corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to the
levels of government. terminal fittings, and before further flight,
Unsafe Condition repair or replace any cracked, corroded, or
For the reasons discussed above, I
(d) This AD results from reports of cracking defective part found during the inspections.
certify that this AD: Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory of the terminal fittings of the front and rear
spars of the wings. We are issuing this AD not to exceed 60 months for the first two
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; repeat intervals, and then thereafter at
to detect and correct stress-corrosion
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under intervals not to exceed 30 months. Do the
cracking of the terminal fittings, which could
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures result in the failure of one of the terminal inspections, application of CIC, and repair in
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and fitting connections. Such a failure, combined accordance with the service bulletin, except
(3) Will not have a significant with a similar failure of one of the other three as provided by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this
economic impact, positive or negative, terminal fittings, could result in the inability AD. Do the replacement in accordance with
on a substantial number of small entities of the airplane structure to carry fail-safe paragraph (g) of this AD.
TABLE 2.—INSPECTIONS
Do— For— Of—
(i) A fluorescent dye penetrant inspection ......... Cracks and corrosion ....................................... All exposed surfaces of the terminal fitting
bores.
(ii) A detailed inspection .................................... Cracks, corrosion, and other surface defects .. All exposed surfaces, including the flanges, of
the terminal fitting.
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Optional Terminating Action (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable of the interior of the internal elevator
(g) Replacement of any terminal fitting of level of safety may be used for any repair torque tube of each elevator control
the front and rear spars of the wings with a required by this AD, if it is approved by an surface for oxidation and corrosion, and
new terminal fitting not made of 7079 Authorized Representative for the Boeing corrective actions. This AD results from
aluminum alloy, in accordance with a Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
Authorization Organization who has been
corrosion in torque tubes of the
method approved by the Manager, Seattle elevators found during scheduled
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
ends the repetitive inspections required by make those findings. For a repair method to maintenance. We are issuing this AD to
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD for that terminal be approved, the repair must meet the detect and correct corrosion in the
fitting only. For the replacement to be certification basis of the airplane, and the torque tubes of the elevators, which
approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, as approval must specifically refer to this AD. could lead to an unbalanced elevator
required by this paragraph, the Manager’s and result in reduced controllability of
Material Incorporated by Reference
approval letter must specifically refer to this the airplane.
AD. (m) You must use Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 727–57A0185, Revision 1, dated DATES: This AD becomes effective May
Exception to Service Information November 3, 2005, to perform the actions 12, 2006.
(h) Where the service bulletin specifies to that are required by this AD, unless the AD The Director of the Federal Register
contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before specifies otherwise. The Director of the approved the incorporation by reference
further flight, repair the cracked, corroded, or Federal Register approved the incorporation of a certain publication listed in the AD
defective part using a method approved in by reference of this document in accordance
accordance with the procedures specified in with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
as of May 12, 2006.
paragraph (l) of this AD, or replace in Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, docket on the Internet at http://
(i) Although the note in paragraph 3.B.7. of for a copy of this service information. You dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
the service bulletin specifies procedures for may review copies at the Docket Management Management Facility, U.S. Department
a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of the Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
body fitting bore and repair if necessary, of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL–401,
those procedures are not required by this AD. SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the Washington, DC.
Parts Installation
National Archives and Records Contact Empresa Brasileira de
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no Administration (NARA). For information on Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
person may install any terminal fitting the availability of this material at the NARA, 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
having forging number 65–16213–1/–2 or 65– call (202) 741–6030, or go to http://
16214–1/–2, or install any terminal fitting Campos—SP, Brazil, for service
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ information identified in this AD.
material made of 7079 aluminum alloy, on
code_of_federal_regulations/
any airplane. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ibr_locations.html.
Reporting Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March International Branch, ANM–116,
(k) Submit a report of the findings (both 24, 2006.
positive and negative) of the initial Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Ali Bahrami, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
inspection required by paragraph (f)(2) of this
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Washington 98055–4056; telephone
AD to Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Aircraft Certification Service. (425) 227–1175; fax (425) 227–1149.
Attention: Manager, Airline Support, P.O.
Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124–2207, at the [FR Doc. 06–3197 Filed 4–6–06; 8:45 am]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
or (k)(2) of this AD. The report must include Examining the Docket
the operator’s name, inspection results, a
detailed description of any discrepancies DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the airworthiness
found, the airplane serial number, and the directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
number of flight cycles and flight hours on Federal Aviation Administration http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
the airplane. Under the provisions of the Docket Management Facility office
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 14 CFR Part 39 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Budget (OMB) has approved the information [Docket No. FAA–2006–23674; Directorate The Docket Management Facility office
collection requirements contained in this AD Identifier 2005–NM–234–AD; Amendment
and has assigned OMB Control Number 39–14545; AD 2006–07–18]
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
2120–0056. the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
(1) If the inspection was done after the RIN 2120–AA64 the street address stated in the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report ADDRESSES section.
within 30 days after the inspection. Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
(2) If the inspection was accomplished Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. Discussion
prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit (EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER, The FAA issued a notice of proposed
the report within 30 days after the effective –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
date of this AD. Airplanes part 39 to include an AD that would
Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation apply to certain Empresa Brasileira de
(AMOCs) Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model
Administration (FAA), Department of
(l)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has Transportation (DOT). EMB–120, –120ER, –120FC, –120QC,
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, and –120RT airplanes. That NPRM was
ACTION: Final rule.
if requested in accordance with the published in the Federal Register on
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new January 25, 2006 (71 FR 4075). That
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain NPRM proposed to require a one-time
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to

which the AMOC applies, notify the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. inspection of the interior of the internal
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA (EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER, elevator torque tube of each elevator
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT airplanes. control surface for oxidation and
Office. This AD requires a one-time inspection corrosion, and corrective actions.

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