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Unsafe Condition bottles, as necessary. For all airplanes, comments to an address listed under
(d) This AD was prompted by a report of this proposed AD would require ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
a restriction in the pilots’ elevator input replacement of the fire extinguishing 2005–21713; Directorate Identifier
control system. We are issuing this AD to bottles with reworked fire extinguishing 2005–NM–085–AD’’ in the subject line
prevent loss of elevator control and bottles, which would end the repetitive of your comments. We specifically
consequent reduced controllability of the tests and CIC applications if applicable. invite comments on the overall
airplane.
This proposed AD is prompted by regulatory, economic, environmental,
Compliance failure of the safety fittings for the fire and energy aspects of the proposed AD.
(e) You are responsible for having the extinguishing bottles. We are proposing We will consider all comments
actions required by this AD performed within this AD to prevent failure of the safety submitted by the closing date and may
the compliance times specified, unless the fittings for the fire extinguishing bottles amend the proposed AD in light of those
actions have already been done. due to corrosion, which could result in comments.
Modification leakage of extinguishing agent. If a fire We will post all comments we
(f) Within 60 months after the effective occurs in the cargo bay, the fire receive, without change, to http://
date of this AD: Modify the elevator input extinguishing bottles could have less dms.dot.gov, including any personal
torque tube assembly by doing all the actions than enough extinguishing agent to information you provide. We will also
in accordance with the Accomplishment control a fire. post a report summarizing each
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin DATES: We must receive comments on substantive verbal contact with FAA
in Table 1 of this AD. this proposed AD by August 19, 2005. personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance ADDRESSES: Use one of the following Using the search function of that Web
(AMOCs) addresses to submit comments on this site, anyone can find and read the
(g) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft proposed AD. comments in any of our dockets,
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the • DOT Docket Web site: Go to including the name of the individual
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if http://dms.dot.gov and follow the who sent the comment (or signed the
requested in accordance with the procedures instructions for sending your comments comment on behalf of an association,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. electronically. business, labor union, etc.). You can
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, • Government-wide rulemaking Web review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
2005. site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Statement in the Federal Register
Michael J. Kaszycki, and follow the instructions for sending published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
your comments electronically. 19477–78), or you can visit http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, dms.dot.gov.
[FR Doc. 05–13136 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am]
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Examining the Docket
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. You can examine the AD docket on
• By fax: (202) 493–2251. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on person at the Docket Management
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
Federal Aviation Administration 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Federal holidays. The Docket
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. Management Facility office (telephone
For service information identified in (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21713; Directorate this proposed AD, contact Boeing level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
Identifier 2005–NM–085–AD] Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, street address stated in the ADDRESSES
RIN 2120–AA64 Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. section. Comments will be available in
You can examine the contents of this the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing AD docket on the Internet at http:// Management System (DMS) receives
Model 767–400ER Series Airplanes; dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket them.
and Model 777–200 and –300 Series Management Facility, U.S. Department
Airplanes of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Room PL–401, on the plaza level We have received a report indicating
Administration (FAA), Department of of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. that failed safety fittings of the fire
Transportation (DOT). This docket number is FAA–2005– extinguishing bottles for the forward
21713; the directorate identifier for this cargo compartment were found during
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
docket is 2005–NM–085–AD. fleet inspection of Model 777 series
(NPRM).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airplanes. Investigation revealed that
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a Barbara Mudrovich, Aerospace corrosion of the burst disc inside the
new airworthiness directive (AD) for Engineer, Cabin Safety and safety fitting caused failure of the safety
certain Model 767–400ER series Environmental Systems Branch, ANM– fittings. This condition, if not corrected,
airplanes; and Model 777–200 and –300 150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification could result in leakage of fire
series airplanes. This proposed AD Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, extinguishing agent. If a fire occurs in
would require, for certain airplanes, Washington 98055–4056; telephone the cargo bay, the fire extinguishing
repetitive testing of the fill and safety (425) 917–6477; fax (425) 917–6590. bottles could have less than enough
fittings of the fire extinguishing bottles SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: extinguishing agent to control a fire.
in the forward cargo compartment for Fire extinguishing bottles having a
leaks; and repetitive application of a Comments Invited certain part number on certain Model
corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) or We invite you to submit any relevant 767–400ER series airplanes are identical
replacement of the fire extinguishing written data, views, or arguments to those on the affected 777–200 and
bottles with reworked fire extinguishing regarding this proposed AD. Send your –300 series airplanes. Therefore, all of
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these models may be subject to the same Relevant Service Information

unsafe condition. We have reviewed the following
service bulletins:
Boeing model– Service bulletin Date
767–400ER series airplanes ................................................. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0124 .... December 5, 2002.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0125. ... January 22, 2004.
777–200 and –300 series airplanes ...................................... Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–26–0033 .... December 5, 2002.
Boeing Service Bulletin 777–26–0034, Revision 1 ............. July 1, 2004.
For certain airplanes, Boeing Special Boeing Special Attention Service Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0124
Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0124 Bulletin 777–26–0033 refers to the references the incorrect chapter of the
and 777–26–0033 describe the following following service bulletins as additional Boeing 767 AMM for the proposed
procedures: sources of service information for replacement. This proposed AD
• Repetitively testing the fill and testing and reidentifying the fire specifies that operators may use chapter
safety fittings of the fire extinguishing extinguishing bottles: Kidde Aerospace 26–23–02/401 of the Boeing 767 AMM
bottles in the forward cargo Service Bulletin 473474–26–442, as one approved method for the
compartment for leaks. 473475–26–443, 473854–26–444, and proposed replacement.
• If no leak is found or if the leak rate 473876–26–445. Although Boeing Special Attention
is below the calibrated rate specified in Operators should note that the latest Service Bulletin 767–26–0125 and
the service bulletin, applying a version of these Kidde Aerospace Boeing Service Bulletin 777–26–0034,
corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to service bulletins are all Revision 1, all Revision 1, recommend accomplishing
the burst disc of the safety fitting and dated March 12, 2003. the replacement ‘‘at the next required
reidentifying the fire extinguishing Boeing Special Attention Service hydrostatic test for the fire
bottle. Bulletin 777–26–0034 refers to the extinguishing bottles,’’ we have
• If any leak above the calibrated rate following service bulletins as additional determined that this imprecise
specified in the service bulletin is sources of service information for compliance time would not address the
found, replacing and reidentifying the reworking the fire extinguishing bottles: identified unsafe condition in a timely
fire extinguishing bottle. Kidde Aerospace Service 473474–26– manner. In developing an appropriate
Boeing Special Attention Service 450; 473475–26–451; 473854–26–452; compliance time for this AD, we
Bulletin 767–26–0125 and Boeing 473876–26–453; all dated January 22, considered not only the manufacturer’s
Service Bulletin 777–26–0034 describe 2004. recommendation, but also the degree of
procedures for replacing the existing fire urgency associated with addressing the
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
extinguishing bottles with reworked fire subject unsafe condition, the average
of the Proposed AD
extinguishing bottles. Accomplishing utilization of the affected fleet, and the
the replacement would end the We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe time necessary to perform the
repetitive tests and CIC applications if replacement. In light of all of these
necessary. condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of this same factors, we find a compliance time of 60
Accomplishing the actions specified
type design. Therefore, we are months for completing the required
in the service information is intended to
proposing this AD, which would require actions to be warranted, in that it
adequately address the unsafe
accomplishing the actions specified in represents an appropriate interval of
condition.
the service information described time for affected airplanes to continue to
Additional Sources of Service previously, except as discussed under operate without compromising safety.
Information ‘‘Differences Between the Proposed AD Clarification of Inspection Terminology
Boeing Special Attention Service and Service Bulletins.’’
Bulletin 767–26–0124 refers to Kidde The ‘‘inspection’’ specified in Boeing
Aerospace Service Bulletin 473876–26– Differences Between the Proposed AD Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–
454 as an additional source of service and Service Bulletins 26–0124 and 777–26–0033 is referred to
information for testing and reidentifying Boeing Special Attention Service as a leak test in this proposed AD. These
the fire extinguishing bottles. Bulletins 767–26–0124 and 777–26– Boeing service bulletins refer to certain
Operators should note that Revision 1, 0033 specify that operators may replace Kidde Aerospace service bulletins as
dated March 12, 2003, is the latest the fire extinguishing bottles in additional sources of service
version of Kidde Aerospace Service accordance with the applicable Boeing information for performing the leak test.
Bulletin 473876–26–454. Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM), Costs of Compliance
Boeing Special Attention Service or an ‘‘operator’s equivalent procedure.’’
Bulletin 767–26–0125 refers to Kidde However, this proposed AD only would There are about 322 airplanes of the
Aerospace Service Bulletin 473876–26– allow an ‘‘operator’s equivalent affected design in the worldwide fleet.
453, dated January 22, 2004, as an procedure’’ if approved as an alternative The following table provides the
additional source of service information method of compliance according to estimated costs, at an average labor rate
for reworking the fire extinguishing paragraph (k) of this AD. Operators of $65 per hour, for U.S. operators to
bottles. should also note that Boeing Special comply with this proposed AD.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
U.S.–reg-
Airplanes Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane Fleet cost
istered air-
planes
Model 767–400 series Leak test, per testing 4 None ........ $260, per testing cycle 36 $9,360, per testing
airplanes (for all 4 fire cycle. cycle.
extinguishing bottles).
Replacement ............... 8 $2,800 ..... 3,320 ........................... 36 119,520.
Model 777–200 and Leak test, per testing 5 None ........ 325, per testing cycle .. 130 42,250, per testing
–300 series airplanes cycle. cycle.
(for all 5 fire extin-
guishing bottles).
Replacement ............... 10 3,400 ....... 4,050 ........................... 131 530,550.
Authority for This Rulemaking have a substantial direct effect on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Title 49 of the United States Code States, on the relationship between the 39 as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue National Government and the States, or
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on the distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, levels of government.
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I 1. The authority citation for part 39
certify that the proposed regulation: continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
We are issuing this rulemaking under
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 3. Will not have a significant the following new airworthiness
section, Congress charges the FAA with economic impact, positive or negative, directive (AD):
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities
air commerce by prescribing regulations Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–21713;
under the criteria of the Regulatory Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–085–AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures Flexibility Act.
the Administrator finds necessary for We prepared a regulatory evaluation Comments Due Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation of the estimated costs to comply with (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
is within the scope of that authority this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES (FAA) must receive comments on this AD
because it addresses an unsafe condition section for a location to examine the action by August 19, 2005.
that is likely to exist or develop on regulatory evaluation.
products identified in this rulemaking Affected ADs
action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(b) None.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Regulatory Findings Applicability
safety, Safety.
We have determined that this (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed
proposed AD would not have federalism The Proposed Amendment in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
implications under Executive Order Accordingly, under the authority category:
13132. This proposed AD would not delegated to me by the Administrator,
TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Boeing model— As identified in—
767–400ER series airplanes .................................................................... Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0125, dated January 22,
2004.
777–200 and –300 series airplanes ......................................................... Boeing Service Bulletin 777–26–0034, Revision 1, dated July 1, 2004.
Unsafe Condition occurs in the cargo bay, the fire extinguishing the compliance times specified, unless the
(d) This AD was prompted by failure of the bottles could have less than enough actions have already been done.
safety fittings for the fire extinguishing bottle. extinguishing agent to control a fire. Service Bulletin References
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of Compliance (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
the safety fittings for the fire extinguishing this AD, means the Accomplishment
(e) You are responsible for having the
bottles due to corrosion, which could result Instructions of the service bulletins identified
actions required by this AD performed within
in leakage of extinguishing agent. If a fire in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable:
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TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES

For model— Boeing— For the—
767–400ER series airplanes Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0124, dated Test specified in paragraph (g) of this AD
December 5, 2002.
Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–26–0125, dated Replacement specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
January 22, 2004.
777–200 and –300 series Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–26–0033, dated Test specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
airplanes. December 5, 2002.
Service Bulletin 777–26–0034, Revision 1, dated July Replacement specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
1, 2004.
Repetitive Testing of Fire Extinguishing required by paragraph (h) of this AD is replacement may be accomplished according
Bottles accomplished. to an operator’s ‘‘equivalent procedure,’’
(g) For Model 767–400ER series airplanes; (1) If no leak is found or if the leak rate replace in accordance with a method
and Model 777–200 and –300 series airplanes is below the calibrated rate specified in the approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
identified in Boeing Special Attention service bulletin, before further flight, apply Certification Office (ACO). Chapter 26–23–
Service Bulletin 777–26–0033, dated the corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to 02/401 of Boeing 767 Airplane Maintenance
December 5, 2002: Within 18 months or the burst disc of the safety fitting and Manual (AMM) or Chapter 26–23–01/401 of
6,000 flight hours after the effective date of reidentify the fire extinguishing bottle, in Boeing 777 AMM, as applicable, is one
this AD, whichever is first, test the fill and accordance with the service bulletin.
approved method.
safety fittings of the fire extinguishing bottles (2) If any leak above the calibrated rate
in the forward cargo compartment for leaks, specified in the service bulletin is found, Note 1: The Boeing service bulletins listed
in accordance with the service bulletin. before further flight, replace and reidentify in Table 3 of this AD refer to certain Kidde
Repeat the test thereafter at intervals not to the fire extinguishing bottle with new or Aerospace service bulletins, as applicable, as
exceed 18 months or 6,000 flight hours, reworked fire extinguishing bottles, in additional sources of service information for
whichever is first, in accordance with the accordance with the service bulletin; except testing and reidentifying the fire
service bulletin, until the replacement where the service bulletin specifies that the extinguishing bottles.
TABLE 3.—ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR TESTING

Boeing Special Attention Service
For model— Refers to Kidde Aerospace Service Bulletin—
Bulletin—
767–400ER series airplanes ............ 767–26–0124, dated December 5, 473876–26–454. Revision 1, dated March 12, 2003, is the latest
2002. version of this service bulletin.
777–200 and –300 series airplanes 777–26–0033, dated December 5, 473474–26–442. Revision 1, dated March 12, 2003, is the latest
2002. version of this service bulletin.
473475–26–443. Revision 1, dated March 12, 2003, is the latest
version of this service bulletin.
Replacement of Fire Extinguishing Bottles accordance with the service bulletin. Note 2: The Boeing service bulletins listed
Replacement of a fire extinguishing bottle in Table 4 of this AD refer to certain Kidde
(h) For all airplanes: Within 60 months
with a reworked fire extinguishing bottle Aerospace service bulletins, as applicable, as
after the effective date of this AD, replace the terminates the repetitive tests and CIC
existing fire extinguishing bottles with additional sources of service information for
applications required by paragraph (g) of this reworking the fire extinguishing bottles.
reworked fire extinguishing bottles, in AD for that fire extinguishing bottle only.
TABLE 4.—ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR REPLACEMENT

For model— Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin— Refers to Kidde Aerospace Service Bulletin–
767–400ER series airplanes .............................. 767–26–0125, dated January 22, 2004 ........... 473876–26–453, dated January 22, 2004.
777–200 and –300 series airplanes ................... 777–26–0034, dated January 22, 2004 ........... 473474–26–450, dated January 22, 2004.
473475–26–451, dated January 22, 2004.
473854–26–452, dated January 22, 2004.
473876–26–453, dated January 22, 2004.
Parts Installation required by paragraph (g) of this AD is 2004, are acceptable for compliance with the
(i) For all airplanes: As of the effective date accomplished. corresponding requirements of this AD.
of this AD, no person may install a fire Credit for Previous Service Bulletin Alternative Methods of Compliance
extinguishing bottle, part number (P/Ns) (j) For Model 777–200 series airplanes: (AMOCs)
473474–1 and –2, P/Ns 473475–1 and –2, P/ Actions done before the effective date of this (k) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
Ns 473854–1 and –2, and P/Ns 473876–1 and AD in accordance with Boeing Service the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
–2, on any airplane, unless the initial test Bulletin 777–26–0034, dated January 22,
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if requested in accordance with the For service information identified in level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. this proposed AD, contact Boeing street address stated in the ADDRESSES
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, section. Comments will be available in
2005. Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Michael J. Kaszycki, You can examine the contents of this Management System (DMS) receives
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane AD docket on the Internet at http:// them.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Discussion
[FR Doc. 05–13139 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street We have examined the underlying
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of safety issues involved in recent fuel
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. tank explosions on several large
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This docket number is FAA–2005– transport airplanes, including the
21714; the directorate identifier for this adequacy of existing regulations, the
Federal Aviation Administration docket is 2005–NM–065–AD. service history of airplanes subject to
those regulations, and existing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
14 CFR Part 39 maintenance practices for fuel tank
Binh Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
systems. As a result of those findings,
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21714; Directorate and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport
Identifier 2005–NM–065–AD] FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Airplane Fuel Tank System Design
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Review, Flammability Reduction and
RIN 2120–AA64
Washington 98055–4056; telephone Maintenance and Inspection
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing (425) 917–6485; fax (425) 917–6590. Requirements’’ (67 FR 23086, May 7,
Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2001). In addition to new airworthiness
–900 Series Airplanes Comments Invited standards for transport airplanes and
new maintenance requirements, this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation We invite you to submit any relevant rule included Special Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of written data, views, or arguments Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’
Transportation (DOT). regarding this proposed AD. Send your Amendment 21–78, and subsequent
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking comments to an address listed under Amendments 21–82 and 21–83).
(NPRM). ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Among other actions, SFAR 88
2005–21714; Directorate Identifier requires certain type design (i.e., type
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 2005–NM–065–AD’’ in the subject line certificate (TC) and supplemental type
new airworthiness directive (AD) for of your comments. We specifically certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate
certain Boeing Model 737–600, –700, invite comments on the overall that their fuel tank systems can prevent
–700C, –800, and –900 series airplanes. regulatory, economic, environmental, ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This
This proposed AD would require and energy aspects of the proposed AD. requirement applies to type design
modification of certain wire bundles We will consider all comments holders for large turbine-powered
located above the center fuel tank. This submitted by the closing date and may transport airplanes and for subsequent
proposed AD is prompted by the results amend the proposed AD in light of those modifications to those airplanes. It
of fuel system reviews conducted by the comments. requires them to perform design reviews
manufacturer. We are proposing this AD We will post all comments we and to develop design changes and
to prevent chafed wire bundles near the receive, without change, to http:// maintenance procedures if their designs
center fuel tank, which could cause dms.dot.gov, including any personal do not meet the new fuel tank safety
electrical arcing through the tank wall information you provide. We will also standards. As explained in the preamble
and ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel post a report summarizing each to the rule, we intended to adopt
tank, and result in a fuel tank explosion. substantive verbal contact with FAA airworthiness directives to mandate any
DATES: We must receive comments on personnel concerning this proposed AD. changes found necessary to address
this proposed AD by August 19, 2005. Using the search function of that Web unsafe conditions identified as a result
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following site, anyone can find and read the of these reviews.
addresses to submit comments on this comments in any of our dockets, In evaluating these design reviews, we
proposed AD. including the name of the individual have established four criteria intended
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to who sent the comment (or signed the to define the unsafe conditions
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the comment on behalf of an association, associated with fuel tank systems that
instructions for sending your comments business, labor union, etc.). You can require corrective actions. The
electronically. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act percentage of operating time during
• Government-wide rulemaking Web Statement in the Federal Register which fuel tanks are exposed to
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR flammable conditions is one of these
and follow the instructions for sending 19477–78), or you can visit http:// criteria. The other three criteria address
your comments electronically. dms.dot.gov. the failure types under evaluation:
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, Single failures, single failures in
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Examining the Docket
combination with another latent
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, You can examine the AD docket on condition(s), and in-service failure
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in experience. For all four criteria, the
• By fax: (202) 493–2251. person at the Docket Management evaluations included consideration of
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 previous actions taken that may mitigate
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, p.m., Monday through Friday, except the need for further action.
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, Federal holidays. The Docket Based on this process, we have
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Management Facility office (telephone determined that the actions identified in
through Friday, except Federal holidays. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza this proposed AD are necessary to

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these models may be subject to the same Relevant Service Information

Boeing model– Service bulletin Date

TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES

TABLE 3.—ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR TESTING

TABLE 4.—ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR REPLACEMENT

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