Proposed Rule: Air Carrier Certification and Operations: Boeing

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60 / Wednesday, March 30, 2005 / Proposed Rules 16175
Applicability left and right main landing gear (MLG) bay. the compliance times specified, unless the
(c) This AD applies to BAE Systems We are issuing this AD to detect and correct actions have already been done.
(Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 series fatigue cracking in the fuselage pressure skin
Initial and Repetitive Inspections
airplanes, certificated in any category; except above the left and right MLG bay; such
those on which BAe Modification fatigue cracking could adversely affect the (f) At the times specified in Table 1 of this
HCM00972A or HCM00972C has been structural integrity of the fuselage and its AD, inspect the fuselage pressure skin above
accomplished. ability to maintain pressure differential. the left and right MLG bay for cracks in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Unsafe Condition Compliance Instructions of BAE Systems (Operations)
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of (e) You are responsible for having the Limited Service Bulletin 53–170, dated
cracks in the fuselage pressure skin above the actions required by this AD performed within August 8, 2003.
TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES

For airplanes listed in Do initial inspections— And do repetitive inspections thereafter—
paragraph (c) of this AD—
On which neither BAe modification Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total flight At intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight cycles.
HCM00744M nor HCM00850A has been ac- cycles or within 500 flight cycles after the
complished. effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
On which neither BAe modification Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total flight At intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
HCM00744M nor HCM00850A has been ac- cycles or within 1,000 flight cycles after the
complished. effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
On which both BAe modification HCM00744M

nor HCM00850A has been accomplished.
Corrective Action Issued in Renton, Washington, on March transmission output gears have been
(g) If any crack is found during any 17, 2005. discovered during routine overhaul of
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this Jeffery E. Duven, the trailing edge flap transmission
AD, do the corrective action and any related Acting Manager, Transport Airplane assemblies. We are proposing this AD to
investigative actions, in accordance with the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. prevent an undetected flap skew, which
Accomplishment Instructions of BAE [FR Doc. 05–6249 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am] could result in a flap loss, damage to
Systems (Operations) Limited Service BILLING CODE 4910–13–P adjacent airplane systems, and
Bulletin 53–170, dated August 8, 2003, consequent reduced controllability of
except as required by paragraph (h) of this the airplane.
AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DATES: We must receive comments on
(h) If any cracking is found during any this proposed AD by May 16, 2005.
inspection or related investigative action Federal Aviation Administration
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
required by this AD, and the service bulletin addresses to submit comments on this
recommends contacting BAe Systems for 14 CFR Part 39
proposed AD.
appropriate action: Before further flight, [Docket No. FAA–2005–20726; Directorate • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:/
repair the cracks according to a method Identifier 2004–NM–265–AD] /dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
approved by the Manager, International for sending your comments
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane RIN 2120–AA64
electronically.
Directorate, or the Civil Aviation Authority • Government-wide rulemaking Web
(or its delegated agent).
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 757–200, –200CB, and –200PF site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
No Reporting Series Airplanes and follow the instructions for sending
(i) Although the service bulletin referenced your comments electronically.
in this AD specifies to submit certain
AGENCY: Federal Aviation • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
Administration (FAA), Department of U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
information to the manufacturer, this AD
Transportation (DOT). Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
does not include that requirement.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (NPRM). • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
(AMOCs) • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
(j) The Manager, International Branch, SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve new airworthiness directive (AD) for 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in certain Boeing Model 757–200, –200CB, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
accordance with the procedures found in 14 and –200PF series airplanes. This through Friday, except Federal holidays.
CFR 39.19. proposed AD would require an For service information identified in
inspection of each trailing edge flap this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Related Information transmission assembly to determine the Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
(k) British airworthiness directive G–2004– part number and serial number, and Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
0004, dated February 26, 2004, also addresses related investigative and corrective You can examine the contents of this
the subject of this AD. actions and part marking if necessary. AD docket on the Internet at http://
This proposed AD is prompted by a dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
report indicating that cracked flap Management Facility, U.S. Department
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of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street gears have been discovered during AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of routine overhaul of the trailing edge flap $41,860, or $65 per airplane.
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. transmission assemblies on certain Removal of a transmission assembly;
This docket number is FAA–2005– Boeing Model 757–200, –200CB, and removal, inspection, and reassembly of
20726; the directorate identifier for this –200 PF series airplanes. Investigation the transmission output gear; and
docket is 2004–NM–265–AD. revealed that the cracks are the result of reinstallation of the transmission
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: a manufacturing error in the production assembly; if required; will take about 20
Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer, of transmission assemblies having work hours per transmission assembly,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– certain part numbers and serial at an average labor rate of $65 per work
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification numbers. A damaged output gear could hour. Required parts will cost about
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, result in a disconnect within the flap $325 per transmission output gear.
Washington 98055–4056; telephone transmission and cause an undetected Based on these figures, we estimate the
(425) 917–6487; fax (425) 917–6590. flap skew. An undetected flap skew, if cost of replacement to be $1,625 per
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: not corrected, could result in a flap loss, transmission output assembly (there are
damage to adjacent airplane systems, 8 transmission output assemblies per
Comments Invited and consequent reduced controllability airplane and 325 suspect assemblies).
We invite you to submit any relevant of the airplane.
written data, views, or arguments Authority for This Rulemaking
regarding this proposed AD. Send your Relevant Service Information
Title 49 of the United States Code
comments to an address listed under We have reviewed Boeing Special specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Attention Service Bulletin 757–27– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
2005–20726; Directorate Identifier 0150, dated December 9, 2004. The Section 106, describes the authority of
2004–NM–265–AD’’ in the subject line service bulletin describes procedures for the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
of your comments. We specifically inspecting each trailing edge flap Aviation Programs, describes in more
invite comments on the overall transmission assembly to determine the detail the scope of the Agency’s
regulatory, economic, environmental, part number and serial number, and authority.
and energy aspects of the proposed AD. related investigative and corrective We are issuing this rulemaking under
We will consider all comments actions if necessary. The related the authority described in Subtitle VII,
submitted by the closing date and may investigative and corrective actions Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
amend the proposed AD in light of those include removing the transmission ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
comments. output gear from the affected section, Congress charges the FAA with
We will post all comments we transmission assembly, performing a promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
receive, without change, to http:// magnetic particle inspection of the air commerce by prescribing regulations
dms.dot.gov, including any personal output gear, and replacing the output for practices, methods, and procedures
information you provide. We will also gear with a new output gear if any the Administrator finds necessary for
post a report summarizing each cracks or defects are found. The service safety in air commerce. This regulation
substantive verbal contact with FAA bulletin also includes procedures for is within the scope of that authority
personnel concerning this proposed AD. marking the nameplate of a trailing edge because it addresses an unsafe condition
Using the search function of that flap transmission assembly with the that is likely to exist or develop on
website, anyone can find and read the service bulletin number to indicate that products identified in this rulemaking
comments in any of our dockets, the inspection of the output gear has action.
including the name of the individual been completed. Accomplishing the
who sent the comment (or signed the Regulatory Findings
actions specified in the service
comment on behalf of an association, information is intended to adequately We have determined that this
business, labor union, etc.). You can address the unsafe condition. proposed AD would not have federalism
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act implications under Executive Order
Statement in the Federal Register FAA’s Determination and Requirements
13132. This proposed AD would not
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR of the Proposed AD
have a substantial direct effect on the
19477–78), or you can visit http:// States, on the relationship between the
We have evaluated all pertinent
dms.dot.gov. national Government and the States, or
information and identified an unsafe
Examining the Docket condition that is likely to exist or on the distribution of power and
You can examine the AD docket on develop on other airplanes of this same responsibilities among the various
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in type design. Therefore, we are levels of government.
person at the Docket Management proposing this AD, which would require For the reasons discussed above, I
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 accomplishing the actions specified in certify that the proposed regulation:
p.m., Monday through Friday, except the service information described 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Federal holidays. The Docket previously. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Management Facility office (telephone Costs of Compliance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT There are about 979 airplanes of the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
street address stated in the ADDRESSES affected design in the worldwide fleet. 3. Will not have a significant
section. Comments will be available in This proposed AD would affect about economic impact, positive or negative,
the AD docket shortly after the DMS 644 airplanes of U.S. registry. on a substantial number of small entities
receives them. It will take approximately 1 work under the criteria of the Regulatory
hour per airplane to accomplish the Flexibility Act.
Discussion proposed inspection at an average labor We prepared a regulatory evaluation
We have received a report indicating rate of $65 per work hour. Based on this of the estimated costs to comply with
that cracked flap transmission output figure, the cost impact of the proposed this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
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section for a location to examine the replace that transmission output gear before to identify and implement procedures to
regulatory evaluation. further flight. ensure the continued structural
Parts Installation airworthiness of aging transport
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(g) As of the effective date of this AD, no
category airplanes. We are proposing
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation person may install a trailing edge flap this AD to detect and correct fatigue
safety, Safety. transmission assembly, part number (P/N) cracking of the hinge fitting assembly of
The Proposed Amendment 251N4050–37, –38, –39, or –40, having any the inboard leading edge slats, which
serial number (S/N) 001 through 325 could result in reduced structural
Accordingly, under the authority inclusive; or P/N 251N4022–28, –29, –30, or integrity of the slat system. This
delegated to me by the Administrator, –31, having any S/N 001 through 325 condition could result in loss of the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part inclusive; on any airplane; unless the inboard leading edge slat and could
39 as follows: transmission assembly has been inspected, cause the flightcrew to lose control of
and any applicable related investigative and
corrective actions and part marking has been
the airplane.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
accomplished, in accordance with the DATES: We must receive comments on
DIRECTIVES
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing this proposed AD by May 16, 2005.
1. The authority citation for part 39 Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–27– ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
continues to read as follows: 0150, dated December 9, 2004. addresses to submit comments on this
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Alternative Methods of Compliance proposed AD.
(AMOCs) • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
§ 39.13 [Amended] (h) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to instructions for sending your comments
the following new airworthiness approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in electronically.
directive (AD): accordance with the procedures found in 14 • Government-wide rulemaking Web
CFR 39.19. site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–20726;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–265–AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March and follow the instructions for sending
21, 2005. your comments electronically.
Comments Due Date
Ali Bahrami, • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(FAA) must receive comments on this AD Aircraft Certification Service. Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
action by May 16, 2005. room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
[FR Doc. 05–6250 Filed 3–29–05; 8:45 am]
Affected ADs • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
• Hand Delivery: room PL–401 on the
(b) None.
plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400
Applicability Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
200, –200CB, and –200PF series airplanes, Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
certificated in any category, as identified in You can get the service information
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 14 CFR Part 39 identified in this proposed AD from
757–27–0150, dated December 9, 2004. Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20725; Directorate 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
Unsafe Condition Identifier 2003–NM–250–AD]
(d) This AD was prompted by a report You may examine the contents of this
indicating that cracked flap transmission RIN 2120–AA64 AD docket on the Internet at http://
output gears have been discovered during dms.dot.gov, or at the Docket
routine overhaul of the trailing edge flap Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Management Facility, U.S. Department
transmission assemblies. We are issuing this Model 707–300B, –300C, and –400 of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
AD to prevent an undetected flap skew, Series Airplanes SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
which could result in a flap loss, damage to the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
adjacent airplane systems, and consequent AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
reduced controllability of the airplane.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Candice Gerretsen, Aerospace Engineer,
Compliance Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA
(NPRM).
(e) You are responsible for having the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
actions required by this AD performed within SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
the compliance times specified, unless the new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Washington 98055–4056; telephone
actions have already been done. Boeing Model 707–300B, –300C, and (425) 917–6428; fax (425) 917–6590.
Inspection To Determine Part Number and –400 series airplanes. This proposed AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Serial Number would require repetitive inspections to
detect cracked or broken hinge fitting Docket Management System (DMS)
(f) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do an inspection of each assemblies of the inboard leading edge The FAA has implemented new
trailing edge flap transmission assembly to slats, and corrective action if necessary. procedures for maintaining AD dockets
determine the part number and serial This proposed AD would provide as an electronically. As of May 17, 2004, new
number, and any applicable related option a preventive modification, which AD actions are posted on DMS and
investigative and corrective actions and part would defer the repetitive inspections. assigned a docket number. We track
marking, by accomplishing all of the This proposed AD also would provide each action and assign a corresponding
applicable actions specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
an option of replacing all hinge fitting directorate identifier. The DMS AD
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–27– assemblies with new, improved parts, docket number is in the form ‘‘Docket
0150, dated December 9, 2004. If, during any which would terminate the repetitive No. FAA–2004–99999.’’ The Transport
related investigative action, any transmission inspection requirements. This proposed Airplane Directorate identifier is in the
output gear is found with a defect or crack, AD is prompted by results of a review form ‘‘Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–

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60 / Wednesday, March 30, 2005 / Proposed Rules 16175

TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES

On which both BAe modification HCM00744M

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