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12816 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.

50 / Wednesday, March 16, 2005 / Proposed Rules

We are issuing this rulemaking under Comments Due Date DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (FAA) must receive comments on this AD Federal Aviation Administration
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that action by May 2, 2005.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 14 CFR Part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Affected ADs
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20625; Directorate
air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) None. Identifier 2003–NM–148–AD]
for practices, methods, and procedures Applicability
the Administrator finds necessary for RIN 2120–AA64
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737–
600, –700, –700C, –800, and –900 series Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
is within the scope of that authority
airplanes; as listed in Boeing Special A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Attention Service Bulletin 737–28–1199, Series Airplanes, and Model C4–605R
that is likely to exist or develop on
dated September 9, 2004; certificated in any Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called
products identified in this rulemaking
category. A300–600); and Model A310 Series
action.
Airplanes
Unsafe Condition
Regulatory Findings
(d) This AD was prompted by a report that AGENCY: Federal Aviation
We have determined that this an operator discovered many small chafe Administration (FAA), Department of
proposed AD would not have federalism marks and exposed shield braid on fuel Transportation (DOT).
implications under Executive Order shutoff valve wires routed through a conduit ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
13132. This proposed AD would not in the wing. We are issuing this AD to (NPRM).
have a substantial direct effect on the prevent exposed wires that could provide an
States, on the relationship between the ignition source in a flammable leakage zone SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
national Government and the States, or and possibly lead to an uncontrolled fire or new airworthiness directive (AD) for
on the distribution of power and explosion. certain Airbus model airplanes, as
responsibilities among the various specified above. This proposed AD
levels of government. Compliance would require modifying the electrical
For the reasons discussed above, I (e) You are responsible for having the bonding points of additional center
certify that the proposed regulation: actions required by this AD performed within tanks. This proposed AD is prompted by
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the compliance times specified, unless the the results of fuel system reviews
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; actions have already been done. conducted by the manufacturer. We are
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the proposing this AD to prevent electrical
Action Heading
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures arcing inside the fuel tank, due to
(f) Within 24 months after the effective insufficient bonding, which could result
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and date of this AD, replace the fuel shutoff valve
3. Will not have a significant in the ignition of fuel vapors with a
wires and conduit assemblies in the left and potential risk of explosion of the fuel
economic impact, positive or negative, right engine strut aft fairing areas with new
on a substantial number of small entities tank.
fuel shutoff valve wires and conduit
under the criteria of the Regulatory assemblies; by accomplishing all the actions DATES: We must receive comments on
Flexibility Act. in the Accomplishment Instructions of this proposed AD by April 15, 2005.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
of the estimated costs to comply with 737–28–1199, dated September 9, 2004. addresses to submit comments on this
this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES proposed AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
section for a location to examine the • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
(AMOCs)
regulatory evaluation. http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
(g) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft instructions for sending your comments
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to electronically.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in • Government-wide rulemaking Web
safety, Safety. accordance with the procedures found in 14 site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
CFR 39.19. and follow the instructions for sending
The Proposed Amendment
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 8, your comments electronically.
Accordingly, under the authority 2005. • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Ali Bahrami, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
39 as follows: Aircraft Certification Service.
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• By fax: (202) 493–2251.
[FR Doc. 05–5137 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am]
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
DIRECTIVES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
1. The authority citation for part 39 DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
continues to read as follows: through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, 1
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Blagnac Cedex, France.
the following new airworthiness You can examine the contents of this
directive (AD): AD docket on the Internet at http://
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–20626; dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–243–AD. Management Facility, U.S. Department

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of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, recent fuel tank explosions on several airplanes are required to conduct a
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of large transport airplanes, including the design review against explosion risks.
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. adequacy of existing regulations, the We have determined that the actions
This docket number is FAA–2005– service history of airplanes subject to identified in this AD are necessary to
20625; the directorate identifier for this those regulations, and existing reduce the potential of ignition sources
docket is 2003–NM–148–AD. maintenance practices for fuel tank inside fuel tanks, which, in combination
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan systems. As a result of those findings, with flammable fuel vapors, could result
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, we issued a regulation titled ‘‘Transport in fuel tank explosions and consequent
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Airplane Fuel Tank System Design loss of the airplane.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Review, Flammability Reduction and The Direction Générale de l’Aviation
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington Maintenance and Inspection Civile (DGAC), which is the
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; Requirements’ (67 FR 23086, May 7, airworthiness authority for France,
fax (425) 227–1149. 2001). In addition to new airworthiness notified us that an unsafe condition may
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: standards for transport airplanes and exist on certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
new maintenance requirements, this 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Comments Invited rule included Special Federal Aviation airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F
We invite you to submit any relevant Regulation No. 88 (‘‘SFAR 88,’’ airplanes (collectively called A300–
written data, views, or arguments Amendment 21–78, and subsequent 600); and Model A310 series airplanes.
regarding this proposed AD. Send your Amendments 21–82 and 21–83). The DGAC advises that review of the
comments to an address listed under Among other actions, SFAR 88 bonding methods for various
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– requires certain type design (i.e., type components of additional center tanks
2005–20625; Directorate Identifier certificate (TC) and supplemental type (ACT) installed in the cargo
2003–NM–148-AD’’ at the beginning of certificate (STC)) holders to substantiate compartment has shown that the
your comments. We specifically invite that their fuel tank systems can prevent effectiveness of the grounds must be
comments on the overall regulatory, ignition sources in the fuel tanks. This improved. In certain specific flight
economic, environmental, and energy requirement applies to type design conditions (such as an airplane
aspects of the proposed AD. We will holders for large turbine-powered lightning strike or the accumulation of
consider all comments submitted by the transport airplanes and for subsequent static charges), insufficient bonding
closing date and may amend the modifications to those airplanes. It could lead to electrical arcing inside the
proposed AD in light of those requires them to perform design reviews fuel tank. This condition, if not
comments. and to develop design changes and prevented, could result in the ignition of
We will post all comments we maintenance procedures if their designs fuel vapors with a potential risk of
receive, without change, to http:// do not meet the new fuel tank safety explosion of the fuel tank.
dms.dot.gov, including any personal standards. As explained in the preamble
information you provide. We will also Relevant Service Information
to the rule, we intended to adopt
post a report summarizing each airworthiness directives to mandate any Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
substantive verbal contact with FAA changes found necessary to address A300–28–6060 (for Model A300–600
personnel concerning this proposed AD. unsafe conditions identified as a result airplanes), dated December 7, 1999; and
Using the search function of our docket Service Bulletin A310–28–2137 (for
of these reviews. In evaluating these
Web Site, anyone can find and read the Model A310 series airplanes), Revision
design reviews, we have established
comments in any of our dockets, 02, dated April 7, 2003. The service
four criteria intended to define the
including the name of the individual bulletins describe procedures for
unsafe conditions associated with fuel
who sent the comment (or signed the modifying the electrical bonding points
tank systems that require corrective
comment on behalf of an association, of the ACT(s). The modification
actions. The percentage of operating
business, labor union, etc.). You can includes the following actions:
time during which fuel tanks are
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act • In the manhole cover areas of the
exposed to flammable conditions is one
Statement in the Federal Register ACT, cleaning the contact zones of the
of these criteria. The other three criteria
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR bonding points on the studs and
address the failure types under
19477–78), or you can visit http:// bracket, and on bonding contact zones
evaluation: single failures, single
dms.dot.gov. of the inner and outer manhole covers
failures in combination with another
with a certain cleaning agent.
Examining the Docket latent condition(s), and in-service • Modifying/cleaning and
You can examine the AD docket on failure experience. For all four criteria, reidentifying certain parts, and
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in the evaluations included consideration preparing and bonding certain areas
person at the Docket Management of previous actions taken that may before pipework installation.
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 mitigate the need for further action. • Modifying certain equipment; doing
p.m., Monday through Friday, except The Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) an in-situ modification of the water
Federal holidays. The Docket has issued a regulation that is similar to drain valves; and preparing and bonding
Management Facility office (telephone SFAR 88. (The JAA is an associated certain areas before equipment
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza body of the European Civil Aviation installation.
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT Conference (ECAC) representing the • For Model A310 series airplanes,
street address stated in the ADDRESSES civil aviation regulatory authorities of a installing the additional bonding lead
section. Comments will be available in number of European States who have between the flanges of the fuel and vent
the AD docket shortly after the DMS agreed to co-operate in developing and pipes.
receives them. implementing common safety regulatory • Reidentifying the ACT.
standards and procedures.) Under this Accomplishing the actions specified
Discussion regulation, the JAA stated that all in the service information is intended to
The FAA has examined the members of the ECAC that hold type adequately address the unsafe
underlying safety issues involved in certificates for transport category condition. The DGAC mandated the

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service information and issued French AD unless an alternative method of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
airworthiness directive 2003–161(B), compliance is approved. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
dated April 30, 2003, to ensure the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Costs of Compliance
continued airworthiness of these DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
airplanes in France. This proposed AD would affect about (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
2 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA’s Determination and Requirements 3. Will not have a significant
proposed actions would take about 48
of the Proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative,
work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $65 per work hour. on a substantial number of small entities
These airplane models are under the criteria of the Regulatory
manufactured in France and are type Required parts would cost about $470
per airplane. Based on these figures, the Flexibility Act.
certificated for operation in the United
estimated cost of the proposed AD for We prepared a regulatory evaluation
States under the provisions of § 21.29 of
U.S. operators is $7,180, or $3,590 per of the estimated costs to comply with
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
airplane. this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral
section for a location to examine the
airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to Authority for This Rulemaking regulatory evaluation.
this bilateral airworthiness agreement,
the DGAC has kept the FAA informed Title 49 of the United States Code
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of the situation described above. We specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
have examined the DGAC’s findings, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Section 106, describes the authority of safety, Safety.
evaluated all pertinent information, and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
determined that we need to issue an AD The Proposed Amendment
Aviation Programs, describes in more
for products of this type design that are
detail the scope of the Agency’s Accordingly, under the authority
certificated for operation in the United
authority. delegated to me by the Administrator,
States. We are issuing this rulemaking under
Therefore, we are proposing this AD, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 39 as follows:
which would require accomplishing the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
actions specified in the service ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
information described previously, section, Congress charges the FAA with DIRECTIVES
except as discussed under ‘‘Difference promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Between the Proposed AD and French air commerce by prescribing regulations 1. The authority citation for part 39
Airworthiness Directive.’’ for practices, methods, and procedures continues to read as follows:
Difference Between the Proposed AD the Administrator finds necessary for Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
and French Airworthiness Directive safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority § 39.13 [Amended]
The applicability of French because it addresses an unsafe condition 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
airworthiness directive 2003–161(B) that is likely to exist or develop on the following new airworthiness
excludes airplanes on which Airbus products identified in this rulemaking directive (AD):
Service Bulletin A300–28–6060 and action.
A310–28–2137 were accomplished in Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2005–20625;
service. However, we have not excluded Regulatory Findings Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–148–AD.
those airplanes in the applicability of We have determined that this Comments Due Date
this proposed AD; rather, this proposed proposed AD would not have federalism (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
AD includes a requirement to implications under Executive Order must receive comments on this AD action by
accomplish the actions specified in 13132. This proposed AD would not April 15, 2005.
those service bulletins, as applicable. have a substantial direct effect on the Affected ADs
This requirement would ensure that the States, on the relationship between the
actions specified in the applicable national Government and the States, or (b) None.
service bulletin and required by this on the distribution of power and Applicability
proposed AD are accomplished on all responsibilities among the various (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed
affected airplanes. Operators must levels of government. in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
continue to operate the airplane in the For the reasons discussed above, I category, equipped with one or more
configuration required by this proposed certify that the proposed regulation: additional center tanks (ACTs).

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Airbus model— As identified in—

A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and Model Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6060, dated December 7, 1999.
C4–605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300–600 airplanes).
A310 series airplanes ............................................................................... Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2137, Revision 02, dated April 7,
2003.

Unsafe Condition result in the ignition of fuel vapors with a the compliance times specified, unless the
(d) This AD was prompted by the results potential risk of explosion of the fuel tank. actions have already been done.
of fuel system reviews conducted by the Compliance Modify the Electrical Bonding Points
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent electrical arcing inside the fuel tank, (e) You are responsible for having the (f) Within 30 months after the effective
due to insufficient bonding, which could actions required by this AD performed within date of this AD, modify the electrical bonding

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points of the ACT(s), by doing all of the serviceable parts. Since AD 2003–14–20 arguments regarding this proposal. Send
actions specified in the Accomplishment was issued, we determined that the AD your comments to an address listed
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– should also affect Model N22S under ADDRESSES. Include the docket
28–6060, dated December 7, 1999 (for Model airplanes. The manufacturer has also number, ‘‘FAA–2005–20439; Directorate
A300–600 airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–28–2137, Revision 02, dated
revised the service information to Identifier 2005–CE–04–AD’’ at the
April 7, 2003 (for Model A310 series include a rudder control lever shaft part beginning of your comments. We will
airplanes); as applicable. number (P/N) that was not part of AD post all comments we receive, without
2003–14–20. Consequently, this change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including
Credit for Previous Service Bulletins proposed AD would require the actions any personal information you provide.
(g) Actions done before the effective date of AD 2003–14–20, add Model N22S We will also post a report summarizing
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service airplanes to the applicability, and add each substantive verbal contact with
Bulletin A310–28–2137, dated December 7, rudder control lever shaft P/N 1/N–45– FAA personnel concerning this
1999; or Revision 01, dated January 12, 2002; proposed rulemaking. Using the search
are acceptable for compliance with the
1102 to the inspection requirements. We
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. are issuing this proposed AD to detect function of our docket Web site, anyone
and correct cracks in the rudder control can find and read the comments
Alternative Methods of Compliance lever torque shafts and discrepancies in received into any of our dockets,
(AMOCs) the thickness of the lever shaft side including the name of the individual
(h) The Manager, International Branch, plates, which could result in failure of who sent the comment (or signed the
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, the rudder control lever torque shaft. comment on behalf of an association,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Such failure could lead to reduced business, labor union, etc.). This is
for this AD, if requested in accordance with docket number FAA–2005–20439;
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–04–AD.
Related Information on this proposed AD by April 15, 2005. You may review the DOT’s complete
(i) French airworthiness directive 2003– Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
161(B), dated April 30, 2003, also addresses Register published on April 11, 2000
submit comments on this proposed AD:
the subject of this AD. (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 8, http://dms.dot.gov.
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the Are there any specific portions of this
2005. instructions for sending your comments proposed AD I should pay attention to?
Ali Bahrami, electronically. We specifically invite comments on the
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Government-wide rulemaking Web overall regulatory, economic,
Aircraft Certification Service. site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov environmental, and energy aspects of
[FR Doc. 05–5138 Filed 3–15–05; 8:45 am] and follow the instructions for sending this proposed AD. If you contact us
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P your comments electronically. through a nonwritten communication
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; and that contact relates to a substantive
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 part of this proposed AD, we will
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, summarize the contact and place the
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– summary in the docket. We will
Federal Aviation Administration 001. consider all comments received by the
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
closing date and may amend this
14 CFR Part 39 • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
proposed AD in light of those comments
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20439; Directorate the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
and contacts.
Identifier 2005–CE–04–AD] 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Docket Information
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. Where can I go to view the docket
To get the service information information? You may view the AD
Airworthiness Directives; AeroSpace identified in this proposed AD, contact
Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. docket that contains the proposal, any
Nomad Operations, Aerospace Support comments received, and any final
Models N22B, N22S, and N24A Division, Boeing Australia, PO Box 767,
Airplanes disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Brisbane, QLD 4001 Australia; Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone 61 7 3306 3366; facsimile 61 (eastern standard time), Monday
Administration (FAA), DOT. 7 3306 3111. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To view the comments to this The Docket Office (telephone 1–800-
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
proposed AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. 647–5227) is located on the plaza level
(NPRM).
The docket number is FAA–2005– of the Department of Transportation
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to 20439; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– Nassif Building at the street address
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 04–AD. stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
2003–14–20, which applies to all FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the AD docket on the Internet at
AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, http://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
Pty Ltd. (ASTA) Models N22B and Small Airplane Directorate, ACE–112, be available in the AD docket shortly
N24A airplanes. AD 2003–14–20 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, after the DMS receives them.
requires you to repetitively inspect, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
using either dye penetrant or magnetic 4059; facsimile: (816) 329–4090. Discussion
particle methods, the rudder control SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Has FAA taken any action to this
lever shafts for cracks; inspect (one- point? Reports of cracking and other
time) all lever shaft side plates by Comments Invited discrepancies on rudder control lever
measuring the thickness; and if cracks How do I comment on this proposed shaft assemblies on certain ASTA
or discrepancies in thickness are found, AD? We invite you to submit any Models N22B and N24A airplanes
replace unserviceable parts with new or written relevant data, views, or caused us to issue AD 82–12–06,

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