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(2) Do a detailed visual inspection of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
internal base of the 8 THS hoist point fittings the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
in order to detect visible signs of score, Federal Aviation Administration 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
cracks, perforation or other damage. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(3) In case of no finding, install the new 14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
plastic plugs. Contact Boeing Commercial
(4) In case of any finding, entry into the [Docket No. FAA–2006–24270; Directorate Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
fuel trim tank is required to do a detailed Identifier 2005–NM–200–AD] Washington 98124–2207, for the service
visual inspection for structural damage of the information identified in this proposed
hoist point fittings base inside the fuel tank. RIN 2120–AA64
AD.
(5) If structural damage is not confirmed,
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
blend-out/protect the scoring area of the
fitting internal base and install the new Model 777 Airplanes Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
plastic plugs. Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
(6) If structural damage is confirmed, repair
Administration (FAA), Department of Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
the damaged fittings and install the new
plastic plugs.
Transportation (DOT). Washington 98057–3356; telephone
ACTION: Supplemental notice of (425) 917–6490; fax (425) 917–6590.
FAA AD Differences proposed rulemaking (NPRM); SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ reopening of comment period.
Comments Invited
or service information as follows: No
differences. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier We invite you to submit any relevant
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) written data, views, or arguments
Other FAA AD Provisions for all Boeing Model 777–200, –300, and regarding this supplemental NPRM.
(g) The following provisions also apply to –300ER series airplanes. The original Send your comments to an address
this AD: NPRM would have required, for the listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance drive mechanism of the horizontal the docket number ‘‘FAA–2006–24270;
(AMOCs): The Manager, International stabilizer, repetitive detailed Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–200–
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to inspections for discrepancies; repetitive AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested lubrication of the ballnut and ballscrew; We specifically invite comments on the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. repetitive measurements of the freeplay overall regulatory, economic,
Send information to ATTN: Tom Stafford, between the ballnut and the ballscrew; environmental, and energy aspects of
Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., and corrective action if necessary. The this supplemental NPRM. We will
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone original NPRM resulted from a report of consider all comments received by the
(425) 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149. Before extensive corrosion of a ballscrew in the closing date and may amend this
using any approved AMOC on any airplane drive mechanism of the horizontal supplemental NPRM in light of those
to which the AMOC applies, notify your stabilizer on a Boeing Model 757 comments.
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
airplane, which is similar in design to We will post all comments submitted,
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
the ballscrew on Model 777 airplanes. without change, to http://dms.dot.gov,
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
This action revises the original NPRM including any personal information you
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from by adding airplanes to the applicability. provide. We will also post a report
a manufacturer or other source, use these We are proposing this supplemental summarizing each substantive verbal
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective NPRM to prevent an undetected failure contact with FAA personnel concerning
actions are considered FAA-approved if they of the primary load path for the this supplemental NPRM. Using the
are approved by the State of Design Authority ballscrew in the horizontal stabilizer search function of that Web site, anyone
(or their delegated agent). You are required and subsequent wear and failure of the can find and read the comments in any
to assure the product is airworthy before it secondary load path, which could lead of our dockets, including the name of
is returned to service. to loss of control of the horizontal the individual who sent the comment
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any stabilizer and consequent loss of control (or signed the comment on behalf of an
reporting requirement in this AD, under the of the airplane. association, business, labor union, etc.).
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, You may review the DOT’s complete
DATES: We must receive comments on
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
has approved the information collection
this supplemental NPRM by July 13,
2007. Register published on April 11, 2000
requirements and has assigned OMB Control (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
Number 2120–0056. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following http://dms.dot.gov.
Related Information addresses to submit comments on this
supplemental NPRM. Examining the Docket
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation • DOT Docket Web site: Go to You may examine the AD docket on
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007–
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
0024, dated January 25, 2007; and Airbus
Service Bulletins A300–55–6041 and A310–
instructions for sending your comments person at the Docket Management
55–2042, both dated September 13, 2006; for electronically. Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
related information. • Government-wide rulemaking Web p.m., Monday through Friday, except
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Federal holidays. The Docket
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, and follow the instructions for sending Management Facility office (telephone
2007.
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inspection in the Boeing 777 Aircraft one freeplay inspection, one detailed change of governance for the
Maintenance Manual and task cards and inspection, and one lubrication of the maintenance program. AAL has no
need not be repeated in the AD. Since stabilizer ballscrew assembly, provided objections to the maintenance actions
the ‘‘Differences Between the Proposed that the stabilizer ballscrew sub- described in the original NPRM, but
AD and Service Information’’ section of assembly is removed from the trim believes the maintenance program
the original NPRM is not carried actuator and overhauled. We find that should be governed and dictated
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through the maintenance review board Air France explains that its request is paragraph (n) of this supplemental
report (MRBR) prepared by the FAA based on information from the MRB NPRM, provided data are submitted to
airplane evaluation groups (AEG), with Report revision of March 3, 2006, and demonstrate that an acceptable level of
proper oversight by the FAA Flight the maintenance planning document safety will be maintained.
Standards Office, not via ADs. AAL (MPD) revision of May 5, 2006. In
FAA’s Determination and Proposed
asserts that implementation and addition, Air France states that a
oversight of ADs is costly to airlines, Requirements of the Supplemental
decision was made at the ISC meeting
especially ADs which have no NPRM
of January 2006 to revise the lubrication
terminating action. interval from 2,000 flight hours/400 Certain changes discussed above
We do not agree. We have determined days to 3,000 flight hours/400 days, expand the scope of the original NPRM;
that the maintenance actions and based on in-service experience. Air therefore, we have determined that it is
intervals described in the original France further states that it has never necessary to reopen the comment period
NPRM for the horizontal stabilizer found any applicable corrosion or to provide additional opportunity for
ballscrew can directly affect the safety damage during 8 years of 777 operating public comment on this supplemental
of the airplane and should be mandated experience. Air France states, therefore, NPRM.
because of the identified unsafe that it does not agree with the
condition. To prevent escalation of the Costs of Compliance
lubrication interval specified in the
intervals of maintenance tasks that are original NPRM and requests that the There are about 596 airplanes of the
directly linked both to airplane safety interval be changed to 3,000 flight hours affected design in the worldwide fleet.
and to an accident, we found it or 400 days, whichever comes first. This proposed AD would affect about
necessary to mandate these actions by 203 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We do not agree with this request. The proposed maintenance records
issuance of the proposed AD. We have
Consistent with our response shown check would take about 1 work hour per
not changed the supplemental NPRM in
above to the comment regarding a airplane, at an average labor rate of $80
this regard.
change of governance for the per work hour. Based on these figures,
Request To Change Intervals of maintenance program, we have the estimated cost of the proposed
Repetitive Actions identified an unsafe condition and are inspection for U.S. operators is $16,240,
Two commenters, BA and Air France, proposing an AD to control the tasks or $80 per airplane, per inspection
do not agree with the repeat intervals and intervals needed to address this cycle.
specified in the original NPRM for the condition. The commenters assert that The proposed detailed inspection
lubrication; and BA also does not agree alternative repeat intervals were agreed would take about 1 work hour per
with the repeat intervals specified in the to by numerous attendees at the airplane, at an average labor rate of $80
original NPRM for the detailed February 2004 ISC/MRB meeting, per work hour. Based on these figures,
inspection and freeplay measurement. however, those intervals are the estimated cost of the proposed
BA states that the 777 Industry Steering inconsistent with the intervals inspection for U.S. operators is $16,240,
Committee/Maintenance Review Board developed by Boeing’s safety or $80 per airplane, per inspection
(ISC/MRB) meeting, held in February organization and transmitted via letter cycle.
2004, produced the ‘‘Re-analysis of the to the Seattle Aircraft Certification The proposed freeplay measurement
Horizontal Stabilizer Control System Office (ACO) in support of development would take about 5 work hours per
MSG–3.’’ BA asserts that this re-analysis of this AD. The intervals for lubrication, airplane, at an average labor rate of $80
took into account Boeing’s safety detailed inspection, and freeplay per work hour. Based on these figures,
analysis, and the suggested alternative inspection that appear in the FAA- the estimated cost of the proposed
repeat intervals were agreed to by approved Boeing service bulletin were freeplay measurement for U.S. operators
numerous attendees at the meeting, determined from the results of a safety is $81,200, or $400 per airplane, per
including Boeing, Boeing’s designated review by means of testing, failure mode measurement cycle.
engineering representative (DER), the analysis, and fault tree analysis and are The proposed lubrication would take
FAA Seattle Aircraft Evaluation Group based upon using BMS 3–33 grease or about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
(AEG), and Model 777 operators. In acceptable substitute. Boeing has not average labor rate of $80 per work hour.
addition, BA asserts that the use of an revised those intervals, and the intervals Based on these figures, the estimated
improved synthetic oil-based grease suggested by BA and Air France do not cost of the proposed lubrication for U.S.
(conforming to Boeing material meet the requirements identified by the operators is $16,240, or $80 per
specification BMS3–33) and 10 years of safety review. Further, Boeing has airplane, per lubrication cycle.
operating experience support the advised us that it intends to pursue
revising the MPD task to reflect the Authority for This Rulemaking
alternative repeat intervals. BA further
asserts that Boeing’s safety analysis of compliance times specified in this AD at Title 49 of the United States Code
the Model 777 stabilizer drive the next revision cycle of the document. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
mechanism revealed no problems with Task intervals specified in maintenance rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
the configuration of that mechanism. BA programs may be increased based on Section 106, describes the authority of
therefore requests that the repeat positive results obtained from previous the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
intervals of the original NPRM be repetitions of the task. We are Aviation Programs, describes in more
revised as follows: concerned with the practice of detail the scope of the Agency’s
• Detailed inspection—6,000 flight escalating safety related maintenance authority.
hours or 400 days, whichever comes intervals until negative findings are We are issuing this rulemaking under
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first; discovered. We have not changed the the authority described in Subtitle VII,
• Freeplay inspection—25,000 flight supplemental NPRM as requested by the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
hours or five years, whichever comes commenters. However, to obtain longer ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
first; compliance times, anyone may request section, Congress charges the FAA with
• Lubrication—2,000 flight hours or approval of an alternative method of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
400 days, whichever comes first. compliance (AMOC) as specified in air commerce by prescribing regulations
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for practices, methods, and procedures Applicability replaced, and for airplanes having received a
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model certificate of airworthiness after the effective
safety in air commerce. This regulation 777 airplanes, certificated in any category. date of this AD: Before the accumulation of
3,500 flight hours or within 24 months after
is within the scope of that authority Unsafe Condition the effective date of this AD, whichever
because it addresses an unsafe condition occurs later.
(d) This AD results from a report of
that is likely to exist or develop on
extensive corrosion of a ballscrew in the Freeplay Measurement (Inspection)
products identified in this rulemaking drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer
action. of a Boeing Model 757 airplane, which is (i) Within the compliance times specified
similar in design to the ballscrew on Model in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as
Regulatory Findings applicable: Perform a freeplay measurement
777 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
We have determined that this prevent an undetected failure of the primary of the ballnut and ballscrew in accordance
proposed AD would not have federalism load path for the ballscrew in the drive with Part 2 of the Accomplishment
mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer and Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat
implications under Executive Order the freeplay measurement thereafter at
13132. This proposed AD would not subsequent wear and failure of the secondary
load path, which could lead to loss of control intervals not to exceed 18,000 flight hours or
have a substantial direct effect on the 60 months, whichever occurs first. If the
of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent
States, on the relationship between the loss of control of the airplane. freeplay is found to exceed the limits
national Government and the States, or specified in the service bulletin during any
on the distribution of power and Compliance measurement required by this AD, before
responsibilities among the various (e) You are responsible for having the further flight, replace the actuator with a new
levels of government. actions required by this AD performed within or serviceable actuator in accordance with
the compliance times specified, unless the the service bulletin.
For the reasons discussed above, I (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)
certify that the proposed regulation: actions have already been done.
of this AD on which the actuator has not
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Service Bulletin Reference been replaced: Before the accumulation of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in 15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the this AD, means Boeing Alert Service Bulletin after the effective date of this AD, whichever
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 777–27A0059, Revision 1, dated August 18, occurs later.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 2005. (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)
3. Will not have a significant Note 1: The service bulletin refers to the of this AD on which the actuator has been
economic impact, positive or negative, Boeing 777 Aircraft Maintenance Manual replaced, and for airplanes having received a
(AMM), subjects 12–21–05, 27–41–13, and certificate of airworthiness after the effective
on a substantial number of small entities date of this AD: Before the accumulation of
under the criteria of the Regulatory 29–11–00, as additional sources of service
information for accomplishing the actions 3,500 flight hours or within 24 months after
Flexibility Act. the effective date of this AD, whichever
required by this AD.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation occurs later.
of the estimated costs to comply with Maintenance Records Check Lubrication
this supplemental NPRM and placed it (g) For airplanes that have received a
in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES (j) Within the compliance times specified
certificate of airworthiness prior to the in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, as
section for a location to examine the effective date of this AD: Within 180 days or applicable: Lubricate the ballnut and
regulatory evaluation. 3,500 flight hours after the effective date of ballscrew in accordance with Part 3 of the
this AD, whichever occurs first, perform a Accomplishment Instructions of the service
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 maintenance records check or inspect to bulletin. Repeat the lubrication thereafter at
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation determine whether any horizontal stabilizer intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours or
safety, Safety. trim actuator has been replaced for any issue 12 months, whichever occurs first.
described in the service bulletin with a (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)
The Proposed Amendment serviceable actuator that was not new or of this AD on which the actuator has not
overhauled, and has not received a detailed been replaced: Before the accumulation of
Accordingly, under the authority inspection and freeplay measurement since
delegated to me by the Administrator, 15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months
the replacement. after the effective date of this AD, whichever
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Detailed Inspection occurs later.
39 as follows: (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)
(h) Within the compliance times specified of this AD on which the actuator has been
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as replaced, and for airplanes having received a
DIRECTIVES applicable: Perform a detailed inspection for certificate of airworthiness after the effective
discrepancies of the horizontal stabilizer trim date of this AD: Before the accumulation of
1. The authority citation for part 39 actuator ballnut and ballscrew in accordance 3,500 flight hours or within 24 months after
continues to read as follows: with Part 1 of the Accomplishment the effective date of this AD, whichever
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat occurs later.
the detailed inspection thereafter at intervals
§ 39.13 [Amended] not to exceed 3,500 flight hours or 12 Credit for Using Original Issue of Service
months, whichever occurs first. If any Bulletin
2. The Federal Aviation
discrepancy is found during any inspection (k) Actions performed prior to the effective
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 required by this AD, before further flight, date of this AD in accordance with Boeing
by adding the following new replace the actuator with a new or Alert Service Bulletin 777–27A0059, dated
airworthiness directive (AD): serviceable actuator in accordance with the September 18, 2003, are considered
BOEING: Docket No. FAA–2006–24270; service bulletin. acceptable for compliance with the
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–200–AD. (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) corresponding actions of this AD.
of this AD on which the actuator has not
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Comments Due Date been replaced: Before the accumulation of Credit for Hard-time Replacement of
(a) The FAA must receive comments on 15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months Actuator
this AD action by July 13, 2007. after the effective date of this AD, whichever (l) Any actuator overhauled within the
occurs later. compliance times specified for paragraphs
Affected ADs (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) (h), (i), and (j) of this AD or before the
(b) None. of this AD on which the actuator has been effective date of this AD—as part of a ‘‘hard-
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time’’ replacement program that includes Limitations section of the airplane aspects of this supplemental NPRM. We
removal of the stabilizer actuator from the maintenance manual to incorporate will consider all comments received by
airplane and overhaul of the stabilizer certain inspections and compliance the closing date and may amend this
ballscrew in accordance with original times to detect fatigue cracking of supplemental NPRM in light of those
equipment manufacturer (OEM) component
maintenance manual (CMM) instructions—
certain principal structural elements comments.
meets the intent of one detailed inspection, (PSEs). The original NPRM resulted We will post all comments submitted,
one freeplay inspection, and one lubrication from new and more restrictive life limits without change, to http://dms.dot.gov,
of the stabilizer ballscrew. Therefore, any and inspection intervals for certain including any personal information you
such actuator is considered acceptable for PSEs. This action revises the original provide. We will also post a report
compliance with the initial accomplishment NPRM by changing the applicability to summarizing each substantive verbal
of paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, and add certain airplanes. We are proposing
repetitions of those paragraphs may be contact with FAA personnel concerning
this supplemental NPRM to ensure that this supplemental NPRM. Using the
determined from the performance date of that fatigue cracking of various PSEs is
overhaul. search function of that web site, anyone
detected and corrected; such fatigue can find and read the comments in any
Parts Installation cracking could adversely affect the of our dockets, including the name of
(m) As of the effective date of this AD, no structural integrity of these airplanes. the individual who sent the comment
person may install, on any airplane, a DATES: We must receive comments on (or signed the comment on behalf of an
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator that is not this supplemental NPRM by July 13, association, business, labor union, etc.).
new or overhauled, unless a detailed 2007.
inspection, freeplay measurement, and You may review the DOT’s complete
lubrication of that actuator have been ADDRESSES: Use one of the following Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
performed in accordance with paragraphs (h), addresses to submit comments on this Register published on April 11, 2000
(i), and (j) of this AD. supplemental NPRM. (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
Alternative Methods of Compliance
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov.
(AMOCs) http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
Examining the Docket
instructions for sending your comments
(n)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
electronically. You may examine the AD docket on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in • Government-wide rulemaking Web the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov person at the Docket Operations office
CFR 39.19. and follow the instructions for sending between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in your comments electronically. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to • Mail: U.S. Department of The Docket Operations office (telephone
which the AMOC applies, notify the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (800) 647–5527) is located on the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District ground floor of the West Building at the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., street address stated in the ADDRESSES
Office. Washington, DC 20590. section. Comments will be available in
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, • Fax: (202) 493–2251. the AD docket shortly after the Docket
2007. • Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on
Management System receives them.
Stephen P. Boyd, the ground floor of the West Building,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Discussion
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
[FR Doc. E7–11679 Filed 6–15–07; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except We proposed to amend 14 CFR part
Federal holidays. 39 with a notice of proposed rulemaking
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, (NPRM) for an AD (the ‘‘original
Wichita, Kansas 67209–2942, for service NPRM’’) for certain Learjet Model 45
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information identified in this proposed airplanes. The original NPRM was
AD. published in the Federal Register on
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: June 26, 2006 (71 FR 36255). The
Steve Litke, Aerospace Engineer, original NPRM proposed to require
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe and Services Branch, ACE– revising the Airworthiness Limitations
118W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft section of the airplane maintenance
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25174; Directorate
Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, manual to incorporate certain
Identifier 2005–NM–007–AD]
Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, inspections and compliance times to
RIN 2120–AA64 Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) detect fatigue cracking of certain
946–4127; fax (316) 946–4107. principal structural elements (PSEs).
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet
Model 45 Airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Actions Since Original NPRM Was
Comments Invited Issued
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of We invite you to submit any relevant Since we issued the original NPRM,
Transportation (DOT). written data, views, or arguments the manufacturer has informed us that
ACTION: Supplemental notice of regarding this supplemental NPRM. the actions in the NPRM apply to serial
proposed rulemaking (NPRM); Send your comments to an address numbers (S/Ns) 45–005 through 45–302
reopening of comment period. listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include inclusive, and 45–2001 through 45–
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the docket number ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2049 inclusive. We issued the original
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier 2006–25174; Directorate Identifier NPRM to apply to S/Ns 45–002 through
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) 2005–NM–007–AD’’ at the beginning of 45–233 inclusive, and S/Ns 45–2001
for certain Learjet Model 45 airplanes. your comments. We specifically invite through 45–2031 inclusive. The
The original NPRM would have comments on the overall regulatory, supplemental NPRM includes this
required revising the Airworthiness economic, environmental, and energy change in applicability.
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