Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Boeing

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thermographic inspection of the upper and requirements of paragraph (j) of this AD, AD to prevent a fire near a composite
lower skin panels to detect any potential provided the replacement is done before drain mast and possible disruption of
water indication inside the panel’s further flight after accomplishment of Service the electrical power system due to a
honeycomb core; do all applicable related Bulletins A310–55–2040 and A300–55–6039, lightning strike on a composite drain
investigative/corrective actions before further both dated June 7, 2006.
flight; and repair the external GFRP/Tedlar
mast, which could result in the loss of
film with pore filler. Do all actions in Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) several functions essential for safe
accordance with the Accomplishment (n)(1) The Manager, International Branch, flight.
Instructions of Service Bulletin A300–55– ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, DATES: We must receive comments on
6039 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
this proposed AD by July 2, 2007.
or Service Bulletin A310–55–2040 (for Model for this AD, if requested in accordance with
A310 series airplanes); both including the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
Appendix 01, both dated June 7, 2006. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in addresses to submit comments on this
Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to proposed AD.
not to exceed 2,000 flight cycles or 18 which the AMOC applies, notify the • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
months, whichever occurs earlier. Where the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
service bulletin says to contact the Flight Standards Certificate Holding District instructions for sending your comments
manufacturer for repair instructions: Before Office. electronically.
further flight, repair or do the alternative (3) Alternative methods of compliance, • Government-wide rulemaking Web
inspection method according to a method approved previously in accordance with AD
2005–26–17, are approved as alternative
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, methods of compliance with the and follow the instructions for sending
Transport Airplane Directorate; or the corresponding provisions of this AD. your comments electronically.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
Related Information U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
its delegated agent). Doing the inspections in
accordance with this paragraph terminates (o) EASA airworthiness directive 2006– Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
the repetitive inspection requirements of 0289, dated November 2, 2006, also Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
paragraph (f) of this AD. addresses the subject of this AD. • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
(k) The maximum time between the Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this 2007. the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
AD and the first inspection done in 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
Stephen P. Boyd,
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD DC between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
must be no greater than: For the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
thermographic inspection, 2,500 flight hours Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
after the last thermographic inspection done [FR Doc. E7–9391 Filed 5–15–07; 8:45 am] Contact Boeing Commercial
in accordance with the applicable AOT BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD; and for Washington 98124–2207, for the service
the tap test, 600 flight hours after the last tap information identified in this proposed
test inspection done in accordance with DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AD.
paragraph (f) of this AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Report Federal Aviation Administration Dave Webber, Aerospace Engineer,
(l) Submit a report of the findings (both Cabin Safety and Environmental
positive and negative) of the inspections 14 CFR Part 39 Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
required by paragraph (j) of this AD to [Docket No. FAA–2007–28160; Directorate Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Identifier 2007–NM–006–AD] 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, at the Washington 98057–3356; telephone
applicable time specified in paragraph (l)(1) RIN 2120–AA64 (425) 917–6451; fax (425) 917–6590.
or (l)(2) of this AD. The report must include SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the information in Appendix 01 of Airbus Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Service Bulletin A300–55–6039, or Service Model 757–200 and 757–300 Series Comments Invited
Bulletin A310–55–2040, both dated June 7, Airplanes
2006, as applicable. Under the provisions of We invite you to submit any relevant
the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 AGENCY: Federal Aviation written data, views, or arguments
et seq.), the Office of Management and Administration (FAA), Department of regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Budget (OMB) has approved the information Transportation (DOT). comments to an address listed in the
collection requirements contained in this AD ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
and has assigned OMB Control Number (NPRM). number ‘‘FAA–2007–28160; Directorate
2120–0056. Identifier 2007–NM–006–AD’’ at the
(1) If the inspection was done after the SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a beginning of your comments. We
effective date of this AD: Submit the report new airworthiness directive (AD) for specifically invite comments on the
within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was accomplished
certain Boeing Model 757–200 and 757– overall regulatory, economic,
prior to the effective date of this AD: Submit 300 series airplanes. This proposed AD environmental, and energy aspects of
the report within 30 days after the effective would require installing a copper the proposed AD. We will consider all
date of this AD. bonding jumper between a ground and comments received by the closing date
the clamp on the tube of the forward and may amend the proposed AD in
Optional Terminating Action
and aft gray water composite drain light of those comments.
(m) Replacing the external GFRP/Tedlar masts. This proposed AD results from a We will post all comments we
ycherry on PROD1PC64 with PROPOSALS
film with an application of pore filler on the report of charred insulation blankets receive, without change, to http://
whole elevator external surface in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–55–6040
and burned wires around the forward dms.dot.gov, including any personal
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes), or gray water composite drain mast found information you provide. We will also
Service Bulletin A310–55–2041 (for Model during an inspection of the forward post a report summarizing each
A310 series airplanes), both dated June 5, cargo compartment on a Model 767– substantive verbal contact with FAA
2006, terminates the repetitive inspection 300F airplane. We are proposing this personnel concerning this proposed AD.
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Using the search function of that web caused the damage to the wires and • Installing a bonding jumper
site, anyone can find and read the insulation blankets. This condition, if between the ground bracket and the
comments in any of our dockets, not corrected, could cause disruption of clamp on the tube of the forward gray
including the name of the individual electrical power and fire and heat water composite drain mast;
who sent the comment (or signed the damage to equipment in the event of a • Doing a drain mast installation test;
comment on behalf of an association, lightning strike on the composite drain and
business, labor union, etc.). You may mast, which could result in the loss of • Measuring the resistance of the
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act several functions essential for safe bonding jumper installation.
Statement in the Federal Register flight. In the bulk cargo compartment, the
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR A design review of the gray water installation includes:
19477–78), or you may visit http:// composite drain mast installation on • Installing a new ground bracket;
dms.dot.gov. Model 737NG, 757, 767, and 777 • Installing a bonding jumper
airplanes revealed that the installation between the ground bracket and the
Examining the Docket
of a heavier bonding jumper is clamp on the tube of the aft gray water
You may examine the AD docket on necessary to provide adequate lightning composite drain mast;
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in protection to the gray water composite • Doing a drain mast installation test;
person at the Docket Management drain mast installation. The subject area and
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 on Model 757 airplanes is almost • Measuring the resistance of the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except identical to that on the affected Model bonding jumper installation.
Federal holidays. The Docket 767–300F airplane. Therefore, Model Accomplishing the actions specified
Management Facility office (telephone 757 airplanes may be subject to the in the service information is intended to
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza unsafe condition revealed on the Model adequately address the unsafe
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT 767–300F airplane. We are currently condition.
street address stated in the ADDRESSES considering additional rulemaking to
section. Comments will be available in FAA’s Determination and Requirements
address the identified unsafe condition of the Proposed AD
the AD docket shortly after the Docket on Model 737NG, 767, and 777
Management System receives them. airplanes. We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
Discussion Relevant Service Information condition that is likely to exist or
We have received a report indicating develop on other airplanes of this same
that, during an inspection of the forward We have reviewed Boeing Special
type design. For this reason, we are
cargo compartment on a Model 767– Attention Service Bulletin 757–30–
proposing this AD, which would require
300F airplane, an operator found 0024, dated July 24, 2006. The service
accomplishing the actions specified in
charred insulation blankets and burned bulletin describes procedures for
the service information described
wires around the forward gray water installing a 135-ampere copper bonding
previously.
composite drain mast. Additional jumper between a ground and the clamp
charring on the insulation blankets was on the tube of the forward and aft gray Costs of Compliance
noticed several feet away along the water composite drain masts. There are about 83 airplanes of the
routing of the drain mast’s ground wire Above the waste-water access panel, affected design in the worldwide fleet.
and power wires. Analysis of the the installation includes: The following table provides the
damaged parts revealed that a lightning • Replacing the existing ground estimated costs for U.S. operators to
strike on the composite drain mast bracket with a new ground bracket; comply with this proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Average labor Cost per Number of

Action Work hours Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes
Bonding jumper installation 2 $80 $353, per kit (1 kit per drain $866 59 $51,094
mast).
Authority for This Rulemaking for practices, methods, and procedures national Government and the States, or
Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for on the distribution of power and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety in air commerce. This regulation responsibilities among the various
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority levels of government.
Section 106, describes the authority of because it addresses an unsafe condition For the reasons discussed above, I
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, that is likely to exist or develop on certify that the proposed regulation:
Aviation Programs, describes in more products identified in this rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
detail the scope of the Agency’s action. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
authority. Regulatory Findings 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
We are issuing this rulemaking under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the authority described in Subtitle VII, We have determined that this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, proposed AD would not have federalism 3. Will not have a significant
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that implications under Executive Order economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with 13132. This proposed AD would not on a substantial number of small entities
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in have a substantial direct effect on the under the criteria of the Regulatory
air commerce by prescribing regulations States, on the relationship between the Flexibility Act.
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We prepared a regulatory evaluation Alternative Methods of Compliance Management Facility, U.S. Department
of the estimated costs to comply with (AMOCs) of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
this proposed AD and placed it in the (g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Avenue SE., West Building Ground
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
for a location to examine the regulatory approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 20590.
evaluation. accordance with the procedures found in 14 (3) Fax: 202–493–2251.
CFR 39.19. (4) Delivery:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Before using any AMOC approved in • Before May 30, 2007, deliver
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to comments to: Room PL–401 on the
which the AMOC applies, notify the Plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400
safety, Safety.
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
The Proposed Amendment
Office. 20590.
Accordingly, under the authority • On or after May 30, 2007, deliver
delegated to me by the Administrator, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, comments to: Room W12–140 on the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 2007. Ground Floor of the West Building,
39 as follows: Stephen P. Boyd, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Washington, DC 20590.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. At either location, deliveries may be
DIRECTIVES [FR Doc. E7–9390 Filed 5–15–07; 8:45 am] made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
1. The authority citation for part 39 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Monday through Friday, except Federal
continues to read as follows: holidays. The telephone number is 202–
366–9329.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (5) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
§ 39.13 [Amended] SECURITY http://www.regulations.gov.
2. The Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 Coast Guard Amy Bunk, Attorney-Advisor, Coast
by adding the following new Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW.,
airworthiness directive (AD): 33 CFR Part 100 Washington, DC 20593 at 202–372–
3864.
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–28160; [USCG–2007–27373](Formerly [USCG–
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–006–AD. 2207–2737]) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April
6, 2007, the Coast Guard published a
Comments Due Date RIN 1625–AA08 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled
(a) The FAA must receive comments on ‘‘Regattas and Marine Parades; Great
this AD action by July 2, 2007. Regattas and Marine Parades; Great
Lakes Annual Marine Events’’ Federal
Lakes Annual Marine Events
Affected ADs Register (72 FR 17062). In that
(b) None. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. document the last digit of the docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; number USCG–2007–2737 was
Applicability inadvertently shortened. The correct
correction.
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– docket number for this NRPM is USCG–
200 and 757–300 series airplanes, certificated 2007–27373.
SUMMARY: This document contains a
in any category; as identified in Boeing In rule FR Doc. E7–6425 published on
Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–30– correction to the docket number of the
0024, dated July 24, 2006. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled April 6, 2007, (72 FR 17062) make the
‘‘Regattas and Marine Parades; Great following corrections:
Unsafe Condition Lakes Annual Marine Events’’ published 1. On page 17062, in the first column,
(d) This AD results from a report of charred on April 6, 2007, in the Federal Register in the heading change the docket
insulation blankets and burned wires around (72 FR 17062). number to read as follows: ‘‘[USCG–
the forward gray water composite drain mast 2007–27373]’’
found during an inspection of the forward DATES: The NPRM is corrected as of May
cargo compartment on a Model 767–300F 16, 2007. Dated: May 9, 2007.
airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent ADDRESSES: You may submit comments Stefan G. Venckus,
a fire near a composite drain mast and identified by Coast Guard docket Chief, Office of Regulations and
possible disruption of the electrical power Administrative Law, United States Coast
system due to a lightning strike on a
number USCG–2007–27373 to the
Docket Management Facility at the U.S. Guard.
composite drain mast, which could result in [FR Doc. E7–9349 Filed 5–15–07; 8:45 am]
the loss of several functions essential for safe Department of Transportation. Two
flight. different locations are listed under the BILLING CODE 4910–15–P
mail and delivery options below
Compliance
because the Document Management
(e) You are responsible for having the Facility is moving May 30, 2007. To DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
avoid duplication, please use only one
of the following methods: National Park Service
actions have already been done.
(1) Web site: http://dms.dot.gov.
Bonding Jumper Installation (2) Mail: 36 CFR Part 7
(f) Within 60 months after the effective • Address mail to be delivered before RIN 1024–AD55
date of this AD: Install a 135-ampere copper May 30, 2007, as follows: Docket
bonding jumper between a ground and the Management Facility, U.S. Department Special Regulations; Areas of the
clamp on the tube of the forward and aft gray National Park System
water composite drain mast, in accordance of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
with the Accomplishment instructions of SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001. AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin • Address mail to be delivered on or
ACTION: Proposed rule.
757–30–0024, dated July 24, 2006. after May 30, 2007, as follows: Docket

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