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Note 1: The Boeing service bulletin refers DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Requests To Change Compliance Time
to Spirit AeroSystems Document MAA7–
Airbus concurs with the contents of
70023–1, dated November 22, 2005, as an Federal Aviation Administration
the NPRM. Airbus notes that French
additional source of service information for
accomplishing the corrective actions.
airworthiness directive F–2005–155,
14 CFR Part 39
dated August 31, 2005, mandated
Alternative Methods of Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2006–25060; Directorate corrective actions be done before
(AMOCs) Identifier 2006–NM–119–AD; Amendment September 10, 2008; however, the
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 39–14792; AD 2006–21–07] NPRM proposes accomplishing the
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the modification within 3 years after the
RIN 2120–AA64 effective date of the AD. Airbus notes
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures that the current compliance time would
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model give operators until the last quarter of
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
A321 Airplanes 2009 to accomplish the required
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to AGENCY: Federal Aviation modification.
which the AMOC applies, notify the Administration (FAA), Department of The Air Transport Association (ATA),
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Transportation (DOT). on behalf of its members and U.S.
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Airways, asks that the compliance time
ACTION: Final rule.
Office. for the modification specified in the
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable SUMMARY: We are adopting a new NPRM be extended to 42 months. The
level of safety may be used for any repair airworthiness directive (AD) for the ATA states that its members generally
required by this AD, if it is approved by an products listed above. This AD results support the intent of the AD, and have
Authorized Representative for the Boeing from mandatory continuing been in lead airline discussions with
Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option airworthiness information (MCAI) Airbus and Messier on the referenced
Authorization Organization who has been issued by an airworthiness authority of service bulletins. The commenters state
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to another country to identify and correct that to comply with the work
make those findings. For a repair method to an unsafe condition on an aviation instructions specified in the referenced
be approved, the repair must meet the product. We are issuing this AD to Air Cruisers service bulletins, the
certification basis of the airplane. require actions to correct the unsafe affected slides must be sent to the
Material Incorporated by Reference condition on these products. original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
DATES: This AD becomes effective
for modification. Due to this fact, more
(h) You must use Boeing Alert Service time is necessary for accomplishing the
Bulletin 777–78A0056, dated April 20, 2006, November 24, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register modification.
to perform the actions that are required by We do not agree with the requests to
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
either reduce or extend the compliance
The Director of the Federal Register approved of certain publications listed in this AD
time. The 36-month compliance time
the incorporation by reference of this as of November 24, 2006.
required by this AD reflects an
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD equivalent amount of time specified by
and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Boeing docket on the Internet at http:// the French airworthiness directive. In
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket developing an appropriate compliance
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, for a copy Management Facility, U.S. Department time for this action, we considered the
of this service information. You may review of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street safety implications, parts availability,
copies at the Docket Management Facility, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, and normal maintenance schedules for
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Washington, DC. the timely accomplishment of the
Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan modification. In consideration of these
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
http://dms.dot.gov; or at the National
items, as well as the reports of slide
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, damage and deflation during
Archives and Records Administration
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 deployment tests, we have determined
(NARA). For information on the availability
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington that the 36-month compliance time
of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741–
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; required by this AD will ensure an
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
fax (425) 227–1149. acceptable level of safety and allow the
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: modifications to be done during
scheduled maintenance intervals for
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Discussion most affected operators. In addition, if
10, 2006. We issued a notice of proposed the slides are sent to the OEM for
Kalene C. Yanamura, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR modification, the compliance time is
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane part 39 to include an AD that would more than adequate to cover such
Directorate; Aircraft Certification Service. apply to the specified products. That circumstances. We have made no
[FR Doc. E6–17428 Filed 10–18–06; 8:45 am] NPRM was published in the Federal change to the AD in this regard.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Register on June 19, 2006 (71 FR 35220).
Request To Change/Clarify Certain
That NPRM proposed to require the
Procedures
removal of one of the two inflating
vacuums in order to reduce the speed of The Modification and Replacement
the slide inflation. Parts Association (MARPA) provided
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MARPA notes that this new class since it requires performing FAA- air commerce by prescribing regulations
includes maintenance and repair approved corrective actions before for practices, methods, and procedures
organizations, component servicing, returning the product to an airworthy the Administrator finds necessary for
and/or servicing alternatively certified condition. No change is required to this safety in air commerce. This regulation
parts under section 21.303 (‘‘Parts final rule in that regard. is within the scope of that authority
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61648 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 202 / Thursday, October 19, 2006 / Rules and Regulations
because it addresses an unsafe condition Effective Date provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
products identified in this rulemaking becomes effective November 24, 2006. Management and Budget (OMB) has
action. approved the information collection
Affected ADs requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Regulatory Findings (b) None. Number 2120–0056.
We determined that this AD will not Applicability Related Information
have federalism implications under (c) This AD applies to Airbus A321 aircraft, (h)(1) This AD is related to MCAI French
Executive Order 13132. This AD will all certified models and serial numbers that airworthiness directive F–2005–155, dated
not have a substantial direct effect on are equipped with escape slides, part number August 31, 2005, which references Airbus
the States, on the relationship between (P/N) 62292–105, 62292–106, 62293–105, or Service Bulletin A320–25–1416, dated May
the national government and the States, 62293–106. Aircraft on which no 20, 2005, for information on required actions.
or on the distribution of power and modification/replacement of escape slides at (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1416,
responsibilities among the various doors 2 and 3 has been performed since dated May 20, 2005, refers to Air Cruisers
embodiment of Airbus Modification 34989 in Service Bulletin S.B. A321 005–25–15, dated
levels of government.
production are not affected by the May 30, 2005, as an additional source of
For the reasons discussed above, I requirements of this AD. service information for modifying the escape
certify that this AD: slides.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Reason
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (d) Some cases of slide damage and Material Incorporated by Reference
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under deflation have been reported during (i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures deployment tests at doors 2 and 3 of the A320–25–1416, dated May 20, 2005, to do
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and A321. Analysis has shown that the slide may the actions required by this AD, unless the
(3) Will not have a significant inflate too fast compared to the associated AD specifies otherwise.
economic impact, positive or negative, door release. If there is a delay during the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
on a substantial number of small entities opening of the door, the inflatable slide may approved the incorporation by reference of
exercise pressure on this not yet opened this service information under 5 U.S.C.
under the criteria of the Regulatory door, which could result in damage to the
Flexibility Act. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
inflatable slide. A slide not inflated correctly (2) For service information identified in
We prepared a regulatory evaluation may disrupt passenger emergency this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
of the estimated costs to comply with evacuation. For such reason, this AD renders Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. mandatory the removal of one of the two France.
inflating vacuums in order to reduce the (3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Examining the AD Docket speed of the slide inflation. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
You may examine the AD docket on Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
Actions and Compliance
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in 3356; or at the National Archives and
person at the Docket Management (e) Unless already done, do the following Records Administration (NARA). For
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., actions except as stated in paragraph (f) information on the availability of this
below: Within 36 months after the effective material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
Monday through Friday, except Federal date of this AD, modify the slides, P/N
holidays. The AD docket contains the to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
62292–105, 62292–106, 62293–105, or cfr/ibr-locations.html.
NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any 62293–106, in accordance with the
comments received, and other instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
information. The street address for the A320–25–1416, dated May 20, 2005. 10, 2006.
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– FAA AD Differences Kalene C. Yanamura,
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(f) None.
Comments will be available in the AD Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
docket shortly after receipt. Other FAA AD Provisions [FR Doc. E6–17420 Filed 10–18–06; 8:45 am]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) The following provisions also apply to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this AD:
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, International
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Safety. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, ATTN: Dan Rodina,
Adoption of the Amendment Aerospace Safety Engineer, International
Internal Revenue Service
■ Accordingly, under the authority Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., 26 CFR Part 1
delegated to me by the Administrator, Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as [TD 9292]
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149; has the
follows: authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if RIN 1545–BB11
requested using the procedures found in 14
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS CFR 39.19. Partner’s Distributive Share: Foreign
DIRECTIVES (2) Notification of Principal Inspector: Tax Expenditures
Before using any AMOC approved in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
continues to read as follows: airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify Treasury.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the appropriate principal inspector in the ACTION: Final regulations and removal of
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
§ 39.13 [Amended] District Office. temporary regulations.
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