Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Fokker

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pin to activate the oxygen generator at a flight approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
attendant station. We are issuing this AD to accordance with the procedures found in 14 addresses to submit comments on this
prevent failure of the activation mechanism CFR 39.19. proposed AD.
of the chemical oxygen generator, which (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
could result in the unavailability of
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
supplemental oxygen and possible which the AMOC applies, notify the
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
incapacitation of passengers and cabin crew appropriate principal inspector in the FAA for sending your comments
during an in-flight decompression. Flight Standards Certificate Holding District electronically.
Office. • Government-wide rulemaking Web
Compliance
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
(e) You are responsible for having the Related Information
and follow the instructions for sending
actions required by this AD performed within (h) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
the compliance times specified, unless the
your comments electronically.
2006–11, dated May 31, 2006, also addresses • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
actions have already been done. the subject of this AD.
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Inspections/Corrective Action Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
(f) Do the detailed inspections for 3, 2006. room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
discrepancies of certain chemical oxygen • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
generators of each flight attendant and Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
lavatory oxygen panel, as applicable, and
each passenger service unit of the passenger Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
oxygen system, as specified in paragraphs [FR Doc. E6–16881 Filed 10–11–06; 8:45 am] 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph through Friday, except Federal holidays.
1.A. of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin Contact Fokker Services B.V.,
A601R–35–014, dated September 25, 2003: Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231,
Within 550 flight hours after the effective
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the
date of this AD, do a one-time inspection for Netherlands, for service information
correct alignment and engagement of the
Federal Aviation Administration
release pin with the lanyard tube in the mask
identified in this proposed AD.
container module of the activation (firing) 14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
mechanism in the chemical oxygen generator Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
by doing all the actions, including all [Docket No. FAA–2006–26044; Directorate International Branch, ANM–116,
applicable corrective actions, in accordance Identifier 2006–NM–098–AD] Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
with the Accomplishment Instructions of 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A601R–
35–014, dated September 25, 2003. Do all RIN 2120–AA64 Washington 98057–3356; telephone
applicable corrective actions before further (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
flight. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and
1.A. of Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– 4000 Airplanes Comments Invited
35–016, dated September 8, 2005: Within We invite you to submit any relevant
1,100 flight hours after the effective date of AGENCY: Federal Aviation written data, views, or arguments
this AD; do a one-time inspection for correct Administration (FAA), Department of regarding this proposed AD. Send your
installation of the release pin of the Transportation (DOT).
activation mechanism of the chemical oxygen comments to an address listed in the
generator, by doing all the actions, including ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
all applicable corrective actions, in (NPRM). number ‘‘FAA–2006–26044; Directorate
accordance with the Accomplishment Identifier 2006–NM–098–AD’’ at the
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a beginning of your comments. We
601R–35–016, dated September 8, 2005. Do new airworthiness directive (AD) for all specifically invite comments on the
all applicable corrective actions before Fokker Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, overall regulatory, economic,
further flight. 3000, and 4000 airplanes. This proposed environmental, and energy aspects of
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a AD would require a one-time inspection the proposed AD. We will consider all
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive of the left- and right-hand main landing comments received by the closing date
examination of a specific item, installation, gear (MLG) downlock actuators or a and may amend the proposed AD in
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or review of the airplane maintenance light of those comments.
irregularity. Available lighting is normally records to determine the part number of
supplemented with a direct source of good We will post all comments we
each downlock actuator installed, and receive, without change, to http://
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying replacement of identified MLG dms.dot.gov, including any personal
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface downlock actuators with modified MLG information you provide. We will also
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be downlock actuators. This proposed AD post a report summarizing each
required.’’ results from a report of a failed substantive verbal contact with FAA
Note 2: Bombardier Service Bulletin 601R– downlock actuator, which resulted in personnel concerning this proposed AD.
35–016, dated September 8, 2005, refers to B/ the left MLG collapsing during taxi after Using the search function of that Web
E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117003–35–4, landing. We are proposing this AD to site, anyone can find and read the
dated March 29, 2001, as an additional prevent failure of the downlock comments in any of our dockets,
source of service information for actuator, which could prevent the MLG including the name of the individual
accomplishing the inspection and corrective side stay from locking properly,
rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with PROPOSAL
action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.

who sent the comment (or signed the
resulting in collapse of the MLG during comment on behalf of an association,
Alternative Methods of Compliance ground maneuvers or upon landing. business, labor union, etc.). You may
(AMOCs) DATES: We must receive comments on review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
(g)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft this proposed AD by November 13, Statement in the Federal Register
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 2006. published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
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19477–78), or you may visit http:// version of the downlock assembly could Cheltenham Service Bulletin 32–501R,
dms.dot.gov. prevent this condition. Failure of the Revision 1, dated September 3, 1998, as
downlock actuator, if not corrected, an additional source of service
Examining the Docket
could prevent the MLG side stay from information for modifying the MLG
You may examine the AD docket on locking properly, resulting in collapse of downlock actuator.
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in the MLG during ground maneuvers or
person at the Docket Management FAA’s Determination and Requirements
upon landing.
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 of the Proposed AD
The MLG downlock actuators
p.m., Monday through Friday, except installed on Model F.28 Mark 1000, These airplane models are
Federal holidays. The Docket 2000, and 4000 airplanes are identical to manufactured in the Netherlands and
Management Facility office (telephone those installed on the Model F.28 Mark are type certificated for operation in the
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza 3000 airplanes. Therefore, all of these United States under the provisions of
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT models may be subject to the identified section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
street address stated in the ADDRESSES unsafe condition. Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
section. Comments will be available in applicable bilateral airworthiness
Relevant Service Information agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them. Fokker Services B.V. has issued airworthiness agreement, the CAA–NL
Service Bulletin F28/32–163, dated has kept the FAA informed of the
Discussion March 8, 2004. The service bulletin situation described above. We have
The Civil Aviation Authority—The describes procedures for removing the examined the CAA–NL’s findings,
Netherlands (CAA–NL), which is the MLG downlock actuator, sending it to evaluated all pertinent information, and
airworthiness authority for the an approved Dowty Aerospace determined that we need to issue an AD
Netherlands, notified us that an unsafe Hydraulics workshop for modification, for airplanes of this type design that are
condition may exist on certain Fokker and reinstalling the modified downlock certificated for operation in the United
Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and actuator. The modification includes States.
4000 airplanes. The CAA–NL advises replacing certain parts (i.e., spring Therefore, we are proposing this AD
that it received a report that a flightcrew carrier, nuts, sub-assembly, certain end to require a one-time inspection of the
of a Model F.28 Mark 3000 airplane fittings, and bush inserts) and re- left- and right-hand MLG downlock
received a ‘‘LH MLG UNSAFE’’ warning identifying certain other parts. actuators or a review of the airplane
during approach to landing. The Accomplishing the actions specified in maintenance records to determine the
flightcrew made an uneventful landing, the service information is intended to part number (P/N) of each MLG
but during taxi after landing the left adequately address the unsafe downlock actuator installed, and
main landing gear (MLG) collapsed. condition. The CAA–NL mandated the replacement of identified MLG
Investigation into the cause of the service information and issued Dutch downlock actuators with modified MLG
collapse revealed a failed downlock airworthiness directive 2004–047, dated downlock actuators.
actuator. The failed downlock actuator April 20, 2004, to ensure the continued
prevented the MLG side stay assembly airworthiness of these airplanes in the Costs of Compliance
from locking properly, causing the MLG Netherlands. The following table provides the
collapse. Investigators determined that Fokker Service Bulletin F28/32–163 estimated costs for U.S. operators to
the use of an improved (modified) refers to Dowty Aerospace Hydraulics— comply with this proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Work Average labor Cost per
Action Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
hours rate per hour airplane airplanes
Inspection of both MLG downlock actuators (2 1 $80 $0 $80 6 As much as $480.

per airplane).
Review of the airplane maintenance records 1 80 0 80 6 As much as $480.
in lieu of the inspection to determine P/N.
Replacement of the MLG downlock actuators 14 80 1 16,511 33,662 6 As much as
(2 per airplane). $201,972.
1 Per actuator.
Authority for This Rulemaking section, Congress charges the FAA with Regulatory Findings
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Title 49 of the United States Code We have determined that this
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue air commerce by prescribing regulations proposed AD would not have federalism
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, for practices, methods, and procedures implications under Executive Order
section 106, describes the authority of the Administrator finds necessary for 13132. This proposed AD would not
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, safety in air commerce. This regulation have a substantial direct effect on the
Aviation Programs, describes in more is within the scope of that authority States, on the relationship between the
because it addresses an unsafe condition
detail the scope of the Agency’s national Government and the States, or
authority. that is likely to exist or develop on on the distribution of power and
We are issuing this rulemaking under products identified in this rulemaking responsibilities among the various
the authority described in subtitle VII, action. levels of government.
part A, subpart III, section 44701, For the reasons discussed above, I
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that certify that the proposed regulation:
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Determination of the Part Number (P/N) of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; the MLG Downlock Actuators
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Within 66 months after the effective Federal Aviation Administration
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures date of this AD: Inspect the left- and right-
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and hand MLG downlock actuators to determine 14 CFR Part 39
if P/N 200497005 or 200498005 is installed. [Docket No. FAA–2006–26045; Directorate
3. Will not have a significant
A review of airplane maintenance records is Identifier 2006–NM–145–AD]
economic impact, positive or negative,
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the P/
on a substantial number of small entities RIN 2120–AA64
N of the MLG downlock actuators can be
under the criteria of the Regulatory conclusively determined from that review. If
Flexibility Act. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
an MLG downlock actuator does not have a
We prepared a regulatory evaluation A300 Airplanes
subject P/N, no further action is required by
of the estimated costs to comply with this AD for that MLG only, except as AGENCY: Federal Aviation
this proposed AD and placed it in the provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Administration (FAA), Department of
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section Transportation (DOT).
Replacement of Subject MLG Downlock
for a location to examine the regulatory ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Actuators
evaluation. (NPRM).
(g) For any MLG downlock actuator
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 identified during the inspection or SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
maintenance records review required by supersede an existing airworthiness
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
paragraph (f) of this AD, or for which the P/ directive (AD) that applies to certain
safety, Safety.
N cannot be determined: Within 66 months Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series
The Proposed Amendment after the effective date of this AD, replace the airplanes. The existing AD currently
MLG downlock actuator with a modified requires modifying the wiring of the
Accordingly, under the authority MLG downlock actuator in accordance with
delegated to me by the Administrator, autopilot pitch torque limiter switch.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker This proposed AD would add repetitive
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Service Bulletin F28/32–163, dated March 8,
39 as follows: operational tests of the autopilot
2004. disconnection upon pitch override, and
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Note 1: Fokker Service Bulletin F28/32– related investigative/corrective actions
DIRECTIVES 163 refers to Dowty Aerospace Hydraulics— if necessary. This proposed AD results
Cheltenham Service Bulletin 32–501R, from the determination that such
1. The authority citation for part 39 Revision 1, dated September 3, 1998, as an operational tests are necessary following
continues to read as follows: additional source of service information for the modification. We are proposing this
modifying the MLG downlock actuator. AD to prevent possible trim loss when
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the flightcrew tries to override the
Parts Installation
§ 39.13 [Amended] autopilot pitch control, which could
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no result in uncontrolled flight of the
2. The Federal Aviation person may install an MLG downlock airplane.
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 actuator, P/N 200497005 or 200498005, on
by adding the following new DATES: We must receive comments on
any airplane.
airworthiness directive (AD): this proposed AD by November 13,
Alternative Methods of Compliance 2006.
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– (AMOCs)
2006–26044; Directorate Identifier 2006– ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
NM–098–AD. (i)(1) The Manager, International Branch, addresses to submit comments on this
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, proposed AD.
Comments Due Date FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
(a) The FAA must receive comments on for this AD, if requested in accordance with dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
this AD action by November 13, 2006. the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. for sending your comments
Affected ADs (2) Before using any AMOC approved in electronically.
(b) None.
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to • Government-wide rulemaking Web
which the AMOC applies, notify the site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
Applicability appropriate principal inspector in the FAA and follow the instructions for sending
(c) This AD applies to all Fokker Model Flight Standards Certificate Holding District your comments electronically.
F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Office. • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
airplanes, certificated in any category. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Related Information
Unsafe Condition Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
(j) Dutch airworthiness directive 2004–047,
(d) This AD results from a report of a failed Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
dated April 20, 2004, also addresses the • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
downlock actuator, which resulted in the left subject of this AD.
MLG collapsing during taxi after landing. We • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
downlock actuator, which could prevent the 3, 2006.
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
MLG side stay from locking properly, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
resulting in collapse of the MLG during Kalene C. Yanamura, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
ground maneuvers or upon landing. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
Compliance
[FR Doc. E6–16894 Filed 10–11–06; 8:45 am] for service information identified in this
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within BILLING CODE 4910–13–P proposed AD.
the compliance times specified, unless the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
actions have already been done. Thomas Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,

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197 / Thursday, October 12, 2006 / Proposed Rules 60085

action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD.

Inspection of both MLG downlock actuators (2 1 $80 $0 $80 6 As much as $480.

Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice

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