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Revise Limitations for this AD, if requested in accordance with SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
(f) Within 10 days after the effective date the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
of this AD, revise the Limitations section of (2) Before using any AMOC approved in aviation tires installed on various
the Airbus A318/319/320/321 Airplane accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
transport category airplanes. This AD
Flight Manual (AFM) to include the which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA requires a one-time inspection of the
following statement. This may be done by nosewheel tires to determine if they are
inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office. within a designated serial number
‘‘In case of flight in severe turbulence,
strictly adhere to reduced speeds as defined
range, and replacement if necessary.
Related Information
in Aircraft Flight Manual 4.03.00 P 03.’’ This AD results from reports of tread
(k) European Aviation Safety Agency separations and tread-area bulges on the
Note 1: When a statement identical to that airworthiness directive 2006–0136, dated
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD has been nosewheel tires. We are issuing this AD
May 22, 2006, also addresses the subject of
included in the general revisions of the AFM, this AD. to prevent tread separation from a
and the general revisions have been inserted nosewheel tire during takeoff or
into the AFM, the copy of this AD may be Material Incorporated by Reference landing, which could result in
removed from the Limitations section of the (l) You must use Airbus All Operators compromised nosewheel steering or
AFM unless it has already been removed as Telex A320–54A1015, dated December 14, ingestion of separated tread by an
specified in paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD. 2005, to perform the actions that are required engine, and consequent reduced
by this AD, unless the AD specifies controllability of the airplane on the
Hardness Test otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
runway or in the air.
(g) Within the compliance time specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as reference of this document in accordance DATES: This AD becomes effective
applicable: Perform a one-time hardness test with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. October 11, 2006.
to determine the hardness of ribs 8 and 9 of Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice The Director of the Federal Register
the left- and right-hand engine pylons, in Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a approved the incorporation by reference
accordance with the instructions of the AOT. copy of this service information. You may of a certain publication listed in the AD
If no discrepant rib is found installed on the review copies at the Docket Management as of October 11, 2006.
airplane, the statement specified in Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
paragraph (f) of this AD may be removed
from the Limitations section of the AFM. Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the docket on the Internet at http://
(1) For airplanes equipped with CFM Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
engines: Within 6 months after the effective National Archives and Records Management Facility, U.S. Department
date of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
(2) For airplanes equipped with IAE the availability of this material at the NARA, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
engines: Within 9 months after the effective call (202) 741–6030, or go to Washington, DC.
date of this AD. http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
Contact Goodyear Tire and Rubber
code_of_federal_regulations/
Note 2: The AOT refers to Airbus Repair Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron,
ibr_locations.html.
Instruction 546 12081, Issue B, dated January OH 44316–0001, for service information
3, 2006, as an additional source of service Issued in Renton, Washington, on August identified in this AD.
information for accomplishing the actions 23, 2006.
specified by the AOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Miller, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Corrective Actions and Flight Test Branch, ACE–117C,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(h) For any discrepant rib found during the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
[FR Doc. E6–14623 Filed 9–5–06; 8:45 am]
hardness test specified by paragraph (g) of FAA, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this AD: Within the compliance time 107, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this (847) 294–7518; fax (847) 294–7834.
AD, as applicable, perform applicable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
corrective actions in accordance with the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
instructions of the AOT. When corrective Examining the Docket
actions have been applied to all discrepant Federal Aviation Administration
ribs found on the airplane, the statement You may examine the airworthiness
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD may be 14 CFR Part 39 directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
removed from the Limitations section of the http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
AFM for that airplane. [Docket No. FAA–2006–24667; Directorate Docket Management Facility office
Identifier 2006–NM–009–AD; Amendment
(1) For airplanes equipped with CFM between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
engines: Within 14 days after accomplishing 39–14746; AD 2006–18–08]
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
the hardness test required by paragraph (g) of RIN 2120–AA64 The Docket Management Facility office
this AD. (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
(2) For airplanes equipped with IAE Airworthiness Directives; Goodyear the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
engines: Within 28 days after accomplishing Aviation Tires, Part Number 217K22–1,
the hardness test required by paragraph (g) of the street address stated in the
Installed on Various Transport ADDRESSES section.
this AD.
Category Airplanes, Including But Not
No Reporting Requirement Limited to Bombardier Model BD–700– Discussion
(i) Although the AOT referenced in this AD 1A10 and BD–700–1A11 Airplanes; and The FAA issued a notice of proposed
specifies to submit certain information to the Gulfstream Model G–1159, G–1159A, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
manufacturer, this AD does not include that G–1159B, G–IV, GIV–X, GV, and GV–SP part 39 to include an AD that would
requirement. Series Airplanes apply to certain aviation tires installed
on various transport category airplanes.
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tires to determine if they are within a NPRM as the appropriate source of the AD with the change described
designated serial number range, and service information for accomplishing previously. We have determined that
replacement if necessary. the actions), recommends a compliance this change will neither increase the
time of 14 days, which leads one economic burden on any operator nor
Comments
commenter to believe that this is a increase the scope of the AD.
We provided the public the serious problem and should be a safety
opportunity to participate in the concern for Gulfstream and Bombardier Costs of Compliance
development of this AD. We have owners. One commenter says that even There are about 1,282 Gulfstream
considered the comments received. though the NPRM states that most airplanes and about 104 Bombardier
Support for the NPRM operators have already complied with airplanes that use the affected tires in
the service bulletin, that does not mean the worldwide fleet. This AD will affect
Two commenters, both private it is time to ease up on the others’ safety. about 1,035 Gulfstream airplanes, and
citizens, state that they support the The other commenter points out that it about 104 Bombardier airplanes of U.S.
NPRM. doesn’t take long to inspect the tire and registry. The inspection for the affected
Requests To Revise Cost Estimate determine the serial number. The serial numbers takes about 1 work hour
commenters both cite serious aviation per airplane, at an average labor rate of
The same commenters request that we accidents related to blown tires, and $80 per work hour. Based on these
revise the cost estimate in the NPRM. state that the potential serious figures, the estimated cost of the AD for
Both commenters state that in their consequences also justify a shorter U.S. operators is $91,120, or $80 per
experience the inspection to determine compliance time. airplane.
the serial number of the tire would take We acknowledge the commenters’
much less time than the one hour given concerns. However, we do not agree Authority for This Rulemaking
for that action in the NPRM. The with the request to revise the Title 49 of the United States Code
commenters state that the inspection compliance time. In developing an specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
should take only 10 to 15 minutes. One appropriate compliance time, we rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
commenter points out that the removal considered the safety implications, parts Section 106, describes the authority of
and replacement of the affected tires availability, and normal maintenance the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
would take 1 to 2 hours, depending on schedules. Further, the manufacturer Aviation Programs, describes in more
the current status of the airplane and agreed with the proposed compliance detail the scope of the Agency’s
other variables. time, and now reports that of the 142 authority.
We partially agree. We agree that the affected tires, 25 have been returned in We are issuing this rulemaking under
inspection may take less than 1 hour. accordance with the instructions in the authority described in Subtitle VII,
We disagree that it is necessary to Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB– Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
change the cost estimate for the 2005–32–004, Revision 5. We also note ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
inspection to 10 to 15 minutes rather that Gulfstream reports 90 percent section, Congress charges the FAA with
than 1 hour. We provide these estimates compliance and Bombardier reports 82 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
in order to give airplane operators percent compliance as of the closing air commerce by prescribing regulations
notice of the costs they are likely to date for comments on the NPRM. In for practices, methods, and procedures
incur to do the actions specifically addition, if we were to shorten the the Administrator finds necessary for
required by the AD. To account for the compliance time, it would be necessary safety in air commerce. This regulation
worst-case cost for each operator, we for us to issue a supplemental NPRM to is within the scope of that authority
generally round dollar and hour figures solicit additional public comment on because it addresses an unsafe condition
to the next-highest value. the new, shorter compliance time. The
We also disagree with the request to that is likely to exist or develop on
additional time for comment would add products identified in this rulemaking
change the cost estimate to include the at least 45 days to the total time it will
replacement cost. The replacement is an action.
take for the NPRM to become a final rule
‘‘on condition’’ action, and may or may and thereby add 45 days more before the Regulatory Findings
not be required for a given airplane. The tires would be required to be inspected.
cost figures discussed in NPRMs We have determined that this AD will
Therefore, we have not changed the not have federalism implications under
represent only the time necessary to final rule in this regard.
perform the specific actions actually Executive Order 13132. This AD will
required by the AD; in this case, the Explanation of Additional Service not have a substantial direct effect on
inspection. These figures also do not Information the States, on the relationship between
typically include incidental costs, such Bombardier has informed us that it the national government and the States,
as the time required to gain access and has issued two service bulletins that or on the distribution of power and
close up, planning time, or time give additional service information for responsibilities among the various
necessitated by other administrative identifying the affected serial numbers levels of government.
actions. and replacing the tires as applicable. We For the reasons discussed above, I
We have not changed the final rule in have reviewed and added the following certify that this AD:
this regard. service bulletins to Note 1 of the final (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
rule: Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Requests To Revise Compliance Time (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
A700–32–019 and A700–1A11–32–007,
The same commenters both request both dated November 2, 2005. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
that we revise the compliance time for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
doing the inspection from 60 days to 30 Conclusion (3) Will not have a significant
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days. The commenters point out that We have carefully reviewed the economic impact, positive or negative,
Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB– available data, including the comments on a substantial number of small entities
2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated received, and determined that air safety under the criteria of the Regulatory
December 22, 2005 (referred to in the and the public interest require adopting Flexibility Act.
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We prepared a regulatory evaluation 2006–18–08 Transport Category Airplanes: and consequent reduced controllability of the
of the estimated costs to comply with Amendment 39–14746. Docket No. airplane on the runway or in the air.
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. FAA–2006–24667; Directorate Identifier
2006–NM–009–AD. Compliance
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
(e) You are responsible for having the
to examine the regulatory evaluation. Effective Date
actions required by this AD performed within
(a) This AD becomes effective October 11, the compliance times specified, unless the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
2006. actions have already been done.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Affected ADs
safety, Incorporation by reference, Inspection To Determine Serial Number
Safety. (b) None. (S/N), and Replacement
Applicability (f) Within 60 days after the effective date
Adoption of the Amendment of this AD: Inspect the nosewheel tires to
(c) This AD applies to Goodyear aviation
■ Accordingly, under the authority tires, part number 217K22–1, identified in determine whether an affected S/N is
delegated to me by the Administrator, Goodyear Aviation Service Bulletin SB– installed, in accordance with the
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated December Accomplishment Instructions of Goodyear
22, 2005; installed on various transport Aviation Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004,
follows: category airplanes, certificated in any Revision 5, dated December 22, 2005; and,
category, including but not limited to except as provided by paragraph (g) of this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 and BD– AD, replace any tire with an affected S/N
DIRECTIVES 700–1A11 airplanes, and Gulfstream Model before further flight in accordance with the
G–1159, G–1159A, G–1159B, G–IV, G–IV–X, Accomplishment Instructions of the service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 G–V, and G–V–SP series airplanes.
continues to read as follows: bulletin.
Unsafe Condition Note 1: Bombardier Alert Service Bulletins
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(d) This AD results from reports of tread A700–32–019 and A700–1A11–32–007, both
§ 39.13 [Amended] separations and tread-area bulges on the dated November 2, 2005; and the Gulfstream
nosewheel tires. We are issuing this AD to alert customer bulletins listed in Table 1 of
■ 2. The Federal Aviation prevent tread separation from a nosewheel this AD are additional sources of service
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 tire during takeoff or landing, which could information for identifying the affected serial
by adding the following new result in compromised nosewheel steering or numbers and replacing the tires as
airworthiness directive (AD): ingestion of separated tread by an engine, applicable.
G–1159 (GII) and G–1159B (G–IIB) series airplanes ....................................................................................... 30 October 12, 2005.
G–1159A (GIII) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................ 16 October 12, 2005.
G–IV airplanes ................................................................................................................................................... 34 October 12, 2005.
G300 airplanes ................................................................................................................................................... 34 October 12, 2005.
G400 airplanes ................................................................................................................................................... 34 October 12, 2005.
GIV–X (G350) series airplanes .......................................................................................................................... 3 October 12, 2005.
GIV–X (G450) series airplanes .......................................................................................................................... 3 October 12, 2005.
GV series airplanes ........................................................................................................................................... 24 October 12, 2005.
GV–SP (G500) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................ 5 October 12, 2005.
GV–SP (G550) series airplanes ........................................................................................................................ 5 October 12, 2005.
Special Flight Permit to the manufacturer, this AD does not require Material Incorporated by Reference
(g) A special flight permit may be issued that action. (l) You must use Goodyear Aviation
in accordance with sections 21.197 and Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, Revision
21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Original Issue of Service Bulletin 5, dated December 22, 2005, to perform the
(14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) for one flight to actions that are required by this AD, unless
(j) Actions done before the effective date of the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of
operate the airplane to a location where the this AD in accordance with Goodyear
requirements of this AD can be the Federal Register approved the
Aviation Service Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, incorporation by reference of this document
accomplished, provided no bulge is present dated October 11, 2005, are acceptable for in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
on the tire with the affected S/N. compliance with the requirements of this AD. part 51. Contact Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Parts Installation Alternative Methods of Compliance Company, 1144 E. Market Street, Akron, OH
(AMOCs) 44316–0001, for a copy of this service
(h) After the effective date of this AD, no
information. You may review copies at the
person may install on any airplane a (k)(1) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Docket Management Facility, U.S.
nosewheel tire that has an S/N in the affected Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
range identified in the Accomplishment approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building,
Instructions of Goodyear Aviation Service accordance with the procedures found in 14 Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://
Bulletin SB–2005–32–004, Revision 5, dated CFR 39.19. dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and
December 22, 2005. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in Records Administration (NARA). For
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