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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Explanation of New Relevant Service improved material at a certain line
Information number during production. The
Federal Aviation Administration Since the issuance of the proposed commenter further explains that the
AD, the FAA has reviewed and reported connector failures were
14 CFR Part 39 approved Boeing Special Attention detected during troubleshooting of
[Docket No. 2001–NM–296–AD; Amendment Service Bulletin 777–33–0019, Revision inoperative lighting or during airplane
39–14171; AD 2005–13–34] 1, dated March 11, 2004. (The proposed maintenance and, in all cases, short
AD refers to Boeing Special Attention circuiting was limited by circuit breaker
RIN 2120–AA64 protection. Based on this information,
Service Bulletin 777–33–0019, dated
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing July 19, 2001, as the appropriate source the commenter concludes that the
Model 777–200 and –300 Series of service information for the proposed proposed AD is not justified. The
Airplanes actions.) Revision 1 limits the effectivity commenter also expresses concern that
listing to airplanes having line numbers the extensive rework associated with the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1 through 264 inclusive. (Connectors on proposed AD could be detrimental
Administration (FAA), Department of airplanes with line numbers 265 and because the rework would increase the
Transportation (DOT). subsequent were modified and screened probability of latent system failures due
ACTION: Final rule. prior to delivery of those airplanes to to the large number of connectors in the
ensure the connectors’ resistance to airplane that must be reworked in an
SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a environment not conducive to such
moisture contamination.) We have
new airworthiness directive (AD), rework.
revised the applicability statement of
applicable to certain Boeing Model 777–
this AD accordingly. After the comment period closed, we
200 and –300 series airplanes, that The work instructions in Revision 1 of
requires replacing existing ceiling and coordinated with the commenter on this
the service bulletin are essentially the issue. The commenter agrees that an
sidewall light connectors in the same as those in the original issue.
passenger cabin with new connectors, unsafe condition exists, and that the
Accordingly, we have revised paragraph proposed AD is an appropriate means of
and follow-on actions. This action is (a) of this AD to refer to Revision 1 of
necessary to prevent overheating of the addressing it. Thus, we find that no
the service bulletin and to give credit for change to the AD is necessary in this
light connectors, which could result in actions accomplished previously per the
smoke and a possible fire in the regard.
original issue of the service bulletin. We
passenger cabin. This action is intended have also revised paragraph (b) of this Requests To Extend Compliance Time
to address the identified unsafe AD to remove the reference to the
condition. Several commenters request that we
applicable steps in Work Packages 1, 2, extend the proposed compliance time
DATES: Effective August 2, 2005. and 3 of the service bulletin. Since all beyond the proposed 18 months. The
The incorporation by reference of steps in Work Packages 1, 2, and 3 of commenters’ proposals for the extended
certain publications listed in the Boeing Special Attention Service compliance time range from 24 months
regulations is approved by the Director Bulletin 777–33–0019, Revision 1, must to 6 years. The commenters justify their
of the Federal Register as of August 2, be done, there is no need to include this requests based on the scope of the
2005. information in the AD. necessary work, especially related to the
ADDRESSES: The service information
Comments amount of work associated with gaining
referenced in this AD may be obtained access to the connectors (e.g., removing
from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Interested persons have been afforded
stowage bins and ceiling panels, which
P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington an opportunity to participate in the
are not normally removed during minor
98124–2207. This information may be making of this amendment. We have
maintenance visits). The commenters
examined at the Federal Aviation duly considered the comments received.
state that extending the compliance time
Administration (FAA), Transport Support for the Proposed AD would allow them to accomplish the
Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, proposed requirements during a
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, One commenter supports the
proposed AD. scheduled heavy maintenance visit.
Washington. Two commenters question the urgency
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Request To Withdraw the Proposed AD of the unsafe condition (a factor that we
Binh V. Tran, Aerospace Engineer, One commenter, the airplane considered in determining the
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– manufacturer, requests that we compliance time, as explained in the
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification withdraw the proposed AD. The proposed AD). These commenters have
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, commenter notes that it has performed not experienced any connector failures
Washington 98055–4056; telephone a comprehensive hazard assessment of in their fleets and thus conclude that an
(425) 917–6485; fax (425) 917–6590. the subject connectors and has extension of the compliance time would
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A concluded that a connector failure not adversely affect safety. Another
proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal would not adversely affect the airplane’s commenter suggests that we require the
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to capacity for continued safe flight and replacement of Priority ‘‘A+’’ and ‘‘A’’
include an airworthiness directive (AD) landing. The commenter states that the connectors (as defined in Revision 01 of
that is applicable to certain Boeing hazard assessment included a review of the referenced service bulletin) within
Model 777–200 and –300 series the materials adjacent to the subject 18 months, and the replacement of
airplanes was published in the Federal connectors. This review shows that Priority ‘‘B’’ and ‘‘C’’ connectors within
Register on August 15, 2003 (68 FR these materials do not propagate a flame 6 years. One commenter also expresses
48833). That action proposed to require and would not significantly affect the concern about parts availability, in that
replacing existing ceiling and sidewall magnitude or duration of a potential the number of airplanes affected by the
light connectors in the passenger cabin connector failure. The commenter notes proposed AD and the relatively short
with new connectors, and follow-on that the type of material adjacent to the compliance time could overburden the
actions. connectors was also changed to an ceiling light supplier with a large
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number of lights sent to them for replacement of all connectors with majority of affected operators to
modification. improved connectors that are more accomplish the required actions at a
We agree that the compliance time for resistant to moisture contamination will scheduled heavy maintenance visit
the requirements of this AD may be eliminate the unsafe condition and (when stowage bins and ceiling panels
extended somewhat. We have ensure the continued operating safety of are removed). No additional change is
reconsidered the urgency of the unsafe the affected airplane fleet. As stated necessary in this regard.
condition and the amount of work previously, we have agreed to extend Several commenters also note that the
related to the required actions. We find the compliance time for the replacement estimate that the proposed AD would
that extending the compliance time of all connectors to 60 months, which affect 22 Model 777–200 series airplanes
from 18 months to 60 months will not the manufacturer has agreed will not of U.S. registry is incorrect, and that
adversely affect safety, and, for the impose an unnecessary burden on there are actually 107 of these airplanes
majority of affected operators, will allow operators. No further change is that would be affected by the proposed
the required actions to be performed necessary in this regard. AD. We partially concur. We find that
during regularly scheduled maintenance
Requests To Increase Estimate of Cost 74 Model 777–200 series airplanes will
at a base where special equipment and
Impact be affected by this AD. We also find that
trained maintenance personnel will be
Several commenters request that we there are no affected Model 777–300
available if necessary. A 60-month
revise the Cost Impact section of the series airplanes currently on the U.S.
compliance time will reduce the burden
proposed AD to increase the estimated Register. (The proposed AD identifies 86
on affected operators, while at the same
time addressing one of the number of work hours, as well as the affected Model 777–300 series
manufacturer’s concerns, stated estimated number of affected Model airplanes.) We have revised the Cost
previously, that the rework associated 777–200 series airplanes. Impact section of this AD accordingly.
with the connector replacement could Several commenters note that the Other commenters request that we
increase the probability of latent system referenced service bulletin estimates add cost estimates for additional
failures. We have revised paragraph (b) that 242 work hours per airplane will be actions. One commenter requests that
of this AD accordingly. needed to modify each Model 777–200 we revise the cost estimate to include
series airplane. One of these the work hours for modifying each light
Request To Limit Required commenters explains that the time connector. We do not concur. We find
Replacement of Connectors required for gaining access and closing that the light connectors may be
One commenter, the airplane up should be included as a specific cost modified by the operator or by a vendor.
manufacturer, requests that we limit the of the proposed AD because the Thus, the time for modifying the light
requirement to replace connectors to overhead bins and ceiling panels would connectors may not be borne by the
connectors that are prioritized ‘‘A+’’ and not normally be removed at a operator. No change is necessary in this
‘‘A’’ (as defined in Revision 1 of the maintenance visit corresponding to the regard.
referenced service bulletin). The proposed compliance time of 18
One commenter states that, to support
commenter notes that Revision 1 of the months. Another commenter notes that
the modification program, it will need
referenced service bulletin designates the estimate in the service bulletin of
to purchase an entire ship’s set of lights
connectors with ‘‘A+’’ priority as those 242 work hours is low. Based on its past
to create a rotating pool of light
that have failed in service, and experience, the commenter estimates
assemblies. This commenter requests
connectors with ‘‘A’’ priority as those that 300 work hours per airplane will be
that we increase the cost estimate to
that are in the same physical area and necessary.
We do not concur with the request to reflect this cost of $63,200. We do not
exposed to the same conditions as the
failed connectors. (Connectors with ‘‘B’’ increase the estimated number of work concur. The need to create a rotating
priority are those that are in the same hours. Section 1. G., ‘‘Manpower,’’ of pool of light assemblies is a planning
physical areas as connectors with ‘‘A’’ the service bulletin states that 242 work decision made by the individual
priority, but that are not expected to be hours per airplane will be needed to operator. Not all operators will choose
subject to the same environmental accomplish the actions that apply to such a course of action; thus, the cost of
conditions (e.g., possible exposure to Model 777–200 series airplanes. This additional light assemblies should not
moisture) as connectors with ‘‘A’’ total figure of 242 work hours includes be attributable to this AD. No change is
priority. Connectors with priority ‘‘C’’ 79 work hours for opening access and necessary in this regard.
are all other connectors in which 115- 91 work hours for closing access. We do Another commenter requests that we
volt power is present.) not typically include the time for revise the Cost Impact section of the
We acknowledge the manufacturer’s gaining access and closing up in the proposed AD to include the cost of an
position with regard to known service Cost Impact estimates in ADs. Thus, in oxygen leak detection test that it must
problems. We also acknowledge our this AD we estimate that 72 work hours accomplish following removal/
common interest in replacing all of the will be needed to accomplish the installation of stowage bins on airplanes
connectors. We have determined that all required actions on each Model 777–200 equipped with gaseous oxygen systems.
connectors, regardless of their location, series airplane. We do not concur. Not all airplanes
have the potential to fail if they are Regarding the commenter’s statement subject to this AD are equipped with a
contaminated by moisture. Also, these that the time for gaining access and gaseous oxygen system in the passenger
connectors are interchangeable, so it is closing up should be included because cabin. Thus, not all airplanes will be
possible that connectors with priority the overhead bins and ceiling panels subject to the cost of a test of such a
‘‘C’’ could be removed and reinstalled in would not normally be removed at a system. Further, the estimated work
a location where they would merit maintenance visit corresponding to the hours needed for testing, as specified in
priority ‘‘A+’’ or ‘‘A’’ replacement. For originally proposed compliance time of Section 1.G., Manpower, of the service
these reasons, we find that all 18 months: As explained previously, we bulletin, are already included in the
connectors are subject to the same have revised the compliance time for Cost Impact estimate specified in this
unsafe condition that is addressed by this AD from 18 months to 60 months. AD. No change is necessary in this
this AD. We find that requiring This extension should allow the regard.
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call (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// This AD requires both visual and dye Procedures (SIAPs) and other
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ penetrant inspections of the elevator Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
code_of_federal_regulations/ torque tube assembly for cracks. If a at the airport. This action would
ibr_locations.html. crack is found, this AD requires establish Class D airspace extending
Effective Date replacement with a modified assembly upward from the surface to 8,000 feet
(e) This amendment becomes effective on that incorporates a steel doubler. This Mean Sea Level (MSL) within a 5.1
August 2, 2005. AD also requires replacement of the nautical mile radius of the airport.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21,
modified elevator torque tube assembly DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August
2005. every 300 hours time-in-service or 18 4, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
months (whichever occurs first). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Need for the Correction Larry Tonish, Federal Aviation
Aircraft Certification Service. Administration, Western Terminal
This correction is needed to ensure
[FR Doc. 05–12635 Filed 6–27–05; 8:45 am] Operations, 15000 Aviation Boulevard,
that the affected airplane model is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Lawndale, CA 90261; telephone (310)
correct and to eliminate
725–6539.
misunderstanding in the field.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Correction of Publication
History
Federal Aviation Administration ■ Accordingly, the publication of June
On March 11, 2005, the FAA
20, 2005 (70 FR 35370), of Amendment
proposed to amend Title 14 Code of
14 CFR Part 39 39–14136; AD 2005–12–20, which was
Federal Regulations part 71 (CFR part
the subject of FR Doc. 05–11880, is
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21357; Directorate
71) to establish Class D airspace at Front
corrected as follows:
Identifier 2005–CE–29–AD; Amendment 39– Range Airport, Denver, CO, (70 FR
14136; AD 2005–12–20] § 39.13 [Corrected] 12161). An Airport Traffic Control
On page 35371, in section 39.13 Tower (ATCT) is under construction at
RIN 2120–AA64 Front Range Airport, Denver CO, which
[Amended], in paragraph (c), replace
Model LC41–550F with Model LC41– will meet criteria for Class D airspace.
Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair The Class D airspace area will be
Company Model LC41–550FG 550FG.
Action is taken herein to correct this effective during periods that the ATCT
Airplanes is open.
reference in AD 2005–12–20 and to add
AGENCY: Federal Aviation this AD correction to section 39.13 of Interested parties were invited to
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 participate in this rule making
ACTION: Final rule; correction CFR 39.13). proceeding by submitting written
The effective date remains June 21, comments on the proposal to the FAA.
SUMMARY: This document makes a 2005. No comments were received. Class D
correction to Airworthiness Directive airspace designations are published in
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
(AD) 2005–12–20, which was published 20, 2005.
paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9M
in the Federal Register on June 20, 2005 dated August 30, 2004, and effective
Kim Smith,
(70 FR 35370), and applies to certain September 16, 2004, which is
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
The Lancair Company (Lancair) Model Aircraft Certification Service.
LC41–550FG airplanes. We incorrectly part 71.1. The Class D airspace
[FR Doc. 05–12676 Filed 6–27–05; 8:45 am] designation listed in this document will
referenced the affected airplane model
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P be published subsequently in that
as LC41–550F in the applicability
section. The correct airplane model is Order.
LC41–550FG. This action corrects the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Rule
regulatory text.
This amendment to 14 CFR part 71
DATES: The effective date of this AD Federal Aviation Administration
establishes Class D airspace at Front
remains June 21, 2005.
Range Airport, Denver CO. An Airport
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 14 CFR Part 71
Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is under
Jeffrey Morfitt, Program Manager, FAA, [Docket FAA 2005–20248; Airspace Docket construction at Front Range Airport,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office 05–AWP–1] Denver, CO, which will meet criteria for
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Class D airspace.
Washington 98055–4065; telephone: Establish Class D Airspace; Front The FAA has determined that this
(425) 917–6405; facsimile: (425) 917– Range Airport, Denver, CO regulation only involves an established
6590. body of technical regulations for which
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Administration (FAA), DOT. frequent and routine amendments are
ACTION: Final rule. necessary to keep them operationally
Discussion current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
On June 10, 2005, FAA issued AD SUMMARY: This rule will establish Class not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
2005–12–20, Amendment 39–14136 (70 D airspace at Front Range Airport, under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
FR 35370, June 20, 2005), which applies Denver, CO. An Airport Traffic Control a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
to certain The Lancair Company Tower (ATCT) is being constructed at Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
(Lancair) Model LC41–550FG airplanes. Front Range Airport, Denver, CO, which FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
We incorrectly referenced the affected will meet criteria for Class D airspace. does not warrant preparation of a
airplane model as LC41–550F. The Class D airspace is required when the regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
correct airplane model is LC41–550FG. ATCT is open, and to contain and impact is so minimal. Since this is a
This action corrects the regulatory text. protect Standard Instrument Approach routine matter that will only affect air
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