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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Examining the Docket


• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on You can examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the plaza level of the Nassif Building, the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, person at the Docket Management
14 CFR Part 39 DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20797; Directorate through Friday, except Federal holidays. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Identifier 2004–NM–256–AD] For service information identified in Federal holidays. The Docket
this proposed AD, contact Boeing Management Facility office (telephone
RIN 2120–AA64 Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Long Beach, California 90846, street address stated in the ADDRESSES
Douglas Model DC–8–11, DC–8–12,
Attention: Data and Service section. Comments will be available in
DC–8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, DC–8–
Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800– the AD docket shortly after the DMS
33, DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–8–43
0024). receives them.
Airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC–
You can examine the contents of this
8F–55 Airplanes; Model DC–8–50, –60, Discussion
AD docket on the Internet at http://
–60F, –70, and –70F Series Airplanes;
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket On June 9, 1989, we issued AD 89–
Model DC–9–10, –20, –30, –40, and –50
Management Facility, U.S. Department 14–02, amendment 39–6245 (54 FR
Series Airplanes; Model DC–9–81 (MD–
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street 27156, June 28, 1989), for certain
81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of McDonnell Douglas Model DC–8, DC–9
83), and DC–9–87 (MD–87) Airplanes;
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. and C–9 (Military) series airplanes,
and Model MD–88 Airplanes
This docket number is FAA–2005– including Model DC–9–80 series
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 20797; the directorate identifier for this airplanes and Model MD–88 airplanes.
Administration (FAA), Department of docket is 2004–NM–256–AD. That AD requires an initial general
Transportation (DOT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: visual or dye penetrant inspection,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Wahib Mina, Aerospace Engineer, repetitive dye penetrant inspections,
(NPRM). Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los and replacement, as necessary, of the
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, rudder pedal bracket. That AD was
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, prompted by several reports of fatigue
supersede an existing airworthiness California 90712–4137; telephone (562) failures in the captain’s rudder pedal
directive (AD) that applies to certain 627–5324; fax (562) 627–5210. bracket assembly on Model DC–9 series
McDonnell Douglas airplanes, as listed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: airplanes. We issued that AD to prevent
above. The existing AD currently failure of the rudder pedal bracket
requires an initial general visual or dye Comments Invited
assembly, which could result in the loss
penetrant inspection, repetitive dye We invite you to submit any relevant of rudder and braking control at either
penetrant inspections, and replacement, written data, views, or arguments the captain’s or first officer’s position.
as necessary, of the rudder pedal regarding this proposed AD. Send your
bracket. This proposed AD would also comments to an address listed under Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
require, for certain airplanes, replacing ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– The Air Transport Association (ATA)
the rudder pedal bracket assemblies 2005–20797; Directorate Identifier of America and the Aerospace
with new, improved parts, which would 2004–NM–256–AD’’ at the beginning of Industries Association (AIA) of America
terminate the repetitive inspections. your comments. We specifically invite agreed to undertake the task of
This proposed AD is prompted by a comments on the overall regulatory, identifying and implementing
report of numerous cracked rudder economic, environmental, and energy procedures to ensure the continued
pedal brackets found during inspections aspects of the proposed AD. We will structural airworthiness of aging
of certain affected airplanes. We are consider all comments received by the transport category airplanes. An
proposing this AD to prevent failure of closing date and may amend the Airworthiness Assurance Working
the rudder pedal bracket assembly, proposed AD in light of those Group (AAWG) was established in
which could result in the loss of rudder comments. August 1988, with members
and braking control at either the We will post all comments we representing aircraft manufacturers,
captain’s or first officer’s position. receive, without change, to http:// operators, regulatory authorities, and
DATES: We must receive comments on dms.dot.gov, including any personal other aviation industry representatives
this proposed AD by May 20, 2005. information you provide. We will also worldwide. The objective of the AAWG
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following post a report summarizing each was to sponsor ‘‘Steering Task Groups
addresses to submit comments on this substantive verbal contact with FAA (STG)’’ to:
proposed AD. personnel concerning this proposed AD. 1. Select service bulletins, applicable
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to Using the search function of our docket to each airplane model in the transport
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the web site, anyone can find and read the fleet, to be recommended for mandatory
instructions for sending your comments comments in any of our dockets, modification of aging airplanes;
electronically. including the name of the individual 2. Develop corrosion-directed
• Government-wide rulemaking Web who sent the comment (or signed the inspections and prevention programs;
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov comment on behalf of an association, 3. Review the adequacy of each
and follow the instructions for sending business, labor union, etc.). You can operator’s structural maintenance
your comments electronically. review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act program;
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; Statement in the Federal Register 4. Review and update the
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Supplemental Inspection Documents
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, 19477–78), or you can visit http:// (SID); and
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. dms.dot.gov. 5. Assess repair quality.

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Based on the results of this review, require replacement of rudder pedal accomplishing the terminating action
the DC–9 STG for Model DC–9–10, –20, bracket assemblies with new, improved (replacement is on-condition). This
–30, –40, and –50 series airplanes; parts made of aluminum casting. proposed AD, however, would require
Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82 Replacement with a new part having the operators to accomplish, for certain
(MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), and DC–9– same part number, if cracks are airplanes, the terminating action before
87 (MD–87) airplanes; and Model MD– detected, is sufficient in addressing the the accumulation of 75,000 total
88 airplanes; has determined that for unsafe condition of this proposed AD, landings on a rudder pedal bracket
these airplanes, further corrective action since these airplanes are not expected to assembly, or within 60 months after the
is necessary to prevent failure of the fly another 40,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever
rudder pedal bracket assembly, which replacement. occurs later.
could result in the loss of rudder and
braking control at either the captain’s or Relevant Service Information Changes to Existing AD
first officer’s positions. We have reviewed McDonnell This proposed AD would retain all
In addition, we have received a report Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A27–307, requirements of AD 89–14–02. Since AD
of numerous cracked rudder pedal Revision 6, dated December 19, 1994.
89–14–02 was issued, the AD format has
brackets found during inspections of The service bulletin describes
been revised, and certain paragraphs
Model DC–9–10, –20, –30, –40, and –50 procedures for replacing the captain’s
have been rearranged. As a result, the
series airplanes; Model DC–9–81 (MD– and first officer’s rudder pedal bracket
corresponding paragraph identifiers
81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD– assemblies with parts having the same
have changed in this proposed AD, as
83), and DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes; part number; or replacing with new,
listed in the following table:
and Model MD–88 airplanes. improved parts, which ends the
AD 89–14–02 does not provide a repetitive inspections for McDonnell
terminating action for these certain
REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS
Douglas Model DC–9–10, –20, –30, –40,
airplanes and instead requires repetitive and –50 series airplanes; Model DC–9– Corresponding
inspections after the replacement of the 81 (MD–81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9– Requirement in AD requirement in this
rudder pedal bracket assemblies. Since 89–14–02
83 (MD–83), DC–9–87 (MD–87) proposed AD
operators could fly these airplanes airplanes; and Model MD–88 airplanes.
another 40,000 landings after the Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph A .............. paragraph (f).
replacement of the rudder pedal bracket paragraph B .............. paragraph (g).
the service information is intended to
assemblies, new, improved parts made adequately address the unsafe
of aluminum casting were developed to condition. We have also changed all references
address the unsafe condition of AD 89– to any ‘‘visual inspection’’ in AD 89–
14–02. FAA’s Determination and Requirements 14–02 to ‘‘general visual inspection’’ in
We have determined we can better of the Proposed AD this proposed AD and added a note to
ensure long-term continued operational The unsafe condition described clarify the definition of a general visual
safety by modifications or design previously is likely to exist or develop inspection.
changes to remove the source of the on other airplanes of the same type In this proposed AD, we have also
problem, rather than by repetitive design that may be registered in the U.S. revised the applicability of AD 89–14–
inspections. Therefore, for certain at some time in the future. We are 02 to identify model designations as
airplanes, the proposed AD would proposing to supersede AD 89–14–02. published in the most recent type
require replacement of the rudder pedal This proposed AD would retain the certificate data sheet for the affected
bracket assemblies with new, improved requirements of the existing AD. This models.
parts made of aluminum casting, which proposed AD would also require, for
would terminate the repetitive We have clarified the compliance
certain airplanes, accomplishing the
inspections. The proposed AD would time in paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD
actions specified in the service bulletin
require that the replacement with new, to specify 40,000 total landings.
described previously, except as
improved parts be accomplished before discussed under ‘‘Differences Between Costs of Compliance
the accumulation of 75,000 total the Proposed AD and Service Bulletin.’’
landings on a rudder pedal bracket There are about 2,025 airplanes of the
assembly, or within 60 months after the Differences Between Proposed Rule and affected design in the worldwide fleet.
effective date of this AD, whichever Service Bulletin The following table provides the
occurs later. This proposed AD would require estimated costs for U.S. operators to
We have also determined that the replacement of the rudder pedal bracket comply with this proposed AD. The
other affected Model DC–8–11, DC–8– assemblies with new, improved parts, new replacements of this proposed AD
12, DC–8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, DC– which would terminate the repetitive are applicable only to Model DC–9–10,
8–33, DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–8–43 inspections. The service bulletin –20, –30, –40, and –50 series airplanes;
airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC– provides the termination action as an Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82
8F–55 airplanes; and Model DC–8–50, option. (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), and DC–9–
–60, –60F, –70, and –70F series The service bulletin does not 87 (MD–87) airplanes; and Model MD–
airplanes in AD 89–14–02 do not recommend a compliance time for 88 airplanes.

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ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor fleet
Action Work hours Parts Cost per airpalne Fleet cost
rate per hour U.S.-registered
airplanes

General visual in- 3 $65 None ......................... $195 ......................... 1,381 $269,295.
spection (required
by AD 89–14–02).
Dye penetrant in- 5 65 None ......................... 325, per inspection 1,381 448,825, per inspec-
spection (required cycle. tion cycle.
by AD 89–14–02).
Replacements (new 9 65 $5,320 ...................... 5,905 ........................ 1,131 6,678,555.
proposed action).

Authority for This Rulemaking States, on the relationship between the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code national Government and the States, or DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on the distribution of power and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various 1. The authority citation for part 39
Section 106, describes the authority of levels of government. continues to read as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
authority. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
We are issuing this rulemaking under removing amendment 39–6245 (54 FR
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 27156, June 28, 1989) and adding the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 3. Will not have a significant following new airworthiness directive
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2005–
under the criteria of the Regulatory 20797; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act.
for practices, methods, and procedures 256–AD.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
the Administrator finds necessary for of the estimated costs to comply with Comments Due Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
is within the scope of that authority section for a location to examine the must receive comments on this AD action by
because it addresses an unsafe condition regulatory evaluation. May 20, 2005.
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Affected ADs
action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (b) This AD supersedes AD 89–14–02,
safety, Safety. amendment 39–6245 (54 FR 27156, June 28,
Regulatory Findings
The Proposed Amendment 1989).
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism Accordingly, under the authority Applicability
implications under Executive Order delegated to me by the Administrator, (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed
13132. This proposed AD would not the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
have a substantial direct effect on the 39 as follows: category.

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
McDonnell Douglas As identified in

Model DC–8–11, DC–8–12, DC–8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, DC–8–33, McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A27–273, dated May 16,
DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–8–43 airplanes; Model DC–8–51, DC– 1989.
8–52, DC–8–53, and DC–8–55 airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC–
8F–55 airplanes; Model DC–8–61, DC–8–62, and DC–8–63 air-
planes; Model DC–8–61F, DC–8–62F, and DC–8–63F airplanes;
Model DC–8–71, DC–8–72, and DC–8–73 airplanes.
Model DC–9–11, DC–9–12, DC–9–13, DC–9–14, DC–9–15, and DC– McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin Model A27–307, Revision 6,
9–15F airplanes; Model DC–9–21 airplanes; Model DC–9–31, DC–9– dated December 19, 1994.
32, DC–9–32 (VC–9C), DC–9–32F, DC–9–33F, DC–9–34, DC–9–
34F, and DC–9–32F (C–9A, C–9B) airplanes; Model DC–9–41 air-
planes; Model DC–9–51 airplanes; DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82
(MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), and DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes; and
Model MD–88 airplanes.

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Unsafe Condition bracket assembly in accordance with ASB DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


(d) This AD was prompted by a report of A27–273 or A27–307, as applicable. Prior to
numerous cracked rudder pedal brackets the accumulation of 40,000 total landings Federal Energy Regulatory
found during inspections of certain affected after replacement with the new part, resume Commission
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent the repetitive inspections in accordance with
failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, paragraph (f) in this AD. 18 CFR Part 45
which could result in the loss of rudder and
braking control at either the captain’s or first New Requirements of This AD [Docket No. RM05–6–000]
officer’s position.
Terminating Action for Certain Airplanes Commission Authorization To Hold
Compliance
(h) For McDonnell Douglas Model DC–9– Interlocking Directorates
(e) You are responsible for having the 10, –20, –30, –40, and –50 series airplanes;
actions required by this AD performed within Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), March 25, 2005.
the compliance times specified, unless the AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
DC–9–83 (MD–83), DC–9–87 (MD–87)
actions have already been done. Commission, Energy.
airplanes; and Model MD–88 airplanes: Do
Requirements of AD 89–14–02 the actions in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
(f) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total this AD in accordance with the
landings or within 30 days after July 5, 1989 Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell SUMMARY: The Federal Energy
(the effective date of AD 89–14–02), Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A27–307, Regulatory Commission is proposing to
whichever occurs later, perform either a Revision 6, dated December 19, 1994. amend its regulations to clarify the time
general visual inspection or dye penetrant (1) Before the accumulation of 75,000 total frame within which individuals must
inspection for cracks of the captain’s and first file applications for authorization to
landings on the captain’s rudder pedal
officer’s rudder pedal bracket, part numbers hold interlocking positions, and the
(P/N) 5616067 and 5616068, respectively, in bracket assembly, P/N 5616067–501, or
accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert within 60 months after the effective date of information provided in certain
Service Bulletins A27–273 (for Model DC–8– this AD, whichever occurs later: Remove the informational reports required for
11, DC–8–12, DC–8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it automatic authorization of certain
DC–8–33, DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–8–43 with new, improved P/N 5962903–501. interlocking positions.
airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC–8F–55 Accomplishment of the replacement DATES: Comments are due June 6, 2005.
airplanes; and Model DC–8–50, –60, –60F, terminates the repetitive inspections of the ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed
–70, and –70F series airplanes) or A27–307 captain’s rudder pedal bracket assembly
(for Model DC–9–10, –20, –30, –40, and –50 electronically via the eFiling link on the
required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD. Commission’s Web site at http://
series airplanes; Model DC–9–81 (MD–81),
DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), and (2) Before the accumulation of 75,000 total www.ferc.gov. Commentors unable to
DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes; and Model MD– landings on the first officer’s rudder pedal file comments electronically must send
88 airplanes), as applicable, both dated May bracket assembly, P/N 5616068–501, or original and 14 copies of their
16, 1989. within 60 months after the effective date of comments to: Federal Energy Regulatory
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a this AD, whichever occurs later: Remove the Commission, Office of the Secretary,
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
examination of an interior or exterior area, with new, improved P/N 5962904–501.
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
20426. Refer to the Comment
Accomplishment of the replacement
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of Procedures section of the preamble for
terminates the repetitive inspections of the
inspection is made from within touching additional information on how to file
first officer’s rudder pedal bracket assembly
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD.
comments.
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level Credit for Previous Service Bulletins
of inspection is made under normally James Akers (Technical Information),
(i) Actions done before the effective date of Office of Markets, Tariffs and Rates,
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or this AD in accordance with McDonnell Federal Energy Regulatory
droplight and may require removal or Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A27–307, Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
opening of access panels or doors. Stands, Revision 5, dated February 14, 1992; or Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain Revision 4, dated June 3, 1991, are acceptable 8101.
proximity to the area being checked.’’ for compliance with the corresponding Melissa Mitchell (Legal Information),
requirements of this AD. Office of the General Counsel, Federal
Note 2: McDonnell Douglas Alert Service
Bulletins A27–273 and A27–307, both dated Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
May 16, 1989, are hereinafter referred to as First Street, NE., Washington, DC
ASB A27–273 and ASB A27–307, (j)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, Transport Airplane
20426, (202) 502–6038.
respectively.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) If an initial general visual inspection is 1. Section 305(b) of the Federal Power
accomplished, and no cracks are found, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14 Act (FPA) 1 prohibits individuals from
perform a dye penetrant inspection of the
rudder pedal bracket assembly within 180 CFR 39.19. concurrently holding positions as officer
days after the general visual inspection, and (2) AMOCs, approved previously in or director of more than one public
thereafter accomplish dye penetrant accordance with AD 89–14–02, amendment utility; or to hold the positions of officer
inspections at intervals not to exceed 12 39–6245, are approved as AMOCs for the or director of a public utility and of an
months or 2,500 landings, whichever occurs corresponding requirements of this AD. entity authorized by law to underwrite
earlier. or participate in the marketing of public
(2) If an initial dye penetrant inspection is Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
22, 2005.
utility securities; or to hold the
accomplished, and no cracks are found, positions of officer or director of a
accomplish repetitive dye penetrant Ali Bahrami,
inspections at intervals not to exceed 12 public utility and a company supplying
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, electrical equipment to that particular
months or 2,500 landings, whichever occurs
Aircraft Certification Service. public utility, unless the holding of
earlier.
(g) If cracks are detected, prior to further [FR Doc. 05–6679 Filed 4–4–05; 8:45 am]
flight, remove and replace the rudder pedal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1 16 U.S.C. 825d(b)(2000).

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