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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility office between 9 units (FCU) causing loss of primary
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through flaps control and flaps indication
Federal Aviation Administration Friday, except Federal holidays. The display) and the existing operational
Docket Management Facility office manual bulletin that provides guidance
14 CFR Part 39 (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on to the crew for extending the flaps in
[Docket No. FAA–2004–18999; Directorate the plaza level of the Nassif Building at alternate mode in the absence of
Identifier 2003–NM–259–AD; Amendment the U.S. Department of Transportation, indication are consistent with longer
39–13975; AD 2005–04–03] 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, compliance times. Based on these
Washington, DC. This docket number is factors, the proposed compliance time
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA–2004–18999; the directorate of 60 months after the effective date of
identifier for this docket is 2003–NM– the final rule was determined to be
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
259–AD. appropriate. Further, we arrived at the
Model 747–400, –400D, and –400F
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: proposed compliance time with
Series Airplanes
Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer, manufacturer concurrence. We have not
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– changed the final rule in this regard.
Administration (FAA), Department of 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Request To Remove Paragraph (g) of the
Transportation (DOT). Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Proposed AD
ACTION: Final rule. Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6487; fax (425) 917–6590. One commenter requests that
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39 with removed. The commenter states that
Boeing Model 747–400, –400D, and an AD for certain Boeing Model 747– paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would
–400F series airplanes. This AD requires 400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes. require actions specified in Boeing
replacing at least one flap control unit That action, published in the Federal Service Bulletin 747–27–2319, dated
(FCU) in the main equipment center Register on September 7, 2004 (69 FR January 24, 1991, to be done before or
with a new or modified FCU. This AD 54060), proposed to require replacing at concurrently with paragraph (f) of the
is prompted by a report indicating that, least one flap control unit (FCU) in the proposed AD. The commenter notes that
after takeoff, an airplane was required to main equipment center with a new or the actions in paragraph (f) of the
return to the airport because the modified FCU. proposed AD are to be done according
autopilot disengaged. The report also to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
indicated that, after selecting flaps for Comments 27A2386, dated March 13, 2003, and
landing, the flaps indication display did We provided the public the that the alert service bulletin specifies
not indicate the flap setting, requiring opportunity to participate in the in paragraph 1.B. that ‘‘you cannot make
the airplane to land in alternate flap development of this AD. We have the changes in this service bulletin
mode. We are issuing this AD to prevent considered the comments that have unless the changes given in Boeing
disconnection of autoland/autopilot been submitted on the proposed AD. Service Bulletin 747–27–2319 are
functions and loss of primary flaps made.’’ Thus, the commenter believes
Agrees With Proposed AD there is no need for paragraph (g) of the
control and flaps indication display due
to disengagement of all three FCUs at One commenter agrees with the proposed AD.
proposed AD. We do not agree to remove paragraph
the same time, which could lead to a
(g) of the final rule. We agree that
non-normal high speed landing with the Request To Reduce the Compliance paragraph (f) of the final rule requires
flaps retracted, increased pilot Time the actions to be done ‘‘in accordance
workload, and possible runway
One commenter requests that the with the Accomplishment Instructions
departure at high speeds during landing.
compliance time specified in paragraph of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
DATES: This AD becomes effective (f)(1) of the proposed AD be reduced. 27A2386, dated March 13, 2003’’ and
March 25, 2005. The commenter states that the 60-month that paragraph 1.B. of the alert service
The incorporation by reference of compliance time is too long and should bulletin refers to the concurrent actions
certain publications listed in the AD is be shortened substantially due to the that are specified in paragraph (g) of the
approved by the Director of the Federal potential severity of the situation (i.e., final rule. However, paragraph 1.B. of
Register as of March 25, 2005. landing without flaps) and the nature of the alert service bulletin precedes the
ADDRESSES: For service information the proposed modifications. The Accomplishment Instructions of the
identified in this AD, contact Boeing commenter believes that the availability alert service bulletin. Because the
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, of parts necessary to complete the Accomplishment Instructions of the
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. You modifications is not an issue. alert service bulletin do not specify to
can examine this information at the The FAA does not agree to reduce the do any concurrent action, paragraph (g)
National Archives and Records compliance time specified in paragraph of the final rule is needed to clarify that
Administration (NARA). For (f)(1) of the final rule. In developing the the concurrent action must be done. We
information on the availability of this compliance time for this AD, we have not changed the final rule in this
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, considered the average utilization rate regard.
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ of the affected fleet, the practical aspects
federal_register/ of an orderly modification of the fleet Request for Clarification of Test
code_of_federal_regulations/ during regular maintenance periods, One commenter points out that
ibr_locations.html. and the availability of required parts as paragraph 3.B.2. of the Boeing Alert
Docket: The AD docket contains the well as the safety implications of the Service Bulletin 747–27A2386 specifies
proposed AD, comments, and any final identified unsafe condition. In addition, that a built-in test equipment (BITE) test
disposition. You can examine the AD the low probability of the identified be done according to Chapter 27–51–51
docket on the Internet at http:// unsafe condition occurring of the Boeing 747–400 airplane
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket (disengagement of all three flap control maintenance manual (AMM). The

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commenter notes that there is no BITE to Chapter 27–51–51 of the Boeing 747– references only the alert service
test in either 27–51–00/501 or 27–51– 400 AMM. However, Chapter 27–51–51 bulletin, there is no need to add a
51/401 of the Boeing 747–400 AMM. of the Boeing 747–400 AMM refers to a clarification of the BITE test to the final
The commenter contends the alert BITE test only in the summary of the rule. We have not changed the final rule
service bulletin refers to a test that does AMM procedure, but not within the in this regard.
not exist and is not necessary. The body of the AMM procedure. Within the
commenter also states that the alert Conclusion
body of the AMM procedure, there is a
service bulletin specifies installing the ‘‘GROUND TEST,’’ under the heading We have carefully reviewed the
FCU in accordance with Chapter 27–51– ‘‘OPERATIONAL TEST,’’ that is to be available data, including the comments
51 of the Boeing 747–400 AMM and that done following installation of the FCU. that have been submitted, and
the referenced AMM specifies to do an
Although the nomenclature within the determined that air safety and the
operational test of the FCU that includes
Boeing documents may seem public interest require adopting the AD
both a central maintenance computer
inconsistent, we consider the as proposed.
initiated ground test and exercising the
flaps through full travel to ensure ‘‘GROUND TEST’’ specified in Chapter Costs of Compliance
proper operation and indication. 27–51–51 of the Boeing 747–400 AMM
We infer from the comment that the to be part of the FCU BITE test. There are about 614 airplanes of the
commenter requests that the reference to Furthermore, Chapter 27–51–51 of the affected design worldwide. This AD will
the BITE test be clarified. We partially Boeing 747–400 AMM includes all affect about 87 airplanes of U.S. registry.
agree. We acknowledge that paragraph necessary testing that must be done The following tables provide the
3.B.2. of the alert service bulletin following installation of a new FCU. In estimated costs for U.S. operators to
specifies a BITE test be done according addition, because the final rule comply with this AD.

Average Cost per


Replacement Work hours labor rate Parts airplane
per hour

Estimated Costs

With new –208 FCU ........................................................................................................ 2 $65 $78,550 $78,680


With modified –208 FCU ................................................................................................. 10 65 975 1,625

Estimated Concurrent Service Bulletin Costs

With new –207 FCU ........................................................................................................ 3 65 235,650 235,845


With modified –207 FCU ................................................................................................. 87 65 2,925 8,580

Authority for This Rulemaking or on the distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
certify that this AD: continues to read as follows:
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aviation Programs, describes in more action’’ under Executive Order 12866; § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
authority. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We are issuing this rulemaking under (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and the following new airworthiness
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not have a significant directive (AD):
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, economic impact, positive or negative, 2005–04–03 Boeing: Amendment 39–13975.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities Docket No. FAA–2004–18999;
section, Congress charges the FAA with under the criteria of the Regulatory Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–259–AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. Effective Date
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures We prepared a regulatory evaluation (a) This AD becomes effective March 25,
of the estimated costs to comply with 2005.
the Administrator finds necessary for
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for
safety in air commerce. This regulation Affected ADs
is within the scope of that authority a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation. (b) None.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Applicability
products identified in this rulemaking (c) This AD applies to Model 747–400,
action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation –400D, and –400F series airplanes,
safety, Incorporation by reference, certificated in any category, as identified in
Regulatory Findings Safety. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–27A2386,
We have determined that this AD will dated March 13, 2003.
Adoption of the Amendment
not have federalism implications under Unsafe Condition
Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ Accordingly, under the authority (d) This AD was prompted by a report
not have a substantial direct effect on delegated to me by the Administrator, indicating that, after takeoff, an airplane was
the States, on the relationship between the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as required to return to the airport because the
the national government and the States, follows: autopilot disengaged. The report also

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indicated that, after selecting flaps for Material Incorporated by Reference the NLG. The cause of such failure has
landing, the flaps indication display did not (j) You must use Boeing Alert Service been attributed to fatigue cracking
indicate the flap setting, requiring the Bulletin 747–27A2386, dated March 13, caused by corrosion in the piston rod of
airplane to land in alternate flap mode. We 2003; and Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27– the drag strut actuator. We are issuing
are issuing this AD to prevent disconnection 2319, dated January 24, 1991; as applicable; this AD to prevent cracking and/or
of autoland/autopilot functions and loss of to perform the actions that are required by fracture of the piston rod of the drag
primary flaps control and flaps indication this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
display due to disengagement of all three flap strut actuator of the NLG, which could
The Director of the Federal Register approves
control units (FCUs) at the same time, which the incorporation by reference of these
result in a gear-up landing, structural
could lead to a non-normal high speed documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. damage, and possible injury to
landing with the flaps retracted, increased 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the passengers and crew.
pilot workload, and possible runway service information, contact Boeing DATES: This AD becomes effective
departure at high speeds during landing. Commercial Airplanes, PO Box 3707, Seattle, March 25, 2005.
Washington 98124–2207. For information on The incorporation by reference of
Compliance
the availability of this material at the certain publications listed in the AD is
(e) You are responsible for having the National Archives and Records approved by the Director of the Federal
actions required by this AD performed within Administration (NARA), call (202) 741–6030,
the compliance times specified, unless the
Register as of March 25, 2005.
or go to http://www.archives.gov/
actions have already been done. federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ADDRESSES: For service information
ibr_locations.html. You may view the AD identified in this AD, contact Dassault
Replace FCU Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South
docket at the Docket Management Facility,
(f) At the earliest of the times specified in U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.
paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD: Seventh Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif You can examine this information at
Replace at least one FCU having P/N Building, Washington, DC. the National Archives and Records
285U0011–207 with a new or modified FCU Administration (NARA). For
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
having P/N 285U0011–208 in accordance information on the availability of this
3, 2005.
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Ali Bahrami, material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030,
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–27A2386,
dated March 13, 2003. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
(1) Within 60 months after the effective Aircraft Certification Service. federal_register/
date of this AD. [FR Doc. 05–2843 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] code_of_federal_regulations/
(2) Within 25,000 flight hours after the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
ibr_locations.html.
effective date of this AD. Docket: The AD docket contains the
(3) Within 4,000 flight cycles after the proposed AD, comments, and any final
effective date of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION disposition. You can examine the AD
Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– docket on the Internet at http://
27A2386, dated March 13, 2003, refers to Federal Aviation Administration dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Boeing Component Service Bulletin Management Facility office between 9
285U0011–27–06, dated March 13, 2003, as 14 CFR Part 39 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
an additional source of service information Friday, except Federal holidays. The
for modifying an FCU having P/N 285U0011– [Docket No. FAA–2004–19177; Directorate
Docket Management Facility office
207 to P/N 285U0011–208. Identifier 2002–NM–202–AD; Amendment
39–13974; AD 2005–04–02] (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
Actions Required Before or Concurrently the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
With Paragraph (f) RIN 2120–AA64 the U.S. Department of Transportation,
(g) For airplanes identified in Boeing 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401,
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Washington, DC. This docket number is
Service Bulletin 747–27–2319, dated January
Model Falcon 10 Series Airplanes FAA–2004–19177; the directorate
24, 1991: Before or concurrent with the
accomplishment of paragraph (f) of this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation identifier for this docket is 2002–NM–
replace the three FCUs having P/N Administration (FAA), Department of 202–AD.
285U0011–205 or 285U0011–206 with new Transportation (DOT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
or modified FCUs having P/N 285U0011–207 Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
in accordance with the Accomplishment ACTION: Final rule.
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747– Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
27–2319, dated January 24, 1991.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
Note 2: Boeing Service Bulletin 747–27– 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1137;
2319, dated January 24, 1991, refers to Boeing
Dassault Model Falcon 10 series
airplanes. This AD requires a temporary fax (425) 227–1149.
Component Service Bulletin 285U0011–27–
04, dated January 24, 1991, as an additional change to the airplane flight manual SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
source of service information for modifying (AFM) to provide procedures to the proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
the FCUs having P/N 285U0011–205 or flightcrew for touchdown using the an AD for all Dassault Model Falcon 10
285U0011–206 to P/N 285U0011–207. main landing gear to avoid a three-point series airplanes. That action, published
landing. This AD also requires repetitive in the Federal Register on September
Parts Installation inspections of the piston rod of the drag 28, 2004 (69 FR 57886), proposed to
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no strut actuator of the nose landing gear require a temporary change to the
person may install on any airplane an FCU (NLG) for cracks, which would airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide
having P/N 285U0011–205 or –206. terminate the AFM revision, and procedures to the flightcrew for
Alternative Methods of Compliance corrective actions if necessary. In touchdown using the main landing gear
(AMOCs) addition, this AD provides for a to avoid a three-point landing. That
(i) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft terminating modification, which would action also proposed to require
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to end the repetitive inspections. This AD repetitive inspections of the piston rod
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested is prompted by reports of failure of the of the drag strut actuator of the nose
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. piston rod of the drag strut actuator of landing gear (NLG) for cracks, which

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