Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Boeing

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Proposed Rules Federal Register

Vol. 70, No. 27
Thursday, February 10, 2005
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER result in the separation of the engine amend the proposed AD in light of those
contains notices to the public of the proposed from the airplane. comments.
issuance of rules and regulations. The DATES: We must receive comments on We will post all comments we
purpose of these notices is to give interested receive, without change, to http://
this proposed AD by March 28, 2005.
persons an opportunity to participate in the dms.dot.gov, including any personal
rule making prior to the adoption of the final ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this information you provide. We will also
rules.
proposed AD. post a report summarizing each
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to substantive verbal contact with FAA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://dms.dot.gov and follow the personnel concerning this proposed AD.
instructions for sending your comments Using the search function of that Web
Federal Aviation Administration electronically. site, anyone can find and read the
• Government-wide rulemaking Web comments in any of our dockets,
14 CFR Part 39 site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov including the name of the individual
and follow the instructions for sending who sent the comment (or signed the
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20325; Directorate your comments electronically. comment on behalf of an association,
Identifier 2003–NM–129–AD] • Mail: Docket Management Facility, business, labor union, etc.). You can
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
RIN 2120–AA64
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Statement in the Federal Register
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing 19477–78), or you can visit http://
Model 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: room PL–401 on the dms.dot.gov.
–200B, –200C, –200F, and –300 Series
plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Examining the Docket
Airplanes; and Model 747SP and
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC,
747SR Series Airplanes; Equipped You can examine the AD docket in
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
With Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D–3, person at the Docket Management
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
and –7 Series Engines For service information identified in Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
this proposed AD, contact Boeing p.m., Monday through Friday, except
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Federal holidays. The Docket
Administration (FAA), Department of Commercial Airplanes, PO Box 3707,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. Management Facility office (telephone
Transportation (DOT). (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
You can examine the contents of this
AD docket on the Internet at http:// level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
(NPRM). street address stated in the ADDRESSES
dms.dot.gov, or at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department section. Comments will be available in
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street the AD docket shortly after the DMS
new airworthiness directive (AD) for receives them.
certain Boeing transport category SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
airplanes listed above. This proposed the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. Discussion
AD would require repetitive inspections This docket number is FAA–2005– We have received several reports of
for cracks of the upper surface of the aft 20325; the directorate identifier for this cracking in the aft lower spar web on
lower spar web of the inboard and docket is 2003–NM–129–AD. Boeing Model 747–200B series airplanes
outboard struts, as applicable; and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model
repetitive inspections for cracks of the Candice Gerretsen, Aerospace Engineer, JT9D–7 series engines. The cracking in
upper surface of the intermediate web Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, the aft lower spar web is the result of
bay of the aft lower spar. This proposed Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, fatigue and sonic induced vibration. We
AD would also require repetitive 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, also received reports of missing or
inspections and torque checks of the Washington 98055–4056; telephone fractured bolts common to the aft lower
bolts common to the aft lower spar (425) 917–6428; fax (425) 917–6590. spar chord and the fitting of the rear
chords and the fitting of the rear engine SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: engine mount bulkhead on Model 747–
mount bulkhead for missing, loose, or 100 series airplanes. The missing and
fractured bolts, as applicable; and Comments Invited fractured bolts were found on strut No.
corrective action, if necessary. This We invite you to submit any written 1, No. 3 and No. 4. The missing and
proposed AD is prompted by reports of relevant data, views, or arguments fractured bolts are made of Maraging or
cracking in the aft lower spar web and regarding this proposed AD. Send your H–11 steel and are subject to stress
reports of missing and fractured bolts. comments to an address listed under corrosion cracking. These conditions, if
We are proposing this AD to detect and ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– not corrected, could result in the loss of
correct cracking of the aft lower spar 2005–20325; Directorate Identifier the aft lower spar load path and reduced
web, and to prevent missing, loose, or 2003–NM–129–AD’’ in the subject line structural capability of the pylon, which
fractured bolts common to the aft lower of your comments. We specifically may result in the separation of the
spar chords and the fitting of the rear invite comments on the overall engine from the airplane.
engine mount bulkhead, which could regulatory, economic, environmental, The subject area on Model 747–100
result in the loss of the aft lower spar and energy aspects of the proposed AD. and –200B series airplanes equipped
load path and reduced structural We will consider all comments with Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D–3
capability of the pylon, which may submitted by the closing date and may series engines is identical to that on the
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affected Model 747–100 and –200B corrective action. The related FAA’s Determination and Requirements
series airplanes equipped with Pratt & investigative actions include high of the Proposed AD
Whitney Model JT9D–7 series engines. frequency eddy current (HFEC) We have evaluated all pertinent
Therefore, those Model 747–100 and inspections for cracks of the chord, web, information and identified an unsafe
–200B series airplanes equipped with and fitting and detailed visual condition that is likely to exist or
Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D–3 series inspections for corrosion of the hole in develop on other airplanes of this same
engines are subject to the unsafe the fitting of the rear engine mount type design. Therefore, we are
condition revealed on the affected bulkhead. The corrective action proposing this AD, which would require
Model 747–100 and –200B series specifies contacting the manufacturer if the following actions:
airplanes equipped with Pratt & any crack or corrosion is found. • Repetitive inspections for cracks of
Whitney Model JT9D–7 series engines. the upper surface of the aft lower spar
In addition, the subject area on Model 4. Part 4—Stiffener Addition (Optional) web on the inboard and outboard struts,
747–100B, –100B SUD, –200C, –200F, as applicable.
and –300 series airplanes, and Model For certain airplanes, install stiffeners • Repetitive inspections for cracks of
747SP and 747SR series airplanes, for inboard and outboard struts as the upper surface of the intermediate
equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model applicable, do related investigative web bay of the aft lower spar, as
JT9D–3 and –7 series engines, is actions, and do repairs if necessary. The applicable.
identical to that on the affected Model related investigative actions include • Repetitive inspections and torque
747–100 and –200B series airplanes HFEC inspections for cracks of the hole checks of the bolts common to the aft
equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model and around the aft fasteners of the lower spar chords and the fitting of the
JT9D–3 and –7 series engines. fitting of the rear engine mount rear engine mount bulkhead for missing,
Therefore, those Model 747–100B, bulkhead. ‘‘Part 4—Stiffener Addition’’ loose, or fractured bolts, as applicable.
–100B SUD, –200C, –200F, and –300 procedures will either extend the • Corrective action, if necessary.
series airplanes; and Model 747SP and repetitive inspection interval or end the The proposed AD would require you
747SR series airplanes equipped with repetitive inspections of ‘‘Part 1—Web to use the service information described
Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D–3 and –7 Inspection.’’ previously to do these actions, except as
series engines are subject to the unsafe discussed under ‘‘Differences Between
condition revealed on the affected 5. Part 5—Intermediate Stiffener the Proposed AD and the Service
Model 747–100 and –200B series Addition (Optional) Bulletins.’’
airplanes equipped with Pratt & Differences Between the Proposed AD
Whitney Model JT9D–3 and –7 series For certain airplanes, installing
stiffeners for inboard and outboard and the Service Bulletins
engines.
struts will end the repetitive inspections The following differences between the
Relevant Service Information of ‘‘Part 2—Intermediate Web Bay proposed AD and the service bulletins
We have reviewed Boeing Alert Inspection.’’ Boeing Alert Service have been coordinated with the
Service Bulletin 747–54A2212, dated Bulletin 747–54A2212 refers to Boeing manufacturer:
May 1, 2003, which describes the Service Bulletins 747–71–2188 and 1. Operators should note that
following procedures: 747–54–2115, as additional sources of although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
service information for accomplishment 747–54A2212, dated May 1, 2003,
1. Part 1—Web Inspection specifies that operators may contact the
of the installation.
For certain airplanes, do initial and manufacturer for additional instructions
repetitive detailed visual inspections of 6. Part 6—Maraging or H–11 Steel Bolt for certain repairs, this proposed AD
the upper surface of the aft lower spar Replacement would require operators to repair
web on the inboard struts, and outboard according to a method approved by the
struts as applicable, for cracks. Do For certain airplanes, replace all FAA, or according to data meeting the
repairs, if necessary, and/or do ‘‘Part 4— Maraging or H–11 steel bolts with new certification basis of the airplane
Stiffener Addition.’’ inconel bolts; do related investigative approved by an Authorized
actions (includes HFEC inspections for Representative for the Boeing Delegation
2. Part 2—Intermediate Web Bay cracks of the chord and web, the chord Option Authorization Organization who
Inspection and the fitting of the rear engine mount has been authorized by the FAA to make
For certain airplanes, do initial and bulkhead fitting and the pylon skin; and those findings.
repetitive detailed visual inspections of detailed visual inspections for corrosion 2. Operators should also note that
the upper surface of the intermediate of the pylon skin and the hole of the where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
web bay of the aft lower spar for cracks, fitting of the rear engine mount 747–54A2212, dated May 1, 2003,
do repairs if necessary, and/or do ‘‘Part bulkhead); and do corrective action references ‘‘service bulletin 747–71–
5—Intermediate Stiffener Addition.’’ (includes contacting the manufacturer if 2188 Revision 1 or later releases,’’ this
any crack, corrosion, or damage is found proposed AD would require that
3. Part 3—Maraging or H–11 Steel Bolt operators refer to Boeing Service
Inspection which cannot be removed within the
oversize limit). Replacement of all bolts Bulletin 747–71–2188, Revision 1, dated
For certain airplanes, do initial and January 17, 1986; or Revision 2, dated
with new inconel bolts in accordance
repetitive detailed visual inspections September 24, 1988. When referencing a
with ‘‘Part 6—Maraging or H–11 Steel
and torque checks of the bolts common specific service bulletin in an AD, using
Bolt Replacement’’ ends the repetitive
to the aft lower spar chords and the the phrase, ‘‘or later FAA-approved
fitting of the rear engine mount inspections of ‘‘Part 3—Maraging or H–
revisions,’’ violates Office of the Federal
bulkhead for missing, loose, or fractured 11 Steel Bolt Inspection.’’
Register regulations for approving
bolts; and replace bolt with new bolt if We have determined that materials that are incorporated by
necessary. Replacing the bolt in accomplishing the actions specified in reference.
accordance with ‘‘Part 3’’ includes the service information will adequately 3. Operators should also note, that
related investigative actions and address the unsafe condition. where the referenced Boeing Service
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Bulletins 747–71–2188, Revision 1, approved by an Authorized included the definition for a detailed
dated January 17, 1986, and Revision 2, Representative for the Boeing Delegation inspection in a note in the proposed AD.
dated September 24, 1988; and Boeing Option Authorization Organization who
Service Bulletins 747–54–2115, dated has been authorized by the FAA to make Costs of Compliance
February 14, 1986, and Revision 1, those findings. There are about 244 airplanes of the
dated May 12, 1988; specify to repair affected design in the worldwide fleet.
Clarification of Inspection Terminology
according to an operators equivalent
This proposed AD would affect about 82
procedure, this proposed AD would In this proposed AD, the ‘‘detailed
airplanes of U.S. registry. The following
require operators to repair according to visual inspection’’ specified in Boeing
table provides the estimated costs for
a method approved by the FAA, or Alert Service Bulletin 747–54A2212,
according to data meeting the dated May 1, 2003, is referred to as a U.S. operators to comply with this
certification basis of the airplane ‘‘detailed inspection.’’ We have proposed AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per air-
Applicable airplanes identified in Boeing alert Average labor
Action Work hours plane, per in-
service bulletin 747–54A2212 as— rate per hour spection cycle
Groups 1–6 ..................................................... Web Inspection .............................................. 8 $65 $520

Groups 7–8 ..................................................... Web Inspection .............................................. 4 65 260
Groups 1–5 ..................................................... Web Bay Inspection ....................................... 4 65 260
Groups 1–6 ..................................................... Bolt Inspection ................................................ 4 65 260
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not have a significant 747SP and 747SR series airplanes;
economic impact, positive or negative, certificated in any category; equipped with
The FAA’s authority to issue rules on a substantial number of small entities Pratt & Whitney Model JT9D–3 and –7 series
regarding aviation safety is found in under the criteria of the Regulatory
engines; as identified in Boeing Alert Service
Title 49 of the United States Code. Bulletin 747–54A2212, dated May 1, 2003.
Flexibility Act.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the We prepared a regulatory evaluation Unsafe Condition
authority of the FAA Administrator. of the estimated costs to comply with (d) This AD was prompted by reports of
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES cracking in the aft lower spar web and
describes in more detail the scope of the section for a location to examine the reports of missing and fractured bolts. We are
agency’s authority. regulatory evaluation. issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
This rulemaking is promulgated of the aft lower spar web and to prevent
under the authority described in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 missing, loose, or fractured bolts common to
the aft lower spar chords and the fitting of
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the rear engine mount bulkhead, which could
44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under safety, Safety. result in the loss of the aft lower spar load
that section, Congress charges the FAA path and reduced structural capability of the
The Proposed Amendment
with promoting safe flight of civil pylon, which may result in the separation of
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing Accordingly, under the authority the engine from the airplane.
regulations for practices, methods, and delegated to me by the Administrator,
Compliance
procedures the Administrator finds the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows: (e) You are responsible for having the
necessary for safety in air commerce.
actions required by this AD performed within
This regulation is within the scope of the compliance times specified, unless the
that authority because it addresses an PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES actions have already been done.
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this Service Bulletin Reference
1. The authority citation for part 39
proposed AD. continues to read as follows: (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Regulatory Findings Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 747–54A2212, dated May 1, 2003.
We have determined that this § 39.13 [Amended] Part 1—Web Inspections
proposed AD would not have federalism 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (g) At the applicable times specified in
implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of Table 1 of
13132. This proposed AD would not directive (AD): this AD, do initial and repetitive detailed
have a substantial direct effect on the inspections for cracks of the upper surface of
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–20325; the aft lower spar web of the inboard and
States, on the relationship between the Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–129–AD. outboard struts, as applicable; and before
national Government and the States, or
Comments Due Date further flight, do any applicable repair; by
on the distribution of power and doing all the actions specified in ‘‘Part 1—
responsibilities among the various (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this AD Web Inspection’’ of the Work Instructions of
levels of government. the service bulletin. For certain airplanes, the
action by March 28, 2005.
For the reasons discussed above, I repetitive inspections may be deferred or
certify that the proposed regulation: Affected ADs ended provided that the optional stiffener
(b) None. addition specified in paragraph (k) of this AD
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory is done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Applicability Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747– detailed inspection is ‘‘An intensive
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, examination of a specific item, installation,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and –200F, and –300 series airplanes, and Model or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
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irregularity. Available lighting is normally Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
supplemented with a direct source of good lenses, etc. may be necessary. Surface required.’’
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR WEB INSPECTION

For Airplanes Identified in the Service Bulletin As— Initial Compliance Time Is— Repetitive Interval Is—
(1) Group 1 airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Within 12 months after the effec- At intervals not to exceed 2,400
Service Bulletin 747–54–2028, dated August 1, 1972, has been tive date of this AD. flight cycles.
done; and Group 2 airplanes.
(2) Group 1 airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Within 6 months after the effective At intervals not to exceed 350
Service Bulletin 747–54–2028, dated August 1, 1972, has not been date of this AD. flight cycles.
done; and Group 7 airplanes.
(3) Group 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 airplanes ...................................................... Within 12 months after the effec- At intervals not to exceed 1,200
tive date of this AD. flight cycles.
Part 2—Intermediate Web Bay Inspection inspections for cracks of the upper surface of Inspection’’ of the Work Instructions of the
(h) At the applicable times specified in the intermediate web bay of the aft lower service bulletin. The repetitive inspections
spar; and before further flight do any may be ended provided that the optional
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of Table 2 of this
applicable repair; by doing all the actions intermediate stiffener addition specified in
AD, do initial and repetitive detailed specified in ‘‘Part 2—Intermediate Web Bay paragraph (l) of this AD is done.
TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR INTERMEDIATE WEB BAY INSPECTIONS

For Airplanes Identified in the Service Bulletin As— Initial Compliance Time Is— Repetitive Interval Is—
(1) Group 1 through 4 airplanes on which the modification specified in Within 6 months after the effective At intervals not to exceed 350
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–71–2188, dated March 14, 1983, has date of this AD. flight cycles.
been done and on which the additional work specified in Boeing
Service Bulletin AD 747–71–2188, Revision 1, dated January 17,
1986; or Revision 2, dated September 24, 1988; has not been done.
(2) Group 5 airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Within 6 months after the effective At intervals not to exceed 350
Service Bulletin 747–54–2115, dated February 14, 1986; or Revi- date of this AD. flight cycles.
sion 1, dated May 12, 1988; has not been done.
Part 3—Maraging or H–11 Steel Bolt (2) If two or more missing or fractured bolts specified in ‘‘Part 5—Intermediate Stiffener
Inspection are found in any one bay, before further Addition’’ of the Work Instructions of the
(i) For Group 1 through 6 airplanes flight, do the replacement specified in service bulletin before further flight after
identified in the service bulletin: Within 12 paragraph (n) of this AD. accomplishing the actions specified in
months after the effective date of this AD, do paragraph (h) of this AD, except as provided
Part 4—Optional Stiffener Addition by paragraph (m) of this AD, ends the
a detailed inspection and torque check of the
(k) Except as provided by paragraph (o) of repetitive inspections required by paragraph
bolts common to the aft lower spar chords this AD, accomplishing the optional stiffener (h) of this AD.
and the fitting of the rear engine mount addition for the inboard and outboard struts, (m) Where the service bulletin specifies to
bulkhead for missing, loose, or fractured doing the related investigation actions, and install stiffeners as shown in ‘‘service
bolts, and do any applicable replacement doing any applicable repair, by doing all the bulletin 747–71–2188 Revision 1 or later
(including related investigative actions and actions specified in ‘‘Part 4—Stiffener releases (Group 1, 2,3, and 4 Airplanes) or
corrective action), by doing all the actions Addition’’ of the Work Instructions of the 747–54–2115 Original Issue or Revision 1
specified in ‘‘Part 3 ‘‘Maraging or H–11 Steel service bulletin before further flight after (Group 5 Airplanes),’’ this AD requires that
Bolt Inspection’’ of the Work Instructions of accomplishing the actions specified in those actions be done in accordance with
the service bulletin, except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD, defers or ends the Boeing Service Bulletin 747–71–2188,
paragraph (o) of this AD. Do any applicable repetitive inspections required by paragraph Revision 1, dated January 17, 1986, or
replacements (including related investigative (g) of this AD as follows: Revision 2, dated September 24, 1988; or
actions and corrective action) before further (1) For airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 747–54–2115, dated
flight, except as provided by paragraph (j) of of Table 1 of this AD, accomplishing the February 14, 1986, or Revision 1, dated May
this AD. Repeat the actions thereafter at optional stiffener addition extends the 12, 1988; as applicable, except as provided
intervals not to exceed 18 months. The repetitive inspections required by paragraph by paragraph (o) of this AD.
inspections and torque checks specified in (g) of this AD to intervals not to exceed 2,400
paragraph (i) of this AD may be ended Part 6—Maraging or H–11 Steel Bolt
flight cycles.
provided that the replacement specified in Replacement
(2) For airplanes listed in paragraph (g)(3)
paragraph (n) of this AD is done. of Table 1 of this AD, accomplishing the (n) For Group 1 through 6 airplanes
(j) If during any inspection required by optional stiffener addition ends the repetitive identified in the service bulletin: Except as
paragraph (i) of this AD, one of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this provided by paragraph (o) of this AD,
conditions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and AD. replacing all Maraging or H–11 steel bolts
(j)(2) of this AD is found, do the applicable with new inconel bolts, doing the related
actions specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and Part 5—Optional Intermediate Stiffener investigation actions, and doing any
(j)(2) of this AD. Addition applicable corrective action, by doing all the
(1) If a missing or fractured bolt is found (l) For airplanes identified in paragraphs actions specified in ‘‘Part 6—Maraging or H–
on the inboard strut in any one bay, within (h)(1) and (h)(2) of Table 2 of this AD: 11 Steel Bolt Replacement’’ of the Work
36 months after replacing the bolt with a new Accomplishing the optional intermediate Instructions of the service bulletin ends the
bolt, do the replacement specified in stiffener addition for the inboard and inspections and torque checks required by
paragraph (n) of this AD. outboard struts, by doing all the actions paragraph (i) of this AD.
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Contact the FAA discovery of half-clamps that were post a report summarizing each
(o) If during any action required by this AD incorrectly positioned. This condition, substantive verbal contact with FAA
the service bulletin specifies to contact if not detected, could result in personnel concerning this proposed
Boeing for additional instructions; or if interference of the two half-clamps with rulemaking. Using the search function
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–71–2188, the drive shaft, which could result in of our docket Web site, you can find and
Revision 1, dated January 17, 1986, or scoring on the drive shaft, failure of the read the comments to any of our
Revision 2, dated September 24, 1988; or
Boeing Service Bulletin 747–54–2115, dated
drive shaft, and subsequent loss of dockets, including the name of the
February 14, 1986, or Revision 1, dated May control of the helicopter. individual who sent or signed the
12, 1988, specifies to repair according to DATES: Comments must be received on comment. You may review the DOT’s
operators equivalent procedures: Before or before April 11, 2005. complete Privacy Act Statement in the
further flight, repair according to a method ADDRESSES: Use one of the following Federal Register published on April 11,
approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit
addresses to submit comments on this
Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or according http://dms.dot.gov.
to data meeting the certification basis of the proposed AD:
airplane approved by an Authorized • DOT Docket Web site: Go to Examining the Docket
Representative for the Boeing Delegation http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
Option Authorization Organization who has instructions for sending your comments You may examine the docket that
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle electronically; contains the proposed AD, any
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair • Government-wide rulemaking Web comments, and other information in
method to be approved, the approval must site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov person at the Docket Management
specifically reference this AD. and follow the instructions for sending System (DMS) Docket Office between 9
Parts Installation your comments electronically; a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; Friday, except Federal holidays. The
(p) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a Maraging or H–11 steel U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Docket Office (telephone 1–800–647–
bolt in the locations specified in this AD, on Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, 5227) is located at the plaza level of the
any airplane. Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590; Department of Transportation NASSIF
Alternative Methods of Compliance • Fax: 202–493–2251; or Building in Room PL–401 at 400
(AMOCs) • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC.
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Comments will be available in the AD
(q) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has docket shortly after the DMS receives
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
if requested in accordance with the DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday them.
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. through Friday, except Federal holidays. Discussion
You may get the service information
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
identified in this proposed AD from The Direction Generale De L’Aviation
26, 2005.
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Civile (DGAC), the airworthiness
Ali Bahrami,
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas authority for France, notified the FAA
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, that an unsafe condition may exist on
75053–4005, telephone (972) 641–3460,
Aircraft Certification Service.
fax (972) 641–3527. Eurocopter Model EC120B helicopters.
[FR Doc. 05–2575 Filed 2–9–05; 8:45 am] You may examine the comments to The DGAC advises of the discovery of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P a case of incorrect drive shaft damper
this proposed AD in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. positioning, which led to interference of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric the two half-clamps with the drive shaft
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION tube and caused a score on the drive
Haight, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
Federal Aviation Administration Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and shaft.
Policy Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193– Eurocopter has issued Alert Telex No.
14 CFR Part 39 0111, telephone (817) 222–5204, fax 65A004, Revision 1, dated January 27,
(817) 222–5961. 2004, which specifies re-positioning of
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20289; Directorate the drive shaft damper, if necessary. The
Identifier 2003–SW–55–AD] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DGAC classified this alert telex as
RIN 2120–AA64 Comments Invited mandatory and issued AD No. UF–
We invite you to submit any written 2003–465, dated December 22, 2003,
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter data, views, or arguments regarding this and AD No. F–2003–465(A), dated
France Model EC120 Helicopters proposed AD. Send your comments to January 21, 2004, to ensure the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the address listed under the caption continued airworthiness of these
Administration, DOT. ADDRESSES. Include the docket number helicopters in France.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking ‘‘FAA–2005–20289, Directorate This helicopter model is
(NPRM). Identifier 2003–SW–55–AD’’ at the manufactured in France and is type
beginning of your comments. We certificated for operation in the United
SUMMARY: This document proposes specifically invite comments on the States under the provisions of 14 CFR
adopting a new airworthiness directive overall regulatory, economic, 21.29 and the applicable bilateral
(AD) for Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) environmental, and energy aspects of agreement. Pursuant to the applicable
Model EC120 helicopters. This proposal the proposed AD. We will consider all bilateral agreement, the DGAC has kept
would require inspecting the tail rotor comments received by the closing date us informed of the situation described
drive shaft (drive shaft) damper half- and may amend the proposed AD in above. We have examined the findings
clamps (half-clamps) to determine if light of those comments. of the DGAC, reviewed all available
they are centered on the friction ring, We will post all comments we information, and determined that AD
and if not correctly positioned, receive, without change, to http:// action is necessary for products of this
centering the half-clamps on the friction dms.dot.gov, including any personal type design that are certificated for
ring. This proposal is prompted by the information you provide. We will also operation in the United States.

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