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§ 39.13 [Amended] Alternative Methods of Compliance would require actions that are intended
(AMOCs) to address the unsafe condition
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 (g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft described in the MCAI.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the DATES: We must receive comments on
by adding the following new authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
airworthiness directive (AD): this proposed AD by June 25, 2007.
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–28257;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–034–AD. (2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable any of the following methods:
level of safety may be used for any repair • DOT Docket Web Site: Go to
Comments Due Date required by this AD, if it is approved by an http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
(a) The FAA must receive comments on Authorized Representative for the Boeing instructions for sending your comments
this AD action by July 9, 2007. Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option electronically.
Affected ADs
Authorization Organization who has been • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
(b) None. make those findings. For a repair method to
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Applicability be approved, the repair must meet the
certification basis of the airplane. Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747– (3) To request a different method of Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
100, –200B, –200C, and –200F series compliance or a different compliance time 0001.
airplanes, certificated in any category; as for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
747–53A2673, dated February 8, 2007. any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
Unsafe Condition notify your appropriate principal inspector DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(d) This AD results from a report of a 2- Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
inch crack through the fuselage skin and • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
FSDO.
internal bonded doubler at the cutout of the www.regulations.gov. Follow the
bulk cargo door light. We are issuing this AD Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15, instructions for submitting comments.
to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage 2007.
skin at the cutout of the bulk cargo door light, Ali Bahrami, Examining the AD Docket
which could result in reduced structural Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, You may examine the AD docket on
integrity of the fuselage at the bulk cargo Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in
door and consequent rapid decompression of person at the Docket Management
[FR Doc. E7–10045 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am]
the fuselage.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Compliance Monday through Friday, except Federal
(e) You are responsible for having the holidays. The AD docket contains this
actions required by this AD performed within DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation,
the compliance times specified, unless the any comments received, and other
actions have already been done. Federal Aviation Administration information. The street address for the
Inspections/Corrective Actions Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
14 CFR Part 39 5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(f) Before the accumulation of 20,000 total
flight cycles, or within 1,500 flight cycles [Docket No. FAA–2007–28259; Directorate Comments will be available in the AD
after the effective date of this AD, whichever Identifier 2007–NM–024–AD] docket shortly after receipt.
is later: Perform a high frequency eddy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RIN 2120–AA64
current (HFEC) inspection for cracks in the Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
fuselage skin at the cutout of the bulk cargo International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
door light, in accordance with the
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale
Model SN–601 (Corvette) Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
Service Bulletin 747–53A2673, dated AGENCY: Federal Aviation
February 8, 2007. Repeat the inspection
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2677;
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000
Administration (FAA), DOT. fax (425) 227–1149.
flight cycles. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) If no crack is found: Repeat the (NPRM).
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this Streamlined Issuance of AD
AD at the time specified. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new The FAA is implementing a new
(2) If any crack is found that is 2.0 inches airworthiness directive (AD) for the process for streamlining the issuance of
or less in length from the edge of the light products listed above. This proposed ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined
cutout forward lower corner: Before further AD results from mandatory continuing process will allow us to adopt MCAI
flight, do all the corrective actions (including airworthiness information (MCAI)
an additional HFEC inspection for cracks) in safety requirements in a more efficient
originated by an aviation authority of manner and will reduce safety risks to
accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
another country to identify and correct the public. This process continues to
bulletin. Accomplishing Part 2 ends the an unsafe condition on an aviation follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
repetitive inspections required by paragraph product. The MCAI describes the unsafe meet legal, economic, Administrative
(f) of this AD. condition as: Procedure Act, and Federal Register
(3) If any crack is found during the Cracks have been evidenced on the nose requirements. We also continue to meet
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this landing gear LH (left-hand) and RH (right- our technical decision-making
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AD that is more than 2.0 inches in total hand) hinge fittings due to stress corrosion responsibilities to identify and correct
length from the edge of the light cutout on in-service aircraft. If undetected, they
forward lower corner, or is at a location other unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
could lead to complete rupture of one or two products.
than the light cutout forward lower corner: of the fittings.
Before further flight, repair using a method This proposed AD references the
approved in accordance with the procedures The unsafe condition is collapse of the MCAI and related service information
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. nose landing gear. The proposed AD that we considered in forming the

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engineering basis to correct the unsafe Design Authority, we have been notified Regulatory Findings
condition. The proposed AD contains of the unsafe condition described in the We determined that this proposed AD
text copied from the MCAI and for this MCAI and service information would not have federalism implications
reason might not follow our plain referenced above. We are proposing this under Executive Order 13132. This
language principles. AD because we evaluated all pertinent proposed AD would not have a
information and determined an unsafe substantial direct effect on the States, on
Comments Invited
condition exists and is likely to exist or the relationship between the national
We invite you to send any written develop on other products of the same Government and the States, or on the
relevant data, views, or arguments about type design. distribution of power and
this proposed AD. Send your comments
Differences Between This AD and the responsibilities among the various
to an address listed under the
MCAI or Service Information levels of government.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
For the reasons discussed above, I
FAA–2007–28259; Directorate Identifier We have reviewed the MCAI and certify this proposed regulation:
2007–NM–024–AD’’ at the beginning of related service information and, in 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
your comments. We specifically invite general, agree with their substance. But action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
comments on the overall regulatory, we might have found it necessary to use 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
economic, environmental, and energy different words from those in the MCAI DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
aspects of this proposed AD. We will to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
consider all comments received by the operators and is enforceable. In making 3. Will not have a significant
closing date and may amend this these changes, we do not intend to differ economic impact, positive or negative,
proposed AD based on those comments. substantively from the information on a substantial number of small entities
We will post all comments we provided in the MCAI and related under the criteria of the Regulatory
receive, without change, to http:// service information. Flexibility Act.
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
We might also have proposed We prepared a regulatory evaluation
information you provide. We will also
different actions in this AD from those of the estimated costs to comply with
post a report summarizing each
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA this proposed AD and placed it in the
substantive verbal contact we receive
policies. Any such differences are AD docket.
about this proposed AD.
highlighted in a Note within the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Discussion proposed AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
The Direction Générale de l’Aviation Costs of Compliance safety, Safety.
Civile (DGAC), which is the aviation
authority for France, has issued French Based on the service information, we The Proposed Amendment
Airworthiness Directive F–2004–169, estimate that this proposed AD would Accordingly, under the authority
dated October 27, 2004 (referred to after affect about 3 products of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator,
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
condition for the specified products. about 7 work-hours per product to 39 as follows:
The MCAI states: comply with the basic requirements of
Cracks have been evidenced on the nose this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
landing gear LH (left-hand) and RH (right- rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on DIRECTIVES
hand) hinge fittings due to stress corrosion these figures, we estimate the cost of the
on in-service aircraft. If undetected, they proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 1. The authority citation for part 39
could lead to complete rupture of one or two $1,680, or $560 per product. continues to read as follows:
of the fittings. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
The unsafe condition is collapse of the Authority for This Rulemaking
nose landing gear. The MCAI requires § 39.13 [Amended]
Title 49 of the United States Code
repetitive inspections of the nose 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
landing gear LH and RH hinge fittings the following new AD:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
for cracking, and replacing the hinge section 106, describes the authority of Aerospatiale: Docket No. FAA–2007–28259;
fitting with a new fitting if any cracking the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–024–AD.
is found. You may obtain further Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Comments Due Date
information by examining the MCAI in detail the scope of the Agency’s
the AD docket. (a) We must receive comments by June 25,
authority. 2007.
Relevant Service Information We are issuing this rulemaking under Affected ADs
Airbus has issued SN–601 Corvette the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
(b) None.
Service Bulletin 32–17, dated Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
September 23, 2004. The actions General requirements.’’ Under that Applicability
described in this service information are section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) This AD applies to Aerospatiale Model
intended to correct the unsafe condition promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in SN–601 (Corvette) airplanes, all serial
identified in the MCAI. air commerce by prescribing regulations numbers; certificated in any category.
for practices, methods, and procedures Subject
FAA’s Determination and Requirements the Administrator finds necessary for
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of This Proposed AD (d) Landing gear.


safety in air commerce. This regulation
This product has been approved by is within the scope of that authority Reason
the aviation authority of another because it addresses an unsafe condition (e) The mandatory continuing
country, and is approved for operation that is likely to exist or develop on airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
in the United States. Pursuant to our products identified in this rulemaking Cracks have been evidenced on the nose
bilateral agreement with the State of action. landing gear LH (left-hand) and RH (right-

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hand) hinge fittings due to stress corrosion has approved the information collection Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
on in-service aircraft. If undetected, they requirements and has assigned OMB Control Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
could lead to complete rupture of one or two Number 2120–0056. • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
of the fittings.
Related Information • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
The unsafe condition is collapse of the nose the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
landing gear. The MCAI requires repetitive (h) Refer to MCAI French Airworthiness
inspections of the nose landing gear LH and Directive F–2004–169, dated October 27, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
RH hinge fittings for cracking, and replacing 2004; and Airbus SN–601 Corvette Service DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
the hinge fitting with a new fitting if any Bulletin 32–17, dated September 23, 2004; through Friday, except Federal holidays.
cracking is found. for related information. Contact Lockheed Martin Aircraft &
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15, Logistics Center, 120 Orion Street,
Actions and Compliance
2007. Greenville, South Carolina 29605, for
(f) Unless already done, do the following Ali Bahrami, the service information identified in this
actions.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, proposed AD.
(1) Within 200 flight hours or 6 months
Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Inspect the nose landing gear LH [FR Doc. E7–10046 Filed 5–23–07; 8:45 am] Hector Hernandez, Aerospace Engineer,
(left-hand) and RH (right-hand) hinge fittings BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
for cracking, in accordance with the 119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
instructions of Airbus SN–601 Corvette Certification Office, One Crown Center,
Service Bulletin 32–17, dated September 23, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 450,
2004.
(2) In case of finding one or several cracks, Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770)
Federal Aviation Administration
before further flight, replace the hinge fitting 703–6069; fax (770) 703–6097.
with a new hinge fitting in accordance with 14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the instructions of Airbus SN–601 Corvette
Service Bulletin 32–17, dated September 23, [Docket No. FAA–2007–28255; Directorate Comments Invited
2004. Repeat the requirements of paragraph Identifier 2007–NM–023–AD] We invite you to submit any relevant
(f)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to written data, views, or arguments
exceed 3,600 flight hours or 36 months, RIN 2120–AA64
whichever occurs first.
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
(3) If no crack is detected, repeat the Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed comments to an address listed in the
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this AD Model 1329 Series Airplanes ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,600 number ‘‘FAA–2007–28255; Directorate
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs
Administration (FAA), Department of Identifier 2007–NM–023–AD’’ at the
first. beginning of your comments. We
Transportation (DOT).
FAA AD Differences specifically invite comments on the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
overall regulatory, economic,
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ (NPRM).
environmental, and energy aspects of
or service information as follows: Although
the MCAI or service information allows SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a the proposed AD. We will consider all
further flight after cracks are found during new airworthiness directive (AD) for comments received by the closing date
compliance with the required action, certain Lockheed Model 1329 series and may amend the proposed AD in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD requires that you airplanes. This proposed AD would light of those comments.
repair the cracks before further flight. require determining the part number on We will post all comments we
the steering cylinder assembly for the receive, without change, to http://
Other FAA AD Provisions
nose landing gear (NLG), determining dms.dot.gov, including any personal
(g) The following provisions also apply to the total flight cycles accumulated on information you provide. We will also
this AD: post a report summarizing each
the NLG steering cylinder assembly,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International repetitive replacement of the assembly, substantive verbal contact with FAA
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to inspecting for missing tow turning limit personnel concerning this proposed AD.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested markings, and performing corrective Using the search function of that Web
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. actions if necessary. This proposed AD site, anyone can find and read the
Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, results from reports of numerous comments in any of our dockets,
Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., failures of the NLG steering cylinder. including the name of the individual
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone We are proposing this AD to prevent the who sent the comment (or signed the
(425) 227–2677; fax (425) 227–1149. Before loss of hydraulic pressure and steering comment on behalf of an association,
using any approved AMOC on any airplane control. business, labor union, etc.). You may
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the DATES: We must receive comments on review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), this proposed AD by June 25, 2007. Statement in the Federal Register
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement addresses to submit comments on this 19477–78), or you may visit http://
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from proposed AD. dms.dot.gov.
a manufacturer or other source, use these • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// Examining the Docket
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
actions are considered FAA-approved if they You may examine the AD docket on
for sending your comments
are approved by the State of Design Authority the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
electronically.
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(or their delegated agent). You are required


to assure the product is airworthy before it • Government-wide rulemaking Web person at the Docket Management
is returned to service. site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any and follow the instructions for sending p.m., Monday through Friday, except
reporting requirement in this AD, under the your comments electronically. Federal holidays. The Docket
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, • Mail: Docket Management Facility, Management Facility office (telephone
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza

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