Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Airbus

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The Proposed Amendment Service Bulletin 747–53A2542, dated Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
February 16, 2006. Do the actions at the 23, 2007.
Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E., Ali Bahrami,
delegated to me by the Administrator, ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Bulletin 747–53A2542, dated February 16, Aircraft Certification Service.
39 as follows: 2006, on the side(s) of the airplane on which
[FR Doc. E7–3842 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am]
the doubler installation has not been done;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS except where the service bulletin specifies BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DIRECTIVES compliance times after the date on the
service bulletin, this AD requires compliance
1. The authority citation for part 39 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
times after the effective date of this AD.
continues to read as follows: Installing external skin doublers around the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. left- or right-side Number 3 flight deck Federal Aviation Administration
windows in accordance with Boeing Service
§ 39.13 [Amended] Bulletin 747–53–2272, Revision 18, or an 14 CFR Part 39
2. The Federal Aviation earlier revision; ends the repetitive HFEC
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25658; Directorate
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 inspections required by this paragraph on the
Identifier 2006–NM–054–AD]
by adding the following new side of the airplane on which the doubler is
airworthiness directive (AD): installed. After the effective date of this AD, RIN 2120–AA64
only Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53–2272,
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–27359; Revision 18, may be used to install the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–042–AD.
external skin doublers around the left- and A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes
Comments Due Date right-side Number 3 flight deck windows.
(1) Do a HFEC inspection for cracks of the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by April 20, 2007. fuselage skin at stringer 5, between body Administration (FAA), Department of
stations 340 and 350; and do all applicable Transportation (DOT).
Affected ADs corrective actions before further flight. ACTION: Supplemental notice of
(b) AD 90–06–06, amendment 39–6490, (2) Repeat the HFEC inspection thereafter proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
paragraph A., requires installation of external at the applicable interval specified in
reopening of comment period.
skin doublers in the area near the flight deck paragraph 1.E. of Boeing Alert Service
windows for Group 1 airplanes, which ends Bulletin 747–53A2542. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier
the repetitive high-frequency eddy current Terminating Action NPRM for an airworthiness directive
(HFEC) inspections required by this AD only
(g) For Group 2 airplanes only: Before (AD) that applies to certain Airbus
for those airplanes. Installing external skin
doublers as required by paragraph (g) of this accumulating 24,000 total flight cycles, or Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
AD ends certain repetitive inspections of the within 250 flight cycles after the effective airplanes. The original NPRM would
fuselage skin required by paragraph (f) of AD date of the AD, whichever occurs later, have superseded an existing AD that
2005–08–01, amendment 39–14053, only for install external skin doublers around the left- currently requires repetitive detailed
the area near the flight deck windows and right-side Number 3 flight deck inspections of the inboard flap
modified by the external skin doublers. windows; in accordance with Boeing Service trunnions for any wear marks and of the
Bulletin 747–53–2272, Revision 17, dated sliding panels for any cracking at the
Applicability November 18, 1999; or Revision 18, dated
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747– long edges, and corrective actions if
May 16, 2002. After the effective date of this
100, 747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747– AD, only Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53– necessary. The original NPRM proposed
200F, 747–300, 747SR, and 747SP series 2272, Revision 18, may be used to to add airplanes to the applicability in
airplanes, certificated in any category; as accomplish the doubler installation around the existing AD and change the
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin the left- and right-side Number 3 flight deck inspection type. The original NPRM
747–53A2542, dated February 16, 2006. windows. Accomplishing this action ends resulted from a determination that
Unsafe Condition the repetitive inspections required by certain airplanes must be included in
paragraph (f) of this AD. the applicability of the AD, and that the
(d) This AD results from reports of fatigue
cracks in the fuselage skin near stringer 5 Alternative Methods of Compliance inspection type must be revised. This
between body stations 340 and 350. We are (AMOCs) new action revises the original NPRM
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue (h)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft by including airplanes that were
cracking of the fuselage skin near stringer 5. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the inadvertently excluded from the
Cracks in this area could join together and authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if applicability. We are proposing this
result in in-flight depressurization of the requested in accordance with the procedures supplemental NPRM to detect and
airplane. found in 14 CFR 39.19. correct wear of the inboard flap
Compliance (2) Before using any AMOC approved in trunnions, which could lead to loss of
(e) You are responsible for having the accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to flap surface control and consequently
actions required by this AD performed within which the AMOC applies, notify the result in the flap detaching from the
the compliance times specified, unless the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA airplane. A detached flap could result in
actions have already been done. Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
damage to the tail of the airplane.
Office.
Inspections and Corrective Actions (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable DATES: We must receive comments on
(f) For any airplane that has not had level of safety may be used for any repair this supplemental NPRM by April 2,
external skin doublers installed around the required by this AD, if it is approved by an 2007.
cprice-sewell on PROD1PC67 with PROPOSALS
left- or right-side Number 3 flight deck Authorized Representative for the Boeing
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
window in accordance with Boeing Service Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
Authorization Organization who has been
addresses to submit comments on this
Bulletin 747–53–2272, Revision 18, dated
May 16, 2002, or an earlier revision: Do the authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to proposed AD.
applicable actions described in paragraphs make those findings. For a repair method to • DOT Docket web site: Go to
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. Do all the actions be approved, the repair must meet the http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
in and in accordance with the certification basis of the airplane, and the instructions for sending your comments
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert approval must specifically refer to this AD. electronically.
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• Government-wide rulemaking web p.m., Monday through Friday, except Relevant Service Information
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Federal holidays. The Docket Airbus has issued Service Bulletins
and follow the instructions for sending Management Facility office (telephone A320–27–1117, Revision 03, dated
your comments electronically. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza August 24, 2001; and Revision 04, dated
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; level of the Nassif Building at the DOT November 6, 2001. (Airbus Service
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 street address stated in ADDRESSES. Bulletin A320–27–1117, Revision 02,
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Comments will be available in the AD dated January 18, 2000, was referenced
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. docket shortly after the Docket in the original NPRM as the appropriate
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. Management System receives them. source of service information for
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Discussion accomplishing the modification.) Airbus
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, has also issued Airbus Service Bulletin
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, The FAA issued a notice of proposed
A320–57–1133, Revision 01, dated
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday rulemaking (NPRM) (the ‘‘original
August 7, 2006. (Airbus Service Bulletin
through Friday, except Federal holidays. NPRM’’) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to
A320–57–1133, dated July 28, 2005, was
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice include an AD that supersedes AD
referenced in the original NPRM as the
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, 2006–04–06, amendment 39–14487 (71
appropriate source of service
for service information identified in this FR 8439, February 17, 2006). The
information for accomplishing the
supplemental NPRM. original NPRM applies to certain Airbus
inspections.) The changes in these
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321–
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan revisions are minor and no additional
100 airplanes. The original NPRM was
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, work is necessary for airplanes modified
published in the Federal Register on
International Branch, ANM–116, by the previous issues. We have
August 22, 2006 (71 FR 48838). The
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, changed the AD to refer to this revised
original NPRM proposed to continue to
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, service information as the appropriate
require repetitive detailed inspections of
Washington 98057–3356; telephone source of service information for
the inboard flap trunnions for any wear
(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. accomplishing the required actions. In
marks and of the sliding panels for any
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: addition, we have added new
cracking at the long edges, and
paragraphs (k) and (l) to this AD to
Comments Invited corrective actions if necessary. The
provide credit for accomplishing the
original NPRM also proposed to add
We invite you to submit any relevant actions before the effective date of this
airplanes to the applicability in the
written data, views, or arguments AD in accordance with the service
existing AD and change the inspection
regarding this proposal. Send your information referenced in the original
type.
comments to an address listed in the NPRM. Subsequent paragraphs have
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket Actions Since Original NPRM Was been re-identified accordingly.
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–25658; Issued Accomplishing the actions specified in
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–054– We have determined that the original the service information is intended to
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. NPRM should have applied to certain adequately address the unsafe
We specifically invite comments on the Airbus Model A318 airplanes, and all condition.
overall regulatory, economic, Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321– Comments
environmental, and energy aspects of 111, –112, and –131 airplanes. In the
We have considered the following
this supplemental NPRM. We will original NPRM, we stated that we were
comments on the original NPRM.
consider all comments received by the adding Model A321–211 and –231
closing date and may amend this airplanes; however, the applicability Support for the NPRM
supplemental NPRM in light of those was inadvertently changed to Model Airbus supports the original NPRM.
comments. A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes
We will post all comments submitted, on which Airbus Modification 26495 Request To Incorporate/Publish Certain
without change, to http://dms.dot.gov, has been incorporated in production. Information
including any personal information you The change resulted in the airplanes The Modification and Replacement
provide. We will also post a report identified in paragraph (f) of the original Parts Association (MARPA) states that,
summarizing each substantive verbal NPRM (Model A319–111, –112, –113, frequently, airworthiness directives are
contact with FAA personnel concerning –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 based on service information originating
this supplemental NPRM. Using the airplanes; Model A320–111 airplanes; with the type certificate holder or its
search function of that web site, anyone Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, suppliers. MARPA adds that
can find and read the comments in any –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model manufacturer service documents are
of our dockets, including the name of A321–111, –112, and –131 airplanes; privately authored instruments
the individual who sent the comment except those on which Airbus generally having copyright protection
(or signed the comment on behalf of an Modification 26495 has been against duplication and distribution.
association, business, labor union, etc.). accomplished in production) being MARPA notes that when a service
You may review the DOT’s complete excluded from the applicability of the document is incorporated by reference
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal original NPRM. We have changed the into a public document, such as an
Register published on April 11, 2000 applicability in this supplemental airworthiness directive, it loses its
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit NPRM to certain Airbus Model A318 private, protected status and becomes a
http://dms.dot.gov. airplanes, and ‘‘all’’ Airbus Model public document. MARPA adds that if
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, a service document is used as a
Examining the Docket –131, –132, and –133 airplanes; Model mandatory element of compliance, it
You may examine the AD docket on A320–111 airplanes; Model A320–211, should not simply be referenced, but
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 should be incorporated into the
person at the Docket Management airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, regulatory document; by definition,
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 –131, –211, and –231 airplanes. public laws must be public, which
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means they cannot rely upon private financing or leasing institution, not safety. Therefore, we have not changed
writings. MARPA notes that since the actually reach the persons responsible the supplemental NPRM in this regard.
interpretation of a document is a for accomplishing the airworthiness
Clarification of Compliance Times and
question of law, and not fact, a service directive. Therefore, MARPA asks that
Applicability of Paragraphs (g) and
document not incorporated by reference the service documents deemed essential
(j)(2) of This Supplemental NPRM
will not be considered in a legal finding to the accomplishment of the NPRM be
of the meaning of an airworthiness incorporated by reference into the We have changed paragraphs (g) and
directive. MARPA is concerned that the regulatory instrument, and published in (j)(2) of this supplemental NPRM
failure to incorporate essential service the DMS. (paragraph (i)(2) of the original NPRM)
information could result in a court We do not agree that documents to specify the ‘‘applicable’’ compliance
decision invalidating the airworthiness should be incorporated by reference times in the subparagraphs. Paragraphs
directive. during the NPRM phase of rulemaking. (g)(2) and (j)(2)(ii) of this supplemental
The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) NPRM are applicable only to airplanes
MARPA adds that incorporated by requires that documents that are
reference service documents should be that have not had Airbus Modification
necessary to accomplish the 26495 done in production.
made available to the public by requirements of the AD be incorporated
publication in the Docket Management by reference during the final rule phase Revised Applicability in Paragraph (g)
System (DMS), keyed to the action that of rulemaking. We intend that the final of This Supplemental NPRM
incorporates them. MARPA notes that rule in this action will incorporate by
the stated purpose of the incorporation We have changed the applicability in
reference the documents necessary for
by reference method is brevity, to keep paragraph (g) of this supplemental
the accomplishment of the proposed
from expanding the Federal Register NPRM for clarity and we have added
requirements mandated by this AD.
needlessly by publishing documents Model A320–111 airplanes, which were
Further, we point out that while
already in the hands of the affected inadvertently excluded from that
documents that are incorporated by
individuals; traditionally, ‘‘affected paragraph in the original NPRM.
reference do become public information,
individuals’’ means aircraft owners and Paragraph (g) is applicable to all
they do not lose their copyright
operators, who are generally provided airplanes identified in the existing AD,
protection. For that reason, we advise
service information by the the public to contact the manufacturer and Model A320–111 airplanes are
manufacturer. MARPA adds that a new to obtain copies of the referenced included in that applicability.
class of affected individuals has service information. FAA’s Determination and Proposed
emerged, since the majority of aircraft Additionally, we do not publish Requirements of the Supplemental
maintenance is now performed by service documents in DMS. We are NPRM
specialty shops instead of aircraft currently reviewing our practice of
owners and operators. MARPA notes publishing proprietary service The changes discussed above expand
that this new class includes information. Once we have thoroughly the scope of the original NPRM;
maintenance and repair organizations, examined all aspects of this issue, and therefore, we have determined that it is
component servicing and repair shops, have made a final determination, we necessary to reopen the comment period
parts purveyors and distributors, and will consider whether our current to provide additional opportunity for
organizations manufacturing or practice needs to be revised. However, public comment on this supplemental
servicing alternatively certified parts we consider that to delay this AD action NPRM.
under section 21.303 (‘‘Replacement for that reason would be inappropriate, Costs of Compliance
and modification parts’’) of the Federal since we have determined that an
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.303). unsafe condition exists and that the The following table provides the
MARPA adds that the distribution to requirements in this AD must be estimated costs for U.S. operators to
owners may, when the owner is a accomplished to ensure continued comply with this supplemental NPRM.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor
Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplanes
Modification in AD 14 $80 The manufacturer $1,120 ...................... 755 $845,600.

2006–04–06. states that it will
supply required
parts to operators
at no cost.
Detailed inspection in 2 80 None ......................... $160, per inspection 755 $120,800, per in-
AD 2006–04–06. cycle. spection cycle.
General visual in- 1 80 None ......................... $80, per inspection 741 $59,280, per inspec-
spection (new ac- cycle. tion cycle.
tion).
Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Programs, describes in more ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Title 49 of the United States Code detail the scope of the Agency’s section, Congress charges the FAA with
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue authority. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We are issuing this rulemaking under air commerce by prescribing regulations
Section 106, describes the authority of the authority described in subtitle VII, for practices, methods, and procedures
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, the Administrator finds necessary for
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safety in air commerce. This regulation Airbus: Docket No.: FAA–2006–25658; Detailed Inspections
is within the scope of that authority Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–054–AD. (g) For Model A318–111 and –112
because it addresses an unsafe condition Comments Due Date airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113,
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) The FAA must receive comments on
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes;
products identified in this rulemaking Model A320–111 airplanes; Model A320–
this AD action by April 2, 2007.
action. 211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
Affected ADs airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, and
Regulatory Findings (b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–04–06. –131 airplanes: At the latest of the applicable
times specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),
We have determined that this Applicability and (g)(3) of this AD, do a detailed inspection
proposed AD would not have federalism of the inboard flap trunnions for any wear
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes
implications under Executive Order identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of marks and of the sliding panels for any
13132. This proposed AD would not this AD, certificated in any category. cracking at the long edges, and do any
have a substantial direct effect on the (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 corrective actions, as applicable, by
States, on the relationship between the airplanes on which Airbus Modification accomplishing all of the applicable actions
national Government and the States, or 26495 has been incorporated in production. specified in the Accomplishment
on the distribution of power and (2) All Airbus Model A319–111, –112, Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
responsibilities among the various –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 57–1133, dated July 28, 2005; or Revision 01,
airplanes; Model A320–111 airplanes; Model dated August 7, 2006; except as provided by
levels of government.
A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 paragraph (p) of this AD. As of the effective
For the reasons discussed above, I airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131, date of this AD, only Revision 01 may be
certify that the proposed regulation: –211, and –231 airplanes. used. Any corrective actions must be done at
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the compliance times specified in Figures 5
Unsafe Condition
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; and 6, as applicable, of the service bulletin;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (d) This AD results from a determination except as provided by paragraphs (m), (n),
that certain airplanes must be included in the and (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspection
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures applicability of the AD, and that the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000
inspection type must be revised. We are flight hours until the inspection required by
3. Will not have a significant issuing this AD to detect and correct wear of paragraph (j) of this AD is done.
economic impact, positive or negative, the inboard flap trunnions, which could lead
to loss of flap surface control and Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a
on a substantial number of small entities
consequently result in the flap detaching detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
under the criteria of the Regulatory examination of a specific item, installation,
Flexibility Act. from the airplane. A detached flap could
result in damage to the tail of the airplane. or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
We prepared a regulatory evaluation irregularity. Available lighting is normally
of the estimated costs to comply with Compliance supplemented with a direct source of good
this supplemental NPRM and placed it (e) You are responsible for having the lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES actions required by this AD performed within Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
section for a location to examine the the compliance times specified, unless the lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
regulatory evaluation. actions have already been done. cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Restatement of Requirements of AD 2006–
04–06 (1) Before accumulating 4,000 total flight
hours on the inboard flap trunnion since
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Modification new.
safety, Safety. (2) Within 4,000 flight hours after
(f) For Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
The Proposed Amendment –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes; Model accomplishing paragraph (f) of this AD.
A320–111 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, (3) Within 600 flight hours after March 24,
Accordingly, under the authority –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and 2006 (the effective date of AD 2006–04–06).
delegated to me by the Administrator, Model A321–111, –112, and –131 airplanes; New Requirements of This AD
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part except those on which Airbus Modification
39 as follows: 26495 has been accomplished in production: Modification
Within 18 months after January 8, 2001 (the (h) For Model A321–211 and –231
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS effective date of AD 2000–24–02, amendment airplanes, except those on which Airbus
DIRECTIVES 39–12009), modify the sliding panel driving Modification 26495 has been accomplished
mechanism of the flap drive trunnions, in in production: Within 18 months after the
1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin effective date of this AD, modify the sliding
continues to read as follows: A320–27–1117, Revision 02, dated January panel driving mechanism of the flap drive
18, 2000; or Revision 04, dated November 6, trunnions, in accordance with Airbus Service
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
2001. As of the effective date of this AD, only Bulletin A320–27–1117, Revision 04, dated
§ 39.13 [Amended] Revision 04 may be used. November 6, 2001.
2. The Federal Aviation Note 1: Accomplishment of the (i) Accomplishing the modification
modification required by paragraph (f) of this specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 AD before January 8, 2001, in accordance acceptable for compliance with the
by removing amendment 39–14487 (71 with Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1117, requirements of that paragraph if done before
FR 8439, February 17, 2006) and adding dated July 31, 1997; or Revision 01, dated the effective date of this AD in accordance
the following new airworthiness June 25, 1999; is acceptable for compliance with the applicable service bulletin
directive (AD): with that paragraph. identified in Table 1 of this AD.
TABLE 1.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS

Service Bulletin Revision level Date
A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Original .................... July 31, 1997.

A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Revision 01 .............. June 25, 1999.
A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Revision 02 .............. January 18, 2000.
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TABLE 1.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued

Service Bulletin Revision level Date
A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Revision 03 .............. August 24, 2001.
General Visual Inspections acceptable for compliance with the Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
(j) For all airplanes: At the time specified requirements of that paragraph. 23, 2007.
in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, as (l) Accomplishment of the inspections Ali Bahrami,
applicable, do a general visual inspection of required by paragraph (j) of this AD before Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
the inboard flap trunnions for any wear the effective date of this AD, in accordance Aircraft Certification Service.
marks and of the sliding panels for any with Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1133,
[FR Doc. E7–3841 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am]
cracking at the long edges, and do all dated July 28, 2005, is acceptable for
applicable corrective actions, by BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
compliance with the requirements of that
accomplishing all of the applicable actions paragraph.
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– Compliance Times DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
57–1133, Revision 01, dated August 7, 2006; (m) Where Airbus Service Bulletins A320–
except as provided by paragraph (p) of this 57–1133, dated July 28, 2005; and Revision Minerals Management Service
AD. All corrective actions must be done at
01, dated August 7, 2006; specify replacing
the compliance times specified in Figures 5 30 CFR Part 250
and 6, as applicable, of the service bulletin; the sliding panel at the next opportunity if
except as provided by paragraphs (m), (n), damaged, replace it within 600 flight hours RIN 1010–AD12
and (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspection after the inspection required by paragraph (g)
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 or (j) of this AD, as applicable. Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations
flight hours. Accomplishment of the general (n) If any damage to the trunnion is found on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)—
visual inspection required by this paragraph during any inspection required by paragraph Oil and Gas Production Requirements
terminates the detailed inspection (g) or (j) of this AD, before further flight, do
requirement of paragraph (g) of this AD. the corrective actions specified in Airbus AGENCY: Minerals Management Service
Note 3: For the purposes of this AD, a Service Bulletin A320–57–1133, dated July (MMS), Interior.
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual 28, 2005; or Revision 01, dated August 7, ACTION: Proposed rule.
examination of an interior or exterior area, 2006. As of the effective date of this AD, only
installation, or assembly to detect obvious Revision 01 may be used. SUMMARY: MMS proposes to amend the
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of regulations regarding oil and natural gas
inspection is made from within touching Grace Period Assessment production. This is a complete rewrite
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror (o) Where Airbus Service Bulletins A320– of these regulations, addressing issues
may be necessary to ensure visual access to 57–1133, dated July 28, 2005; and Revision such as production rates, burning oil,
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level 01, dated August 7, 2006; specify contacting
of inspection is made under normally
and venting and flaring natural gas. The
the manufacturer for a grace period proposed rule would eliminate most
available lighting conditions such as
assessment after replacing the trunnion or restrictions on production rates and
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or flap, contact the Manager, International clarify flaring and venting limits. The
opening of access panels or doors. Stands, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane proposed rule was written using plain
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain Directorate, FAA; the Direction Ge´ne´rale de language, so it will be easier to read and
proximity to the area being checked.’’ l’Aviation Civile; or the European Aviation understand.
(1) For airplanes on which the detailed Safety Agency (or its delegated agent); for the
DATES: Submit comments by June 4,
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this grace period assessment.
2007. MMS may not fully consider
AD has been done before the effective date No Reporting Requirement comments received after this date.
of this AD: Inspect before accumulating 4,000
total flight hours on the inboard flap (p) Although Airbus Service Bulletins Submit comments to the Office of
trunnion since new, or within 4,000 flight A320–57–1133, dated July 28, 2005; and Management and Budget on the
hours after accomplishing the most recent Revision 01, dated August 7, 2006; specify to information collection burden in this
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this submit certain information to the rule by April 5, 2007.
AD, whichever occurs later. manufacturer, this AD does not include that ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
(2) For airplanes other than those requirement. on the rulemaking by any of the
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: following methods. Please use the
Inspect at the latest of the applicable times Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
Regulation Identifier Number (RIN)
specified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i), (j)(2)(ii), and (q)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
(j)(2)(iii) of this AD. 1010–AD12 as an identifier in your
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
(i) Before accumulating 4,000 total flight message. See also Public Comment
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
hours on the inboard flap trunnion since accordance with the procedures found in 14
Procedures under Procedural Matters.
new. • MMS’s Public Connect on-line
CFR 39.19.
(ii) Within 4,000 flight hours after (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
commenting system, https://
accomplishing paragraph (f) or (h) of this AD. ocsconnect.mms.gov. Follow the
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
(iii) Within 600 flight hours after the instructions on the Web site for
effective date of this AD. airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
submitting comments.
the appropriate principal inspector in the

Actions Accomplished According to Previous FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Issue of Service Bulletins District Office. www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(k) Accomplishment of the modification instructions on the Web site for
Related Information submitting comments.
required by paragraph (f) of this AD before
the effective date of this AD, in accordance (r) French airworthiness directive F–2005– • E-mail MMS at
with Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1117, 139, dated August 3, 2005, also addresses the rules.comments@mms.gov. Use RIN
Revision 03, dated August 24, 2001, is subject of this AD. 1010–AD12 in the subject line.

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9880 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.

43 / Tuesday, March 6, 2007 / Proposed Rules

Modification in AD 14 $80 The manufacturer $1,120 ...................... 755 $845,600.

TABLE 1.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS

A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Original .................... July 31, 1997.

TABLE 1.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued

A320–27–1117 .................................................................................................................................... Revision 03 .............. August 24, 2001.

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