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Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on March • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on


(e) You are responsible for having the 31, 2006. the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
actions required by this AD performed within Ali Bahrami, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
the compliance times specified, unless the Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
actions have already been done. Aircraft Certification Service. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Repetitive Inspections [FR Doc. 06–3433 Filed 4–10–06; 8:45 am] Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
(f) Before the airplane accumulates 28,000
total flight cycles, or within 18 months after
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K
the effective date of this AD, whichever 1Y5, Canada, for service information
occurs later: Do a high-frequency eddy DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION identified in this proposed AD.
current inspection for cracking of the web of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the STA 2360 aft pressure bulkhead around Federal Aviation Administration
George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
the fastener heads in the critical fastener Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–
rows in the web lap joints, from the Y-chord 14 CFR Part 39
171, New York Aircraft Certification
to the inner ring; in accordance with Part 2, [Docket No. FAA–2006–24411; Directorate Office, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, suite
‘‘Access and Inspection,’’ of the Identifier 2006–NM–033–AD] 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747–53A2561, dated RIN 2120–AA64 telephone (516) 228–7325; fax (516)
September 22, 2005. Repeat the inspection 794–5531.
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
flight cycles until the modification in Model DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201,
paragraph (h) of this AD is done. –202, –301, –311, –314, and –315 Comments Invited
Repair Airplanes; Equipped with Certain We invite you to submit any relevant
Cockpit Door Installations written data, views, or arguments
(g) If any cracking is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (f) of this
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
AGENCY: Federal Aviation comments to an address listed in the
AD: Before further flight, do the applicable Administration (FAA), Department of
action in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
Transportation (DOT). number ‘‘FAA–2006–24411; Directorate
(1) If the cracking is within certain limits
specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Identifier 2006–NM–033–AD’’ at the
747–53A2561, dated September 22, 2005, (NPRM). beginning of your comments. We
(referencing the structural repair manual) do specifically invite comments on the
the repair in accordance with the SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
overall regulatory, economic,
Accomplishment Instructions of the alert new airworthiness directive (AD) for
environmental, and energy aspects of
service bulletin. certain Bombardier Model DHC–8–102,
the proposed AD. We will consider all
(2) If the cracking is more than certain –103, –106, –201, –202, –301, –311,
comments received by the closing date
limits specified in Boeing Alert Service –314, and –315 airplanes. This proposed
Bulletin 747–53A2561, dated September 22, and may amend the proposed AD in
AD would require modifying the hinge
2005, or if the alert service bulletin specifies light of those comments.
attachment for the cockpit door from a
to ask Boeing for repair data: Repair the We will post all comments we
single-point attachment to a two-point
cracking using a method approved by the receive, without change, to http://
attachment. This proposed AD results
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office dms.dot.gov, including any personal
(ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be
from a report that, during structural
information you provide. We will also
approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, as testing of the cockpit door, the lower
post a report summarizing each
required by this paragraph, the Manager’s hinge block rotated and caused the
substantive verbal contact with FAA
approval letter must specifically refer to this mating hinge pin to disengage, and
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
AD. caused excessive door deflection. We
Using the search function of that web
are proposing this AD to prevent failure
Modification site, anyone can find and read the
of a door attachment, which could result
(h) Before the airplane accumulates 35,000 comments in any of our dockets,
in uncontrolled release of the cockpit
total flight cycles or within 18 months after including the name of the individual
door under certain fuselage
the effective date of this AD, whichever who sent the comment (or signed the
occurs later: Modify the aft pressure
decompression conditions, and possible
comment on behalf of an association,
bulkhead using a method approved by the damage to the airplane structure.
business, labor union, etc.). You may
Manager, Seattle ACO. For a repair method DATES: We must receive comments on review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
to be approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, this proposed AD by May 11, 2006. Statement in the Federal Register
as required by this paragraph, the Manager’s ADDRESSES: Use one of the following published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
approval letter must specifically refer to this
addresses to submit comments on this 19477–78), or you may visit http://
AD. Doing this modification terminates the
repetitive inspection requirements of proposed AD. dms.dot.gov.
paragraph (f) of this AD. • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions Examining the Docket
Alternative Methods of Compliance for sending your comments You may examine the AD docket on
(AMOCs) electronically. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
(i)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the • Government-wide rulemaking Web person at the Docket Management
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
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requested in accordance with the procedures and follow the instructions for sending p.m., Monday through Friday, except
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
your comments electronically. Federal holidays. The Docket
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to • Mail: Docket Management Facility, Management Facility office (telephone
which the AMOC applies, notify the U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. street address stated in the ADDRESSES
Office. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. section. Comments will be available in

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the AD docket shortly after the Docket door, the lower hinge block rotated and conditions, and possible damage to the
Management System receives them. caused the mating hinge pin to aircraft structure.
Discussion disengage, and caused excessive door
Relevant Service Information
deflection. The rotation of the lower
Transport Canada Civil Aviation hinge block was caused by an
(TCCA), which is the airworthiness Bombardier has issued the service
inadequate number of attachment bolts bulletins listed in the following table.
authority for Canada, notified us that an
for the hinge block. This condition, if These service bulletins apply to
unsafe condition may exist on certain
not corrected, could cause failure of a Bombardier Model DHC–8–102, –103,
Bombardier Model DHC–8–102, –103,
–106, –201, –202, –301, –311, –314, and door attachment, which could result in –106, –201, –202, –301, –311, –314, and
–315 airplanes. TCCA advises that, uncontrolled release of the cockpit door –315 airplanes that have the serial
during structural testing of the cockpit under certain fuselage decompression numbers specified in the table.

BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS


Use this Bombardier Service Bulletin— For serial numbers—

8–52–54, Revision A, dated November 5, 2004 ...................................... 003 through 451 inclusive, 453 through 463 inclusive, 465 through 489
inclusive, 491 through 505 inclusive, and 507.
8–52–58, dated May 12, 2004 ................................................................. 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 through 557 inclusive.

The service bulletins describe the door fairing, reworking the door intended to adequately address the
procedures for modifying the cockpit post, installing a new strike plate, unsafe condition.
door from a single-point attachment to installing a new hinge assembly, For certain airplanes, the service
a two-point attachment. The aligning the hinges, and installing a new bulletins specify doing the
modification involves the following label regarding alternate release of the modifications listed in the following
actions, as applicable, depending on the door. Accomplishing the actions table prior to or concurrently with the
configuration of the airplane: Reworking specified in the service information is procedures in the service bulletins.

PRIOR/CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
For airplanes affected by Bom- That have these serial numbers— Do these modifications— As specified in—
bardier Service Bulletin—

8–52–54, Revision A, dated No- 003 through 407 inclusive, 409 Rework the cockpit door emer- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada,
vember 5, 2004. through 412 inclusive, and 414 gency release. Limited, Modification 8/2337.
through 433 inclusive.
Install a new label regarding alter- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada,
nate release of the door. Limited, Modification 8/3339.
8–52–58, dated May 12, 2004 ...... 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 Install the cockpit door ................. Bombardier Modsum 8Q200015.
through 557 inclusive.
Install the cockpit door ................. Bombardier Modsum 8Q420101.
Install the cockpit door with a Bombardier Modsum 8Q420143.
blow-out door panel.

TCCA mandated the service FAA’s Determination and Requirements Costs of Compliance
information and issued Canadian of the Proposed AD
airworthiness directive CF–3005–34, This proposed AD would affect about
dated August 29, 2005, to ensure the These airplane models are 16 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
continued airworthiness of these manufactured in Canada and are type proposed actions would take between 3
airplanes in Canada. certificated for operation in the United and 6 work hours per airplane,
States under the provisions of section depending on the airplane
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–52–54 21.29 of the Federal Aviation configuration. The average labor rate is
refers to Bombardier Modsum 8Q100859 Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the $80 per work hour. Required parts
as an additional source of service applicable bilateral airworthiness would cost about $2,000 per airplane.
information for installing a hinge pin agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral Based on these figures, the estimated
with a two-point attachment. airworthiness agreement, TCCA has cost of the proposed AD for U.S.
Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–52–58 kept the FAA informed of the situation operators is between $35,840 and
refers to Bombardier Modsum 8Q900267 described above. We have examined $39,680, or between $2,240 and $2,480
as an additional source of service TCCA’s findings, evaluated all pertinent per airplane.
information for reworking and installing information, and determined that we
the cockpit door, and reworking the need to issue an AD for airplanes of this Authority for This Rulemaking
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lower hinge attachment to provide a type design that are certificated for Title 49 of the United States Code
downward-facing pin with a two-point operation in the United States. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
attachment. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
which would require accomplishing the section 106, describes the authority of
actions specified in the service the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
information described previously. Aviation Programs, describes in more

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detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the compliance times specified, unless the
authority. DIRECTIVES actions have already been done.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Modification
the authority described in subtitle VII, 1. The authority citation for part 39
part A, subpart III, section 44701, continues to read as follows: (f) Within 24 months after the effective
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. date of this AD, modify the cockpit door from
section, Congress charges the FAA with a single-point attachment to a two-point
§ 39.13 [Amended] attachment in accordance with the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. The Federal Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of the
for practices, methods, and procedures Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 applicable service bulletin in Table 2 of this
by adding the following new AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation airworthiness directive (AD):
is within the scope of that authority BOMBARDIER, INC. (FORMERLY DE HAVILLAND, TABLE 2.—BOMBARDIER SERVICE
because it addresses an unsafe condition INC.): Docket No. FAA–2006–24411; BULLETINS
that is likely to exist or develop on Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–033–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking Comments Due Date Use this Bombardier For serial numbers—
Service Bulletin—
action. (a) The FAA must receive comments on
Regulatory Findings this AD action by May 11, 2006. 8–52–54, Revision A, 003 through 451 in-
Affected ADs dated November 5, clusive, 453
We have determined that this 2004. through 463 inclu-
proposed AD would not have federalism (b) None. sive, 465 through
implications under Executive Order Applicability 489 inclusive, 491
13132. This proposed AD would not through 505 inclu-
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model
have a substantial direct effect on the sive, and 507.
DHC–8–102, –103, –106, –201, –202, –301,
States, on the relationship between the –311, –314, and –315 airplanes, certificated 8–52–58, dated May 452, 464, 490, 506,
national Government and the States, or in any category; serial numbers 003 through 12, 2004. and 508 through
on the distribution of power and 557 inclusive; equipped with cockpit door 557 inclusive.
responsibilities among the various installation part numbers (P/Ns) identified in
levels of government. Table 1 of this AD. Note 1: Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–52–
For the reasons discussed above, I 54 refers to Bombardier Modification
certify that the proposed regulation: TABLE 1.—COCKPIT DOOR Summary (Modsum) 8Q100859 as an
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory INSTALLATIONS AFFECTED BY THIS AD additional source of service information for
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; installing a hinge pin with a two-point
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the P/N Dash nos. attachment. Bombardier Service bulletin 8–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 52–58 refers to Bombardier Modsum
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 82510074 .................. All. 8Q900267 as an additional source of service
3. Will not have a significant 82510294 .................. All. information for reworking and installing the
82510310 .................. –001. cockpit door, and reworking the lower hinge
economic impact, positive or negative, 8Z4597 ...................... –001.
on a substantial number of small entities attachment to provide a downward-facing
H85250010 ................ All.
under the criteria of the Regulatory 82510700 .................. All. pin with a two-point attachment.
Flexibility Act. 82510704 .................. All except –502 and
Prior/Concurrent Requirements
We prepared a regulatory evaluation –503.
of the estimated costs to comply with (g) Prior to or concurrently with the
this proposed AD and placed it in the Unsafe Condition modification in paragraph (f) of this AD, do
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section (d) This AD results from a report that, the applicable actions specified in Table 3 of
for a location to examine the regulatory during structural testing of the cockpit door, this AD according to a method approved by
evaluation. the lower hinge block rotated and caused the either the Manager, New York Aircraft
mating hinge pin to disengage, and caused Certification (ACO), FAA; or Transport
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 excessive door deflection. We are issuing this Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) (or its
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD to prevent failure of a door attachment, delegated agent). One approved method is
safety, Safety. which could result in uncontrolled release of the applicable modification or Modsum
the cockpit door under certain fuselage listed in the ‘‘One approved method for
The Proposed Amendment decompression conditions, and possible doing these actions’’ column of Table 3 of
damage to the aircraft structure.
Accordingly, under the authority this AD.
delegated to me by the Administrator, Compliance
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) You are responsible for having the
39 as follows: actions required by this AD performed within

TABLE 3.—BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS


For airplanes affected by Bom- One approved method for doing
That have these serial numbers— Do these actions—
bardier Service Bulletin— these actions—
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8–52–54, Revision A, dated No- 003 through 407 inclusive, 409 Rework the cockpit door emer- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada,
vember 5, 2004. through 412 inclusive, and 414 gency release. Limited, Modification 8/2337.
through 433 inclusive.
Install a new label regarding alter- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada,
nate release of the door. Limited, Modification 8/3339.
8–52–58, dated May 12, 2004 ...... 452, 464, 490, 506, and 508 Install the cockpit door ................. Bombardier Modsum 8Q200015.
through 557 inclusive.

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TABLE 3.—BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued


For airplanes affected by Bom- One approved method for doing
That have these serial numbers— Do these actions—
bardier Service Bulletin— these actions—

Install the cockpit door ................. Bombardier Modsum 8Q420101.


Install the cockpit door with a Bombardier Modsum 8Q420143.
blow-out door panel.

Actions Done in Accordance With Previous blocking material on the left- and right- comments to an address listed in the
Revision of Service Bulletin hand partitions of the forward baggage ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
(h) Actions done before the effective date compartment door; replacing the seal on number ‘‘FAA–2006–24366; Directorate
of this AD in accordance with Bombardier both partitions; and performing Identifier 2006–NM–040–AD’’ at the
Service Bulletin 8–52–54, dated May 12, corrective action if necessary. This beginning of your comments. We
2004, are acceptable for compliance with the proposed AD results from a report specifically invite comments on the
corresponding requirements in paragraph (f) indicating that certain airplanes were overall regulatory, economic,
of this AD.
delivered with the fire blocking material environmental, and energy aspects of
Alternative Methods of Compliance missing and the seal improperly the proposed AD. We will consider all
(AMOCs) installed on the partitions of the forward comments received by the closing date
(i)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft baggage compartment door. We are and may amend the proposed AD in
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to proposing this AD to detect and correct light of those comments.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in such discrepancies on the partitions of We will post all comments we
accordance with the procedures found in 14 the forward baggage compartment door, receive, without change, to http://
CFR 39.19. which, in the event of a fire in the dms.dot.gov, including any personal
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
baggage compartment, could result in information you provide. We will also
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the smoke propagating into the main cabin. post a report summarizing each
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA DATES: We must receive comments on substantive verbal contact with FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District this proposed AD by May 11, 2006. personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Office. Using the search function of that Web
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
site, anyone can find and read the
Related Information addresses to submit comments on this
comments in any of our dockets,
(j) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– proposed AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to including the name of the individual
2005–34, dated August 29, 2005, also
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the who sent the comment (or signed the
addresses the subject of this AD.
instructions for sending your comments comment on behalf of an association,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March business, labor union, etc.). You may
31, 2006. electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Ali Bahrami, Statement in the Federal Register
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Aircraft Certification Service. and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically. 19477–78), or you may visit http://
[FR Doc. 06–3435 Filed 4–10–06; 8:45 am] dms.dot.gov.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Examining the Docket
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, You may examine the AD docket on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. person at the Docket Management
Federal Aviation Administration • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
14 CFR Part 39 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, Federal holidays. The Docket
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Management Facility office (telephone
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24366; Directorate through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Identifier 2006–NM–040–AD] (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
Contact Empresa Brasileira de level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
RIN 2120–AA64 Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box street address stated in the ADDRESSES
343–CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos Campos– section. Comments will be available in
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa SP, Brazil, for service information
Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. the AD docket shortly after the Docket
identified in this proposed AD. Management System receives them.
(EMBRAER) Model EMB–135BJ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Airplanes Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116, The Departmento de Aviacao Civil
Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, (DAC), which is the airworthiness
Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, authority for Brazil, notified us that an
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Washington 98055–4056; telephone unsafe condition may exist on certain
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(NPRM). (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. EMBRAER Model EMB–135BJ airplanes.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DAC advises that certain airplanes
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a were delivered with the fire blocking
new airworthiness directive (AD) for Comments Invited material missing and the seal
certain EMBRAER Model EMB–135BJ We invite you to submit any relevant improperly installed on the left- and
airplanes. This proposed AD would written data, views, or arguments right-hand partitions of the forward
require inspecting for missing fire regarding this proposed AD. Send your baggage compartment door. These

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