Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives

Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.
61 / Thursday, March 30, 2006 / Proposed Rules 16063
The Proposed Amendment service bulletin with a serviceable actuator actuator that was not new or overhauled, and
that was not new or overhauled, and has not has not received a detailed inspection and
Accordingly, under the authority received a detailed inspection and freeplay freeplay measurement since the replacement,
delegated to me by the Administrator, measurement since the replacement. perform an inspection and freeplay
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) If the actuator has not been replaced, measurement of that actuator as required by
39 as follows: perform all actions of this AD except for paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD within 24
paragraph (l) of this AD. months or 3,500 flight hours after the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) If the actuator has been replaced, effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
DIRECTIVES perform the actions specified by paragraph (l) first.
of this AD.
1. The authority citation for part 39 Parts Installation
Detailed Inspection (m) As of the effective date of this AD, no
continues to read as follows:
(h) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total person may install, on any airplane, a
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. flight hours or within 18 months after the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator that is not
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs new or overhauled, unless a detailed
§ 39.13 [Amended] later, except as provided by paragraph (l) of inspection and freeplay measurement of that
this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for actuator is performed before further flight, in
2. The Federal Aviation discrepancies of the horizontal stabilizer trim accordance with paragraphs (h) and (i) of this
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 actuator ballnut and ballscrew in accordance AD.
by adding the following new with Part 1 of the Accomplishment
airworthiness directive (AD): Instructions of the service bulletin, changing Alternative Methods of Compliance
the position of the horizontal stabilizer as (AMOCs)
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–24270;
needed to allow inspecting the entire (n)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–200–AD.
ballscrew. Repeat the detailed inspection Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
Comments Due Date thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
flight hours or 12 months, whichever occurs accordance with the procedures found in 14
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
first. If any discrepancy is found during any CFR 39.19.
this AD action by May 15, 2006.
inspection required by this AD, before further (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
Affected ADs flight, replace the actuator with a new or accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
(b) None. serviceable actuator in accordance with the which the AMOC applies, notify the
service bulletin. appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Applicability Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Freeplay Measurement (Inspection) Office.
(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model
777–200, –300, and –300ER series airplanes, (i) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
certificated in any category. flight hours or within 18 months after the
22, 2006.
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
Unsafe Condition later, except as provided by paragraph (l) of Michael Zielinski,
(d) This AD results from a report of this AD: Perform a freeplay measurement of Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
extensive corrosion of a ballscrew in the the ballnut and ballscrew in accordance with Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of [FR Doc. E6–4619 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am]
of a Boeing Model 757 airplane, which is the service bulletin. Repeat the freeplay BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
similar in design to the ballscrew on certain measurement thereafter at intervals not to
Model 777 airplanes. We are issuing this AD exceed 18,000 flight hours or 60 months,
to prevent an undetected failure of the whichever occurs first. If the freeplay is
found to exceed the limits specified in the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
primary load path for the ballscrew in the
drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer service bulletin during any measurement
required by this AD, before further flight, Federal Aviation Administration
and subsequent wear and failure of the
secondary load path, which could lead to replace the actuator with a new or
serviceable actuator in accordance with the 14 CFR Part 39
loss of control of the horizontal stabilizer and
consequent loss of control of the airplane. service bulletin.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24245; Directorate
Lubrication Identifier 2005–NM–166–AD]
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the (j) Before the accumulation of 15,000 total RIN 2120–AA64
actions required by this AD performed within flight hours or within 18 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
the compliance times specified, unless the
later: Lubricate the ballnut and ballscrew in Model 737–200C Series Airplanes
actions have already been done.
accordance with Part 3 of the
Service Bulletin Reference Accomplishment Instructions of the service AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in bulletin. Repeat the lubrication thereafter at Administration (FAA), Department of
this AD, means Boeing Alert Service Bulletin intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours or Transportation (DOT).
777–27A0059, Revision 1, dated August 18, 12 months, whichever occurs first.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
2005. Credit for Using Original Issue of Service (NPRM).
Note 1: The service bulletin refers to the Bulletin
Boeing 777 Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (k) Actions performed prior to the effective SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
(AMM), subjects 12–21–05, 27–41–13, and date of this AD in accordance with Boeing supersede an existing airworthiness
29–11–00, as additional sources of service Alert Service Bulletin 777–27A0059, dated directive (AD) that applies to all Boeing
information for accomplishing the actions September 18, 2003, are considered Model 737–200C series airplanes. The
required by this AD. acceptable for compliance with the existing AD currently requires a one-
corresponding actions of this AD. time external detailed inspection for
Maintenance Records Check
wwhite on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
Prior Replacement of Actuator cracking of the fuselage skin in the

(g) Within 180 days or 3,500 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, whichever (l) If, prior to the effective date of this AD,
lower lobe cargo compartment;
occurs first: Perform a maintenance records any horizontal stabilizer trim actuator was repetitive internal detailed inspections
check or inspect to determine if any replaced in accordance with Boeing Alert for cracking of the frames in the lower
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator has been Service Bulletin 777–27A0059, dated lobe cargo compartment; repair of
replaced for any issue described in the September 18, 2003, with a serviceable cracked parts; and terminating action for
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the repetitive internal detailed comments received by the closing date we have received multiple reports
inspections. This proposed AD restates and may amend the proposed AD in indicating that the modification
the requirements of the existing AD and light of those comments. required by AD 99–12–08 is not fully
adds a requirement to perform repetitive We will post all comments we effective in preventing cracking of the
detailed inspections of the body station receive, without change, to http:// BS 360 and BS 500 fuselage frames.
(BS) 360 and BS 500 fuselage frames, dms.dot.gov, including any personal Consequently, to maintain airplane
after accomplishing the terminating information you provide. We will also structural integrity, it is necessary to
action, and repair if necessary. This post a report summarizing each require new internal detailed
proposed AD results from multiple substantive verbal contact with FAA inspections at the BS 360 and BS 500
reports that the existing AD is not fully personnel concerning this proposed AD. fuselage frames on airplanes that have
effective in preventing cracks in the BS Using the search function of that Web been modified as required by paragraph
360 and BS 500 fuselage frames. We are site, anyone can find and read the (c) of AD 99–12–08, and repair if
proposing this AD to detect and correct comments in any of our dockets, necessary.
cracking of the fuselage frames from BS including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the Changes to Existing AD
360 to BS 500B, which, if not detected,
could lead to loss of the cargo door comment on behalf of an association, This proposed AD would retain
during flight and consequent rapid business, labor union, etc.). You may certain requirements of AD 99–12–08.
decompression of the airplane. review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Since AD 99–12–08 was issued, the AD
Statement in the Federal Register format has been revised; therefore,
DATES: We must receive comments on
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of AD 99–12–
this proposed AD by May 15, 2006.
19477–78), or may visit http:// 08 have been re-identified as paragraphs
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following (f), (g), and (h) in this proposed AD.
dms.dot.gov.
addresses to submit comments on this We have revised paragraph (g)(1) of
proposed AD. Examining the Docket this proposed AD to include a statement
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to You may examine the AD docket on that repairs must be performed in
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in accordance with a method approved by
instructions for sending your comments person at the Docket Management the Manager, Seattle Aircraft
electronically. Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 Certification Office (ACO), FAA; or in
• Government-wide rulemaking Web p.m., Monday through Friday, except accordance with the procedures
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Federal holidays. The Docket specified in paragraph (k)(4) of this AD;
and follow the instructions for sending Management Facility office (telephone and that the Boeing 737 Structural
your comments electronically. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza Repair Manual is one approved source
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; level of the Nassif Building at the DOT of repair information for accomplishing
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 street address stated in the ADDRESSES the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, section. Comments will be available in this proposed AD.
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. the AD docket shortly after the Docket Operators should be aware that
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. paragraph (c) of AD 99–12–08 states that
Management System receives them.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on installing doublers on the fuselage
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Discussion frames between BS 360 to 500B
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, On June 4, 1999, we issued AD 99– constitutes terminating action for all
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 12–08, amendment 39–11192 (64 FR inspections required by that AD, even
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 31488, June 11, 1999), for all Boeing though no doublers are installed on the
Contact Boeing Commercial Model 737–200C series airplanes. That fuselage frames at BS 360 and BS 500.
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, AD requires a one-time external detailed Therefore, to maintain consistency with
Washington 98124–2207, for service inspection to detect and correct cracking AD 99–12–08, paragraph (h) of this
information identified in this proposed of the fuselage skin in the lower lobe proposed AD continues to require
AD. cargo compartment; repetitive internal installing doublers on the fuselage
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: detailed visual inspections for cracking frames between BS 360 to 500B, which
Howard Hall, Aerospace Engineer, of the frames in the lower lobe cargo constitutes terminating action for the
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, compartment; repair of cracked parts; inspections required for those frames,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, and a preventative modification that while paragraph (i) of this proposed AD
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, provides terminating action for the specifies a new requirement for
Washington 98055–4056; telephone repetitive internal detailed inspections. repetitive inspections of the fuselage
(425) 917–6430; fax (425) 917–6590. That AD resulted from reports of frames at BS 360 and BS 500 only.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: cracking of the body frames between AD 99–12–08 refers to a ‘‘detailed
Comments Invited stringers 19 left and 25 left and at body visual inspection.’’ However, since the
station (BS) 360 to 500B. We issued that issuance of AD 99–12–08, we have
We invite you to submit any relevant AD to prevent opening or loss of the clarified the inspection terminology to
written data, views, or arguments cargo door during flight, and consequent refer to a ‘‘detailed inspection.’’ We
regarding this proposed AD. Send your rapid decompression of the airplane. have included a definition of this type
comments to an address listed in the of inspection in Note 1 of this proposed
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
AD.
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–24245; AD 99–12–08 states that modifying
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–166– certain fuselage frames from BS 360

AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. through BS 500B inclusive constitutes of the Proposed AD
We specifically invite comments on the terminating action for the repetitive We have evaluated all pertinent
overall regulatory, economic, internal detailed inspections required information and identified an unsafe
environmental, and energy aspects of for all specified fuselage frames. condition that is likely to develop on
the proposed AD. We will consider all However, since we issued AD 99–12–08, other airplanes of the same type design.
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For this reason, we are proposing this Aviation Programs, describes in more by removing amendment 39–11192 (64
AD, which would supersede AD 99–12– detail the scope of the Agency’s FR 31488, June 11, 1999), and adding
08 and retain the requirements of the authority. the following new airworthiness
existing AD. This proposed AD would We are issuing this rulemaking under directive (AD):
also require repetitive internal detailed the authority described in Subtitle VII, Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–24245;
inspections for cracking of the BS 360 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–166–AD.
and BS 500 fuselage frames and repair ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Comments Due Date
if necessary. These inspections would section, Congress charges the FAA with
be required to be done in accordance promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (a) The FAA must receive comments on
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– air commerce by prescribing regulations this AD action by May 15, 2006.
53A1160, dated October 24, 1991; or for practices, methods, and procedures Affected ADs
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1160, the Administrator finds necessary for (b) This AD supersedes AD 99–12–08.
Revision 1, dated April 29, 1993; which safety in air commerce. This regulation
Applicability
were referenced as appropriate sources is within the scope of that authority
of service information by AD 99–12–08. because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model
That service information specifies to that is likely to exist or develop on 737–200C series airplanes, certificated in any
category.
contact the manufacturer for products identified in this rulemaking
instructions on how to repair certain action. Unsafe Condition
conditions, but this proposed AD would (d) This AD results from multiple reports
Regulatory Findings that the modification required by AD 99–12–
require repairing those conditions in
one of the following ways: We have determined that this 08 is not fully effective in preventing cracks
• Using a method that we approve; or proposed AD would not have federalism in the BS 360 and BS 500 fuselage frames.
• Using data that meet the implications under Executive Order We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
certification basis of the airplane, and cracking of the fuselage frames from BS 360
13132. This proposed AD would not
to BS 500B, which, if not detected, could
that have been approved by an have a substantial direct effect on the lead to loss of the cargo door during flight
Authorized Representative for the States, on the relationship between the and consequent rapid decompression of the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes national Government and the States, or airplane.
Delegation Option Authorization on the distribution of power and
Compliance
Organization whom we have authorized responsibilities among the various
to make those findings. levels of government. (e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
For the reasons discussed above, I
Clarification of Alternative Method of the compliance times specified, unless the
certify that the proposed regulation: actions have already been done.
Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
We have revised this action to clarify action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Restatement of Requirements of AD 99–12–
the appropriate procedure for notifying 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 08
the principal inspector before using any DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures One-Time External Detailed Inspection
approved AMOC on any airplane to (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (f) Prior to the accumulation of 29,000 total
which the AMOC applies. 3. Will not have a significant flight cycles or within 250 flight cycles after
Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative, August 9, 1993 (the effective date AD 93–13–
on a substantial number of small entities 02, amendment 39–8615, which was
There are about 90 airplanes of the under the criteria of the Regulatory superseded by AD 99–12–08), whichever
affected design in the worldwide fleet. Flexibility Act. occurs later, accomplish an external detailed
This proposed AD would affect about 18 We prepared a regulatory evaluation inspection to detect cracks of the fuselage
airplanes of U.S. registry. skin between stringers 19 left and 25 left and
of the estimated costs to comply with at body stations 360 to 540, in accordance
The modification required by AD 99–
this proposed AD and placed it in the with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
12–08, and retained in this proposed
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section 53A1160, dated October 24, 1991; or Boeing
AD, takes approximately 160 work
for a location to examine the regulatory Service Bulletin 737–53A1160, Revision 1,
hours per airplane to accomplish, at an dated April 29, 1993. If any crack is found,
evaluation.
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. prior to further flight, accomplish the
Required parts cost about $5,500 per List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of
airplane. Based on these figures, the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD.
estimated cost of the currently required safety, Safety. (1) Perform an internal detailed inspection
modification for U.S. operators is to detect cracks of the frames between
$329,400, or $18,300 per airplane. The Proposed Amendment stringers 19 left and 25 left and at body
The new proposed inspections would stations 360 to 500B, in accordance with
Accordingly, under the authority either service bulletin.
take about 3 work hours per airplane, at delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Repair all cracks in accordance with a
an average labor rate of $80 per work the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part method approved by the Manager, Seattle
hour. Based on these figures, the 39 as follows: Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA,
estimated cost of the new inspections Transport Airplane Directorate.
specified in this proposed AD for U.S. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Internal Detailed Inspections
operators is $4,320, or $240 per DIRECTIVES
airplane, per inspection cycle. (g) Within 3,000 flight cycles after
1. The authority citation for part 39 completing the requirements of paragraph (f)
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows: of this AD, unless accomplished within the
last 6,000 flight cycles prior to August 9,

Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 1993, perform an internal detailed inspection
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue to detect cracks of the frames between
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended]
stringers 19 left and 25 left and at body
Section 106, describes the authority of 2. The Federal Aviation stations 360 to 500B, in accordance with
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1160,
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dated October 24, 1991; or Boeing Service Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying of suspect actuators to detect broken
Bulletin 737–53A1160, Revision 1, dated lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface damper shafts, and replacement of any
April 29, 1993. Thereafter, repeat the internal cleaning and elaborate procedures may be actuator having a broken damper shaft.
detailed inspection at intervals not to exceed required.’’ The original NPRM would also have
9,000 flight cycles. If any crack is found
during any inspection required by this Alternative Methods of Compliance required that operators report any
paragraph, before further flight, repair as (AMOCs) broken damper shaft they find to the
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this (k)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the FAA. The original NPRM would also
AD, as applicable. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if have provided an optional terminating
(1) If any crack is found that does not requested in accordance with the procedures action for the repetitive inspection
exceed the limits specified in the Boeing 737 found in 14 CFR 39.19. requirements of the proposed AD. The
Structural Repair Manual (SRM), repair the (2) Before using any AMOC approved in original NPRM resulted from reports of
crack in accordance with a method approved accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any broken or cracked damper shafts within
by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the aileron and elevator actuator
Office (ACO), FAA; or in accordance with the the appropriate principal inspector in the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(4) of
assemblies. This action revises the
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
this AD. The SRM is one approved source of District Office.
original NPRM by proposing to mandate
information for accomplishing the (3) AMOCs approved previously in the previously optional terminating
requirements of this paragraph. Repeat the accordance with AD 99–12–08, including action. We are proposing this
internal detailed inspection thereafter at AMOCs approved previously in accordance supplemental NPRM to prevent broken
intervals not to exceed 9,000 flight cycles. with AD 93–13–02, are approved as AMOCs damper shafts, which could result in
(2) If any crack is found that exceeds the for the corresponding provisions specified in locking of an aileron or elevator actuator
limits specified in the SRM, repair the crack paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this AD. (hard-over condition), which would
in accordance with a method approved by (4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable activate the hard-over protection system
the Manager, Seattle ACO; or in accordance level of safety may be used for any repair
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(HOPS), resulting in increased pilot
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
(k)(4) of this AD. Repeat the internal detailed Authorized Representative for the Boeing
workload and consequent reduced
visual inspection thereafter at intervals not to Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option controllability of the airplane.
exceed 9,000 flight cycles. Authorization Organization who has been DATES: We must receive comments on
Install Doublers authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to this supplemental NPRM by April 24,
make those findings. For a repair method to 2006.
(h) Prior to the accumulation of 75,000 be approved, the repair must meet the
total flight cycles, or within 3,000 flight certification basis of the airplane, and the ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
cycles after July 16, 1999 (the effective date approval must specifically refer to this AD. addresses to submit comments on this
of AD 99–12–08), whichever occurs later, supplemental NPRM.
install doublers on the specified frames Issued in Renton, Washington, on March • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
located between stringers 19 left and 25 left 17, 2006.
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
from BS 360 to BS 500B, in accordance with Ali Bahrami, for sending your comments
Boeing Service Bulletin 737–53A1160, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, electronically.
Revision 1, dated April 29, 1993. Installing Aircraft Certification Service. • Government-wide rulemaking Web
these doublers on the specified fuselage [FR Doc. E6–4620 Filed 3–29–06; 8:45 am]
frames ends the repetitive inspections
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
required by paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
New Requirements of This AD • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
Repetitive Inspection of Certain Frames DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(i) Within 9,000 flight cycles after
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Federal Aviation Administration room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
accomplishing the modification required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, or within 4,500 • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
14 CFR Part 39 • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, perform an [Docket No. FAA–2005–22034; Directorate the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
internal detailed inspection to detect Identifier 2004–NM–182–AD] 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
cracking in the fuselage frame at BS 360 and DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
the fuselage frame at BS 500, between RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
stringers 19 left and 25 left, in accordance Contact Gulfstream Aerospace
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Corporation, Technical Publications
53A1160, dated October 24, 1991; or Boeing Model GV and GV–SP Series Airplanes Dept., P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia
Service Bulletin 737–53A1160, Revision 1,
dated April 29, 1993. Thereafter, repeat the AGENCY: Federal Aviation 31402–9980, for service information
internal detailed inspection of the BS 360 Administration (FAA), Department of identified in this proposed AD.
and BS 500 frames at intervals not to exceed Transportation (DOT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
9,000 flight cycles. ACTION: Supplemental notice of
Gerald Avella, Aerospace Engineer,
(j) If any crack is found during any Systems and Equipment Branch, ACE–
inspection required by paragraph (i) of this
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period. 119A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
AD, before further flight, repair the crack Certification Office, One Crown Center,
using a method approved in accordance with 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450,
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier
the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of
this AD. proposed airworthiness directive (AD) Atlanta, Georgia 30349; telephone (770)
for all Gulfstream Model GV and certain 703–6066; fax (770) 703–6097.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
Model GV–SP series airplanes. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
original NPRM would have required a
one-time inspection of the left and right Comments Invited
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally aileron and elevator actuators to We invite you to submit any relevant
supplemented with a direct source of good determine the part and serial numbers written data, views, or arguments
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. of each actuator, repetitive inspections regarding this supplemental NPRM.

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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.

61 / Thursday, March 30, 2006 / Proposed Rules 16063

Prior Replacement of Actuator cracking of the fuselage skin in the

Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–166– certain fuselage frames from BS 360

last 6,000 flight cycles prior to August 9,

Model GV–SP series airplanes. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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