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accordance with Boeing Alert Service DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box
Bulletin 767–27A0194 or 767–27A0195, both 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
dated August 21, 2003, as applicable: Within Federal Aviation Administration You can examine the contents of this
4,000 flight hours or 24 months after the AD docket on the Internet at http://
effective date of this AD, whichever is first, 14 CFR Part 39 dms.dot.gov, or at the Docket
accomplish the inspections and perform any Management Facility, U.S. Department
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22624; Directorate
applicable corrective action before further of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
Identifier 2004–NM–81–AD]
flight in accordance with Work Package 3 of SW., Room PL–401, on the plaza level
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing RIN 2120–AA64 of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
Service Bulletin 767–27A0194 or Boeing
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Service Bulletin 767–27A0195, both Revision
Model 747 Airplanes Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer,
1, both dated July 21, 2005; as applicable.
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
(h) For Model 767 airplanes that have line AGENCY: Federal Aviation
numbers 002 through 175 inclusive:
130S, FAA, Seattle Airplane
Administration (FAA), DOT. Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue,
Accomplishing the initial inspection,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056;
applicable corrective action, and lubrication
before the effective date of this AD in (NPRM). telephone (425) 917–6490; fax (425)
accordance with Boeing Alert Service 917–6590.
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
Bulletin 767–27A0185, dated July 10, 2003; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
is considered acceptable for compliance with Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This Docket Management System (DMS)
the applicable actions required by paragraph proposed AD would require the
(f) of this AD. The FAA has implemented new
following actions for the drive procedures for maintaining AD dockets
Note 1: Boeing Service Bulletins 767– mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer:
27A0194 and 767–27A0195, both Revision 1, electronically. As of May 17, 2004, new
Repetitive detailed inspections for AD actions are posted on DMS and
both dated July 21, 2005, refer to the 767 discrepancies and loose ball bearings;
Airplane Maintenance Manuals (AMM) in assigned a docket number. We track
repetitive lubrication of the ballnut and each action and assign a corresponding
Table 1 of this AD as additional sources of ballscrew; repetitive measurements of
service information for accomplishing the directorate identifier. The DMS AD
the freeplay between the ballnut and the docket number is in the form ‘‘Docket
detailed inspections, lubrications, freeplay ballscrew; and corrective action if
measurements, and corrective action. No. FAA–2005–99999.’’ The Transport
necessary. This proposed AD is Airplane Directorate identifier is in the
prompted by a report of extensive form ‘‘Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–
TABLE 1.—ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF corrosion of a ballscrew in the drive 999–AD.’’ Each DMS AD docket also
SERVICE INFORMATION mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer lists the directorate identifier (‘‘Old
on a similar airplane model. We are Docket Number’’) as a cross-reference
Boeing AMM Subject proposing this AD to prevent an for searching purposes.
undetected failure of the primary load
767–200 ................................ 27–41–10 path for the ballscrew in the horizontal Comments Invited
767–200 ................................ 12–21–05 stabilizer and subsequent wear and We invite you to submit any written
failure of the secondary load path, relevant data, views, or arguments
Parts Installation which could lead to loss of control of regarding this proposed AD. Send your
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no the horizontal stabilizer and consequent comments to an address listed under
person may install on any airplane a loss of control of the airplane. ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unless it is DATES: We must receive comments on 2005–22624; Directorate Identifier
new or has been overhauled in accordance this proposed AD by November 21, 2004–NM–81–AD’’ in the subject line of
with Boeing Service Bulletins 767–27A0194 2005. your comments. We specifically invite
and 767–27A0195, both Revision 1, both comments on the overall regulatory,
dated July 21, 2005; or has been inspected,
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this economic, environmental, and energy
lubricated, and measured in accordance with aspects of the proposed AD. We will
paragraph (f) of this AD.
proposed AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to consider all comments submitted by the
Alternative Methods of Compliance http://dms.dot.gov and follow the closing date and may amend the
(AMOCs) instructions for sending your comments proposed AD in light of those
(j) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft electronically. comments.
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to • Government-wide rulemaking Web We will post all comments we
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov receive, without change, to http://
accordance with the procedures found in 14 and follow the instructions for sending dms.dot.gov, including any personal
CFR 39.19. your comments electronically. information you provide. We will also
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, post a report summarizing each
Issued in Renton, Washington, on substantive verbal contact with FAA
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
September 30, 2005. personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
Ali Bahrami, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. Using the search function of that Web
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, • By fax: (202) 493–2251. site, anyone can find and read the
Airplane Certification Service. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on comments in any of our dockets,
[FR Doc. 05–20267 Filed 10–6–05; 8:45 am] the plaza level of the Nassif Building, including the name of the individual
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, who sent the comment (or signed the
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday comment on behalf of an association,
through Friday, except Federal holidays. business, labor union, etc.). You may
You can get the service information review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
identified in this proposed AD from Statement in the Federal Register

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published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Model 747 airplanes uses a ballscrew. ballscrew is 15,000 total flight hours or
19477–78), or you may visit http:// Acme screws and ballscrews have some 18 months after the original issue date
dms.dot.gov. differences in design, but perform on the service bulletin, whichever
We are reviewing the writing style we similar functions and have the same occurs later. The inspection is repeated
currently use in regulatory documents. airplane level effect following failure. at intervals not to exceed between 2,000
We are interested in your comments on The manufacturer’s safety analysis of and 4,000 flight hours or 24 months,
whether the style of this document is the 747 drive mechanism found no whichever occurs first; the lubrication is
clear, and your suggestions to improve safety problems with the configuration repeated at intervals not to exceed 2,000
the clarity of our communications that of the drive mechanism, but showed flight hours or 12 months, whichever
affect you. You can get more that changes to the maintenance occurs first.
information about plain language at procedures and maintenance intervals
http://www.faa.gov/language and http:// are required to keep the drive For all airplanes except those on
www.plainlanguage.gov. mechanism properly maintained and which an FAA-approved low utilization
operating as designed. maintenance program is in effect: The
Examining the Docket compliance time for the initial
We have received a report indicating
You can examine the AD docket in that the ballscrew in the drive ballscrew-to-ballnut freeplay inspection
person at the Docket Management mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer is 15,000 flight hours after
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 on a Boeing Model 757 series airplane accomplishing the last ballscrew-to-
p.m., Monday through Friday, except showed extensive corrosion, which ballnut freeplay inspection or 18
Federal holidays. The Docket could lead to excessive wear. The months after the original issue date on
Management Facility office (telephone ballscrew on Boeing Model 757 the service bulletin, whichever occurs
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza airplanes is similar to that on the Boeing later. If the inspection has never been
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT Model 747 airplanes that are the subject done, the compliance time for the initial
street address stated in the ADDRESSES of this proposed AD. Therefore, both of inspection is 15,000 flight hours after
section. Comments will be available in these airplane models could have the the delivery date of the airplane or 18
the AD docket shortly after the DMS same unsafe condition. We are months after the original issue date on
receives them. considering separate action for Boeing the service bulletin, whichever occurs
Discussion Model 757 airplanes and other similar later. The inspection is repeated at
Boeing airplanes. intervals not to exceed between 18,000
On January 31, 2000, there was an Extensive corrosion of the ballscrew
accident involving a McDonnell Douglas in the drive mechanism of the flight hours and 21,000 flight hours.
Model DC–9–83 (MD–83) airplane. The horizontal stabilizer, if not corrected, For all airplanes except those on
National Transportation Safety Board could cause an undetected failure of the which an FAA-approved low utilization
(NTSB) determined that the probable primary load path for the ballscrew and maintenance program is in effect: The
cause of this accident was a loss of subsequent wear and failure of the compliance time for the initial
airplane pitch control resulting from the secondary load path, which could lead ballscrew-to-ballnut freeplay inspection
in-flight failure of the acme nut threads to loss of control of the horizontal is 60 months after accomplishing the
of the jackscrew assembly of the stabilizer and consequent loss of control last ballscrew-to-ballnut freeplay
horizontal stabilizer trim system. The of the airplane. inspection. If the inspection has never
NTSB concluded that the thread failure been done, the compliance time for the
was caused by excessive wear, resulting Relevant Service Information
initial inspection is within 60 months
from insufficient lubrication of the We have reviewed Boeing Alert after the delivery date of the airplane.
jackscrew assembly. Service Bulletin 747–27A2396, Revision
The drive mechanism of the The inspection is repeated at intervals
1, dated August 4, 2005.
horizontal stabilizer on McDonnell not to exceed 72 months.
The compliance times specified in the
Douglas Model DC–9–83 (MD–83) service bulletin is as follows: The service bulletin also describes the
airplanes has a jackscrew assembly with For all airplanes: The compliance procedures in the following table for the
an acme screw. The drive mechanism of times for the initial detailed inspections drive mechanism of the horizontal
the horizontal stabilizer on Boeing and lubrication of the ballnut and stabilizer.

PROCEDURES SPECIFIED IN BOEING ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN 747–27A2396


Work package Repetitive actions Corrective action

1 .................... Accomplishing detailed visual inspections for discrepancies (in- Replacing the ballscrew actuator with a new or overhaulted ac-
cluding cracks, corrosion, damage, and worn areas); and a tuator if any discrepancy is found during any inspection.
detailed inspection for loose ball bearings of the external
areas of the drive mechanism and areas below the drive
mechanism.
2 .................... Lubricating the ballnut and ballscrew of the horizontal stabilizer Not applicable.
drive mechanism.
3 .................... Measuring the freeplay between the ballnut and ballscrew ....... Replacing the ballscrew actuator with a new or overhauled ac-
tuator if the freeplay is more than the specified limit.

We have determined that The service bulletin refers to the 747 lubrications, freeplay measurements,
accomplishing the actions specified in Airplane Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and corrective action.
the service bulletin will adequately in the following table as additional
address the unsafe condition. sources of service information for
accomplishing the detailed inspections,

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ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF SERVICE proposing this AD, which would require Differences Between the Proposed AD
INFORMATION the following actions for the drive and Service Information
mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer: The service bulletin specifies
Boeing AMM Subject • Repetitive detailed inspections for compliance times relative to the date of
discrepancies of the ballscrew assembly; issuance of the service bulletin;
747–100/200/300 AMM ........ 12–21–19 • Repetitive lubrication of the ballnut
747–100/200/300 AMM ........ 27–41–06 however, this proposed AD would
and ballscrew; require compliance before the specified
747–400 AMM ...................... 12–21–19
747–400 AMM ...................... 27–41–06 • Repetitive measurements of compliance time after the effective date
freeplay between the ballnut and the of this AD.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements ballscrew; and
• Corrective action if necessary. Costs of Compliance
of the Proposed AD
The proposed AD would require you This proposed AD would affect about
We have evaluated all pertinent to use the service bulletin described 1,082 Model 747 series airplanes
information and identified an unsafe previously to perform these actions; worldwide. The following table
condition that is likely to exist or except as discussed under ‘‘Difference provides the estimated costs for U.S.
develop on other airplanes of this same Between the Proposed AD and Service operators to comply with this proposed
type design. Therefore, we are Information.’’ AD, per cycle.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor Cost per
Repetitive actions Work hours Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplane airplanes

Detailed inspection ............................ 1 $65 None .................... $65 236 $15,340


Lubrication ......................................... 1 65 None .................... 65 236 15,340
Freeplay measurement ...................... 3 65 None .................... 195 236 46,020

Authority for This Rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (FAA) must receive comments on this AD
action by November 21, 2005.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 3. Will not have a significant
section 106, describes the authority of economic impact, positive or negative, Affected ADs
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities (b) None.
Aviation Programs, describes in more under the criteria of the Regulatory Applicability
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act.
authority. (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model
We are issuing this rulemaking under We prepared a regulatory evaluation 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, –200B,
of the estimated costs to comply with 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
the authority described in subtitle VII, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
part A, subpart III, section 44701, this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
series airplanes; certificated in any category.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section for a location to examine the
section, Congress charges the FAA with regulatory evaluation. Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (d) This AD was prompted by a report of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 extensive corrosion of a ballscrew in the
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures horizontal stabilizer of a similar airplane
Air transportation, Airplane, Aviation model. We are issuing this AD to prevent an
the Administrator finds necessary for safety, Safety. undetected failure of the primary load path
safety in air commerce. This regulation for the ballscrew in the drive mechanism of
is within the scope of that authority The Proposed Amendment the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear
because it addresses an unsafe condition and failure of the secondary load path, which
Accordingly, under the authority
that is likely to exist or develop on could lead to loss of control of the horizontal
products identified in this rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator, stabilizer and consequent loss of control of
action. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the airplane.
39 as follows:
Regulatory Findings Compliance
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (e) You are responsible for having the
We have determined that this
DIRECTIVES actions required by this AD performed within
proposed AD will not have federalism the compliance times specified, unless the
implications under Executive Order actions have already been done.
13132. This proposed AD will not have 1. The authority citation for part 39
a substantial direct effect on the States, continues to read as follows: Repetitive Detailed Inspection/Lubrication/
Freeplay Measurement and Corrective
on the relationship between the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Action
National Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended] (f) Do all the applicable actions, including
any applicable corrective action, specified in
responsibilities among the various 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Work Packages 1, 2, and 3 of the
levels of government. the following new airworthiness Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
For the reasons discussed above, I Service Bulletin 747–27A2396, Revision 1,
directive (AD):
certify that the proposed regulation: dated August 4, 2005. Do the actions at the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–22624; applicable compliance time specified in
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–81–AD. Table 1 of paragraph 1.E. ‘‘Compliance’’ of

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the service bulletin; except, where the service Issued in Renton, Washington, on 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
bulletin specifies a compliance time relative September 30, 2005. DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
to the original issue date of the service Ali Bahrami, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
bulletin, this AD requires compliance relative Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Contact Empresa Brasileira de
to the effective date of this AD. Where the Airplane Certification Service. Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
service bulletin specifies a compliance time [FR Doc. 05–20268 Filed 10–6–05; 8:45 am] 343—CEP 12.225, Sao Jose dos
relative to the delivery date of the airplane, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Campos—SP, Brazil, for service
this AD requires compliance relative to the information identified in this proposed
date of issuance of the original standard AD.
airworthiness certificate. Do any applicable DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
corrective action before further flight. Repeat
the actions at the applicable repeat interval Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Federal Aviation Administration
specified in Table 1 of paragraph 1.E International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
‘‘Compliance’’ of the service bulletin. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
14 CFR Part 39
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22631; Directorate 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2474;
27A2396, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2005,
Identifier 2005–NM–183–AD] fax (425) 227–1149.
refers to the Airplane Maintenance Manuals
(AMMs) in Table 1 of this AD as additional RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
sources of service information for Comments Invited
accomplishing the detailed visual Airworthiness Directives; Empresa
inspections, lubrications, freeplay Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. We invite you to submit any relevant
measurements, and corrective actions. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER, written data, views, or arguments
–120FC, –120QC, and –120RT regarding this proposed AD. Send your
TABLE 1.—ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF Airplanes comments to an address listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
SERVICE INFORMATION Federal Aviation
AGENCY:
number ‘‘FAA–2005–22631; Directorate
Administration (FAA), Department of Identifier 2005–NM–183–AD’’ at the
Boeing AMM Subject Transportation (DOT). beginning of your comments. We
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking specifically invite comments on the
747–100/200/300 AMM ........ 12–21–19
(NPRM). overall regulatory, economic,
747–100/200/300 AMM ........ 27–41–06
747–400 AMM ...................... 12–21–19 environmental, and energy aspects of
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
747–400 AMM ...................... 27–41–06 the proposed AD. We will consider all
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
comments received by the closing date
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
Previously Accomplished Actions and may amend the proposed AD in
(EMBRAER) Model EMB–120, –120ER,
light of those comments.
(g) For airplanes on which the drive –120FC, –120QC, and –120RT airplanes.
We will post all comments we
mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer was This proposed AD would require
receive, without change, to http://
replaced before the effective date of this AD modifying electrical harnesses located at
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
with a drive mechanism that was not new or the left- and right-hand wing roots; and
information you provide. We will also
overhauled, and the detailed and freeplay re-routing and modifying the harness of
inspections were not accomplished in post a report summarizing each
the right-hand outboard flap actuator.
accordance with Boeing Alert Service substantive verbal contact with FAA
This proposed AD results from fuel
Bulletin 747–27A2396, dated September 4, personnel concerning this proposed AD.
system reviews conducted by the
2003: Within 4,000 flight hours or 24 months Using the search function of that Web
manufacturer. We are proposing this AD
after the effective date of this AD, whichever site, anyone can find and read the
to prevent chafed electrical harnesses,
is first, accomplish the inspections, and comments in any of our dockets,
which could result in a potential source
perform any applicable corrective action including the name of the individual
of ignition for fuel vapors near a fuel
before further flight, in accordance with who sent the comment (or signed the
tank and consequent fire or fuel tank
Work Package 3 of the Accomplishment comment on behalf of an association,
explosion.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin business, labor union, etc.). You may
747–27A2396, Revision 1, dated August 4, DATES: We must receive comments on review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
2005. this proposed AD by November 7, 2005. Statement in the Federal Register
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Parts Installation
addresses to submit comments on this 19477–78), or you may visit http://
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no proposed AD. dms.dot.gov.
person may install on any airplane a • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://
horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unless it is Examining the Docket
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
new or has been overhauled in accordance for sending your comments You may examine the AD docket on
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
electronically.
27A2396, Revision 1, dated August 4, 2005;
• Government-wide rulemaking Web person at the Docket Management
or has been inspected, lubricated, and
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
measured in accordance with paragraph (f) of
and follow the instructions for sending p.m., Monday through Friday, except
this AD.
your comments electronically. Federal holidays. The Docket
Alternative Methods of Compliance • Mail: Docket Management Facility, Management Facility office (telephone
(AMOCs) U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
(i) The Manager, Seattle Airplane Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. street address stated in the ADDRESSES
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if • Fax: (202) 493–2251. section. Comments will be available in
requested using the procedures found in 14 • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the AD docket shortly after the Docket
CFR 39.19. the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Management System receives them.

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