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determine whether a payment is to be (1) Consumed by the domestic user on incorporation by reference of certain
issued. the date the bale is opened for publications listed in the regulation.
(c) For purposes of this subpart, consumption; and We must receive any comments on
regarding the determination of the (2) Exported by the exporter on the this AD by August 10, 2005.
APNE, APNEc, APNEf, the LFQ, the date that CCC determines is the date on ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
LFQc, and the LFQf: which the cotton is shipped for export. submit comments on this AD:
(1) If daily quotations are not (d) Payments under this subpart shall • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
available for one or more days of the 5- be made available upon application for http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
day period, the available quotations payment and submission of supporting instructions for sending your comments
during the period will be used; documentation, as required by this electronically.
(2) If none of the APNE, APNEc, or subpart, CCC instructions, and the ELS • Government-wide rulemaking Web
APNEf prices is available, or if none of Cotton Domestic User/Exporter site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
the LFQ, LFQc, or LFQf is available, the Agreement. and follow the instructions for sending
payment rate shall be zero and shall your comments electronically.
Signed in Washington, DC, on June 2,
remain zero unless and until sufficient 2005. • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
APNE prices or the LFQ again becomes U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
James R. Little,
available, the APNE, APNEc, or APNEf Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Executive Vice President, Commodity Credit
price exceeds the LFQ, the LFQc, or the Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
Corporation.
LFQf, as the case may be, and the LFQ, 001.
[FR Doc. 05–12034 Filed 6–17–05; 8:45 am]
the LFQc, or the LFQf, as the case may • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
be, adjusted for transportation, is less BILLING CODE 3410–05–P
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
than 134 percent of the current crop the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
year loan rate for base quality U.S. Pima 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
for 4 consecutive weeks. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(d) Payment rates for loose, re-ginned through Friday, except Federal holidays.
motes and semi-processed motes that Federal Aviation Administration To get the service information
are of a suitable quality, without further identified in this AD, contact The
processing, for spinning, papermaking 14 CFR Part 39 Lancair Company, 22550 Nelson Road,
or bleaching, shall be based on a [Docket No. FAA–2005–21357; Directorate Bend Oregon 97701; telephone: (541)
percentage of the basic rate for baled Identifier 2005–CE–29–AD; Amendment 39– 330–4191; e-mail: product_
lint, as specified in the ELS Cotton 14136; AD 2005–12–20] support@lancair.com.
Domestic User/Exporter Agreement. To view the comments to this AD, go
RIN 2120–AA64 to http://dms.dot.gov. The docket
§ 1427.1208 Payment.
Airworthiness Directives; The Lancair number is FAA–2005–21357.
(a) Payments under this subpart shall
Company Model LC41–550FG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
be determined by multiplying:
Airplanes Jeffrey Morfitt, Program Manager, FAA,
(1) The payment rate, determined
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
under § 1427.127, by AGENCY: Federal Aviation (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
(2) The net weight (gross weight Administration (FAA), DOT. Washington 98055–4065; telephone:
minus the weight of bagging and ties)
ACTION: Final rule; request for (425) 917–6405; facsimile: (425) 917–
determined under paragraph (b) of this
comments. 6590.
section, of eligible ELS cotton bales that
an eligible domestic user opens or an SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
eligible exporter exports during the What events have caused this AD?
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Friday through Thursday period Maintenance personnel found a large
The Lancair Company (Lancair) Model
following a week in which a payment crack in the weld area on the elevator
LC41–550FG airplanes. This AD
rate is established. torque tube assembly during an elevator
requires both visual and dye penetrant
(b) For the purposes of this subpart, disassembly of a Lancair Model LC41–
inspections of the elevator torque tube
the net weight shall be based upon: 550FG airplane. The airplane had only
assembly for cracks. If a crack is found,
(1) For domestic users, the weight on 54 hours total time-in-service.
this AD requires replacement with a
which settlement for payment of the This incident prompted an inspection
modified assembly that incorporates a
ELS cotton was based (landed mill of the elevator torque tube assemblies
steel doubler. This AD also requires
weight); held in inventory at Lancair. The
replacement of the modified elevator
(2) For re-ginned motes processed by inspection revealed 70 percent of the
torque tube assembly every 300 hours
an end user who converted such motes, factory inventory had cracks.
time-in-service or 18 months (whichever
without re-baling, to an end use in a A combination of design aspects and
occurs first). This AD results from
continuous manufacturing process, the manufacturing flaws caused the cracks.
cracks found in the weld area of the
net weight of the re-ginned motes after These flaws lead to rapid fatigue failure
elevator torque tube assembly. We are
final cleaning; of the elevator torque tube assembly.
issuing this AD to detect and correct What is the potential impact if FAA
(3) For exporters, the shipping
cracks in the elevator torque tube took no action? Cracks in the elevator
warehouse weight or the gin weight if
assembly, which could result in failure torque tube assembly could cause the
the ELS cotton was not placed in a
of the elevator torque tube assembly and elevator torque tube assembly to fail.
warehouse, of the eligible cotton unless
subsequent loss of control of the This failure could result in loss of
the exporter obtains and pays the cost
airplane. control of the airplane.
of having all the bales in the shipment
re-weighed by a licensed weigher and DATES: This AD becomes effective on Is there service information that
furnishes a copy of the certified weights. June 21, 2005. applies to this subject? Lancair has
(c) For the purposes of this subpart, As of June 21, 2005, the Director of issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
eligible ELS cotton will be considered: the Federal Register approved the SB–05–005A, dated May 20, 2005.

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What are the provisions of this service comments, send us a self-addressed, the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
information? The service bulletin stamped postcard with the docket this summary by sending a request to us
includes procedures for inspecting, both number written on it; we will date- at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
visually and with dye penetrant, the stamp your postcard and mail it back to Include ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–21357;
elevator torque tube assemblies for you. We specifically invite comments Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–29–AD’’
cracks. The service bulletin also on the overall regulatory, economic, in your request.
includes procedures for replacing and environmental, and energy aspects of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
reworking cracked elevator torque tube the rule that might suggest a need to
assemblies. modify it. If a person contacts us Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
through a nonwritten communication, safety, Incorporation by reference,
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Safety.
of the AD and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this AD, we will summarize the Adoption of the Amendment
What has FAA decided? We have contact and place the summary in the
evaluated all pertinent information and docket. We will consider all comments ■ Accordingly, under the authority
identified an unsafe condition that is received by the closing date and may delegated to me by the Administrator,
likely to exist or develop on other amend the AD in light of those the Federal Aviation Administration
products of this same type design. comments. amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Since the unsafe condition described Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
previously is likely to exist or develop Authority for This Rulemaking
on other Lancair Model LC41–550FG What authority does FAA have for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
airplanes of the same type design, we issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49 DIRECTIVES
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of of the United States Code specifies the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the elevator torque tube assembly. This FAA’s authority to issue rules on continues to read as follows:
failure could cause loss of control of the aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106
airplane. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
describes the authority of the FAA
What does this AD require? This AD Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation § 39.13 [Amended]
requires incorporation of the actions in Programs, describes in more detail the
the previously-referenced service ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
scope of the agency’s authority. the following new airworthiness
bulletin. We are issuing this rulemaking under
In preparing this rule, we contacted directive (AD):
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
type clubs and aircraft operators to get Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 2005–12–20 The Lancair Company:
technical information and information ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Amendment 39–14136; Docket No.
on operational and economic impacts. FAA–2005–21357; Directorate Identifier
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2005-CE–29-AD.
We did not receive any information promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
through these contacts. If received, we air commerce by prescribing regulations When Does This AD Become Effective?
would have included a discussion of for practices, methods, and procedures (a) This AD becomes effective on June 21,
any information that may have the Administrator finds necessary for 2005.
influenced this action in the rulemaking safety in air commerce. This regulation Are Any Other ADs Affected by This Action?
docket. is within the scope of that authority
How does the revision to 14 CFR part (b) None.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, we that is likely to exist or develop on What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
published a new version of 14 CFR part products identified in this AD. (c) This AD affects Model LC41–550F
39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002), which airplanes, serial numbers 41001 through
governs FAA’s AD system. This Regulatory Findings 41082, that are certificated in any category.
regulation now includes material that Will this AD impact various entities? What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
relates to altered products, special flight We have determined that this AD will This AD?
permits, and alternative methods of not have federalism implications under (d) This AD results from cracks found in
compliance. This material previously Executive Order 13132. This AD will the weld area of the elevator torque tube
was included in each individual AD. not have a substantial direct effect on assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect
Since this material is included in 14 the States, on the relationship between and correct cracks in the elevator torque tube
CFR part 39, we will not include it in the National Government and the States, assembly, which could result in failure of the
future AD actions. or on the distribution of power and elevator torque tube assembly and
responsibilities among the various subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
Comments Invited
levels of government. What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
Will I have the opportunity to Will this AD involve a significant rule
comment before you issue the rule? This (e) To address this problem, you must do
or regulatory action? For the reasons the following:
AD is a final rule that involves discussed above, I certify that this AD: Note 1: The Lancair Company Certified
requirements affecting flight safety and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–05–
was not preceded by notice and an action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 005A, Model 400, dated May 20, 2005, allows
opportunity for public comment; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the pilot to perform the visual inspection of
however, we invite you to submit any DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the elevator torque tube assembly. The
written relevant data, views, or (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.3)
arguments regarding this AD. Send your 3. Will not have a significant only allow the pilot to perform preventive
comments to an address listed under economic impact, positive or negative, maintenance as described in 14 CFR part 43,
App. A, paragraph (c). These visual
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– on a substantial number of small entities inspections are not considered preventive
2005–21357; Directorate Identifier 2005- under the criteria of the Regulatory maintenance under 14 CFR part 43, App. A,
CE–29–AD’’ in the subject line of your Flexibility Act. paragraph (c). Therefore, an appropriately-
comments. If you want us to We prepared a summary of the costs rated mechanic must perform all actions of
acknowledge receipt of your mailed to comply with this AD and placed it in this AD.

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Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Visually inspect the area of weld joining the Before further flight after June 21, 2005 (the Follow Part 1 of The Lancair Company Cer-
torque tube to the elevator end rib for cracks. effective date of this AD), and before each tified Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
flight until the action required in paragraph SB–05–005A, Model 400, dated May 20,
(e)(2) of this AD is done until a crack is 2005.
found, whichever occurs first. It is accept-
able to do the dye penetrant inspection and
modification required in paragraph (e)(2) of
this AD before further flight and eliminate
the need for the visual inspection(s).
(2) Do a dye penetrant inspection of the area of Within 10 hours TIS after June 21, 2005 (the Follow Part 2 of The Lancair Company Cer-
weld joining the torque tube to the elevator effective date of this AD). Doing the dye tified Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
end rib for cracks and modify the elevator penetrant inspection and modification termi- SB–05–005A, Model 400, dated May 20,
torque tube assembly by installing a steel nates the repetitive visual inspection re- 2005, and Revision B to Chapter 4 of Main-
doubler. quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. This tenance Manual RC050001, dated May 25,
modified elevator torque tube assembly has 2005.
a safe limit of 300 hours TIS or 18 months
after modification, whichever occurs first,
and you must replace it at that interval.
(3) Replace the elevator torque tube assembly Any time a crack is found during any inspec- Follow Part 2 of The Lancair Company Cer-
with a new assembly that incorporates a tion required in paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) tified Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
steel doubler in the area of weld joining the of this AD. You may do the replacement SB–05–005A, Model 400, dated May 20,
torque tube to the elevator end rib. sooner if desired, in which case, you may 2005, and Revision B to Chapter 4 of Main-
discontinue the inspections in paragraphs tenance Manual RC050001, dated May 25,
(e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD. The new re- 2005.
placement assembly has a safe life limit of
300 hours TIS or 18 months after replace-
ment, whichever occurs first, and you must
replace it at that interval.

Note 2: The compliance times in this AD ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To electronic filing of Applications for
take precedence over the compliance times in view the AD docket, go to the Docket Authorization for the Issuance of
the service information. Management Facility; U.S. Department of Securities or the Assumption of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Liabilities. The Commission is making
May I Request an Alternative Method of Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
Compliance? DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at http://
these changes as part of its effort to
(f) You may request a different method of dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–05– modernize its reporting and filing
compliance or a different compliance time 21357; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–29– requirements and to eliminate
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 AD. unnecessary filing burdens for those
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, entities that file applications or reports
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
send your request to your principal 10, 2005. with the Commission pursuant to 18
inspector. The principal inspector may add CFR part 34. The proposed revisions
comments and will send your request to the Kim Smith,
will reduce the Commission’s and the
Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, respondent’s costs by allowing the
FAA. For information on any already Aircraft Certification Service.
submission of financial information in
approved alternative methods of compliance, [FR Doc. 05–11880 Filed 6–17–05; 8:45 am] electronic format in lieu of the present
contact Mr. Jeffrey Morfitt, Program Manager, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
hard copy format; the type of financial
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, data that jurisdictional entities submit
Washington 98055–4065; telephone: (425) in this application is already routinely
917–6405; facsimile: (425) 917–6590. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY stored in electronic format, making hard
copy filing of such information
Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by Federal Energy Regulatory burdensome. In this Final Rule the
Reference? Commission Commission continues to move toward
(g) You must do the actions required by electronic filing, as the Government
this AD following the instructions in The 18 CFR Parts 34 and 131 Paperwork Elimination Act mandates.
Lancair Company Certified Aircraft
The modifications in this Final Rule
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–05–005A, [Docket No. RM05–11–000; Order No. 657]
Model 400, dated May 20, 2005. The Director
are the result of a review conducted by
of the Federal Register approved the Electronic Filing of the Application for the Commission’s Information
incorporation by reference of this service Authorization for the Issuance of Assessment Team (FIAT), identifying
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) Securities or the Assumption of the Commission’s current information
and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this Liabilities collections, evaluating their original
service information, contact The Lancair purposes and current uses, and
Company 22550 Nelson Road, Bend Oregon May 27, 2005. proposing ways to reduce the reporting
97701; telephone: (541) 330–4191; e-mail: AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory burden on industry through the
product_support@lancair.com. To review elimination, reduction, streamlining or
copies of this service information, go to the
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule. reformatting of current collections.
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on EFFECTIVE DATE: The rule will become
the availability of this material at NARA, go SUMMARY: The Federal Energy effective at the time of the next e-filing
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ Regulatory Commission (Commission) is release during the Commission’s next
code_of_federal_regulations/ amending its regulations to provide for fiscal year, i.e., no earlier than October

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