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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Section 3.0, ‘‘Flap and Support Structure Alternative Methods of Compliance
(Flap Structure) SSI Information,’’ of (AMOCs)
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Appendix A. (The required DTR value for
safety, Safety. (l)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has
each SSI is listed in the Appendix.) The the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
revision to the maintenance inspection
The Proposed Amendment program must include and must be
if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Accordingly, under the authority implemented in accordance with the
(2) To request a different method of
delegated to me by the Administrator, procedures in Section 3.0 of the Appendix,
compliance or a different compliance time
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part and in accordance with the procedures in
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
Section 5.0, ‘‘Damage Tolerance Rating (DTR)
39 as follows: 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
System Application,’’ and Section 6.0, ‘‘SSI
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
Discrepancy Reporting’’ of Revision E. Under
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS notify your appropriate principal inspector
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
DIRECTIVES Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
1. The authority citation for part 39 FSDO.
approved the information collection
continues to read as follows: requirements contained in this AD and has (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
§ 39.13 [Amended] Initial and Repetitive Inspections Authorized Representative for the Boeing
2. The Federal Aviation (i) Before the accumulation of 66,000 total Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
flight cycles, or within 4,000 flight cycles Authorization Organization who has been
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
by adding the following new measured from 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do make those findings. For a repair method to
airworthiness directive (AD): the applicable initial inspections to detect be approved, the repair approval must
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–29069; cracks of all SSIs, in accordance with specifically refer to this AD.
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–176–AD. Appendix A. Repeat the applicable Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
inspections thereafter at the intervals 17, 2007.
Comments Due Date necessary to obtain the required DTR
(a) The FAA must receive comments on Ali Bahrami,
specified in Appendix A.
this AD action by October 15, 2007. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Repair Aircraft Certification Service.
Affected ADs (j) If any cracked structure is found during [FR Doc. E7–17283 Filed 8–30–07; 8:45 am]
(b) None. any inspection required by paragraph (i) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this AD, before further flight, repair the
Applicability cracked structure using a method approved
(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model in accordance with the procedures specified
737–100, –200, and –200C series airplanes, in paragraph (l) of this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
certificated in any category.
Inspection Program for Transferred Federal Aviation Administration
Unsafe Condition Airplanes
(d) This AD results from a report of (k) Before any airplane that is subject to 14 CFR Part 39
incidents involving fatigue cracking and this AD and that has exceeded the applicable
corrosion in transport category airplanes that compliance times specified in paragraph (i) [Docket No. FAA–2007–28431; Directorate
are approaching or have exceeded their of this AD can be added to an air carrier’s Identifier 2007–CE–050–AD]
design service objective. We are issuing this operations specifications, a program for the RIN 2120–AA64
AD to maintain the continued structural accomplishment of the inspections required
integrity of the entire fleet of Model 737–100, by this AD must be established in accordance Airworthiness Directives; Alexandria
–200, and –200C series airplanes. with paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as Aircraft, LLC (Type Certificate No. 1A3
applicable.
Compliance (1) For airplanes that have been inspected and A18CE Formerly Held by Bellanca,
(e) You are responsible for having the in accordance with this AD: The inspection Inc.) Models 17–30, 17–31, 17–30A, 17–
actions required by this AD performed within of each SSI must be done by the new operator 31A, and 17–31ATC Airplanes
the compliance times specified, unless the in accordance with the previous operator’s
actions have already been done. schedule and inspection method, or the new AGENCY: Federal Aviation
operator’s schedule and inspection method, Administration (FAA), Department of
Service Information Transportation (DOT).
at whichever time would result in the earlier
(f) The term ‘‘Revision E,’’ as used in this accomplishment for that SSI inspection. The ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD, means Boeing Document No. D6–37089, compliance time for accomplishment of this (NPRM).
‘‘Supplemental Structural Inspection inspection must be measured from the last
Document for Model 737–100/200/200C inspection accomplished by the previous SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Airplanes,’’ Revision E, dated May 2007. operator. After each inspection has been Airworthiness Directive (AD) 76–23–
(g) The term ‘‘Appendix,’’ as used in this done once, each subsequent inspection must
AD, means ‘‘Appendix A Model 737–100/ be performed in accordance with the new
03–R1, which applies to certain
200/200C Airplanes,’’ Original Release, dated operator’s schedule and inspection method. Alexandria Aircraft, LLC (Bellanca)
May 2007, of Revision E. (2) For airplanes that have not been Models 17–30, 17–31, 17–30A, 17–31A,
inspected in accordance with this AD: The and 17–31ATC airplanes. AD 76–23–
Revision of the FAA-Approved Maintenance inspection of each SSI required by this AD 03–R1 currently requires you to inspect
Inspection Program must be done either before adding the the muffler and tailpipe assemblies for
(h) Before the accumulation of 66,000 total airplane to the air carrier’s operations cracks and inspect the exhaust assembly
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flight cycles, or within 12 months after the specification, or in accordance with a for freedom of movement at the ball
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs schedule and an inspection method approved
later, incorporate a revision into the FAA- by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification
joints. Since we issued AD 76–23–03–
approved maintenance inspection program Office (ACO), FAA. After each inspection has R1, we have received additional reports
that provides no less than the required been done once, each subsequent inspection of in-flight exhaust system failures.
damage tolerance rating (DTR) for each must be done in accordance with the new Consequently, this proposed AD would
structural significant item (SSI) listed in operator’s schedule. reduce the exhaust system inspection

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interval; require a more detailed SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: hot exhaust gases then escape and melt
inspection of the muffler; and require insulation on the wire bundle that
Comments Invited
replacement, reconditioning, or repair of includes the magneto ‘‘P’’ leads. When
the exhaust system if cracks or defects We invite you to send any written both the left and right magneto ‘‘P’’
are found. This proposed AD would also relevant data, views, or arguments leads short to ground, the engine stops.
require rerouting of the magneto ‘‘P’’ regarding this proposed AD. Send your This condition, if not corrected, could
leads. We are proposing this AD to comments to an address listed under the lead to loss of engine power and/or a
detect and correct cracks in the exhaust ADDRESSES section. Include the docket fire in the engine compartment.
system, which could result in heat number, ‘‘FAA–2007–28431; Directorate
damage to magneto electrical wiring and Identifier 2007–CE–050–AD’’ at the Relevant Service Information
smoke in the cockpit. This failure could beginning of your comments. We We have reviewed Bellanca/
lead to loss of engine power and/or a specifically invite comments on the Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Service Letter
fire in the engine compartment. overall regulatory, economic, B–110, dated May 8, 2007, and
DATES: We must receive comments on environmental, and energy aspects of Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC
this proposed AD by October 30, 2007. the proposed AD. We will consider all drawing SK 1072, dated April 2, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following comments received by the closing date The service information describes
addresses to comment on this proposed and may amend the proposed AD in procedures for:
AD: light of those comments.
• Inspecting the exhaust system;
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to http:// • replacing and/or repairing exhaust
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
dms.dot.gov, including any personal system parts; and
instructions for sending your comments
electronically. information you provide. We will also • rerouting the magneto ‘‘P’’ leads.
• Mail: U.S. Department of post a report summarizing each FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transportation, Docket Operations, substantive verbal contact we receive of the Proposed AD
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, concerning this proposed AD.
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey We are proposing this AD because we
Discussion evaluated all information and
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. Several reports of exhaust system determined the unsafe condition
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of failures, which led to smoke in the described previously is likely to exist or
Transportation, Docket Operations, cockpit and heat damage to components develop on other products of the same
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, in the engine compartment, on Bellanca type design. This proposed AD would
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Model 17–30 and 17–30A airplanes supersede AD 76–23–03 R1 with a new
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, caused us to issue AD 76–23–03–R1, AD that would reduce the exhaust
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Amendment 39–5454. AD 76–23–03–R1 system inspection interval; require a
through Friday, except Federal holidays. currently requires you to do the more detailed inspection of the muffler;
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// following on Bellanca 17–30, 17–31, 17– and require replacement,
www.regulations.gov. Follow the 30A, and 17–31A airplanes: reconditioning, or repair of the exhaust
instructions for submitting comments. • Visually inspect the muffler and system if cracks or defects are found.
For service information identified in tailpipe assemblies for cracks, paying This proposed AD would also require
this proposed AD, contact Bellanca/ particular attention to the ball joint rerouting of the magneto ‘‘P’’ leads. This
Alexandria Aircraft, LLC, 2504 Aga welds, the outlets of the muffler and proposed AD would require you to use
Drive, Alexandria, MN 56308; phone: resonator, and the support for the the service information described
(320) 763–4088; fax: (320) 763–4095; tailpipe assembly; and previously to perform these actions.
Internet: www.bellanca-aircraft.com. • Inspect the exhaust system for Costs of Compliance
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: freedom of movement at the ball joints
Michael Downs, Aerospace Engineer, by removing the tailpipe support bolts. We estimate that this proposed AD
ACE–118C, Chicago Aircraft Since issuing AD 76–23–03–R1, we would affect 1,350 airplanes in the U.S.
Certification Office, 2300 East Devon have received additional reports of in- registry.
Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois flight exhaust system failures. Typically, We estimate the proposed inspection
60018, phone: (847) 294–7870, fax: (847) the muffler fails at the weld which of the exhaust system would affect 1,200
294–7834. holds the ball joint to the muffler. The airplanes with the following costs:

Total cost per Total cost on


Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators

4 work-hours × $80 per hour = $320 .......................................................................................... N/A $320 $384,000

We estimate the proposed rerouting of


the magneto ‘‘P’’ wires would affect
1,050 airplanes with the following costs:

Total cost per Total cost on


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Labor cost Parts cost airplane U.S. operators

4 work-hours × $80 per hour = $320 .......................................................................................... $500 $820 $861,000

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We estimate the following costs to exhaust system to the current could cost less. We have no way of
replace the exhaust system based on the production exhaust system. This determining the number of airplanes
results of the proposed inspection. The proposed AD allows other means to do that may need this repair/replacement:
estimate is based on updating the entire the required repairs/replacement which

Total cost per


Labor cost Parts cost airplane

8 work-hours × $80 per hour = $640 ...................................................................................................................... $4,000 $4,640

The estimated costs represented in the responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
above actions include the costs levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended]
associated with AD 76–23–03 R1 and
the costs of this proposed AD. The certify that the proposed regulation: 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
added cost impact this AD imposes 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
upon an owner/operator over that action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 76–23–03 R1, Amendment 39–5454, and
already required by AD 76–23–03 R1 is 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the adding the following new AD:
a more detailed inspection which DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Alexandria Aircraft, LLC (Type Certificate
requires more work-hours to accomplish No. 1A3 and A18CE formerly held by
3. Will not have a significant
and rerouting of the magneto ‘‘P’’ wires Bellanca, Inc.): Docket No. FAA–2007–
economic impact, positive or negative,
on certain models. 28431; Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–
on a substantial number of small entities
Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory 050–AD.
Flexibility Act. Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code We prepared a regulatory evaluation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue of the estimated costs to comply with (a) We must receive comments on this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, this proposed AD and placed it in the airworthiness directive (AD) action by
Section 106, describes the authority of AD docket. October 30, 2007.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Affected ADs
Examining the AD Docket
Aviation Programs, describes in more (b) This AD supersedes AD 76–23–03 R1,
detail the scope of the Agency’s You may examine the AD docket that
Amendment 39–5454.
authority. contains the proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments Applicability
We are issuing this rulemaking under
received, and other information on the (c) This AD applies to the following
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in airplane models and serial numbers that are
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, person at the Docket Management
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that certificated in any category:
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Monday through Friday, except Federal
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Model Serial numbers
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone
air commerce by prescribing regulations (800) 647–5227) is located at the street 17–30 ............... all serial numbers.
for practices, methods, and procedures address stated in the ADDRESSES section. 17–30A ............ 30263 through 301030.
the Administrator finds necessary for Comments will be available in the AD 17–31 ............... all serial numbers.
safety in air commerce. This regulation docket shortly after receipt. 17–31A ............ all serial numbers.
is within the scope of that authority
17–31ATC ........ all serial numbers.
because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Unsafe Condition
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Safety.
action. (d) This AD results from several accidents
The Proposed Amendment caused by exhaust system failures. We are
Regulatory Findings Accordingly, under the authority proposing this AD to detect and correct
delegated to me by the Administrator, cracks in the exhaust system, which could
We have determined that this result in heat damage to magneto electrical
proposed AD would not have federalism the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows: wiring and smoke in the cockpit. This failure
implications under Executive Order could lead to loss of engine power and/or a
13132. This proposed AD would not fire in the engine compartment.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
have a substantial direct effect on the
DIRECTIVES Compliance
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or 1. The authority citation for part 39 (e) To address this problem, you must do
on the distribution of power and continues to read as follows: the following, unless already done:
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Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) For aircraft models and serial numbers list- Initially within the next 12 months after the ef- Follow Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Serv-
ed below, inspect the exhaust system for fective date of this AD or within 25 hours ice Letter B–110, dated May 8, 2007.
cracks or other defects such as excessive time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date
wear. of this AD, whichever occurs first. Then re-
(i) Model 17–30, all serial numbers; ........... petitively thereafter at intervals not to ex-
(ii) Model 17–30A, serial numbers 30263 ceed 12 months or 50 hours TIS, whichever
through 301030;. occurs first. Accomplishment of the actions
(iii) Model 17–31, all serial numbers; and .. in paragraph (e)(2)(i) or (e)(2)(ii) of this AD
(iv) Model 17–31A, all serial numbers ....... terminates the recurring inspections re-
quired in this paragraph for the replaced/re-
conditioned exhaust system (left and/or right
side)..
(2) Repair or replace the exhaust system using Before further flight after any inspection re- Follow Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Serv-
any of the options listed below. quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD where ice Letter B–110, dated May 8, 2007
(i) Option #1—replace the entire defective a crack or other defect is found. The actions
left and/or right muffler and tailpipe as- in paragraph (e)(2)(i) or (e)(2)(ii) of this AD
sembly(ies) with new parts as specified terminates the recurring inspections re-
in Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC quired in paragraph (e)(1) this AD for the
Service Letter B–110, dated May 8, replaced/reconditioned exhaust system (left
2007. and/or right side).
(ii) Option #2—replace the entire defective
left and/or right muffler and tailpipe as-
sembly(ies) with parts reconditioned to
the new parts as specified in Bellanca/
Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Service Letter
B–110, dated May 8, 2007; or.
(iii) Option #3—recondition or repair the
defective left and/or right muffler and
tailpipe assembly(ies) to their original
configuration using FAA-approved meth-
ods and materials.
(3) For aircraft models and serial numbers list- Within the next 12 months after the effective Follow Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Serv-
ed below that do not have Bellanca/Alexan- date of this AD or within 100 hours TIS after ice Kit 1072 instructions located on drawing
dria Aircraft, LLC Service Kit 1067: Rerouting the effective date of this AD, whichever oc- SK 1072, dated April 2, 2007, as referenced
Right Magneto ‘‘P’’ Lead installed, reroute curs first. in Bellanca/Alexandria Aircraft, LLC Service
the magneto ‘‘P’’ leads. Letter B–110, dated May 8, 2007.
(i) Model 17–30A, serial numbers 30263
through 30998.
(ii) Model 17–31A, all serial numbers; and
(iii) Model 17–31ATC, all serial numbers ...

Alternative Methods of Compliance Docket No. FAA–2007–28431; Directorate SUMMARY: This action proposes to
(AMOCs) Identifier 2007–CE–050–AD. establish Restricted Area 3405 (R–3405)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August at Sullivan, IN. The United States (U.S.)
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 24, 2007. Navy requests that the FAA take action
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Brian A. Yanez, to establish R–3405 for the protection of
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. nonparticipating aircraft from a tethered
Send information to ATTN: Michael Downs, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE–118C, Chicago Aircraft Certification Service. aerostat balloon used to deploy radar,
Aircraft Certification Office, 2300 East Devon [FR Doc. E7–17289 Filed 8–30–07; 8:45 am] electro-optic, camera, and other sensor
Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
packages at Naval Support Activity
60018; phone: (847) 294–7870; fax: (847) (NSA) Crane’s Glendora Lake Test
294–7834. Before using any approved AMOC Facility.
on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
notify your appropriate principal inspector DATES: Comments must be received on
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District or before October 15, 2007.
Federal Aviation Administration
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
FSDO. proposal to the U.S. Department of
14 CFR Part 73
Related Information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28633; Airspace 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(g) To get copies of the service information Docket No. 07–ASW–7]
referenced in this AD, contact Bellanca/ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Alexandria Aircraft, LLC, 2504 Aga Drive, RIN 2120–AA66 Washington, DC 20590; telephone: (202)
Alexandria, MN 56308; phone: (320) 763– 366–9826. You must identify FAA
4088; fax: (320) 763–4095; Internet: Proposed Establishment of Restricted Docket No. FAA–2007–28633 and
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www.bellanca-aircraft.com. To view the AD Area 3405; Sullivan, IN Airspace Docket No. 07–ASW–7, at the
docket, go to the U.S. Department of beginning of your comments. You may
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
also submit comments through the
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12– Administration (FAA), DOT.
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(NPRM).
http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules

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