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this proposed AD and placed it in the Actions and Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 25,
AD docket. (f) Unless already done, within 3 months 2007.
after the effective date of this AD, revise the Ali Bahrami,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
ALS of the Instructions for Continued Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A300– Aircraft Certification Service.
safety, Safety 600 Airworthiness Limitation Items [FR Doc. E7–13211 Filed 7–6–07; 8:45 am]
Document AI/SE–M2/95A.0502/06, Issue 11, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
The Proposed Amendment dated April 2006. The tolerance (grace
period) for compliance (specified in
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph 2 of Section B—Program Rules) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
delegated to me by the Administrator, with Issue 11 of the ALI is within 2,000 flight
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part cycles after the effective date of this AD, Federal Aviation Administration
39 as follows: provided that none of the following is
exceeded: 14 CFR Part 39
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Thresholds or intervals in the operator’s
DIRECTIVES current approved maintenance schedule that [Docket No. FAA–2007–27865; Directorate
are taken from a previous ALI issue, if Identifier 2007–CE–039–AD]
1. The authority citation for part 39 existing, and are higher than or equal to those
continues to read as follows: given in Issue 11 of the ALI. RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) 8 months after the effective date of this
AD. Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
§ 39.13 [Amended] (3) 50 percent of the intervals given in Aerospace Corporation, Ltd Model
Issue 11 of the ALI. 750XL Airplanes
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (4) Any application tolerance given in the
the following new AD: task description of Issue 11 of the ALI. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2007–28599; Administration (FAA), Department of
FAA AD Differences
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–008–AD. Transportation (DOT).
Comments Due Date Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
or service information as follows: No (NPRM).
(a) We must receive comments by August differences.
8, 2007.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Affected ADs Other FAA AD Provisions airworthiness directive (AD) for the
(b) None. (g) The following provisions also apply to products listed above. This proposed
this AD: AD results from mandatory continuing
Applicability (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance airworthiness information (MCAI)
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300– (AMOCs): The Manager, International originated by an aviation authority of
600 series airplanes, all certified models, all Branch, ANM–116, FAA, ATTN: Tom another country to identify and correct
serial numbers, certificated in any category. Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind
an unsafe condition on an aviation
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; telephone
Subject product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
(425) 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149; has the
(d) Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
condition as:
requested using the procedures found in 14 To prevent the cockpit door windows
Reason separating from their frames, * * *
CFR 39.19. Before using any AMOC approved
(e) The mandatory continued airworthiness in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane The proposed AD would require
information (MCAI) states: to which the AMOC applies, notify the actions that are intended to address the
The aim of this AD, is to mandate appropriate principal inspector in the FAA unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
airworthiness requirements in structural Flight Standards Certificate Holding District DATES: We must receive comments on
maintenance in accordance with the Office.
requirements defined in the AIRBUS A300–
this proposed AD by August 8, 2007.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
600 Airworthiness Limitations Items (ALI) ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
document issue 11, referenced AI/SE–M2/
a manufacturer or other source, use these
any of the following methods:
95A.0502/06, approved by EASA on 31 May
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective • DOT Docket Web Site: Go to http://
2006. dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
Issue 11 of this document (refer to the for sending your comments
Summary of Changes chapter for more are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required electronically.
details) deals in particular with the
introduction of new tasks and the reduction to assure the product is airworthy before it • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
of threshold and interval of some ALI tasks. is returned to service. • Mail: U.S. Department of
Some other clarifications are also brought (3) Reporting Requirements: For any Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
to some tasks like for example the access, the reporting requirement in this AD, under the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
applicability period or the applicability. provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
This AD supersedes DGAC AD F–2004– the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Washington, DC 20590.
153, as it was mandating A300–600 ALI issue has approved the information collection • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
9. requirements and has assigned OMB Control Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, Number 2120–0056. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
damage, or corrosion in principal structural Related Information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
elements, which could result in reduced
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Examining the AD Docket Relevant Service Information operators to be $22,750, or $3,250 per
Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd product.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in has issued Pacific Aerospace Limited Authority for This Rulemaking
person at the Docket Management Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 024 (embodiment of modification PAC/ Title 49 of the United States Code
Monday through Friday, except Federal XL/0276), dated April 18, 2007, and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
holidays. The AD docket contains this PAC Drawing No. 11–03137 (undated). rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, The actions described in this service section 106, describes the authority of
any comments received, and other information are intended to correct the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
information. The street address for the unsafe condition identified in the Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– MCAI. detail the scope of the Agency’s
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. authority.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Comments will be available in the AD of the Proposed AD We are issuing this rulemaking under
docket shortly after receipt. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
This product has been approved by Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl the aviation authority of another
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, General requirements.’’ Under that
country, and is approved for operation section, Congress charges the FAA with
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, in the United States. Pursuant to our
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
bilateral agreement with this State of air commerce by prescribing regulations
telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) Design Authority, they have notified us
329–4090. for practices, methods, and procedures
of the unsafe condition described in the the Administrator finds necessary for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MCAI and service information safety in air commerce. This regulation
referenced above. We are proposing this is within the scope of that authority
Comments Invited
AD because we evaluated all because it addresses an unsafe condition
We invite you to send any written information and determined the unsafe that is likely to exist or develop on
relevant data, views, or arguments about condition exists and is likely to exist or products identified in this rulemaking
this proposed AD. Send your comments develop on other products of the same action.
to an address listed under the type design.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Regulatory Findings
Differences Between This Proposed AD
FAA–2007–27865; Directorate Identifier and the MCAI or Service Information
2007–CE–039–AD’’ at the beginning of We determined that this proposed AD
your comments. We specifically invite We have reviewed the MCAI and would not have federalism implications
comments on the overall regulatory, related service information and, in under Executive Order 13132. This
economic, environmental, and energy general, agree with their substance. But proposed AD would not have a
aspects of this proposed AD. We will we might have found it necessary to use substantial direct effect on the States, on
consider all comments received by the different words from those in the MCAI the relationship between the national
closing date and may amend this to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. Government and the States, or on the
proposed AD because of those operators and is enforceable. In making distribution of power and
comments. these changes, we do not intend to differ responsibilities among the various
substantively from the information levels of government.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to http:// provided in the MCAI and related For the reasons discussed above, I
dms.dot.gov, including any personal service information. certify this proposed regulation:
information you provide. We will also We might also have proposed 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
post a report summarizing each different actions in this AD from those action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
substantive verbal contact we receive in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
about this proposed AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
highlighted in a Note within the
Discussion proposed AD. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
The Civil Aviation Authority of New 3. Will not have a significant
Costs of Compliance
Zealand, which is the aviation authority economic impact, positive or negative,
Based on the service information, we on a substantial number of small entities
for New Zealand, has issued AD DCA/
estimate that this proposed AD would under the criteria of the Regulatory
750XL/10, dated March 29, 2007
affect about 7 products of U.S. registry. Flexibility Act.
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
We also estimate that it would take We prepared a regulatory evaluation
correct an unsafe condition for the
about 40 work-hours per product to of the estimated costs to comply with
specified products. The MCAI states:
comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD and placed it in the
To prevent the cockpit door windows this proposed AD. The average labor
separating from their frames, * * * AD docket.
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required
The MCAI requires you to inspect the parts would cost about $50 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
windscreen and cockpit door windows Where the service information lists
for signs of disbonding of the adhesive required parts costs that are covered Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
between the transparency and the under warranty, we have assumed that safety, Safety.
composite window frame. If disbonding
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Kim Smith,
(undated).
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(2) Within the next 150 hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD or the next 6 months Certification Service. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Aerospace
after the effective date of this AD, whichever [FR Doc. E7–13247 Filed 7–6–07; 8:45 am] Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
occurs first, modify the windscreen and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
cockpit windows to incorporate mechanical 12 New England Executive Park,
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