Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives

Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.
37 / Monday, February 26, 2007 / Proposed Rules 8307
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
2. The Federal Aviation Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
section 106, describes the authority of by adding the following new requested in accordance with the procedures
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, airworthiness directive (AD): found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
detail the scope of the Agency’s McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2007–
27340; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
authority. 271–AD. which the AMOC applies, notify the
We are issuing this rulemaking under appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
the authority described in subtitle VII, Comments Due Date Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
part A, subpart III, section 44701, (a) The FAA must receive comments on Office.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that this AD action by April 12, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
section, Congress charges the FAA with Affected ADs 16, 2007.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Ali Bahrami,
air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) None.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
for practices, methods, and procedures Applicability Aircraft Certification Service.
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas [FR Doc. E7–3171 Filed 2–23–07; 8:45 am]
safety in air commerce. This regulation Model DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
is within the scope of that authority and KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40
because it addresses an unsafe condition and DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model MD–
that is likely to exist or develop on 10–30F airplanes; certificated in any
category; as identified in Boeing Service
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
products identified in this rulemaking
action. Bulletin DC10–28–245, dated September 19,
2006.
Federal Aviation Administration
Regulatory Findings Unsafe Condition 14 CFR Part 39
We have determined that this (d) This AD results from fuel system
proposed AD would not have federalism reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We [Docket No. FAA–2007–27339; Directorate
implications under Executive Order are issuing this AD to detect and correct an Identifier 2006–NM–280–AD]
13132. This proposed AD would not inadequate bond between the internal fuel
have a substantial direct effect on the pump housings and the structure (wall) of RIN 2120–AA64
States, on the relationship between the the lower auxiliary fuel tank. This condition,
if not corrected, could fail to meet fault Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
National Government and the States, or
current requirements and result in a potential Douglas Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–
on the distribution of power and
ignition source that, in combination with 10F Airplanes, Model DC–10–15
responsibilities among the various flammable fuel vapors, could cause a fuel Airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC–
levels of government. tank explosion and consequent loss of the
For the reasons discussed above, I 10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10)
airplane. Airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and DC–
certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Compliance 10–40F Airplanes, Model MD–10–10F
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (e) You are responsible for having the and MD–10–30F Airplanes, and Model
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the actions required by this AD performed within MD–11 and MD–11F Airplanes
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the compliance times specified, unless the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and actions have already been done.
Administration (FAA), Department of
3. Will not have a significant Installation of Brackets and Jumpers, and Transportation (DOT).
economic impact, positive or negative, Resistance Measurement
on a substantial number of small entities ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(f) Within 60 months after the effective (NPRM).
under the criteria of the Regulatory date of this AD, do the actions described in
Flexibility Act. paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, in SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
We prepared a regulatory evaluation accordance with the Accomplishment new airworthiness directive (AD) for
of the estimated costs to comply with Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin certain transport category airplanes
this proposed AD and placed it in the DC10–28–245, dated September 19, 2006.
(1) Install bracket assemblies and jumper
identified above. This proposed AD
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
wires between the structure of the lower would require modifying the fuel boost
for a location to examine the regulatory
auxiliary fuel tank and its internal fuel pumps. This proposed AD results from
evaluation.
pumps. a fuel boost pump found with blown
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Do an electrical resistance measurement thermal fuses and a fractured thrust
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation between the fuel pump housings and washer. We are proposing this AD to
structure of the lower auxiliary fuel tank. prevent failure of the fuel boost pumps,
safety, Safety.
Corrective Action which could lead to the potential of
The Proposed Amendment ignition sources inside fuel tanks. This
(g) If any resistance measurement done in
Accordingly, under the authority accordance with paragraph (f)(2) of this AD condition, in combination with
delegated to me by the Administrator, is greater than 2.5 milliohms on either fuel flammable fuel vapors, could result in
fuel tank explosions and consequent
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with PROPOSALS
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part pump housing: Before further flight, rework
39 as follows: the electrical bonding between the fuel pump loss of the airplane.
housings and the structure of the lower DATES: We must receive comments on
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS auxiliary fuel tank as needed to achieve a this proposed AD by April 12, 2007.
DIRECTIVES resistance measurement of 2.5 milliohms or
less on both fuel pump housings, as ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
1. The authority citation for part 39 described in Boeing Service Bulletin DC10– addresses to submit comments on this
continues to read as follows: 28–245, dated September 19, 2006. proposed AD.
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• DOT Docket Web site: Go to 19477–78), or you may visit http:// adequately address the unsafe
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the dms.dot.gov. condition.
instructions for sending your comments The Boeing service bulletins refer to
Examining the Docket Crane Hydro-Aire Service Bulletin 60–
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web You may examine the AD docket on 847–28–3, dated May 1, 2006, as an
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in additional source of service information
and follow the instructions for sending person at the Docket Management for modifying the fuel boost pumps,
your comments electronically. Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 P/Ns 60–847–1A, –2, and –3. (The
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, p.m., Monday through Friday, except modification converts these parts to
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Federal holidays. The Docket P/N 60–847–4.)
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Management Facility office (telephone Crane Hydro-Aire Service Bulletin
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza 60–847–28–3 specifies prior
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. level of the Nassif Building at the DOT accomplishment of Crane Hydro-Aire
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on street address stated in the ADDRESSES Service Bulletin 60–847–1A–28–6,
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, section. Comments will be available in dated February 15, 1973, for fuel boost
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, the AD docket shortly after the Docket pump P/N 60–847–1A. Crane Hydro-
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Management System receives them. Aire Service Bulletin 60–847–28–3 also
through Friday, except Federal holidays. specifies prior accomplishment of Crane
Contact Boeing Commercial Discussion Hydro-Aire Service Bulletin 60–847–3–
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 We have received a report indicating 28–13, dated March 17, 1975, for fuel
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, that an operator found a fuel boost boost pump P/N 60–847–2.
California 90846, Attention: Data and pump with blown thermal fuses and a FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A fractured thrust washer. Investigation of the Proposed AD
(D800–0024), for the service information revealed that the fractured Stellite thrust
identified in this proposed AD. washer led to arcing damage to the rotor We have evaluated all pertinent
assembly shaft and stator end windings. information and identified an unsafe
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stellite thrust washers are used in the condition that is likely to exist or
Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
rotor assembly of fuel boost pumps, part develop on other airplanes of this same
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA,
numbers (P/Ns) 60–847–1A, –2, and –3. type design. For this reason, we are
Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Failure of the fuel boost pumps, if not proposing this AD, which would require
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
corrected, could lead to the potential of accomplishing the actions specified in
Lakewood, California 90712–4137;
ignition sources inside fuel tanks. This the service information described
telephone (562) 627–5262; fax (562)
condition, in combination with previously.
627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: flammable fuel vapors, could result in Costs of Compliance
fuel tank explosions and consequent
Comments Invited There are about 512 airplanes of the
loss of the airplane.
affected design in the worldwide fleet.
We invite you to submit any relevant Relevant Service Information This proposed AD would affect about
written data, views, or arguments 360 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
regarding this proposed AD. Send your We have reviewed the following
proposed modification would take about
comments to an address listed in the service bulletins:
3 work hours per fuel boost pump, at an
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin average labor rate of $80 per work hour.
number ‘‘FAA–2007–27339; Directorate DC10–28A254, dated September 8, Required parts would cost about $640
Identifier 2006–NM–280–AD’’ at the 2006, for McDonnell Douglas Model per fuel boost pump. Depending on the
beginning of your comments. We DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F airplanes, airplane configuration, there are
specifically invite comments on the Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model DC– between 10 and 19 fuel boost pumps per
overall regulatory, economic, 10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and airplane. Based on these figures, the
environmental, and energy aspects of KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 estimated cost of the proposed AD for
the proposed AD. We will consider all and DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model U.S. operators is between $3,168,000
comments received by the closing date MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F airplanes. and $6,019,200, or between $8,800 and
and may amend the proposed AD in • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin $16,720 per airplane.
light of those comments. MD11–28A134, dated September 8,
We will post all comments we 2006, for McDonnell Douglas Model Authority for This Rulemaking
receive, without change, to http:// MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes. Title 49 of the United States Code
dms.dot.gov, including any personal Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
information you provide. We will also 28A254 describes procedures for rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
post a report summarizing each modifying fuel boost pumps, P/Ns 60– section 106, describes the authority of
substantive verbal contact with FAA 847–1A, –2, and –3. The modification the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
personnel concerning this proposed AD. involves replacing the pump assembly Aviation Programs, describes in more
Using the search function of that Web connector, washers, screws, and other detail the scope of the Agency’s
site, anyone can find and read the hardware with new parts, upgrading the authority.
comments in any of our dockets, rotor assembly, inspecting the stator We are issuing this rulemaking under
including the name of the individual assembly wire leads, and rerouting the the authority described in subtitle VII,
who sent the comment (or signed the stator-to-connector wire leads. Boeing part A, subpart III, section 44701,
comment on behalf of an association, Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A134 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
business, labor union, etc.). You may describes procedures for modifying fuel section, Congress charges the FAA with
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act boost pumps, P/Ns 60–847–2 and –3. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Statement in the Federal Register Accomplishing the actions specified in air commerce by prescribing regulations
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR the service information is intended to for practices, methods, and procedures
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the Administrator finds necessary for Applicability Alternative Methods of Compliance

safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) This AD applies to the airplanes (AMOCs)
is within the scope of that authority identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of (h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
because it addresses an unsafe condition this AD, certificated in any category. Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
that is likely to exist or develop on (1) McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
products identified in this rulemaking and DC–10–10F airplanes, Model DC–10–15 accordance with the procedures found in 14
action. airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F CFR 39.19.
(KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC– (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
Regulatory Findings 10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F airplanes; as which the AMOC applies, notify the
We have determined that this appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
proposed AD would not have federalism DC10–28A254, dated September 8, 2006. Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
implications under Executive Order (2) McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and Office.
13132. This proposed AD would not MD–11F airplanes, as identified in Boeing Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
have a substantial direct effect on the Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A134, dated 16, 2007.
States, on the relationship between the September 8, 2006. Ali Bahrami,
National Government and the States, or
Unsafe Condition Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
on the distribution of power and Aircraft Certification Service.
responsibilities among the various (d) This AD results from a fuel boost pump
found with blown thermal fuses and a [FR Doc. E7–3166 Filed 2–23–07; 8:45 am]
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I fractured thrust washer. We are issuing this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
AD to prevent failure of the fuel boost
certify that the proposed regulation:
pumps, which could lead to the potential of
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ignition sources inside fuel tanks. This DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; condition, in combination with flammable
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank Federal Aviation Administration
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures explosions and consequent loss of the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and airplane. 14 CFR Part 39
3. Will not have a significant
Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative,
(e) You are responsible for having the [Docket No. FAA–2007–27334; Directorate
on a substantial number of small entities
actions required by this AD performed within Identifier 2006–NM–279–AD]
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done. RIN 2120–AA64
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with Service Bulletin Reference Paragraph
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
this proposed AD and placed it in the (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in Douglas Model DC–8–33, –42, and –43
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section this AD, means the following service Airplanes; Model DC–8–50 Series
for a location to examine the regulatory bulletins, as applicable:
Airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and –55
evaluation. (1) For the airplanes identified in
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, Boeing Alert Airplanes; Model DC–8–60 Series
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Service Bulletin DC10–28A254, dated Airplanes; Model DC–8–60F Series
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation September 8, 2006. Airplanes; Model DC–8–72 Airplanes;
safety, Safety. (2) For the airplanes identified in and Model DC–8–70F Series Airplanes
paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, Boeing Alert
The Proposed Amendment Service Bulletin MD11–28A134, dated AGENCY: Federal Aviation
September 8, 2006. Administration (FAA), Department of
Accordingly, under the authority Transportation (DOT).
delegated to me by the Administrator, Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC10–28A254, dated September 8, 2006; and ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A134, (NPRM).
39 as follows:
dated September 8, 2006; refer to Crane
Hydro-Aire Service Bulletin 60–847–28–3, SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
dated May 1, 2006, as an additional source new airworthiness directive (AD) for
DIRECTIVES
of service information for accomplishing the certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes
1. The authority citation for part 39 modification in paragraph (g) of this AD. described previously. This proposed AD
continues to read as follows: would require installing bonding
Modification
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
jumpers to the airplane wing structure
(g) At the applicable compliance time from the fuel system in-line electrical
§ 39.13 [Amended] specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this solenoid valves along the left and right
AD, modify the fuel boost pumps having part wing front spar. This proposed AD
2. The Federal Aviation numbers 60–847–1A, –2, and –3, in
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 accordance with the Accomplishment
results from fuel system reviews
by adding the following new Instructions of the applicable service conducted by the manufacturer. We are
airworthiness directive (AD): bulletin. proposing this AD to prevent point-of-
(1) For fuel boost pumps identified as contact arcing or filament heating
McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2007–
27339; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– Configuration 1 or 2 in Table 1 of paragraph damage in the fuel lines that could
create a potential ignition source,
280–AD. 1.E. of the applicable service bulletin, do the

modification within 120 months after the which, in combination with flammable
Comments Due Date effective date of this AD. fuel vapors, could cause a fuel tank
(a) The FAA must receive comments on (2) For fuel boost pumps identified as explosion and consequent loss of the
this AD action by April 12, 2007. Configuration 3 in Table 1 of paragraph 1.E. airplane.
of the applicable service bulletin, do the
Affected ADs modification within 72 months after the DATES: We must receive comments on
(b) None. effective date of this AD. this proposed AD by April 12, 2007.

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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.

37 / Monday, February 26, 2007 / Proposed Rules 8307

the Administrator finds necessary for Applicability Alternative Methods of Compliance

280–AD. 1.E. of the applicable service bulletin, do the

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