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TABLE 3.—REQUIRED ACTIONS—Continued


For— Required actions

(3) Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes, serial number 6 and 28 through 64 Drill holes in the cockpit protector located between the headline and
inclusive. the skin, and clamp the feeder cables coming from the essential, A1,
and A2 buses.
(4) All Model Falcon 2000 airplanes and for Model Falcon 2000EX air- Re-route the wiring on the cockpit protector, and bond the applicable
planes, serial numbers 1 through 5 inclusive and 7 through 27 inclu- supports with epoxy resin.
sive.
(5) All airplanes ........................................................................................ Install a protective plate on the feeder cables.

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh requires initial and repetitive borescope
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual Street SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building, inspections for missing HPT rear seal
examination of an interior or exterior area, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http:// plate locking plugs and damaged
installation, or assembly to detect obvious dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and locking plug retaining wires, and
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of Records Administration (NARA). For
inspection is made from within touching information on the availability of this
removal of the engine from service if
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, necessary, based on inspection results.
may be necessary to ensure visual access to or go to http://www.archives.gov/ This AD results from two reports of
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ missing HPT rear seal plate locking
of inspection is made under normally ibr_locations.html. plugs, damage to the HPT disc, and
available lighting conditions such as damage to the remaining locking plug
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or TABLE 4.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED retaining wires. We are issuing this AD
droplight and may require removal or to prevent uncontained release of the
opening of access panels or doors. Stands, BY REFERENCE
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
HPT rear side plate and HPT disc,
proximity to the area being checked.’’ Dassault service bul- resulting in damage to the airplane.
Dated—
letin— DATES: Effective February 16, 2006. The
Corrective Actions Director of the Federal Register
(1) F2000–332 .......... December 22, 2005.
(h) If any damaged feeder cable is detected
(2) F2000EX–92 ........ December 22, 2005.
approved the incorporation by reference
during the inspection required by paragraph of certain publications listed in the
(g)(2) of this AD, before further flight, do the regulations as of February 16, 2006.
applicable corrective actions in accordance Issued in Renton, Washington, on January We must receive any comments on
with the service bulletin. 23, 2006. this AD by April 3, 2006.
No Reporting Ali Bahrami, ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
(i) Although the service bulletins Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, addresses to comment on this AD:
referenced in this AD specifies to submit Aircraft Certification Service. • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
certain information to the manufacturer, this [FR Doc. 06–824 Filed 1–31–06; 8:45 am] http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
AD does not include that requirement. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P instructions for sending your comments
Alternative Methods of Compliance electronically.
(AMOCs) • Government-wide rulemaking Web
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
(j)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, and follow the instructions for sending
Federal Aviation Administration your comments electronically.
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 14 CFR Part 39 U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in [Docket No. FAA–2005–23031; Directorate Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to Identifier 2005–NE–41–AD; Amendment 39– Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
which the AMOC applies, notify the 14467; AD 2006–03–03] 0001.
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District RIN 2120–AA64 • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
Office.
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Related Information Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
plc RB211 Trent 553–61, 553A2–61, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(k) The European Aviation Safety Agency’s
emergency airworthiness directive 2006–
556–61, 556A2–61, 556B–61, 556B2–61, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
0003, dated January 5, 2006, also addresses 560–61, and 560A2–61 Turbofan Contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31,
the subject of this AD. Engines Derby, DE248BJ; UK, telephone: 011–
Material Incorporated by Reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation 44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–
Administration (FAA), Department of 249936, for the service information
(l) You must use the applicable service
bulletin in Table 4 of this AD to perform the Transportation (DOT). identified in this AD.
actions that are required by this AD, unless ACTION: Final rule; request for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of comments. Christopher Spinney, Aerospace
the Federal Register approved the Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
incorporation by reference of these SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 12 New England Executive Park;
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airworthiness directive (AD) for certain


552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Dassault
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 553– telephone (781) 238–7175; fax (781)
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack,
New Jersey 07606, for a copy of this service 61, 553A2–61, 556–61, 556A2–61, 238–7199.
information. You may review copies at the 556B–61, 556B2–61, 560–61, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Civil
Docket Management Facility, U.S. 560A2–61 turbofan engines. This AD Aviation Authority (CAA), which is the

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airworthiness authority for the United plate locking plugs and damaged in the AD docket shortly after the DMS
Kingdom (U.K.), notified us that an locking plug retaining wires. This AD receives them.
unsafe condition may exist on RR also requires removing engines from
Authority for This Rulemaking
RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines service based on the number of HPT
that have not incorporated RR Service locking plugs with acceptable locking Title 49 of the United States Code
Bulletin (SB) No. RB.211–72–E767. The plug retaining wires installed. You must specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
CAA advises that during shop visit, use the service information described rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
some engines were noticed to be previously to perform the actions section 106, describes the authority of
missing some of the HPT turbine rear required by this AD. the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
seal plate locking plugs. This resulted in Aviation Programs, describes in more
scoring of the HPT disc rear diaphragm FAA’s Determination of the Effective
detail the scope of the Agency’s
and impact damage to the remaining Date
authority.
locking plug retaining wires, and could Since there are currently no domestic We are issuing this rulemaking under
have led to release of the HPT rear seal operators of this engine model, notice the authority described in subtitle VII,
plate and reduced low-cycle-fatigue life and opportunity for public comment part A, subpart III, section 44701,
of the HPT disc. before issuing this AD are unnecessary. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Relevant Service Information A situation exists that allows the section, Congress charges the FAA with
immediate adoption of this regulation. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
We have reviewed and approved the
Comments Invited air commerce by prescribing regulations
technical contents of RR Alert SB No.
for practices, methods, and procedures
RB.211–72–AE358, Revision 3, dated This AD is a final rule that involves
July 13, 2005, that describes procedures the Administrator finds necessary for
requirements affecting flight safety and safety in air commerce. This regulation
for borescope inspecting the HPT rear was not preceded by notice and an
seal plate locking plugs and locking is within the scope of that authority
opportunity for public comment; because it addresses an unsafe condition
plug retaining wires. The CAA classified
however, we invite you to send us any that is likely to exist or develop on
this as a mandatory SB and issued AD
written relevant data, views, or products identified in this rulemaking
G–2005–0007 R1, dated July 11, 2005, in
arguments regarding this AD. Send your action.
order to ensure the airworthiness of
comments to an address listed under
these RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan Regulatory Findings
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
engines in the U.K.
FAA–2005–23031; Directorate Identifier We have determined that this AD will
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement 2005–NE–41–AD’’ in the subject line of not have federalism implications under
These RB211 Trent 553–61, 553A2– your comments. We specifically invite Executive Order 13132. This AD will
61, 556–61, 556A2–61, 556B–61, comments on the overall regulatory, not have a substantial direct effect on
556B2–61, 560–61, and 560A2–61 series economic, environmental, and energy the States, on the relationship between
turbofan engines are manufactured in aspects of the rule that might suggest a the National Government and the States,
the U.K. and are type certificated for need to modify it. or on the distribution of power and
operation in the United States under the We will post all comments we responsibilities among the various
provisions of section 21.29 of the receive, without change, to http:// levels of government.
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR dms.dot.gov, including any personal For the reasons discussed above, I
21.29) and the applicable bilateral information you provide. We will also certify that the regulation:
airworthiness agreement. Under this post a report summarizing each 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the substantive verbal contact with FAA action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
CAA kept the FAA informed of the personnel concerning this AD. Using the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
situation described above. We have search function of the DMS Web site,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
examined the findings of the CAA, anyone can find and read the comments
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
reviewed all available information, and in any of our dockets, including the
name of the individual who sent the 3. Will not have a significant
determined that AD action is necessary economic impact, positive or negative,
for products of this type design that are comment (or signed the comment on
behalf of an association, business, labor on a substantial number of small entities
certificated for operation in the United under the criteria of the Regulatory
States. union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Flexibility Act.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Federal Register published on April 11, We prepared a summary of the costs
of This AD 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit to comply with this AD and placed it in
Although no airplanes that are http://dms.dot.gov. the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
registered in the United States use these this summary by sending a request to us
Examining the AD Docket at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
engines, the possibility exists that the
engines could be used on airplanes that You may examine the docket that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
are registered in the United States in the contains the AD, any comments
future. The unsafe condition described received, and any final disposition in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
previously is likely to exist or develop person at the Docket Management safety, Incorporation by reference,
on other RR RB211 Trent 500 series Facility Docket Office between 9 a.m. Safety.
turbofan engines of the same type and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Adoption of the Amendment
design. We are issuing this AD to except Federal holidays. The Docket
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prevent uncontained release of the HPT Office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is ■ Under the authority delegated to me
rear side plate and HPT disc, resulting located on the plaza level of the by the Administrator, the Federal
in damage to the airplane. This AD Department of Transportation Nassif Aviation Administration amends part 39
requires initial and repetitive borescope Building at the street address stated in of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
inspections for missing HPT rear seal ADDRESSES. Comments will be available CFR part 39) as follows:

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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Applicability the compliance times specified unless the


DIRECTIVES (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) actions have already been done.
RB211 Trent 553–61, 553A2–61, 556–61, Initial Borescope Inspection
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 556A2–61, 556B–61, 556B2–61, 560–61, and (f) Borescope-inspect for missing HPT rear
continues to read as follows: 560A2–61 turbofan engines that have not seal plate locking plugs and damaged locking
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. incorporated RR Service Bulletin (SB) No. plug retaining wires, between 500 and 1,000
RB.211–72–E767. These engines are installed cycles-since-new (CSN) or cycles-since-
§ 39.13 [Amended] on, but not limited to, Airbus A340–500 and overhaul where the locking plug wires were
–600 series airplanes. replaced, or within 50 cycles after the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Unsafe Condition effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
the following new airworthiness later.
directive: (d) This AD results from two reports of (g) Use paragraphs 3.B.(1)(a) through
2006–03–03 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment missing HPT rear seal plate locking plugs, 3.B.(1)(k)(xi) of the Accomplishment
39–14467. Docket No. FAA–2005–23031; damage to the HPT disc, and damage to the Instructions of RR Alert Service Bulletin No.
Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–41–AD. remaining locking plug retaining wires. We RB.211–72–AE358, Revision 3, dated July 13,
are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained 2005, to do the inspection.
Effective Date release of the HPT rear side plate and HPT
disc, resulting in damage to the airplane. Repetitive Borescope Inspections
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective February 16, 2006. (h) Using the criteria and intervals in the
Compliance following Table 1, repeat the borescope
Affected ADs (e) You are responsible for having the inspection and remove engines from service
(b) None. actions required by this AD performed within to inspect the HPT disc.

TABLE 1.—ENGINE REMOVAL CRITERIA


If the number of HPT locking plugs with accept- Remove the engine from service to inspect
able locking plug retaining wires installed, de- Then repeat the borescope inspection within: HPT disc:
termined in paragraph (f) of this AD is:

(1) Zero or one. .................................................. Not applicable .................................................. Before further flight.
(2) Two ............................................................... Not applicable .................................................. Within 15 CSLI.
(3) Three or four ................................................ 100 cycles-since-last-inspection (CSLI) inter- Before accumulating 1,100 cycles-since-loss
vals. of locking plug(s) or 1,100 CSN, or 1,100
cycles-since-last acceptable inspection,
whichever occurs later.
(4) Five ............................................................... 1,000 CSLI intervals ......................................... Not applicable.

(i) Use paragraphs 3.B.(1)(a) through alternative methods of compliance for this accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
3.B.(1)(k)(xi) of the Accomplishment AD if requested using the procedures found part 51. Contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31,
Instructions of RR Alert Service Bulletin No. in 14 CFR 39.19. Derby, DE248BJ; UK, telephone: 011–44–
RB.211–72–AE358, Revision 3, dated July 13, Related Information 1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936, for
2005, to do the inspection. a copy of this service information. You may
(j) For Table 1, item (3), if possible, (l) United Kingdom Civil Aviation review copies at the Docket Management
Authority airworthiness directive G–2005– Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation,
determine when the loss of locking plug(s)
0007 R1, dated July 11, 2005, also addresses
occurred by reviewing the engine vibration 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
the subject of this AD.
history. If it is not possible to determine the Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001,
point of locking plug release, use 1,100 CSN, Material Incorporated by Reference on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the
or 1,100 cycles-since-last acceptable (m) You must use the Rolls-Royce plc Alert National Archives and Records
inspection, whichever occurs later. Service Bulletin and Appendices listed in Administration (NARA). For information on
Table 2 of this AD to perform the inspections the availability of this material at NARA, call
Alternative Methods of Compliance required by this AD. The Director of the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification Federal Register approved the incorporation www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Office, has the authority to approve by reference of this service bulletin in locations.html.

TABLE 2.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE


Alert Service Bulletin No. Page Revision Date

RB.211–72–AE358 ................................................................................................................................. ALL ........ 3 July 13, 2005.


Total Pages: 16
Appendix 1 to ASB No. RB.211–72–AE358 .......................................................................................... ALL ........ 3 July 13, 2005.
Total Pages: 2
Appendix 2 to ASB No. RB.211–72–AE358 .......................................................................................... ALL ........ 3 July 13, 2005.
Total Pages: 2
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Since this rule relates solely to (1) To protect the public against
January 24, 2006. internal agency management, pursuant unreasonable risks of injury associated
Peter A. White, to 5 U.S.C. 553(b), notice and other with consumer products;
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller public procedures are not required and (2) To assist consumers in evaluating
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. it is effective immediately upon the comparative safety of consumer
[FR Doc. 06–826 Filed 1–31–06; 8:45 am] publication in the Federal Register. products;
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Further this action is not a rule as (3) To develop uniform safety
defined in the Regulatory Flexibility standards for consumer products and to
Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–612, and thus, is minimize conflicting State and local
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY exempt from the provisions of the Act. regulations; and
COMMISSION List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 1000 (4) To promote research and
investigation into the causes and
16 CFR Part 1000 Organization and Functions prevention of product-related deaths,
(Government Agencies).
illnesses, and injuries.
Statement of Organization and ■ Therefore, for the reasons set forth in
(b) The Commission is authorized to
Functions the preamble, revise 16 CFR part 1000 consist of five members appointed by
to read as follows: the President, by and with the advice
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety
Commission. PART 1000—COMMISSION and consent of the Senate, for terms of
ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS seven years. However, the Departments
ACTION: Final rule.
of Veterans Affairs and Housing and
SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Sec. Urban Development, and Independent
Commission (CPSC or Commission) is 1000.1 The Commission. Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993,
1000.2 Laws administered. Public Law 102–389, limited funding to
amending its statement of organization 1000.3 Hotline.
and functions to reflect changes in the that for three Commissioners for fiscal
1000.4 Commission address.
Commission’s organization as well as 1000.5 Petitions. year 1993 and thereafter.
editorial and address changes. 1000.6 Commission decisions and records. § 1000.2 Laws administered.
DATES: Effective Date: February 1, 2006. 1000.7 Advisory opinions and
interpretations of regulations. The Commission administers five
ADDRESSES: Office of the Secretary, 1000.8 Meetings and hearings; public acts:
Consumer Product Safety Commission, notice. (a) The Consumer Product Safety Act
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, 1000.9 Quorum. (Pub. L. 92–573, 86 Stat. 1207, as
Maryland 20814. 1000.10 The Chairman and Vice Chairman. amended (15 U.S.C. 2051, et seq.)).
1000.11 Delegation of functions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (b) The Flammable Fabrics Act (Pub.
1000.12 Organizational structure.
Hyun Sun Kim, Office of the General 1000.13 Directives system. L. 90–189, 67 Stat. 111, as amended (15
Counsel, Consumer Product Safety 1000.14 Office of the General Counsel. U.S.C. 1191, et seq.)).
Commission, 4330 East West Highway, 1000.15 Office of Congressional Relations. (c) The Federal Hazardous Substances
Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone 1000.16 Office of the Inspector General. Act (Pub. L. 86–613, 74 Stat. 380, as
(301) 504–7632. 1000.17 Office of Equal Employment amended (15 U.S.C. 1261, et seq.)).
Opportunity and Minority Enterprise.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section (d) The Poison Prevention Packaging
1000.18 Office of Executive Director.
1000.19 describes the new Office of 1000.19 Office of Financial Management, Act of 1970 (Pub. L. 91–601, 84 Stat.
Financial Management, Planning and Planning and Evaluation. 1670, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1471, et
Evaluation. Section 1000.21 describes 1000.20 Office of Information and Public seq.)).
the new Office of Compliance and Field Affairs. (e) The Refrigerator Safety Act of 1956
Operations. Section 1000.23 describes 1000.21 Office of Compliance and Field (Pub. L. 84–930, 70 Stat. 953, (15 U.S.C.
the new Office of Information and Operations. 1211, et seq.)).
1000.22 Office of Human Resources
Technology Services. Section 1000.24
Management. § 1000.3 Hotline.
describes the new Office of International 1000.23 Office of Information and
Programs and Intergovernmental Affairs. Technology Services. (a) The Commission operates a toll-
The following offices and directorates 1000.24 Office of International Programs free telephone Hotline by which the
have been incorporated into the new and Intergovernmental Affairs. public can communicate with the
offices referenced above: the Office of 1000.25 Office of Hazard Identification and Commission. The number for use in all
the Secretary, the Office of the Budget, Reduction. 50 states is 1–800–638–CPSC (1–800–
the Office of Planning and Evaluation, 1000.26 Directorate for Epidemiology. 638–2772).
1000.27 Directorate for Health Sciences.
the Office of Compliance, the Office of 1000.28 Directorate for Economic Analysis.
(b) The Commission also operates a
Information Services, the Directorate for 1000.29 Directorate for Engineering toll-free Hotline by which hearing or
Administration and the Directorate for Sciences. speech-impaired persons can
Field Operations. 1000.30 Directorate for Laboratory Sciences. communicate with the Commission by
Section 1000.10 provides that the Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552(a). teletypewriter. The teletypewriter
Commission will annually elect a vice number for use in all states is 1–800–
chairman for a term beginning on June § 1000.1 The Commission. 638–8270.
1 and running until such time as (a) The Consumer Product Safety (c) The Commission also makes
another vice chairman is elected. Commission is an independent available to the public product recall
Editorial changes have also been made regulatory agency formed on May 14, information, its public calendar, and
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in various sections and the address of 1973, under the provisions of the other information through its worldwide
the Commission has been changed from Consumer Product Safety Act (Pub. L. Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov. The
‘‘Washington, DC 20207’’ to ‘‘4330 East 92–573, 86 Stat. 1207, as amended (15 public may also report product hazards
West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland U.S.C. 2051, et seq.)). The purposes of or other information to the Commission
20814’’ to reflect the current address. the Commission under the CPSA are: at its e-mail address: info@cpsc.gov.

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