Rule: Airworthiness Directives

58492 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.
199 / Tuesday, October 16, 2007 / Rules and Regulations
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, Wichita Aircraft
■ 2. The Federal Aviation Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
Section 106, describes the authority of Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 accordance with the procedures found in 14
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, by adding the following new CFR 39.19.
Aviation Programs, describes in more airworthiness directive (AD): (2) To request a different method of
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2007–21–08 Hawker Beechcraft compliance or a different compliance time
authority. Corporation (formerly Raytheon for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
We are issuing this rulemaking under Aircraft Company): Amendment 39– 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 15226. Docket No. FAA–2007–28810; any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–104–AD. notify your appropriate principal inspector
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Effective Date Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
section, Congress charges the FAA with FSDO.
(a) This AD becomes effective November
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 20, 2007.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Material Incorporated by Reference
for practices, methods, and procedures Affected ADs (i) You must use Raytheon Service Bulletin
the Administrator finds necessary for (b) None. SB 24–3772, dated February 2006, to perform
safety in air commerce. This regulation the actions that are required by this AD,
Applicability unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
is within the scope of that authority Director of the Federal Register approved the
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft
Model Hawker 800XP airplanes, certificated incorporation by reference of this document
that is likely to exist or develop on in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
in any category; as identified in Raytheon
products identified in this rulemaking Service Bulletin SB 24–3772, dated February part 51. Contact Hawker Beechcraft
action. 2006. Corporation, 9709 East Central, Wichita,
Kansas 67206, for a copy of this service
Regulatory Findings Unsafe Condition information. You may review copies at the
We have determined that this AD will (d) This AD results from reports of wire FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
not have federalism implications under bundle interference in the DA panel, chafed Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at
Executive Order 13132. This AD will wire bundles, and exposed conductors. We the National Archives and Records
are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of wire Administration (NARA). For information on
not have a substantial direct effect on
bundles, which could cause an electrical the availability of this material at NARA, call
the States, on the relationship between 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the national government and the States, short and consequent loss of several
functions essential for safe flight and smoke www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
or on the distribution of power and or fire in the flight compartment and main locations.html.
responsibilities among the various cabin. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
levels of government. 3, 2007.
For the reasons discussed above, I Compliance
Ali Bahrami,
certify that this AD: (e) You are responsible for having the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory actions required by this AD performed within Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
the compliance times specified, unless the Aircraft Certification Service.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under actions have already been done. [FR Doc. E7–20138 Filed 10–15–07; 8:45 am]
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Inspection and Corrective Actions
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(f) Within 600 flight hours or 12 months
(3) Will not have a significant after the effective date of this AD, whichever
economic impact, positive or negative, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
occurs first, do a detailed inspection of panel
on a substantial number of small entities DA wiring for clearance and for signs of Federal Aviation Administration
under the criteria of the Regulatory chafing or exposed conductors, in accordance
Flexibility Act. with the Accomplishment Instructions of
14 CFR Part 39
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Raytheon Service Bulletin SB 24–3772, dated
of the estimated costs to comply with February 2006. If any wire is touching the [Docket No. FAA–2005–21701; Directorate
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. panel, structure, or equipment, or if evidence Identifier 2005–NM–086–AD; Amendment
See the ADDRESSES section for a location of chafing or exposed conductors exists, 39–15231; AD 2007–21–13]
to examine the regulatory evaluation. before further flight, repair or replace the
wires and cable ties with new ones, in RIN 2120–AA64
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 accordance with the service bulletin.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
Model 747 and 767 Airplanes
safety, Incorporation by reference, detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Safety. or assembly to detect damage, failure, or Administration (FAA), Department of
Adoption of the Amendment irregularity. Available lighting is normally Transportation (DOT).
supplemented with a direct source of good
■ Accordingly, under the authority lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. ACTION: Final rule.
delegated to me by the Administrator, Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
follows: Boeing Model 747 and 767 airplanes.
required.’’
pwalker on PROD1PC71 with RULES
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Although Raytheon Service Bulletin SB

This AD requires reworking the
DIRECTIVES 24–3772, dated February 2006, specifies to electrical bonding between the airplane
submit certain information to the structure and the pump housing of the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 manufacturer, this AD does not include that outboard boost pumps in the main fuel
continues to read as follows: requirement. tank of certain Boeing Model 747
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airplanes, and between the airplane Discussion service information and revised Table 1
structure and the pump housing of the The FAA issued a supplemental and paragraph (f) of the AD to refer to
override/jettison pumps in the left and notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) the new revisions of the service
right wing center auxiliary fuel tanks of to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an information. We have also revised
certain Boeing Model 767 airplanes. AD that would apply to certain Boeing paragraph (g) of the AD to give credit for
This AD also requires related Model 747 and 767 airplanes. That prior accomplishment of earlier
investigative actions and corrective supplemental NPRM was published in revisions by adding a new Table 2. The
actions if necessary. This AD results the Federal Register on March 30, 2007 new revisions specify that no more work
from fuel system reviews conducted by (72 FR 15069). That supplemental is necessary for airplanes on which the
the manufacturer. We are issuing this NPRM proposed to require reworking actions were accomplished in
AD to prevent insufficient electrical the electrical bonding between the accordance with the earlier revisions.
bonding, which could result in a airplane structure and the pump The new revisions of the service
potential of ignition sources inside the housing of the outboard boost pumps in information, among other things, correct
fuel tanks, and which, in combination the main fuel tank of certain Boeing certain typographical errors, change
with flammable fuel vapors, could result Model 747 airplanes, and between the references to certain documents, add
in fuel tank explosions and consequent airplane structure and the pump information about certain edge margins,
loss of the airplane. housing of the override/jettison pumps and revise the grouping of airplanes in
in the left and right wing center the effectivity.
DATES: This AD becomes effective Operators should note that on
November 20, 2007. auxiliary fuel tanks of certain Boeing
Model 767 airplanes. That supplemental September 25, 2007, Boeing issued
The Director of the Federal Register NPRM also proposed to require related Information Notice 747–28–2259 IN 01.
approved the incorporation by reference investigative actions and corrective The information notice alerts operators
of certain publications listed in the AD actions if necessary. That supplemental of a typographical error in step 9 of
as of November 20, 2007. NPRM proposed to revise the original figures 1 through 6 of Boeing Special
ADDRESSES: For service information NPRM to add an inspection requirement Attention Service Bulletin 747–28–
identified in this AD, contact Boeing for certain Model 747 airplanes, and to 2259, Revision 2, dated July 5, 2007.
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, specify cold-working the fastener holes The information notice states that the
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. for certain other Model 747 airplanes. note given in step 9 should read ‘‘if the
maximum resistance value of 0.0005
Examining the AD Docket Comments ohm can not be met, repeat steps 1
We provided the public the through 7’’ and not ‘‘steps 1 through 8.’’
You may examine the AD docket on opportunity to participate in the
the Internet at http:// Explanation of Additional Change
development of this AD. We have
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Made to This AD
considered the comments received to
Docket Management Facility between 9 the supplemental NPRM. We have simplified paragraph (f)(1) of
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through this AD by referring to the ‘‘Alternative
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD Requests To Refer to New Revisions of Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)’’
docket contains this AD, the regulatory Service Information paragraph of this AD for repair methods.
evaluation, any comments received, and Boeing, All Nippon Airways, and Air
other information. The address for the Transport Association on behalf of its Conclusion
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) member United Airlines, all request that We have carefully reviewed the
is the Document Management Facility, we refer to various new revisions of available data, including the comments
U.S. Department of Transportation, relevant service information as follows: received, and determined that air safety
Docket Operations, M–30, West Boeing Special Attention Service and the public interest require adopting
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Bulletins 747–28–2259, Revision 2, the AD with the changes described
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., dated July 5, 2007; 767–57–0092, previously. We have determined that
Washington, DC 20590. Revision 1, dated February 15, 2007; these changes will neither increase the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and 767–57–0093, Revision 1, dated economic burden on any operator nor
Philip Sheridan, Aerospace Engineer, February 15, 2007. (We referred to increase the scope of the AD.
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– earlier revisions of these service
Costs of Compliance
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification bulletins as the appropriate sources of
service information for accomplishing There are about 3,401 airplanes of the
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
the actions proposed in the affected design in the worldwide fleet.
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
supplemental NPRM.) The following table provides the
(425) 917–6441; fax (425) 917–6590.
We agree with the commenters’ estimated costs for U.S. operators to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requests. We have reviewed the new comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Work Average labor Cost per
Action U.S.-registered Fleet cost
hours rate per hour airplane airplanes
Rework electrical bonding for Boeing Model 747 airplanes .............. 10 $80 $800 1,115 $892,000
Rework electrical bonding for Boeing Model 767 airplanes .............. 9 80 720 921 663,120
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Authority for This Rulemaking the States, on the relationship between the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code the national government and the States, follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
levels of government. DIRECTIVES
Section 106, describes the authority of
For the reasons discussed above, I
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
certify that this AD: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
We are issuing this rulemaking under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (3) Will not have a significant ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative, Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities by adding the following new
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory airworthiness directive (AD):
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act.
for practices, methods, and procedures We prepared a regulatory evaluation 2007–21–13 Boeing: Amendment 39–15231.
the Administrator finds necessary for Docket No. FAA–2005–21701;
of the estimated costs to comply with
safety in air commerce. This regulation Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–086–AD.
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
is within the scope of that authority See the ADDRESSES section for a location Effective Date
because it addresses an unsafe condition to examine the regulatory evaluation. (a) This AD becomes effective November
that is likely to exist or develop on 20, 2007.
products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Affected ADs
safety, Incorporation by reference, (b) None.
Regulatory Findings Safety.
We have determined that this AD will Applicability
Adoption of the Amendment
not have federalism implications under (c) This AD applies to the Boeing airplane
Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ Accordingly, under the authority models identified in Table 1 of this AD,
not have a substantial direct effect on delegated to me by the Administrator, certificated in any category.
TABLE 1.—AIRPLANES AFFECTED BY THIS AD

As identified in Boeing special attention
Model— service bulletin—
747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747– 747–28–2259, Revision 2, dated July 5, 2007.
200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes.
767–200, –300, and –300F series airplanes ........................................... 767–57–0092, Revision 1, dated February 15, 2007.
767–400ER series airplanes .................................................................... 767–57–0093, Revision 1, dated February 15, 2007.
Unsafe Condition applicable, by accomplishing all the actions contacting Boeing for repair instructions:
(d) This AD results from fuel system specified in the Accomplishment Before further flight, repair using a method
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We Instructions of the applicable service bulletin approved in accordance with the procedures
are issuing this AD to prevent insufficient specified in Table 1 of this AD. Do any specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
electrical bonding, which could result in a related investigative and corrective actions (2) For Boeing Model 767–200, –300,
potential of ignition sources inside the fuel before further flight. –300F, and –400ER series airplanes: Rework
tanks, and which, in combination with (1) For Boeing Model 747–100, 747–100B, the electrical bonding between the airplane
flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–
structure and the pump housing of the
tank explosions and consequent loss of the 200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–
override/jettison pumps in the left and right
airplane. 400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes:
Rework the electrical bonding between the wing center auxiliary fuel tanks, and do the
Compliance airplane structure and the pump housing of related investigative and applicable
(e) You are responsible for having the the outboard boost pumps in the main fuel corrective actions.
actions required by this AD performed within tank, and do related investigative and Credit for Actions Accomplished Previously
the compliance times specified, unless the applicable corrective actions. If any crack,
actions have already been done. corrosion, or damage is found during the (g) Actions done before the effective date
open-hole high-frequency eddy current of this AD in accordance with the applicable
Rework Electrical Bonding (HFEC) inspection specified in Boeing special attention service bulletins listed in
(f) Within 60 months after the effective Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–28– Table 2 of this AD are acceptable for
date of this AD: Do the actions specified in 2259, Revision 2, dated July 5, 2007, and the compliance with the corresponding
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, as special attention service bulletin specifies requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETINS ACCEPTABLE FOR ACTIONS ACCOMPLISHED PREVIOUSLY

Boeing special attention service bulletin Revision level Date
747–28–2259 ....................................................................................................................................... Original .................... November 4, 2004.

747–28–2259 ....................................................................................................................................... 1 ............................... October 5, 2006.
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TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETINS ACCEPTABLE FOR ACTIONS ACCOMPLISHED PREVIOUSLY—Continued


Alternative Methods of Compliance (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
(AMOCs) Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207,
(h)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has FSDO. for a copy of this service information. You
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Material Incorporated by Reference may review copies at the FAA, Transport
if requested in accordance with the Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,
(i) You must use the applicable special
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; or at
attention service bulletin listed in Table 3 of
(2) To request a different method of this AD to perform the actions that are the National Archives and Records
compliance or a different compliance time required by this AD, unless the AD specifies Administration (NARA). For information on
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR otherwise. The Director of the Federal the availability of this material at NARA, call
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on Register approved the incorporation by 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, reference of these documents in accordance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
notify your appropriate principal inspector with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. locations.html.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

747–28–2259 ....................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................... July 5, 2007.

767–57–0092 ....................................................................................................................................... 1 ............................... February 15, 2007.
767–57–0093 ....................................................................................................................................... 1 ............................... February 15, 2007.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October corrosion cracking of the elevator hinge FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
5, 2007. support fittings has been discovered on Duong Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
Ali Bahrami, several Model 707 airplanes. We are Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, issuing this AD to prevent cracking of Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
Aircraft Certification Service. the elevator hinge support fittings, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
[FR Doc. E7–20223 Filed 10–15–07; 8:45 am] which could reduce the elevator support Washington 98057–3356; telephone
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P stiffness and lead to in-flight airframe (425) 917–6452; fax (425) 917–6590.
vibration, consequent damage to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
elevator and horizontal stabilizer, and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION reduced controllability of the airplane. Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration DATES: This AD becomes effective The FAA issued a notice of proposed
November 20, 2007. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
14 CFR Part 39 The Director of the Federal Register part 39 to include an AD that would
approved the incorporation by reference apply to all Boeing Model 707 airplanes
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28811; Directorate and Model 720 and 720B series
Identifier 2006–NM–246–AD; Amendment of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of November 20, 2007. airplanes. That NPRM was published in
39–15233; AD 2007–21–15]
the Federal Register on July 30, 2007
RIN 2120–AA64 ADDRESSES: For service information (72 FR 41462). That NPRM proposed to
identified in this AD, contact Boeing require identifying the material used in
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, the elevator hinge support fittings of the
Model 707 Airplanes and Model 720 Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. horizontal stabilizer trailing edge, doing
and 720B Series Airplanes repetitive detailed inspections for
Examining the AD Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation cracking of the fittings and corrective
Administration (FAA), Department of You may examine the AD docket on actions if necessary, and doing an
Transportation (DOT). the Internet at http:// eventual terminating action.
ACTION: Final rule. www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Comments
Docket Management Facility between 9
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through We provided the public the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD opportunity to participate in the
Boeing Model 707 airplanes and Model docket contains this AD, the regulatory development of this AD. We received no
720 and 720B series airplanes. This AD evaluation, any comments received, and comments on the NPRM or on the
requires identifying the material used in other information. The address for the determination of the cost to the public.
the elevator hinge support fittings of the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
Clarification of Costs of Compliance
horizontal stabilizer trailing edge, doing is the Document Management Facility,
repetitive detailed inspections for U.S. Department of Transportation, In the NPRM, the estimated cost per
cracking of the fittings and corrective Docket Operations, M–30, West airplane for the proposed detailed
actions if necessary, and doing an Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, inspections was correct, but the fleet
eventual terminating action. This AD 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., cost was erroneously calculated to be
results from a report that stress Washington, DC 20590. $47,840 per inspection cycle. We have

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199 / Tuesday, October 16, 2007 / Rules and Regulations

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Although Raytheon Service Bulletin SB

TABLE 1.—AIRPLANES AFFECTED BY THIS AD

TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETINS ACCEPTABLE FOR ACTIONS ACCOMPLISHED PREVIOUSLY

Boeing special attention service bulletin Revision level Date

747–28–2259 ....................................................................................................................................... Original .................... November 4, 2004.

TABLE 2.—SERVICE BULLETINS ACCEPTABLE FOR ACTIONS ACCOMPLISHED PREVIOUSLY—Continued

767–57–0092 ....................................................................................................................................... Original .................... November 4, 2004.

TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

747–28–2259 ....................................................................................................................................... 2 ............................... July 5, 2007.

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