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(c) Filings submitted using the E-filing of a certain publication listed in this AD we might have found it necessary to use
system must follow the requirements as of October 2, 2007. different words from those in the MCAI
outlined in 10 CFR 2.304. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
(d) A document not meeting the docket on the Internet at http:// operators and is enforceable. In making
requirements of this section may be dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. these changes, we do not intend to differ
returned with an explanation for Department of Transportation, Docket substantively from the information
nonacceptance and, if so, will not be Operations, M–30, West Building provided in the MCAI and related
docketed. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 service information.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 21st day New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, We might also have required different
of August, 2007. DC. actions in this AD from those in the
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. MCAI in order to follow our FAA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Annette Vietti-Cook, policies. Any such differences are
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Secretary of the Commission. International Branch, ANM–116,
[FR Doc. E7–16898 Filed 8–27–07; 8:45 am] Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Costs of Compliance
BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Based on the service information, we
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
estimate that this AD affects about 12
(425) 227–1622; fax (425) 227–1149.
products of U.S. registry. We also
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: estimate that it takes 102 work-hours
Discussion per product to comply with the basic
Federal Aviation Administration requirements of this AD. The average
We issued a notice of proposed
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based
14 CFR Part 39 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
part 39 to include an AD that would
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28300; Directorate the AD on U.S. operators to be $97,920,
apply to the specified products. That
Identifier 2006–NM–292–AD; Amendment or $8,160 per product.
39–15173; AD 2007–17–15]
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 29, 2007 (72 FR 29449). Authority for This Rulemaking
RIN 2120–AA64 That NPRM proposed to correct an
Title 49 of the United States Code
unsafe condition for the specified
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
products. The MCAI states:
A300 Series Airplanes rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
The Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA) Lead section 106, describes the authority of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Fleet Program was established in 1989 to the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Administration (FAA), Department of observe corrosion/debonding behaviour of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Transportation (DOT). CAA-treated panels. CAA lead fleet includes
the inspection of lap joints, circumferential
detail the scope of the Agency’s
ACTION: Final rule. joints, stringers and doublers on selected authority.
aircraft. We are issuing this rulemaking under
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The findings in combination with the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
airworthiness directive (AD) for the analytical corrosion investigations have been Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
products listed above. This AD results analysed by the TC (type certificate) holder General requirements.’’ Under that
from mandatory continuing and an appropriate inspection program for section, Congress charges the FAA with
airworthiness information (MCAI) debonding has been developed. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
originated by an aviation authority of This airworthiness directive requires
air commerce by prescribing regulations
another country to identify and correct inspection of the concerned areas [including
repetitive inspections of certain areas] to for practices, methods, and procedures
an unsafe condition on an aviation the Administrator finds necessary for
detect any corrosion and/or debonding which
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe could affect the structural integrity. * * * safety in air commerce. This regulation
condition as: is within the scope of that authority
If any discrepancies are found, repair
The Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA) Lead because it addresses an unsafe condition
and follow-up actions (additional
Fleet Program was established in 1989 to that is likely to exist or develop on
observe corrosion/debonding behaviour of inspections for debonding and corrosion
products identified in this rulemaking
CAA-treated panels. CAA lead fleet includes depth) are required.
action.
the inspection of lap joints, circumferential
Comments
joints, stringers and doublers on selected Regulatory Findings
aircraft. We gave the public the opportunity to
The findings in combination with participate in developing this AD. We We determined that this AD will not
analytical corrosion investigations have been received no comments on the NPRM or have federalism implications under
analysed by the TC (type certificate) holder on the determination of the cost to the Executive Order 13132. This AD will
and an appropriate inspection program for public. not have a substantial direct effect on
debonding has been developed. the States, on the relationship between
This airworthiness directive requires Conclusion the national government and the States,
inspection of the concerned areas to detect or on the distribution of power and
any corrosion and/or debonding which could We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the responsibilities among the various
affect the structural integrity. * * *
public interest require adopting the AD levels of government.
The proposed AD would require actions as proposed. For the reasons discussed above, I
that are intended to address the unsafe certify this AD:
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condition described in the MCAI. Differences Between This AD and the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
DATES: This AD becomes effective MCAI or Service Information action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
October 2, 2007. We have reviewed the MCAI and 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
The Director of the Federal Register related service information and, in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
approved the incorporation by reference general, agree with their substance. But (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
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49156 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 166 / Tuesday, August 28, 2007 / Rules and Regulations
0160, 0163, 0170, 0173, 0175 through 0177, (4) Where the Accomplishment National Archives and Records
and 0180 through 0183. Instructions and figures of Airbus Service Administration (NARA). For information on
Bulletin A300–53–0378, dated September 4, the availability of this material at NARA, call
Subject 2006, specify that inspections be done (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of ‘‘yearly,’’ this AD requires those inspections www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
America Code 53: Fuselage. to be done at intervals not to exceed 1 year. locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Costs of Compliance
14, 2007. Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington Based on the service information, we
Stephen P. Boyd, 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2141; estimate that this AD affects about 34
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane fax (425) 227–1149. products of U.S. registry. We also
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[FR Doc. E7–16672 Filed 8–27–07; 8:45 am] per product to comply with the basic
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Discussion requirements of this AD. The average
We issued a notice of proposed labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR on these figures, we estimate the cost of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the AD on U.S. operators to be $16,320,
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That or $480 per product.
Federal Aviation Administration
NPRM was published in the Federal Authority for This Rulemaking
14 CFR Part 39 Register on June 6, 2007 (72 FR 31209).
That NPRM proposed to correct an Title 49 of the United States Code
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28358; Directorate unsafe condition for the specified specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Identifier 2007–NM–019–AD; Amendment
products. The MCAI states: rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
39–15172; AD 2007–17–14] section 106, describes the authority of
Some operators have reported wheel the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
RIN 2120–AA64 corrosion, mainly under the heat-shield Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
overlap area. In some cases a circular crack
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model initiated from a corrosion pit. When the crack
detail the scope of the Agency’s
A321 Series Airplanes is initiated under the bead seat, it does not authority.
lead to tire pressure loss, and can cause a We are issuing this rulemaking under
AGENCY: Federal Aviation flange separation as experienced by few the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Administration (FAA), Department of operators. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Transportation (DOT). General requirements.’’ Under that
ACTION: Final rule. The unsafe condition could result in section, Congress charges the FAA with
separation of the wheel and consequent promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new reduced controllability of the airplane. air commerce by prescribing regulations
airworthiness directive (AD) for the The corrective action is inspecting the for practices, methods, and procedures
products listed above. This AD results main landing gear (MLG) wheel the Administrator finds necessary for
from mandatory continuing assembly for discrepancies (corrosion, safety in air commerce. This regulation
airworthiness information (MCAI) damage, cracks, and loose or missing is within the scope of that authority
originated by an aviation authority of heat shield spacers) and, if necessary, because it addresses an unsafe condition
another country to identify and correct repair of the MLG wheel assembly. You that is likely to exist or develop on
an unsafe condition on an aviation may obtain further information by products identified in this rulemaking
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe examining the MCAI in the AD docket. action.
condition as:
Comments Regulatory Findings
Some operators have reported wheel
corrosion, mainly under the heat-shield We gave the public the opportunity to We determined that this AD will not
overlap area. In some cases a circular crack participate in developing this AD. We have federalism implications under
initiated from a corrosion pit. When the crack received no comments on the NPRM or Executive Order 13132. This AD will
is initiated under the bead seat, it does not on the determination of the cost to the not have a substantial direct effect on
lead to tire pressure loss, and can cause a public. the States, on the relationship between
flange separation as experienced by few
operators.
the national government and the States,
Conclusion
or on the distribution of power and
This condition could result in We reviewed the available data and responsibilities among the various
separation of the wheel and consequent determined that air safety and the levels of government.
reduced controllability of the airplane. public interest require adopting the AD For the reasons discussed above, I
We are issuing this AD to require as proposed. certify this AD:
actions to correct the unsafe condition 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
on these products. Differences Between This AD and the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
DATES: This AD becomes effective MCAI or Service Information 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
October 2, 2007. We have reviewed the MCAI and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
The Director of the Federal Register related service information and, in (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
approved the incorporation by reference 3. Will not have a significant
general, agree with their substance. But
of a certain publication listed in this AD economic impact, positive or negative,
we might have found it necessary to use
as of October 2, 2007. on a substantial number of small entities
different words from those in the MCAI
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD under the criteria of the Regulatory
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
docket on the Internet at http:// Flexibility Act.
operators and is enforceable. In making We prepared a regulatory evaluation
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. these changes, we do not intend to differ
Department of Transportation, Docket of the estimated costs to comply with
substantively from the information this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Operations, M–30, West Building provided in the MCAI and related
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 service information. Examining the AD Docket
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New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, We might also have required different You may examine the AD docket on
DC. actions in this AD from those in the the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim MCAI in order to follow our FAA person at the Docket Operations office
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, policies. Any such differences are between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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