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existing AD. This new AD adds new dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Other Relevant Rulemaking
repetitive inspections for damage of the Management Facility, U.S. Department Operators should note that we are
electrical wire and sleeve that run to the of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, considering issuing a separate AD to
fuel boost pump through a conduit in SW., Room PL–401, Washington, DC. address the identified unsafe condition
the fuel tank, and arcing damage of the This docket number is FAA–2007– as it relates to Model 737 airplanes.
conduit and signs of fuel leakage into 28254; the directorate identifier for this
the conduit; applicable investigative docket is 2007–NM–054-AD. Relevant Service Information
and corrective actions; and a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: We have reviewed Boeing Alert
repetitive engine fuel suction feed Suzanne Lucier, Aerospace Engineer, Service Bulletin 727–28A0132, dated
operational test. Initiation of the new Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, February 22, 2007. The alert service
inspections terminates the requirements Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, bulletin describes procedures for doing
of the existing AD. This AD results from 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, new repetitive detailed inspections for
reports of a fuel tank explosion on a Washington 98057–3356; telephone damage of the electrical wire and sleeve
Model 727–200F airplane on the (425) 917–6438; fax (425) 917–6590. that run to the fuel boost pump through
ground; and of chafed wires and a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: a conduit in the fuel tank, and for arcing
damaged power cable sleeve of a fuel damage of, and signs of fuel leakage
boost pump that were discovered during Discussion into, the conduit; doing a new engine
an inspection required by an existing On June 15, 1999, we issued AD 99– fuel suction feed operational test; doing
AD on a Model 737–300 airplane. We 12–52, amendment 39–11199 (64 FR related investigative and corrective
are issuing this AD to detect and correct 33394, June 23, 1999) (originally issued actions, as applicable; and sending
chafing of the fuel boost pump electrical on May 24, 1999, as telegraphic AD inspection results and damaged parts to
wiring and leakage of fuel into the T99–12–52). That AD applies to all the manufacturer. Related investigative
conduit, and to prevent electrical arcing Boeing Model 727 series airplanes. That and corrective actions include replacing
between the wiring and the surrounding AD requires a boost pump dry bay the wire sleeve with a new, smaller wire
conduit, which could result in arc- inspection to detect leakage of fuel sleeve; replacing, with BMS 13–
through of the conduit, and consequent through an arced-through conduit, and 60T09C03G018 wire, any wire that is
fire or explosion of the fuel tank. corrective action, as necessary. That AD damaged or has any part number other
DATES: This AD becomes effective June also requires repetitive detailed than BMS 13–60T09C03G018 or BMS
6, 2007. inspections of the in-tank fuel boost 13–60T12C03G018; doing leak testing of
The Director of the Federal Register pump wiring to detect chafing of the the conduit if signs of fuel are
approved the incorporation by reference wire insulation, evidence of electrical discovered on the wire or sleeve during
of certain publications listed in the AD arcing, or arc-through of the conduit any inspection; and repairing any
as of June 6, 2007. wall on Model 727 series airplanes, and damaged conduit or replacing it with a
On June 28, 1999 (64 FR 33394, June applicable corrective action; and new conduit.
23, 1999), the Director of the Federal installation of sleeving over the in-tank AD 99–12–52 refers to Boeing Alert
Register approved the incorporation by fuel boost pump wires as a method to Service Bulletin 727–28A0126, dated
reference of Boeing Alert Service protect the wiring from chafing. That May 24, 1999, as the appropriate source
Bulletin 727–28A0126, dated May 24, AD resulted from reports of severe wear of service information for
1999. of in-tank fuel boost pump wiring, and accomplishment of the detailed
We must receive any comments on arc-through of the surrounding conduit inspection and related investigative/
this AD by July 23, 2007. on two Model 727 series airplanes. The corrective actions; that requirement is
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following actions specified in that AD are new paragraph (i) in this AD. That
addresses to submit comments on this intended to prevent fuel tank explosion service bulletin has since been revised.
AD. resulting from arc-through of the fuel Revision 1, dated May 18, 2000, is
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to boost pump wiring conduits. essentially the same as the original and
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the provides no new actions.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
instructions for sending your comments
electronically. Since we issued that AD, we received FAA’s Determination and Requirements
• Government-wide rulemaking Web a report that a fuel tank explosion of This AD
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov occurred on a Model 727–200F airplane The unsafe condition described
and follow the instructions for sending on the ground. Investigation revealed previously is likely to exist or develop
your comments electronically. evidence of arcing in the metal conduit on other airplanes of the same type
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; that carries power wires from the front design. For this reason, we are issuing
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 spar through the fuel tank to the dry bay this AD to supersede AD 99–12–52. This
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, of the #1 aft fuel boost pump. In a new AD retains certain requirements of
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. separate incident, we received a report the existing AD. This AD also requires
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. from Boeing that chafed power wires accomplishing the actions specified in
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on and a damaged power cable sleeve of a the alert service bulletin described
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, fuel boost pump were discovered during previously, which, when initiated,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, an inspection required by AD 99–12–52 terminates certain requirements.
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday on a Model 737–300 series airplane.
through Friday, except Federal holidays. That inspection was done at 21,000 Explanation of Changes Made to
Existing AD
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The FAA has changed all references Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
to a ‘‘detailed visual inspection’’ in the DIRECTIVES
existing AD to ‘‘detailed inspection’’ in Title 49 of the United States Code
this action. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, continues to read as follows:
Interim Action Section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We consider this AD interim action. If the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
final action is later identified, we might Aviation Programs, describes in more § 39.13 [Amended]
consider further rulemaking then. detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 2. The Federal Aviation
authority. Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
We are issuing this rulemaking under by removing amendment 39–11199 (64
Date
the authority described in Subtitle VII, FR 33394, June 23, 1999) and adding the
An unsafe condition exists that following new airworthiness directive
requires the immediate adoption of this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
(AD):
AD; therefore, providing notice and ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2007–11–08 Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–
opportunity for public comment before 28254; Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–
the AD is issued is impracticable, and promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
054–AD; Amendment 39–15065.
good cause exists to make this AD air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures Effective Date
effective in less than 30 days.
the Administrator finds necessary for (a) This AD becomes effective June 6, 2007.
Comments Invited safety in air commerce. This regulation Affected ADs
This AD is a final rule that involves is within the scope of that authority
(b) This AD supersedes AD 99–12–52.
requirements that affect flight safety and because it addresses an unsafe condition
was not preceded by notice and an that is likely to exist or develop on Applicability
opportunity for public comment; products identified in this rulemaking (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model
however, we invite you to submit any action. 727, 727C, 727–100, 727 –100C, 727–200,
relevant written data, views, or and 727–200F series airplanes, certificated in
arguments regarding this AD. Send your Regulatory Findings any category.
comments to an address listed in the We have determined that this AD will Unsafe Condition
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. (d) This AD results from reports of a fuel
not have federalism implications under
FAA–2007–28254; Directorate Identifier Executive Order 13132. This AD will tank explosion on a Model 727–200F
2007–NM–054–AD’’ at the beginning of not have a substantial direct effect on airplane on the ground, and chafed wires and
your comments. We specifically invite a damaged power cable sleeve of a fuel boost
the States, on the relationship between pump that were discovered during an
comments on the overall regulatory,
the national government and the States, inspection required by an existing AD on a
economic, environmental, and energy
or on the distribution of power and Model 737–300 airplane, which has a fuel
aspects of the AD that might suggest a
responsibilities among the various boost pump installation that is almost
need to modify it. We will post all identical to the installation on Model 727
levels of government.
comments we receive, without change, airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect
to http://dms.dot.gov, including any For the reasons discussed above, I and correct chafing of the fuel boost pump
personal information you provide. We certify that the regulation: electrical wiring and leakage of fuel into the
will also post a report summarizing each 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory conduit, and to prevent electrical arcing
substantive verbal contact with FAA between the wiring and the surrounding
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; conduit, which could result in arc-through of
personnel concerning this AD. Using the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion
search function of that Web site, anyone of the fuel tank.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
can find and read the comments in any
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Compliance
of our dockets, including the name of
the individual who sent the comment 3. Will not have a significant (e) You are responsible for having the
(or signed the comment on behalf of an economic impact, positive or negative, actions required by this AD performed within
association, business, labor union, etc.). on a substantial number of small entities the compliance times specified, unless the
under the criteria of the Regulatory actions have already been done.
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Flexibility Act. We prepared a Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD
Register published on April 11, 2000 regulatory evaluation of the estimated 99–12–52
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit costs to comply with this AD and placed (f) For airplanes with 50,000 or more total
http://dms.dot.gov. it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES flight hours as of June 28, 1999 (the effective
section for a location to examine the date of AD 99–12–52): Within 20 days after
Examining the Docket June 28, 1999, accomplish the requirements
regulatory evaluation.
You may examine the AD docket on of paragraph (i) of this AD.
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) For airplanes with less than 50,000 total
flight hours, but more than 30,000 total flight
person at the Docket Management Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation hours, as of June 28, 1999: Within 30 days
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 after June 28, 1999, accomplish the
safety, Incorporation by reference,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
Safety.
Federal holidays. The Docket (h) For airplanes with 30,000 total flight
Management Facility office (telephone Adoption of the Amendment hours or less, as of June 28, 1999: Within 90
days after June 28, 1999, accomplish the
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applicable corrective actions; and, except as paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD at intervals February 22, 2007. The report must include
provided in paragraph (j) of this AD, install not to exceed 30,000 flight hours, until the the information specified in Appendix A of
sleeving over the wire bundles; in accordance initial inspection, applicable corrective the alert service bulletin. Under the
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727– actions, and engine fuel suction feed provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
28A0126, dated May 24, 1999; Boeing operational test required by paragraph (l) of (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Service Bulletin 727–28A0126, Revision 1, this AD have been done. Management and Budget (OMB) has
dated May 18, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service approved the information collection
New Requirements of This AD
Bulletin 727–28A0132, dated February 22, requirements contained in this AD and has
2007. Inspection, Test, and Related Investigative assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a and Corrective Actions (1) For any inspection done after the
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive (l) For all airplanes: Within 120 days after effective date of this AD: Submit the report
examination of a specific item, installation, the effective date of this AD or 5,000 flight within 30 days after the inspection.
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or hours after the last inspection or corrective (2) For any inspection done before the
irregularity. Available lighting is normally action done before the effective date of this effective date of this AD: Submit the report
supplemented with a direct source of good AD as required by paragraph (i), (j), or (k), as within 30 days after the effective date of this
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. applicable, of this AD, whichever occurs AD.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying later, do a detailed inspection for damage of
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface the sleeve and electrical wire of the fuel Alternative Methods of Compliance
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be boost pump, and do an engine fuel suction (AMOCs)
required.’’ feed operational test; and, before further (n)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
flight, do related investigative and corrective Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
Installation: Possible Deferral actions, as applicable; by doing all applicable authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
(j) Installation of sleeving over the wire actions in and in accordance with the requested in accordance with the procedures
bundles, as required by paragraph (i) of this Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert found in 14 CFR 39.19.
AD, may be deferred if, within 18 months or Service Bulletin 727–28A0132, dated (2) To request a different method of
6,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, February 22, 2007. Repeat the detailed
compliance or a different compliance time
after accomplishment of the inspection and inspection and engine fuel suction feed
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
applicable corrective actions required by operational test thereafter at intervals not to
paragraph (i), the following actions are 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
exceed 15,000 flight cycles. Accomplishment
accomplished: Perform a detailed inspection of the initial inspection, applicable corrective any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
of the in-tank fuel boost pump wire bundles, actions, and engine fuel suction feed notify your appropriate principal inspector
and applicable corrective actions; and install operational test of this paragraph terminates (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
sleeving over the wire bundles; in accordance the requirements of paragraphs (i), (j), and (k) Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727– of this AD. FSDO.
28A0126, dated May 24, 1999, or Boeing (3) AMOCs approved previously in
Service Bulletin 727–28A0126, Revision 1, Inspection Report and Disposition of accordance with AD 99–12–52 are approved
dated May 18, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service Damaged Parts as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions
Bulletin 727–28A0132, dated February 22, (m) At the applicable time(s) specified in of this AD.
2007. paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD: Submit
Material Incorporated by Reference
a report of the findings (both positive and
Repetitive Inspections and Corrective negative) of any inspection required by this (o) You must use applicable Boeing service
Actions AD and send any damaged parts to the bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD to
(k) Repeat the detailed inspection and manufacturer, as described in Boeing Alert perform the actions that are required by this
applicable corrective actions required by Service Bulletin 727–28A0132, dated AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Alert Service Bulletin 727–28A0126 .................................................................... Original .................................................. May 24, 1999.
Alert Service Bulletin 727–28A0132 .................................................................... Original .................................................. February 22, 2007.
Service Bulletin 727–28A0126 ............................................................................. 1 ............................................................ May 18, 2000.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
approved the incorporation by reference of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–28A0132, locations.html. Federal Aviation Administration
dated February 22, 2007; and Boeing Service
Bulletin 727–28A0126, Revision 1, dated Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 1,
2007. 14 CFR Part 39
May 18, 2000; in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Ali Bahrami,
(2) On June 28, 1999 (64 FR 33394, June Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, [Docket No. FAA–2007–28253; Directorate
23, 1999), the Director of the Federal Register Aircraft Certification Service. Identifier 2007–NM–031–AD; Amendment
approved the incorporation by reference of 39–15064; AD 2007–11–07]
[FR Doc. E7–9799 Filed 5–21–07; 8:45 am]
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727–28A0126,
dated May 24, 1999. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
RIN 2120–AA64
(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
2207, for a copy of this service information.
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You may review copies at the FAA, Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind –400, and –500 Series Airplanes
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (NARA). For information on Administration (FAA), Department of
the availability of this material at NARA, call Transportation (DOT).
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