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of the fueling valve, could result in an promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Affected ADs
ignition source that could ignite fuel air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) None.
vapor and cause a fuel tank explosion. for practices, methods, and procedures
Applicability
The subject area on McDonnell the Administrator finds necessary for
Douglas Model MD–90–30 airplanes is safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) This AD applies to all McDonnell
identical to that on the affected is within the scope of that authority Douglas Model MD–90–30 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–80 because it addresses an unsafe condition
airplanes. Therefore, all of these models that is likely to exist or develop on Unsafe Condition
may be subject to the same unsafe products identified in this rulemaking (d) This AD results from fuel system
condition. action. reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
are issuing this AD to prevent arcing on the
Related Rulemaking Regulatory Findings in-tank side of the fueling valve during a
We are considering additional We have determined that this lightning strike, which could result in an
rulemaking to address the same unsafe proposed AD would not have federalism ignition source that could ignite fuel vapor
condition on McDonnell Douglas Model implications under Executive Order and cause a fuel tank explosion.
MD–80 airplanes. 13132. This proposed AD would not Compliance
have a substantial direct effect on the (e) You are responsible for having the
Relevant Service Information
States, on the relationship between the actions required by this AD performed within
We have reviewed Boeing Service national Government and the States, or the compliance times specified, unless the
Bulletin MD90–28–011, dated May 16, on the distribution of power and actions have already been done.
2005. The service bulletin describes responsibilities among the various Installation
procedures for installing a clamp, levels of government.
bonding jumper assembly, and attaching For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Within 60 months after the effective
hardware to the refueling manifold in date of this AD: Install a clamp, bonding
certify that the proposed regulation: jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to
the right wing refueling station area. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the refueling manifold in the right wing
Accomplishing the actions specified in action’’ under Executive Order 12866; refueling station area, by doing all of the
the service information is intended to 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the actions specified in the Accomplishment
adequately address the unsafe DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin
condition. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and MD90–28–011, dated May 16, 2005.
3. Will not have a significant
FAA’s Determination and Requirements economic impact, positive or negative,
Alternative Methods of Compliance
of the Proposed AD (AMOCs)
on a substantial number of small entities
We have evaluated all pertinent under the criteria of the Regulatory (g)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
information and identified an unsafe Flexibility Act. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
condition that is likely to exist or We prepared a regulatory evaluation requested in accordance with the procedures
develop on other airplanes of this same of the estimated costs to comply with found in 14 CFR 39.19.
type design. For this reason, we are this proposed AD and placed it in the (2) Before using any AMOC approved in
proposing this AD, which would require AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
accomplishing the actions specified in for a location to examine the regulatory which the AMOC applies, notify the
the service information described evaluation. appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
previously. Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Office.
Costs of Compliance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17,
There are about 116 airplanes of the safety, Safety. 2006.
affected design in the worldwide fleet. Kevin M. Mullin,
The Proposed Amendment
This proposed AD would affect about 21 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
airplanes of U.S. registry. The proposed Accordingly, under the authority Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
actions would take about 2 work hours delegated to me by the Administrator, [FR Doc. E6–8011 Filed 5–24–06; 8:45 am]
per airplane, at an average labor rate of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
$80 per work hour. Required parts 39 as follows:
would cost about $8 per airplane. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the proposed AD for U.S. operators is DIRECTIVES
$3,528, or $168 per airplane. 1. The authority citation for part 39 Federal Aviation Administration
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows:
14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24865; Directorate
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] Identifier 2005–NM–194–AD]
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. The Federal Aviation
Section 106, describes the authority of RIN 2120–AA64
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, by adding the following new
Aviation Programs, describes in more Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
airworthiness directive (AD): Model 747 Airplanes
detail the scope of the Agency’s
McDonnell Douglas: Docket No. FAA–2006–
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authority. AGENCY: Federal Aviation

We are issuing this rulemaking under 24866; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–
105–AD. Administration (FAA), Department of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Transportation (DOT).
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Comments Due Date
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (a) The FAA must receive comments on (NPRM).
section, Congress charges the FAA with this AD action by July 10, 2006.
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to overall regulatory, economic, disruptions in the electromagnetic field
supersede an existing airworthiness environmental, and energy aspects of around cracks in metallic structures to
directive (AD) that applies to certain the proposed AD. We will consider all detect cracking. One such NDI method
Boeing Model 747 airplanes. The comments received by the closing date is the sliding probe eddy current
existing AD currently requires and may amend the proposed AD in inspection, which was one inspection
inspections to detect disbonding, light of those comments. method required by AD 96–23–02.
corrosion, and cracking at the We will post all comments we Conductivity of the Alodine-coated rivet
longitudinal rows of fasteners in the receive, without change, to http:// could be strong enough to mask
bonded skin panels in section 41 of the dms.dot.gov, including any personal cracking in the fastener hole during
fuselage, and repair, if necessary. This information you provide. We will also eddy current inspections.
proposed AD would add airplanes to the post a report summarizing each Since we issued AD 96–23–02,
applicability, and require new substantive verbal contact with FAA cracking was discovered in a skin lap
inspections of airplanes that may have personnel concerning this proposed AD. joint that was previously inspected
Alodine-coated rivets installed. This Using the search function of that Web using the eddy current method. Further
proposed AD results from a report of site, anyone can find and read the investigation showed that the crack was
cracking discovered in a skin lap joint comments in any of our dockets, not detected due to masking from
that was previously inspected using the including the name of the individual Alodine rivets. The crack was
eddy current method. We are proposing who sent the comment (or signed the discovered during a full-scale fatigue
this AD to prevent rapid decompression comment on behalf of an association, test on a Model 737 fuselage.
of the airplane due to disbonding and business, labor union, etc.). You may The manufacturer has accomplished a
subsequent cracking of the skin panels. review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act comprehensive study of the effect of
Statement in the Federal Register Alodine-coated rivets on all Boeing
DATES: We must receive comments on
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR Airplane models. Based on the critical
this proposed AD by July 10, 2006.
19477–78), or may can visit http:// nature of the sliding probe eddy current
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
dms.dot.gov. inspection method, this study indicates
addresses to submit comments on this that two existing ADs, AD 96–23–02 and
proposed AD. Examining the Docket AD 90–26–10, require further
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// You may examine the AD docket on rulemaking. We are proposing this
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in NPRM to supersede AD 96–23–02, and
for sending your comments person at the Docket Management Docket No. FAA–2006–24877 to
electronically. Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 supersede AD 90–26–10. In addition,
• Government-wide rulemaking Web p.m., Monday through Friday, except based on this study, the FAA does not
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Federal holidays. The Docket propose to issue other ADs related to
and follow the instructions for sending Management Facility office (telephone Alodine-coated rivets.
your comments electronically. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza Since we issued AD 96–23–02, we
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; level of the Nassif Building at the DOT have also received reports of new crack
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 street address stated in the ADDRESSES findings on Model 747 airplanes that
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
section. Comments will be available in were not originally included in the
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
the AD docket shortly after the Docket applicability of AD 96–23–02.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Management System receives them.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Other Relevant Rulemaking
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Discussion On December 3, 1990, we issued AD
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, On October 28, 1996, we issued AD 90–26–10, amendment 39–6836 (55 FR
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 96–23–02, amendment 39–9807 (61 FR 51401, December 14, 1990). That AD
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 57994, November 12, 1996), for certain requires repetitive inspections to detect
Contact Boeing Commercial Boeing Model 747 airplanes. That AD cracks at certain stringer fastener
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, requires inspections to detect locations; and repair, if necessary. For
Washington 98124–2207, for service disbonding, corrosion, and cracking at certain airplanes, AD 90–26–10 requires
information identified in this proposed the longitudinal rows of fasteners in the a modification in certain areas where
AD. bonded skin panels in section 41 of the reports indicate that cracking was
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: fuselage, and repair, if necessary. That prevalent. This modification terminates
Nicholas Kusz, Aerospace Engineer, AD resulted from a report of skin the repetitive inspections only for those
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, cracking due to disbonding of the areas, and is also an option for other
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, internal doubler of the cracked skin airplanes. Skin panels replaced in
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, panels. We issued that AD to prevent accordance with AD 90–26–10 are not
Washington 98055–4056; telephone rapid decompression of the airplane due susceptible to the disbonding and
(425) 917–6432; fax (425) 917–6590. to disbonding and subsequent cracking cracking that is the unsafe condition
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of the skin panels. addressed by this proposed AD. That
Comments Invited AD resulted from reports of multiple
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
longitudinal skin cracks. We issued that
We invite you to submit any relevant Since 1985 Boeing has incorporated AD to prevent rapid decompression of
written data, views, or arguments rivets coated with Alodine into the airplane.
regarding this proposed AD. Send your production fuselage aluminum skins
comments to an address listed in the and post-production skin modification Relevant Service Information
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket kits. Alodine coating on rivets provides We have reviewed Boeing Alert
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–24865; a protective chemical conversion Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–194– coating, but also increases electrical 5, dated August 18, 2005 (the original
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. conductivity. Certain non-destructive issue of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
We specifically invite comments on the inspection (NDI) methods rely on 747–53A2409, dated September 26,
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1996, was referenced as the appropriate Figures 1, 2, 3, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and While the alert service bulletin
source of service information for 22 of the alert service bulletin provide describes procedures for inspections of
accomplishing the required actions in the compliance times for all inspections. four particular areas of the airplane, this
AD 96–23–02). Operators should note The compliance times for doing the proposed AD would require inspections
Revision 5 of the alert service bulletin initial and repetitive inspections of only two of those areas.
revises the airplane group numbers that depend on previous installation of rivets The service bulletin specifies to
were referenced in AD 96–23–02. coated with Alodine, and on previous contact the manufacturer for
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– inspections, modifications, and repairs. instructions on how to repair certain
53A2409, Revision 5, describes The thresholds for initial inspections conditions or do certain actions, but this
procedures for initial inspections to are the latest of 150 flight cycles after proposed AD would require repairing
detect disbonding, corrosion, and the date of the service bulletin or 3,000 those conditions or doing those actions
cracking of the longitudinal rows of flight cycles after a previous inspection. in one of the following ways:
fasteners in the bonded skin panels in The repetitive intervals also depend on
section 41 of the fuselage, and repair if • Using a method that we approve; or
certain previous repairs and range from
necessary. The alert service bulletin also 150 flight cycles to 3,000 flight cycles. • Using data that meet the
describes procedures for related The compliance time for all applicable certification basis of the airplane, and
investigative actions if any discrepancy repairs is before further flight. that have been approved by an
is found. These actions depend on the Accomplishing the actions specified Authorized Representative for the
inspected area and the discrepancy and in the service information is intended to Boeing Commercial Airplanes
can include additional inspections adequately address the unsafe Delegation Option Authorization
using one of the methods described condition. Organization whom we have authorized
below. to make those findings.
The alert service bulletin identifies FAA’s Determination and Requirements
The service bulletin specifies that it is
four affected skin areas: of the Proposed AD
not necessary to count flight cycles at
• Area 1: The flat skin panel aft of the We have evaluated all pertinent 2.0 psi or less cabin differential
cockpit windows from body station (BS) information and identified an unsafe pressure. We find that insufficient data
340 to BS 520 between S–6 and S–14. condition that is likely to develop on exist to support this adjustment to flight
• Area 2: The flat skin panels below airplanes of the same type design. For
the cockpit windows. cycles. Consequently, this AD does not
this reason, we are proposing this AD, allow for this adjustment factor.
• Area 3: The large-radius skin panels
which would supersede AD 96–23–02 These differences have been
in the main deck area (excluding Area
and would retain the requirements of coordinated with Boeing.
4).
• Area 4: The section of the large- the existing AD. This proposed AD
would also require accomplishing the Clarification of Alternative Method of
radius skin panel aft of door 1 from BS
actions specified in the alert service Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
488 to BS 500 between S–16 and S–26.
The alert service bulletin also bulletin described previously, except as
discussed under ‘‘Differences Between We have revised this action to clarify
specifies four methods of inspection, the appropriate procedure for notifying
with related corrective actions: the Proposed AD and the Alert Service
Bulletin.’’ the principal inspector before using any
• Method 1: One-time external approved AMOC on any airplane to
ultrasonic inspections of the skin for Differences Between the Proposed AD which the AMOC applies.
disbonded doublers; and an external and the Alert Service Bulletin
inspection of the skin for cracks, and Explanation of Change in Applicability
repair, if necessary; Operators should note that, although
• Method 2: One-time internal the referenced alert service bulletin We have revised the applicability of
detailed inspections of the skin for describes procedures for submitting an the AD to identify the model
disbonded doublers, corrosion, or inspection report to the manufacturer, designations as published in the most
cracks; and repair, or an external this proposed AD would not require that recent type certificate data sheet for the
inspection of the skin for cracks, if action. affected model.
necessary; The alert service bulletin specifies Costs of Compliance
• Method 3: Repetitive external compliance times relative to the date of
detailed inspections of the skin for issuance or receipt of the service There are about 623 airplanes of the
cracks, and repair, if necessary; and bulletin; however, this proposed AD affected design in the worldwide fleet.
• Method 4: Repetitive external high would require compliance before the The following table provides the
frequency eddy current (HFEC) specified compliance time after the estimated costs for U.S. operators to
inspections of the skin for cracks, and effective date of this AD or another comply with this proposed AD. The
repair, if necessary. applicable AD, as specified. average labor rate is $80 per work hour.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
airplane, per U.S.-registered Fleet cost, per inspection
Action Work hours inspection airplanes cycle
cycle
Inspections (required by AD 96–23–02, and continued in this 308 $24,640 79 $1,946,460.

proposed AD).
New inspections (for airplanes with alodine-coated rivets) ........... 42 3,360 96 Up to $322,560.
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Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 10, amendment 6836 (55 FR 51401,
December 14, 1990). If inspection Method 1
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] or 2 is used and no disbonded doubler is
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2. The Federal Aviation found, no further action is required by this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 AD.
Section 106, describes the authority of by removing amendment 39–9807 (61 (2) If any corrosion or cracking is found
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, during any inspection required by paragraph
FR 57994, November 12, 1996) and
Aviation Programs, describes in more (f)(1) of this AD: Before further flight, except
adding the following new airworthiness as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD,
detail the scope of the Agency’s directive (AD): repair and do any applicable related
authority. investigative actions in accordance with the
We are issuing this rulemaking under Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–24865;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–194–AD. Accomplishment Instructions of the service
the authority described in Subtitle VII, bulletin.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Comments Due Date
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that New Requirements of This AD
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
section, Congress charges the FAA with this AD action by July 10, 2006. Actions for Groups 11 Through 16 as
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Affected ADs 747–53A2409, Revision 5 (Airplanes Added
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures (b) This AD supersedes AD 96–23–02. To the Applicability of This AD)
the Administrator finds necessary for Applicability (g) For airplanes identified as Groups 11
safety in air commerce. This regulation through 16 inclusive in Boeing Alert Service
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747–
is within the scope of that authority Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated
100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B,
because it addresses an unsafe condition August 18, 2005: Do the inspections in
747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, paragraph (g)(1); and do the corrective action
that is likely to exist or develop on 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD as applicable.
products identified in this rulemaking series airplanes, certificated in any category, Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this
action. as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AD, do all actions in accordance with the
747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated August 18, Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Regulatory Findings 2005. Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5,
We have determined that this Unsafe Condition dated August 18, 2005.
proposed AD would not have federalism (1) At the applicable time in Figures 18 and
(d) This AD results from a report of 20 of the service bulletin, do initial
implications under Executive Order cracking discovered in a skin lap joint that
13132. This proposed AD would not inspections of Area 4 and repetitive
was previously inspected using the eddy inspections, as applicable, to detect
have a substantial direct effect on the current method. We are issuing this AD to disbonding, corrosion, and cracking of the
States, on the relationship between the prevent rapid decompression of the airplane skin; except any inspection using Method 1
national Government and the States, or due to disbonding and subsequent cracking or 2 must not be accomplished before the
on the distribution of power and of the skin panels. latest of the following, as applicable: Before
responsibilities among the various Compliance the accumulation of 2,000 total flight cycles;
levels of government. 2,000 flight cycles since modification to the
For the reasons discussed above, I (e) You are responsible for having the SUD configuration; or 2,000 flight cycles
actions required by this AD performed within since skin panel replacement in accordance
certify that the proposed regulation: the compliance times specified, unless the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory with AD 90–26–10, amendment 6836 (55 FR
actions have already been done. 51401, December 14, 1990). If inspection
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Requirements of AD 96–23–02 Method 1 or 2 is used and no disbonded
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
doubler is found, no further action is
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Actions for Groups 1 Through 10, and 17 required by this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Through 36, as Specified in Boeing Alert (2) If any corrosion, disbonding, or
3. Will not have a significant Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5 cracking is found during any inspection
economic impact, positive or negative, (f) For airplanes identified as Groups 1 required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD,
on a substantial number of small entities through 10 inclusive, and 17 through 36 before further flight: Repair and do any
under the criteria of the Regulatory inclusive, in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin applicable related investigative actions in
Flexibility Act. 747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated August 18, accordance with the Accomplishment
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Instructions of the service bulletin.
2005: Do the inspections in paragraphs (f)(1);
of the estimated costs to comply with and do the corrective action in paragraph Actions for Airplanes With Alodine-Coated
this proposed AD and placed it in the (f)(2) of this AD as applicable. Except as Rivets for Groups 1 Through 10, and 17
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, do all Through 36 as Specified in Boeing Alert
for a location to examine the regulatory actions in accordance with the Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
evaluation. (h) For airplanes identified as Groups 1
Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, dated through 10 inclusive, and 17 through 36
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 September 26, 1996; or Revision 5, dated inclusive, in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
August 18, 2005. After the effective date of 747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated August 18,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, only Revision 5 may be used.
safety, Safety. 2005: Do the inspections in paragraph (h)(1);
(1) At the applicable time in Figures 1, 2, and do the corrective action in paragraph
The Proposed Amendment 18, and 20 of Revision 5 of the service (h)(2) of this AD if necessary. Except as
bulletin, do initial and repetitive inspections provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, do all
Accordingly, under the authority of Areas 1 and 4, as applicable, to detect actions in accordance with the
delegated to me by the Administrator, disbonding, corrosion, and cracking of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part skin; except any inspection using Method 1 Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5,
39 as follows: or 2 must not be accomplished before the dated August 18, 2005.
latest of the following, as applicable: Before (1) At the applicable time in Figures 21 and
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the accumulation of 2,000 total flight cycles; 22 of the service bulletin: Do initial and
DIRECTIVES 2,000 flight cycles since modification to the repetitive inspections of Areas 1 and 4, as
stretched upper deck (SUD) configuration; or applicable, to detect cracking of the skin.
1. The authority citation for part 39 2,000 flight cycles since skin panel (2) If any cracking is found during any
continues to read as follows: replacement in accordance with AD 90–26– inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of
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this AD, before further flight: Repair in specified compliance time after November (4) If corrosion is found during any
accordance with the Accomplishment 27, 1996, the effective date of AD 96–23–02. inspection required by this AD, before further
Instructions of the service bulletin. (2) For the actions in paragraphs (g)(1) and flight: Repair in accordance with an FAA-
(h)(1) of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Service approved method.
Exceptions Bulletin 747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated (5) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
(i) Do all actions in accordance with the August 18, 2005, specifies a compliance time 747–53A2409, Revision 5, dated August 18,
applicable service bulletin except as after the issuance or receipt of any revision 2005, specifies that it is not necessary to
provided by paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), of the service bulletin, this paragraph count flight cycles at 2.0 psi or less cabin
(i)(4), and (i)(5) of this AD. requires a compliance time after the effective differential pressure, this AD does not allow
date of this AD. for that adjustment factor.
(1) For the action in paragraph (f)(1) of this
(3) For any repair or any inspection where
AD: Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2409, Credit for Actions Accomplished Previously
747–53A2409, dated September 26, 1996; Revision 5, dated August 18, 2005, specifies (j) Actions done before the effective date of
and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– to contact the manufacturer for further this AD in accordance with the service
53A2409, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2005; instructions: Before further flight, repair or bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD are
specify a compliance time after the issuance inspect using a method approved in acceptable for compliance with the
of any revision of the service bulletin, this accordance with the procedures specified in corresponding requirements of paragraphs (f)
paragraph requires compliance before the paragraph (k) of this AD. and (g) of this AD.
TABLE 1.—CREDIT SERVICE BULLETINS

Service bulletin Revision level Date
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2409 ............................................................................................... 1 May 29, 1997.

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2409 ............................................................................................... 2 August 6, 1998.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2409 ............................................................................................... 3 October 22, 1998.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2409 ............................................................................................... 4 February 17, 2000.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Government-wide rulemaking Web

(k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Federal Aviation Administration and follow the instructions for sending
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if your comments electronically.
requested in accordance with the procedures 14 CFR Part 193 • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
found in 14 CFR 39.19. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in [Docket No. FAA–2006–24855]
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
which the AMOC applies, notify the
Voluntary Disclosure Reporting
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Program 0001.
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
Office. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
accordance with AD 96–23–02, amendment ACTION: Notice of Proposed Order 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
39–9807, are approved as AMOCs for the Designating Information as Protected DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
corresponding provisions of paragraph (f) of from Disclosure. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
this AD, except AMOCs for terminating For more information on the
action based upon inspection results using a SUMMARY: The FAA is proposing that
information provided to the agency from rulemaking process, see the
sliding probe low frequency eddy current
a Voluntary Disclosure Reporting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
(LFEC), sliding probe high frequency eddy
current (HFEC), or mid frequency surface Program (VDRP) be designated by an this document.
eddy current (MFEC) inspection methods; FAA order as protected from public Privacy: We will post all comments
and provided that any alternative method for disclosure in accordance with the we receive, without change, to http://
future inspections did not incorporate a provisions of 14 CFR part 193. Under 49 dms.dot.gov, including any personal
sliding probe LFEC, sliding probe HFEC, or U.S.C. 40123, the FAA is required to information you provide. For more
MFEC inspection methods. protect the information from disclosure information, see the Privacy Act
(4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable discussion in the SUPPLEMENTARY
level of safety may be used for any repair
to the public, including disclosure
under the Freedom of Information Act INFORMATION section of this document.
required by this AD, if it is approved by an Docket: To read background
Authorized Representative for the Boeing (5 U.S.C. 552) or other laws, following
Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option issuance of such order. The designation documents or comments received, go to
Authorization Organization who has been is intended to encourage participation http://dms.dot.gov at any time or to
authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to in the VDRP. Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the
make those findings. For a repair method to DATES: Comments must be received on
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street,
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certification basis of the airplane and the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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