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Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Government-wide rulemaking Web


(EMBRAER): Docket No. FAA–2006– site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
24440; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM– Federal Aviation Administration and follow the instructions for sending
058–AD. your comments electronically.
Comments Due Date
14 CFR Part 39 • Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(a) The FAA must receive comments on [Docket No. FAA–2006–24432; Directorate Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
this AD action by May 15, 2006. Identifier 2005–NM–227–AD] room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
Affected ADs • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
RIN 2120–AA64
(b) None. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
Applicability 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
Model 737–100, –200, and –200C Series
(c) This AD applies to EMBRAER Model Airplanes DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
EMB–145XR airplanes, certificated in any through Friday, except Federal holidays.
category; as identified in EMBRAER Service AGENCY: Federal Aviation Contact Boeing Commercial
Bulletin 145–53–0059, dated July 1, 2005. Administration (FAA), Department of Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Transportation (DOT). Washington 98124–2207, for service
Unsafe Condition
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking information identified in this proposed
(d) This AD results from instances where (NPRM). AD.
the shear plungers of the passenger seat legs
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
were not adequately fastened. We are issuing SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
Nancy Marsh, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD to prevent inadequate fastening of supersede an existing airworthiness Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
the seat leg shear plungers, which could directive (AD) that applies to certain Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
result in failure of the passenger seat tracks Boeing Model 737 series airplanes. The 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
during emergency landing conditions and existing AD currently requires Washington 98055–4056; telephone
consequent injury to passengers. inspection of the elevator tab inboard (425) 917–6440; fax (425) 917–6590.
Compliance hinge support structure to detect fatigue
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
cracking and corrective action if
(e) You are responsible for having the necessary. That AD also provides an Comments Invited
actions required by this AD performed within optional terminating action. This
the compliance times specified, unless the We invite you to submit any relevant
proposed AD would add airplanes to the
actions have already been done. written data, views, or arguments
applicability and would require new
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Replacement of Passenger Seat Tracks repetitive inspections. For airplanes
comments to an address listed in the
(f) Within 5,000 flight hours after the having elevators with laminated rear
ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
effective date of this AD, replace segments of spars, this proposed AD would require
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–24432;
the internal and external passenger seat repetitive inspections for interlaminar
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–227–
tracks with new, improved seat tracks, by corrosion, delamination, or disbonding
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
accomplishing all of the actions specified in in the rear spar, repetitive inspections
We specifically invite comments on the
the Accomplishment Instructions of for cracking in the spar web, and repair
overall regulatory, economic,
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–53–0059, including related investigative/
environmental, and energy aspects of
dated July 1, 2005. corrective actions if necessary. For
the proposed AD. We will consider all
airplanes having elevators with solid
Alternative Methods of Compliance comments received by the closing date
rear spars, this proposed AD would
(AMOCs) and may amend the proposed AD in
require repetitive inspections for
(g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, light of those comments.
cracking in the spar web and repair
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, We will post all comments we
including related investigative/
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs receive, without change, to http://
corrective actions if necessary. This
for this AD, if requested in accordance with dms.dot.gov, including any personal
proposed AD results from reports of
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. information you provide. We will also
cracks in the elevator rear spar web at
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in post a report summarizing each
the tab hinge bracket locations. We are
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to substantive verbal contact with FAA
proposing this AD to detect and correct
which the AMOC applies, notify the personnel concerning this proposed AD.
cracking, corrosion, interlaminar
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Using the search function of that Web
corrosion, delamination, and
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District site, anyone can find and read the
disbonding in the elevator rear spar,
Office. comments in any of our dockets,
which may reduce elevator stiffness and
including the name of the individual
Related Information lead to in-flight vibration. In-flight
who sent the comment (or signed the
vibration may lead to elevator and
(h) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006– comment on behalf of an association,
01–01, dated February 2, 2006, also addresses
horizontal stabilizer damage and
business, labor union, etc.). You may
the subject of this AD.
reduced controllability of the airplane.
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
DATES: We must receive comments on Statement in the Federal Register
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5,
this proposed AD by May 30, 2006. published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
2006.
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ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 19477–78), or can visit http://


Kevin M. Mullin,
addresses to submit comments on this dms.dot.gov.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane proposed AD.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// Examining the Docket
[FR Doc. E6–5470 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am] dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions You may examine the AD docket on
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P for sending your comments the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
electronically. person at the Docket Management

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Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 Section III, Part II of Boeing Service For all airplanes, if any interlaminar
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Bulletin 737–55–1022, dated April 15, corrosion or cracking is found during
Federal holidays. The Docket 1977; are terminating action for AD 76– any inspection, the alert service bulletin
Management Facility office (telephone 11–05 R1 and required modifications for specifies to do applicable repairs
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza AD 90–06–02, amendment 39–6489. including related investigative actions
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT Because cracking has continued to and corrective actions as specified in
street address stated in the ADDRESSES occur, the actions described in Boeing Parts IV through VIII (Interim Repair
section. Comments will be available in Service Bulletins 737–55A1020 and Options A through D) and Part IX
the AD docket shortly after the Docket 737–55–1022 do not eliminate the need (Time-limited Repair) of the
Management System receives them. for repetitive inspections for cracking. Accomplishment Instructions.
Analysis shows that the cracks in the Appendix C of the alert service bulletin
Discussion
elevator rear spar web are caused by describes how to determine which
On June 7, 1989, we issued AD 76– deflection stresses. Excessive web interim repair option and time-limited
11–05 R1, amendment 39–6234 (54 FR cracking at multiple locations will repair can be used. The service bulletin
25709, June 19, 1989), for certain Boeing reduce the elevator support stiffness. describes the repairs, including related
Model 737 series airplanes. That AD The reduced stiffness will lead to in- investigative and corrective actions, as
requires repetitive inspections of the flight vibrations and consequent damage follows:
elevator tab inboard hinge support to the elevator and horizontal stabilizer. • Part IV—Option A Interim Repair—
structure to detect fatigue cracking and This condition, if not corrected, could Spar Splice: The spar splice repair
corrective action if necessary. That AD result in reduced controllability of the consists of removal of a cracked segment
also provides an optional terminating airplane. or segments of the elevator rear spar and
action. That AD resulted from the installation of a new replacement spar
determination that additional airplanes Relevant Service Information segment or segments. The repair
were manufactured to the same design We have reviewed Boeing Alert includes inspecting holes for signs of
as airplanes identified in AD 76–11–05 Service Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated loose or damaged fasteners, repair if
and are subject to the same failure. We October 27, 2005, which replaces necessary, and contacting the
issued that AD to detect fatigue Boeing Service Bulletins 737–55A1020 manufacturer for certain repair
cracking, which could result in and 737–55–1022. Boeing Alert Service instructions. The repair also includes
vibration and possible flutter. Bulletin 737–55A1078 is referenced as making sure balancing requirements are
Other Relevant Rulemaking the appropriate source of service met for the elevator and the tab after the
information for doing the actions in this corrective actions are done.
On January 16, 1990, we issued AD • Parts V and VI—Option B or D
90–06–02, amendment 39–6489 (55 FR proposed AD.
Interim Repair—Spar Replacement
8372, March 7, 1990), applicable to Appendix A of Boeing Alert Service
Without Replacement of Thin Tee Clips
certain Boeing Model 737 series Bulletin 737–55A1078 describes
with Thick Tee Clips (for certain
airplanes, which would require procedures for determining the elevator
elevator configurations): The Option B
incorporation of certain structural configuration number or elevator group or D spar replacements consist of
modifications. That AD refers to Boeing number of the rear spar. The number removal of the hinge brackets and rear
Document D6–38505, Revision C, dated indicates if elevators have laminated spar ribs from the spar, removal of the
December 11, 1989, ‘‘Aging Airplane rear spars or solid rear spars, as well as existing spar, installation of a new
Service Bulletin Structural Modification other configuration differences. replacement spar, and reinstallation of
Program—Model 737–100/–200/–200C,’’ For airplanes having elevators with the hinge brackets and rear spar ribs to
which references Boeing Service laminated rear spars, the alert service the new spar. These spar replacement
Bulletins 737–55A1020 and 737–55– bulletin describes procedures for options include inspecting holes for
1022 for certain modifications. We repetitive detailed inspections for signs of loose or damaged fasteners,
issued that AD to prevent structural cracking at hinge bracket locations and repair if necessary, and contacting the
failure. for interlaminar corrosion of the rear manufacturer for certain repair
spar as specified in Part I of the instructions. These spar replacement
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued Accomplishment Instructions. For options also include making sure
Since we issued AD 76–11–05 R1, we airplanes having elevators with balancing requirements are met for the
have received reports of cracks in the laminated rear spars, the alert service elevator and the tab after the corrective
elevator rear spar web at the tab hinge bulletin also describes procedures for actions are done.
bracket locations, on Model 737–100, repetitive detailed and special detailed • Parts VII and VIII—Option C
–200, and –200C series airplanes. These inspections for interlaminar corrosion, Interim Repair—Spar Replacement With
airplanes had 6,100 to 56,000 total flight delamination, and disbonding of the Replacement of Thin Tee Clips with
hours and 2,400 to 66,000 total flight rear spar as specified in Part III of the Thick Tee Clips (for certain elevator
cycles. Some airplanes had Accomplishment Instructions. configurations): The Option C spar
modifications and repairs done in For airplanes having elevators with replacement consists of removal of the
accordance with Boeing Service solid rear spars, the alert service hinge brackets, rear spar ribs, and thin
Bulletins 737–55A1020 and 737–55– bulletin describes procedures to do tee clips from the spar, removal of the
1022. Accomplishing the actions repetitive detailed inspections for existing spar, installation of a new
specified in Section III, Part II, cracking at the hinge bracket locations replacement spar and thick tee clips,
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including installation of the bolt in the spar web as specified in Part II and reinstallation of the hinge brackets
retainer clips, of Boeing Alert Service of the Accomplishment Instructions. and rear spar ribs to the new spar. This
Bulletin 737–55A1020, Revision 1, For all airplanes, if no cracking or replacement option includes inspecting
dated August 20, 1976; Revision 2, interlaminar corrosion is found during holes for signs of loose or damaged
dated February 11, 1977; or Revision 3, any inspection, the alert service bulletin fasteners, repairing if necessary, and
dated December 22, 1988; or the specifies to install a hinge bolt retainer contacting the manufacturer for certain
preventive modification specified in clip if necessary. repair instructions. This replacement

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option also includes making sure D interim repairs defers the corrosion and delamination. Thus, in
balancing requirements are met for the accomplishment of the next Part II Part III of the alert service bulletin,
elevator and tab after the corrective inspection to within 24,000 flight hours operators must inspect for interlaminar
actions are done. or 18,000 flight cycles since the repair. corrosion, delamination, and
• Part IX—Time-limited Repair: The • Part III Initial Inspection: Within disbonding.
repair consists of installation of repair 1,000 flight hours or 750 flight cycles,
components and an eddy current Operators should note that Figure 3 of
whichever occurs first; or within 2,000
inspection for crack containment at the flight hours or 1,500 flight cycles, the alert service bulletin also specifies
stop-drilled hole. The repair whichever occurs first; depending on that a spar should be rejected if
instructions include contacting the elevator group number/configuration interlaminar corrosion, delamination, or
manufacturer if any crack is outside the number. disbonding is found. However, step 3.a.
limit specified in the alert service • Part III Repetitive Inspections: At of Part III of the alert service bulletin
bulletin. The repair also includes intervals not to exceed 8,000 flight only specifies that if interlaminar
making sure balancing requirements are hours or 6,000 flight cycles, whichever corrosion is found, spar replacement is
met for the elevator and tab after the occurs first. required in accordance with Appendix
corrective actions are done. If the time- Accomplishing the actions specified C; step 3.C. of Appendix C of the alert
limited repair is done, the alert service in the service information is intended to service bulletin specifies that for
bulletin specifies that the Option A or adequately address the unsafe laminated spars that have interlaminar
D interim repair must done within 24 condition. corrosion, only repair options B, C, and
months, 2,000 flight hours, or 1,500 D are permitted. Step 3.a. of Part III of
flight cycles, whichever occurs first, FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD the alert service bulletin and step 3.C.
after the time-limited repair is done. of Appendix C of the alert service
The alert service bulletin specifies the We have evaluated all pertinent
bulletin do not specify what to do if
following compliance times for doing information and identified an unsafe
delamination or disbonding is found.
the inspections in paragraph 1.E. condition that is likely to exist or
Compliance and Appendix B of the alert develop on other airplanes of this same Step 3.a. of Part III of the alert service
service bulletin: type design. For this reason, we are bulletin should have specified that spar
• Part I Initial Inspection: Within proposing this AD, which would require replacement is required if interlaminar
1,000 flight hours or 750 flight cycles accomplishing the actions specified in corrosion, delamination, or disbonding
after the release date of the alert service the service information described is found. Step 3.C. of Appendix C of the
bulletin, whichever occurs first; or previously, except as discussed under alert service bulletin should have
within 2,000 flight hours or 1,500 flight ‘‘Differences Between the Proposed AD specified that for laminated spars that
cycles after the release date of the alert and the Alert Service Bulletin.’’ have interlaminar corrosion,
service bulletin, whichever occurs first; delamination, or disbonding, only repair
depending on elevator group number/ Differences Between the Proposed AD
and the Alert Service Bulletin options B, C, and D are permitted. We
configuration number. have included this clarification in
• Part I Repetitive Inspections: At The alert service bulletin specifies to
intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight paragraph (o) of this proposed AD.
contact the manufacturer for
hours or 750 flight cycles, whichever instructions on how to repair certain Explanation of Change to Applicability
occurs first; or at intervals not to exceed conditions, but this proposed AD would
2,000 flight hours or 1,500 flight cycles, require repairing those conditions in We have revised the applicability of
whichever occurs first; depending on one of the following ways: the existing AD to identify model
elevator group number/configuration • Using a method that we approve; or designations as published in the most
number. • Using data that meet the recent type certificate data sheet for the
• Part II Initial Inspection: Within certification basis of the airplane, and affected models.
1,000 flight hours or 750 flight cycles that have been approved by an
after the release date of the alert service Authorized Representative for the Correction of Typographical Error for
bulletin, whichever occurs first; or 2,000 Boeing Commercial Airplanes Service Bulletin Date
flight hours or 1,500 flight cycles after Delegation Option Authorization AD 76–11–05 R1 referred to Boeing
the release date of the alert service Organization whom we have authorized Service Bulletin 737–55–1022, Section
bulletin, whichever occurs first; or to make those findings. III, Part II, dated April 15, 1987.
24,000 flight hours or 18,000 flight Where Table B.4 in Appendix B of the
cycles, whichever occurs first, on the However, the service bulletin is dated
alert service bulletin specifies a
elevator since new or since the April 15, 1977. We have fixed this
compliance time in flight hours or flight
modification specified in Boeing Service cycles, this proposed AD would require typographical in the service bulletin
Bulletin 737–55–1022 has been done, the actions specified in Table B.4 be reference in this proposed AD.
provided it can be positively done at the earlier of the compliance Change to Existing AD
determined from the operator’s records; times in flight hours or flight cycles.
depending on elevator group number/ This proposed AD would retain
configuration number. Clarification of Inspection and
certain requirements of AD 76–11–05
• Part II Repetitive Inspections: At Corrective Action
R1. Since AD 76–11–05 R1 was issued,
intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight Operators should note that step 3. of the AD format has been revised, and
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hours or 4,500 flight cycles, whichever Part III of the alert service bulletin certain paragraphs have been
occurs first; or at intervals not to exceed specifies to do a special detailed rearranged. As a result, the
1,000 flight hours or 750 flight cycles, inspection for spar interlaminar corresponding paragraph identifiers
whichever occurs first; depending on corrosion as given in Figure 3. Figure 3 have changed in this proposed AD, as
elevator group number/configuration specifies to do a detailed inspection for listed in the following table:
number. For certain elevators, corrosion and disbonding and a special
accomplishing any Option C or Option detailed inspection for interlaminar

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REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS REVISED PARAGRAPH IDENTIFIERS— Costs of Compliance


Continued
Corresponding re- There are about 1,355 airplanes of the
Requirement in AD affected design in the worldwide fleet.
quirement in this pro- Corresponding re-
76–11–05 R1 Requirement in AD
posed AD quirement in this pro- The following table provides the
76–11–05 R1 posed AD estimated costs for U.S. operators to
Paragraph B .............. paragraph (f).
comply with this proposed AD.
Paragraph C .............. paragraph (g). Paragraph D .............. paragraph (h).

ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Average labor
Action Work hours Cost per airplane U.S.-registered Fleet cost
rate per hour airplanes

Inspection, per inspection 10–100 $80 $800–$8,000, per inspection 230 $184,000–$1,840,000, per
cycle. cycle. inspection cycle.

Authority for This Rulemaking this proposed AD and placed it in the flight vibration. In-flight vibration may lead
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section to elevator and horizontal stabilizer damage
Title 49 of the United States Code and reduced controllability of the airplane.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue for a location to examine the regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, evaluation. Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) You are responsible for having the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, actions required by this AD performed within
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the compliance times specified, unless the
Aviation Programs, describes in more
safety, Safety. actions have already been done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. The Proposed Amendment Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority 76–11–05 R1
the authority described in subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
part A, subpart III, section 44701, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part series airplanes, line number 001 through
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 491 inclusive: Within the next 300 hours
39 as follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with time-in-service after July 24, 1989 (the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in effective date of AD 76–11–05 R1), unless
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
accomplished within the last 700 hours time-
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES in-service, and at intervals thereafter not to
for practices, methods, and procedures exceed 1,000 hours time-in-service, conduct
the Administrator finds necessary for 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: the inspection required by paragraph (g) of
safety in air commerce. This regulation this AD. Accomplishing the initial
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. inspections specified in paragraph (j) of this
because it addresses an unsafe condition AD terminates the requirements of this
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph.
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking 2. The Federal Aviation (g) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
action. Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 series airplanes, line number 001 through
by removing amendment 39–6234 (54 491 inclusive: At the times specified in
Regulatory Findings FR 25709, June 19, 1989) and adding the paragraph (f) of this AD, inspect for excessive
following new airworthiness directive deflection of the elevator tab, right and left
We have determined that this hand, in accordance with the inspection
proposed AD would not have federalism (AD):
procedures specified in Section III, Part I,
implications under Executive Order Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2006–24432; paragraphs C. and D., of Boeing Alert Service
13132. This proposed AD would not Directorate Identifier 2005-NM–227-AD. Bulletin 737–55A1020, Revision 1, dated
have a substantial direct effect on the Comments Due Date August 20, 1976; Revision 2, dated February
States, on the relationship between the 11, 1977; or Revision 3, dated December 22,
(a) The FAA must receive comments on 1988. If the elevator tab-to-elevator relative
national Government and the States, or this AD action by May 30, 2006.
on the distribution of power and deflection exceeds 1/10 inch, prior to further
Affected ADs flight, modify the elevator in accordance with
responsibilities among the various paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishing the
levels of government. (b) This AD supersedes AD 76–11–05 R1.
initial inspections specified in paragraph (j)
For the reasons discussed above, I Applicability of this AD terminates the requirements of this
certify that the proposed regulation: paragraph.
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 737–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 100, –200, and –200C series airplanes, (h) For Model 737–100, –200, and –200C
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; certificated in any category; as identified in series airplanes, line number 001 through
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1078, 491 inclusive: Installation of one of the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures dated October 27, 2005. modifications specified in Boeing Alert
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Service Bulletin 737–55A1020, Revision 1,
Unsafe Condition
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3. Will not have a significant dated August 20, 1976; Revision 2, dated
(d) This AD results from reports of cracks February 11, 1977; or Revision 3, dated
economic impact, positive or negative,
in the elevator rear spar web at the tab hinge December 22, 1988; Section III, Part II,
on a substantial number of small entities bracket locations. We are issuing this AD to including installation of the bolt retainer
under the criteria of the Regulatory detect and correct cracking, corrosion, clips or the preventive modification specified
Flexibility Act. interlaminar corrosion, delamination, and in Boeing Service Bulletin 737–55–1022,
We prepared a regulatory evaluation disbonding in the elevator rear spar, which Section III, Part II, dated April 15, 1977; is
of the estimated costs to comply with may reduce elevator stiffness and lead to in- considered terminating action for the

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inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of 2005, do the applicable repair, including Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 3,
this AD. related investigative and corrective actions, 2006.
by doing all the applicable actions specified Ali Bahrami,
New Requirements of This AD
in Parts IV through VI (Interim Repairs). Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Determine Elevator Group Number or Thereafter, do the repetitive inspections Aircraft Certification Service.
Elevator Configuration Number specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
[FR Doc. E6–5469 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am]
(i) Within 1,000 flight hours or 750 flight (n) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
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cycles after the effective date of this AD, 737–55A1078, dated October 27, 2005,
whichever occurs first, determine the specifies to contact the manufacturer for
elevator group number or the elevator appropriate action for the inspar rib
configuration number in accordance with replacement or for more instructions if any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Appendix A of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin crack is outside the limit specified in the
737–55A1078, dated October 27, 2005. service bulletin: Before further flight, repair Federal Aviation Administration
Initial and Repetitive Inspections in accordance with a method approved by
the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 14 CFR Part 71
(j) At the applicable time specified in Office (ACO), FAA; or using a method
Tables 2 and 3 of paragraph 1.E. [Docket No. FAA–2006–23708; Airspace
approved in accordance with paragraph (p) of Docket No. 06-AAL–1]
‘‘Compliance’’ of Boeing Alert Service this AD.
Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated October 27, (o) Where step 3.a. of Part III of the alert RIN 2120–AA66
2005, except where the alert service bulletin
service bulletin specifies that if interlaminar
specifies a compliance time from the release Proposed Modification of Control
corrosion is found, spar replacement is
date of the alert service bulletin, this AD 1234L Offshore Airspace Area; AK
requires the compliance time after the required, this AD requires spar replacement
effective date of this AD: Do the applicable if interlaminar corrosion, delamination, or
disbonding is found. Where step 3.C. of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
initial detailed and special detailed Administration (FAA), DOT.
inspections for interlaminar corrosion, Appendix C of the alert service bulletin
cracking, delamination, or disbonding in the specifies that for laminated spars that have ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
rear spar by doing all the applicable actions interlaminar corrosion, only repair options B, (NPRM).
specified in Parts I, II, and III of the C, and D are permitted, this AD specifies that
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert for laminated spars that have interlaminar SUMMARY: This action proposes to
Service Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated October corrosion, delamination, or disbonding, only amend Control 1234L, Offshore
27, 2005; except where step 3. of Part III of repair options B, C, and D are permitted. Airspace Area in Alaska. Specifically,
the alert service bulletin specifies to do a this action proposes to modify Control
special detailed inspection for spar Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
1234L in the immediate vicinity of the
interlaminar corrosion as given in Figure 3, Saint Paul Island Airport, AK, by
this AD requires all actions specified in (p)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft lowering the airspace floor from 2,000
Figure 3 to be done (a detailed inspection for Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
feet above ground level (AGL) to 700
interlaminar corrosion and disbonding and a authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
special detailed inspection for interlaminar requested in accordance with the procedures AGL. Additionally, outside the vicinity
corrosion and delamination). Doing the found in 14 CFR 39.19. of the airport this proposal lowers the
initial inspections terminates the (2) Before using any AMOC approved in airspace floor from 2,000 AGL to 1,200
requirements of paragraphs (f) and (g) of this accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to feet AGL within a 73-mile radius of the
AD. which the AMOC applies, notify the St. Paul Island Airport. The FAA is
(k) Repeat the inspections specified in appropriate principal inspector in the FAA proposing this action to provide
paragraph (j) of this AD at the applicable time Flight Standards Certificate Holding District additional controlled airspace for
specified in Tables 4 and 5 of paragraph 1.E. Office. aircraft instrument operations (IFR) at
‘‘Compliance’’ of Boeing Alert Service (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated October 27,
the St. Paul Island Airport.
level of safety may be used for any repair
2005; except where Table B.4 in Appendix B DATES: Comments must be received on
required by this AD, if it is approved by an
of the alert service bulletin specifies Authorized Representative for the Boeing or before May 30, 2006.
compliance times in flight hours or flight Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
cycles, this AD requires the actions specified Authorization Organization who has been proposal to the Docket Management
in Table B.4 be done at the earlier of the authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to System, U.S. Department of
compliance times in flight hours or flight make those findings. For a repair method to
cycles. Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400
be approved, the repair must meet the Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
Corrective Actions certification basis of the airplane, and the 20590–0001. You must identify FAA
(l) If any interlaminar corrosion, cracking, approval must specifically refer to this AD. Docket No. FAA–2006–232078 and
delamination, or disbonding is found during (4) Accomplishing the Interim Repair
Airspace Docket No. 06–AAL–01, at the
any inspection required by this AD: Before Option C or D specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert beginning of your comments. You may
further flight, use Appendix C of Boeing also submit comments through the
Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated Service Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated October
27, 2005, is an AMOC for the structural Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
October 27, 2005, to determine the permitted
repairs, and do the applicable repair, modification requirements specified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken
including related investigative and corrective paragraph A of AD 90–06–02, amendment McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of
actions, by doing all the applicable actions 39–6489, that are done in accordance with System Operations Airspace and AIM,
specified in Parts IV through VIII (Interim Boeing Service Bulletins 737–55A1020 or Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Repairs) and Part IX (Time-limited Repair) of 737–55–1022 only. All provisions of AD 90– Independence Avenue, SW.,
06–02 that do not specifically reference these
hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with PROPOSALS

the Accomplishment Instructions of the alert Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)


service bulletin, except as provided by service bulletins remain fully applicable and
must be complied with.
267–8783.
paragraphs (n) and (o) of this AD.
(m) If the time-limited repair specified in (5) AMOCs approved previously in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Part IX of the alert service bulletin is done: accordance with AD 76–11–05 R1, are Comments Invited
At the time specified in Table 6 of paragraph approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
1.E. ‘‘Compliance’’ of Boeing Alert Service provisions of paragraphs (f) through (h) of Interested parties are invited to
Bulletin 737–55A1078, dated October 27, this AD. participate in this proposed rulemaking

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