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washers, should contact Ms. Brenda and follow the instructions for sending This condition, if not corrected, could
Edwards-Jones at (202) 586–2945. your comments electronically. result in short-circuiting of the related
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 21, • Mail: Docket Management Facility; wiring in the forward end of the cockpit
2006. U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 center console. This could lead to
Douglas L. Faulkner, Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, electrical failure of affected systems and
Acting Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– potential fire in the cockpit.
and Renewable Energy. 0001.
Relevant Service Information
[FR Doc. E6–4390 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on We have reviewed Pacific Aerospace
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Corporation Mandatory Service Bulletin
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, No. PACSB/XL/016, Issue 1, Date
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Issued: September 23, 2005.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The service information describes
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in procedures for:
Federal Aviation Administration
this proposed AD, contact Pacific • Inspecting the condition of the
Aerospace Corporation Ltd., Hamilton insulation of the wiring adjacent to the
14 CFR Part 39
Airport, Private Bag HN 3027, Hamilton, electrical plugs mounted in the left-
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24018; Directorate New Zealand; telephone: 011 (64) 7– hand (LH) and (RH) right-hand sides of
Identifier 2006–CE–15–AD] 843–6144; fax: 011 (64) 7–843–6134. the forward end of the cockpit center
RIN 2120–AA64 console for signs of abrasion and arcing;
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
• Replacing the affected wire(s) if any
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Airworthiness Directives; Pacific evidence of abrasion or arcing is found;
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Aerospace Corporation Ltd. Model and
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; • Securing the wires away from the
750XL Airplanes telephone: (816) 329–4146; facsimile: back shells of the electrical plugs.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation (816) 329–4090.
Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Foreign Airworthiness Authority
Transportation (DOT). Information
Comments Invited
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking The CAA classified this service
(NPRM). We invite you to send any written bulletin as mandatory and issued New
relevant data, views, or arguments Zealand AD Number DCA/750XL/6,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regarding this proposed airworthiness Effective Date: December 1, 2005, to
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain directive (AD). Send your comments to ensure the continued airworthiness of
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. an address listed under the ADDRESSES these airplanes in New Zealand.
Model 750XL airplanes. This proposed section. Include the docket number, These Pacific Aerospace Model 750XL
AD would require you to inspect the ‘‘FAA–2006–24018; Directorate airplanes are manufactured in New
condition of the insulation of the wiring Identifier 2006–CE–15–AD’’ at the Zealand and are type-certificated for
adjacent to the electrical plugs mounted beginning of your comments. We operation in the United States under the
in the left-hand (LH) and right-hand specifically invite comments on the provisions of section 21.29 of the
(RH) sides of the forward end of the overall regulatory, economic, Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
cockpit center console for signs of environmental, and energy aspects of 21.29) and the applicable bilateral
abrasion and arcing. If you find the proposed AD. We will consider all airworthiness agreement.
evidence of abrasion or arcing, this comments received by the closing date Under this bilateral airworthiness
proposed AD would require you to and may amend the proposed AD in agreement, the CAA has kept us
replace the affected wire(s) and secure light of those comments. informed of the situation described
the wires away from the back shells of We will post all comments we above.
the electrical plugs. This proposed AD receive, without change, to http://
results from mandatory continuing dms.dot.gov, including any personal FAA’s Determination and Requirements
airworthiness information (MCAI) information you provide. We will also of the Proposed AD
issued by the airworthiness authority for post a report summarizing each We are proposing this AD because we
New Zealand. We are proposing this AD substantive verbal contact we receive have examined the CAA’s findings,
to detect and correct damaged wires on concerning this proposed AD. evaluated all information and
the LH and RH sides of the forward end determined the unsafe condition
of the cockpit center console, which Discussion described previously is likely to exist or
could result in short-circuiting of the The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), develop on other products of the same
related wiring. This could lead to which is the airworthiness authority for type design that are certificated for
electrical failure of affected systems and New Zealand, notified the Federal operation in the United States.
potential fire in the cockpit. Aviation Administration (FAA) that an This proposed AD would require you
DATES: We must receive comments on unsafe condition may exist on certain to inspect the condition of the
this proposed AD by April 24, 2006. Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd. insulation of the wiring adjacent to the
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following (Pacific Aerospace) Model 750XL electrical plugs mounted in the LH and
addresses to comment on this proposed airplanes. The CAA reports an incident RH sides of the forward end of the
AD: in which short-circuiting of the wiring cockpit center console for signs of
sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// in the cockpit center console occurred. abrasion and arcing. If any evidence of
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions Abrasion of the wiring insulation abrasion or arcing is found, this
for sending your comments caused by the fasteners of the electrical proposed AD would require you to
electronically. plug back-shells located in the cockpit replace the affected wire(s) and secure
• Government-wide rulemaking Web center console resulted in the short- the wires away from the back shells of
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov circuit. the electrical plugs.
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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to do

We estimate that this proposed AD the proposed inspection:
would affect 5 airplanes in the U.S.
registry.
Total cost Total cost on

Labor cost Parts cost per airplane U.S. operators
4 work hours × $80 per hour = $320 .................................................. Not applicable .............................. $320 $320 × 5 = $1,600
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that may need this replacement:
Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost per airplane
28 work hours × $80 per hour = $2,240 ......................................................................................................................... $200 $2,440
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 3. Will not have a significant
Aviation Programs, describes in more economic impact, positive or negative, § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority. the following new AD:
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under We prepared a regulatory evaluation Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd.: Docket
the authority described in subtitle VII, of the estimated costs to comply with No. FAA–2006–24018; Directorate
part A, subpart III, section 44701, this proposed AD and placed it in the
Identifier 2006–CE–15–AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that AD docket. Comments Due Date
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Examining the AD Docket (a) We must receive comments on this
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airworthiness directive (AD) action by April
air commerce by prescribing regulations You may examine the AD docket that 24, 2006.
for practices, methods, and procedures contains the proposed AD, the
the Administrator finds necessary for Affected ADs
regulatory evaluation, any comments
safety in air commerce. This regulation received, and other information on the
(b) None.
is within the scope of that authority Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in Applicability
because it addresses an unsafe condition person at the Docket Management (c) This AD affects Model 750XL airplanes,
that is likely to exist or develop on Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., serial numbers 110 through 120, that are
products identified in this rulemaking Monday through Friday, except Federal certificated in any category.
action. holidays. The Docket Office (telephone Unsafe Condition
Regulatory Findings (800) 647–5227) is located at the street
(d) This AD results from mandatory
address stated in the ADDRESSES section. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
We have determined that this Comments will be available in the AD issued by the airworthiness authority for
proposed AD would not have federalism docket shortly after receipt. New Zealand. We are issuing this AD to
implications under Executive Order detect and correct damaged wires on the left-
13132. This proposed AD would not List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides of the
have a substantial direct effect on the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation forward end of the cockpit center console,
States, on the relationship between the safety, Safety. which could result in short-circuiting of the
national Government and the States, or related wiring. This condition could lead to
on the distribution of power and The Proposed Amendment electrical failure of affected systems and
responsibilities among the various potential fire in the cockpit.
Accordingly, under the authority
levels of government. delegated to me by the Administrator, Compliance
For the reasons discussed above, I the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) To address this problem, you must do
certify that the proposed regulation: 39 as follows: the following, unless already done:
Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Inspect the condition of the insulation of the Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) Follow Pacific Aerospace Corporation Manda-
wiring adjacent to the electrical plugs mount- after the effective date of this AD. tory Service Bulletin No. PACSB / XL / 016,
ed in the LH and RH sides of the forward Issue 1, Date Issued: September 23, 2005.
end of the cockpit center console for signs of
abrasion and arcing.
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Actions Compliance Procedures
(2) If you find any evidence of abrasion or arc- Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow Pacific Aerospace Corporation Manda-
ing, replace the affected wire(s) and secure quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. tory Service Bulletin No. PACSB / XL / 016,
the wires away from the back shells of the Issue 1, Date Issued: September 23, 2005.
electrical plugs.
(3) If you do not find any evidence of abrasion Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow Pacific Aerospace Corporation Manda-
or arcing, secure the wires away from the quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. tory Service Bulletin No. PACSB / XL / 016,
back shells of the electrical plugs. Issue 1, Date Issued: September 23, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AD) that applies to all Bombardier Comments Invited
(AMOCs) Model DHC–7 airplanes. The original We invite you to submit any relevant
(f) The Manager, Standards Office, Small NPRM would have required written data, views, or arguments
Airplane Directorate, Federal Aviation implementing a corrosion prevention regarding this supplemental NPRM.
Administration (FAA), ATTN: Karl and control program (CPCP) either by
Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Send your comments to an address
accomplishing specific tasks or by listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, revising the maintenance inspection
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; the docket number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) 329–
program to include a CPCP. The original 2005–22146; Directorate Identifier
4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs NPRM resulted from a determination 2002–NM–184–AD’’ at the beginning of
for this AD, if requested using the procedures that, as airplanes age, they are more your comments. We specifically invite
found in 14 CFR 39.19. likely to exhibit indications of comments on the overall regulatory,
corrosion. This action revises the economic, environmental, and energy
Related Information
original NPRM by clarifying certain aspects of this supplemental NPRM. We
(g) New Zealand AD No. DCA/750XL/6, compliance aspects of the proposed AD
Effective Date: December 1, 2005, also
will consider all comments received by
that were not adequately defined in the the closing date and may amend this
addresses the subject of this AD. To get
copies of the documents referenced in this
original NPRM. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM in light of those
AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Corporation supplemental NPRM to prevent comments.
Ltd., Hamilton Airport, Private Bag HN 3027, structural failure of the airplane due to We will post all comments submitted,
Hamilton, New Zealand; telephone: 011 (64) corrosion. without change, to http://dms.dot.gov,
7–843–6144; facsimile: 011 (64) 7–843–6134. DATES: We must receive comments on including any personal information you
To view the AD docket, go to the Docket this supplemental NPRM by April 21, provide. We will also post a report
Management Facility; U.S. Department of summarizing each substantive verbal
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
2006.
contact with FAA personnel concerning
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, ADDRESSES: Use one of the following this supplemental NPRM. Using the
DC, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. addresses to submit comments on this
The docket number is Docket No. FAA– search function of that Web site, anyone
supplemental NPRM. can find and read the comments in any
2006–24018; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
15–AD.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to of our dockets, including the name of
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the the individual who sent the comment
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March instructions for sending your comments
20, 2006.
(or signed the comment on behalf of an
electronically. association, business, labor union, etc.).
Kim Smith, • Government-wide rulemaking Web You may review the DOT’s complete
Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Certification Service. and follow the instructions for sending Register published on April 11, 2000
[FR Doc. E6–4386 Filed 3–24–06; 8:45 am] your comments electronically. (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P • Mail: Docket Management Facility; http://dms.dot.gov.
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Examining the Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration • Fax: (202) 493–2251. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on person at the Docket Management
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
14 CFR Part 39 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22146; Directorate DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Federal holidays. The Docket
Identifier 2002–NM–184–AD] through Friday, except Federal holidays. Management Facility office (telephone
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
RIN 2120–AA64
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt level in the Nassif Building at the DOT
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K street address stated in ADDRESSES.
Model DHC–7 Airplanes 1Y5, Canada, for service information Comments will be available in the AD
identified in this proposed AD. docket shortly after the Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management System receives them.
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon
Transportation (DOT). Hjelm, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Discussion
and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, We proposed to amend 14 CFR part

ACTION: Supplemental notice of
New York Aircraft Certification Office, 39 with a notice of proposed rulemaking
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, (NPRM) for an airworthiness directive
reopening of comment period.
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (AD) (the ‘‘original NPRM’’). The
SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier (516) 228–7323; fax (516) 794–5531. original NPRM applies to all
NPRM for an airworthiness directive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bombardier Model DHC–7 series

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58 / Monday, March 27, 2006 / Proposed Rules 15061

Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to do

Total cost Total cost on

28 work hours × $80 per hour = $2,240 ......................................................................................................................... $200 $2,440

Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

Actions Compliance Procedures

Actions Compliance Procedures

and Propulsion Branch, ANE–171, FAA, We proposed to amend 14 CFR part

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