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25922 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 3, 2006 / Rules and Regulations
http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the on February 13, 2006 (71 FR 7449). That Conclusion
Docket Management Facility office NPRM proposed to require doing
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday repetitive rotating probe inspections for We have carefully reviewed the
through Friday, except Federal holidays. any crack of the rear spar internal angle available data and determined that air
The Docket Management Facility office and the left and right sides of the tee safety and the public interest require
(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on fitting, and doing related investigative/ adopting the AD as proposed.
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at corrective actions if necessary. That
Costs of Compliance
the street address stated in the NPRM also proposed to require
ADDRESSES section. modifying the holes in the internal The following table provides the
angle and tee fitting by cold expansion. estimated costs for U.S. operators to
Discussion
Comments comply with this AD. This AD will
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
affect about 56 airplanes of U.S. registry.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We provided the public the
Work hours and parts costs vary
part 39 to include an AD that would opportunity to participate in the
apply to all Airbus Model A310–200 development of this AD. We received no according to the configuration of the
and –300 series airplanes. That NPRM comments on the NPRM or on the airplane.
was published in the Federal Register determination of the cost to the public.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Average
Action Work hour labor rate Parts Cost per airplane Fleet cost
per hour
Inspection ............... 16–306 $65 $618–$18,489 $1,658–$38,379, per inspection $92,848–$2,149,224, per inspec-
cycle. tion cycle.
Modification ............ 146–381 65 4,350–15,501 $13,840–$40,266 .......................... $775,040–$2,254,896.
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Effective Date
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (a) This AD becomes effective June 7, 2006.
Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Affected ADs
(3) Will not have a significant
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (b) Certain requirements of this AD
economic impact, positive or negative,
section 106, describes the authority of terminate certain requirements of AD 98–26–
on a substantial number of small entities 01, amendment 39–10942.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Aviation Programs, describes in more Applicability
Flexibility Act.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
We prepared a regulatory evaluation (c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model
authority. A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes;
of the estimated costs to comply with
We are issuing this rulemaking under this AD and placed it in the AD docket. and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325
the authority described in subtitle VII, See the ADDRESSES section for a location airplanes; certificated in any category.
part A, subpart III, section 44701, to examine the regulatory evaluation. Unsafe Condition
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) This AD results from full-scale fatigue
tests, which revealed cracks in the lower rear
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation spar internal angle and tee fitting. We are
air commerce by prescribing regulations safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
for practices, methods, and procedures Safety. cracks of the rear spar internal angle and tee
the Administrator finds necessary for fitting, which could lead to the rupture of the
safety in air commerce. This regulation Adoption of the Amendment internal angle, tee fitting, and rear spar, and
is within the scope of that authority consequent reduced structural integrity of the
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ Accordingly, under the authority wings.
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator,
Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: (e) You are responsible for having the
action. actions required by this AD performed within
Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the compliance times specified, unless the
DIRECTIVES actions have already been done.
We have determined that this AD will Initial and Repetitive Inspections
not have federalism implications under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (f) At the later of the times specified in
continues to read as follows: paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, do a
not have a substantial direct effect on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. rotating probe inspection for any crack of the
the States, on the relationship between rear spar internal angle located in the center
the national government and the States, § 39.13 [Amended] wing box and do all applicable related
or on the distribution of power and ■ 2. The Federal Aviation investigative and corrective actions in
responsibilities among the various Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 accordance with the Accomplishment
levels of government. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310–
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(1) Within 1,000 flight cycles or 1,600 (2) At the applicable time specified in
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, Table 1 of this AD.
whichever is first.
TABLE 1.—INITIAL COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR THE REAR SPAR INTERNAL ANGLE
Airplane model and configuration Threshold
Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes that are not modified Before the accumulation of 10,300 total flight cycles or 16,600 total
by Airbus Modifications 06672S6812 and 07387S7974. flight hours, whichever is first.
Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes that are modified by Before the accumulation of 23,400 total flight cycles or 37,700 total
Airbus Modifications 06672S6812 and 07387S7974 (modified either flight hours, whichever is first.
in production or in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–
2035).
Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes that are not modified Before the accumulation of 9,500 total flight cycles or 15,000 total flight
by Airbus Modifications 06672S6812 and 07387S7974. hours, whichever is first.
Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes that are modified by Before the accumulation of 21,500 total flight cycles or 34,000 total
Airbus Modifications 06672S6812 and 07387S7974 (modified either flight hours, whichever is first.
in production or according to Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2035).
(g) Repeat the inspection specified in (2) For Model A310–304, –322, –324, and tee fitting, and do all applicable related
paragraph (f) of this AD thereafter at the –325 airplanes: Repeat thereafter at intervals investigative and corrective actions in
applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) not to exceed 9,500 flight cycles or 15,000 accordance with the Accomplishment
or (g)(2) of this AD. flight hours, whichever is first. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310–
(1) For Model A310–203, –204, –221, and (h) At the applicable time specified in 57–2047, Revision 06, dated July 13, 2004,
Table 2 of this AD or within 6 months after except as required by paragraphs (k), (l), and
–222 airplanes: Repeat thereafter at intervals
the effective date of this AD, whichever (m) of this AD. Do all applicable related
not to exceed 9,100 flight cycles or 14,650
occurs later: Do a rotating probe inspection investigative and corrective actions before
flight hours, whichever is first. for any crack of the left and right sides of the further flight.
Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes that are not modified Before the accumulation of 21,600 total flight cycles or 34,800 total
by Airbus Modification 06673S6813. flight hours, whichever is first.
Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes that are modified by Before the accumulation of 41,300 total flight cycles or 66,500 total
Airbus Modification 06673S6813 (modified either in production or in flight hours, whichever is first.
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2035).
Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes that are not modified Before the accumulation of 17,100 total flight cycles or 27,000 total
by Airbus Modification 06673S6813. flight hours, whichever is first.
Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes that are modified by Before the accumulation of 32,300 total flight cycles or 51,000 total
Airbus Modification 06673S6813 (modified either in production or in flight hours, whichever is first.
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2035).
(i) Repeat the inspection specified in investigative and corrective actions before to the manufacturer, this AD does not
paragraph (h) of this AD thereafter at the further flight. include that requirement.
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1)
Contact the FAA Actions Accomplished According to
or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Model A310–203, –204, –221, and (k) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A310– Previous Issues of Service Bulletins
–222 airplanes: Repeat thereafter at intervals 57–2035, Revision 08, dated September 19, (n) Actions accomplished before the
not to exceed 10,800 flight cycles or 17,400 2005; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57– effective date of this AD in accordance with
flight hours, whichever is first. 2047, Revision 06, dated July 13, 2004; Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2047,
(2) For Model A310–304, –322, –324, and specify to contact the manufacturer if certain Revision 03, dated November 26, 1997;
–325 airplanes: Repeat thereafter at intervals cracks are found, before further flight, repair Revision 04, dated March 5, 1999; or
not to exceed 8,800 flight cycles or 13,900 those conditions according to a method Revision 05, dated August 3, 2000; are
flight hours, whichever is first. approved by either the Manager, considered acceptable for compliance with
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport the corresponding actions specified in
Modification
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Direction paragraphs (f) through (i) of this AD.
(j) For all airplanes except those that are Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC) (or its (o) Actions accomplished before the
modified by Airbus Modifications delegated agent). effective date of this AD in accordance with
06672S6812, 06673S6813, and 07387S7974
Touch-and-Go Flights Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2035,
in production: Within 60 months after the
effective date of this AD, modify the holes in (l) All touch-and-go landings must be Revision 1, dated October 13, 1989; Revision
the internal angle and tee fitting and do all counted in determining the total number of 2, dated February 26, 1990; Revision 3, dated
applicable related investigative and flight cycles between consecutive May 23, 1990; Revision 4, dated April 15,
corrective actions by accomplishing all the inspections. 1991; Revision 5, dated May 27, 1992;
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Revision level
Page Nos. Date shown on page
shown on page
1–8, 10–15, 17, 18, 22–25, 33, 37 ........................................................................................................... 06 ..................... July 13, 2004.
9, 16, 21, 30, 45, 46, 75–80, 95, 96 ........................................................................................................ 05 ..................... August 3, 2000.
19, 20, 27–29, 35, 36, 47–56, 61–74 ....................................................................................................... Original ............. February 26, 1991.
26, 31, 32, 34, 39–44, 59, 60, 81–94 ....................................................................................................... 04 ..................... March 5, 1999.
38 .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 ....................... January 4, 1996.
57, 58 ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 ....................... January 22, 1997.
The Director of the Federal Register SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Examining the Docket
approved the incorporation by reference of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. Dassault Model Falcon 900EX airplanes. You may examine the airworthiness
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 This AD requires inspecting the number directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
Cedex, France, for a copy of this service
2 engine left- and right-hand forward
mounts for missing rivets, and installing Docket Management Facility office
information. You may review copies at the between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Docket Management Facility, U.S. rivets if necessary. This AD results from
reports of two missing rivets in the front through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building, section of the central engine mast The Docket Management Facility office
Washington, DC; on the Internet at http:// discovered on airplanes in service and (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and in production. We are issuing this AD the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
Records Administration (NARA). For to detect and correct missing rivets in the street address stated in the
information on the availability of this the front section of the central engine ADDRESSES section.
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, mast, which could result in reduced
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Discussion
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
structural integrity of the central engine
ibr_locations.html. mast, possible separation of the engine The FAA issued a notice of proposed
from the airplane during flight, and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 20, consequent loss of control of the part 39 to include an AD that would
2006. apply to certain Dassault Model Falcon
airplane.
Kalene C. Yanamura, 900EX airplanes. That NPRM was
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane published in the Federal Register on
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 7, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register February 15, 2006 (71 FR 7874). That
[FR Doc. 06–4052 Filed 5–2–06; 8:45 am] NPRM proposed to require inspecting
approved the incorporation by reference
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
of a certain publication listed in the AD the number 2 engine left- and right-hand
as of June 7, 2006. forward mounts for missing rivets, and
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD installing rivets if necessary.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
docket on the Internet at http:// Comments
Federal Aviation Administration dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department We provided the public the
14 CFR Part 39 of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, opportunity to participate in the
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, development of this AD. We received no
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23886; Directorate Washington, DC. comments on the NPRM or on the
Identifier 2005–NM–255–AD; Amendment Contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box determination of the cost to the public.
39–14574; AD 2006–09–04] 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey Conclusion
07606, for service information identified
RIN 2120–AA64 in this AD. We have carefully reviewed the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom available data and determined that air
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, safety and the public interest require
Model Falcon 900EX Airplanes International Branch, ANM–116, adopting the AD as proposed.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Costs of Compliance
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA
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