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65478 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No.

224 / Wednesday, November 21, 2007 / Proposed Rules

The Proposed Amendment with wire-wound type potentiometers, for Issued in Renton, Washington, on
both the pilot and co-pilot utility lights, in November 13, 2007.
Accordingly, under the authority
accordance with the Accomplishment Ali Bahrami,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
8–33–53, Revision A, dated March 14, 2007. Aircraft Certification Service.
39 as follows: (2) For Model DHC–8–400 series airplanes: [FR Doc. E7–22728 Filed 11–20–07; 8:45 am]
Install Bombardier Modsum 4–126381 to
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS replace the affected carbon molded resistive
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DIRECTIVES element potentiometers with wire-wound
1. The authority citation for part 39 type potentiometers, for the pilot, co-pilot, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
continues to read as follows: and observer utility lights, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–33–10,
§ 39.13 [Amended] Revision A, dated March 14, 2007. 14 CFR Part 39
(3) Actions done before the effective date
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding [Docket No. FAA–2007–0214; Directorate
of this AD in accordance with Bombardier
the following new AD: Identifier 2007–NM–224–AD]
Service Bulletin 8–33–53 or 84–33–10, both
Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly de Havilland, dated December 1, 2006, as applicable, are RIN 2120–AA64
Inc.): Docket No. FAA–2007–0213; considered acceptable for compliance with
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–233–AD. the corresponding actions specified in this Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell
Comments Due Date AD. Douglas Model 717–200 Airplanes
(a) We must receive comments by FAA AD Differences AGENCY: Federal Aviation
December 21, 2007.
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ Administration (FAA), Department of
Affected ADs or service information as follows: No Transportation (DOT).
(b) None. difference. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Applicability
(NPRM).
Other FAA AD Provisions
(c) This AD applies to Bombardier Model (g) The following provisions also apply to SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
DHC–8–102, DHC–8–103, DHC–8–106, DHC– this AD: new airworthiness directive (AD) for
8–201, DHC–8–202, DHC–8–301, DHC–8– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717–
311, and DHC–8–315 airplanes, serial 200 airplanes. This proposed AD would
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
numbers 003 through 639; and Model DHC–
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the require installing an additional support
8–400 series airplanes, serial numbers 4003,
4004, 4006, and 4008 through 4149; authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if bracket for the gray water drain hose,
certificated in any category. requested using the procedures found in 14 replacing the screw of the support
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Wing bracket with a new screw for the potable
Subject Chan, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and water supply hose, installing a spacer,
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of Flight Test Branch, ANE–172, FAA, New doing a detailed inspection to detect
America Code 33: Lights. York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 interference or wear damage on hoses,
Reason Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New lines and/or cables, and doing corrective
York 11590; telephone (516) 228–7311; fax actions if necessary. This proposed AD
(e) The mandatory continuing (516) 794–5531. Before using any approved
airworthiness information (MCAI) states: results from reports of interference
AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC between the potable water supply hose
Several cases have been reported where the applies, notify your appropriate principal
pilot, co-pilot or observer utility light system
and/or gray water drain hose at the aft
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards
has failed, resulting in a burning smell lavatories with the fuel line and/or
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your
within the cockpit. An investigation has local FSDO.
power feeder cables of the auxiliary
revealed that, due to the orientation and (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement power unit (APU) located below the aft
location of the carbon molded potentiometers in this AD to obtain corrective actions from cabin floor. We are proposing this AD to
used to control the intensity of the light, the a manufacturer or other source, use these prevent interference and chafing
potentiometers can fail and overheat in such between the potable water supply hose
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
a way that burning of the ceiling panel and and/or gray water hose with the fuel
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
the associated insulation blanket could line and/or power feeder cables of the
occur. This could lead to the presence of are approved by the State of Design Authority
smoke in the cockpit, requiring that the pilots (or their delegated agent). You are required APU, which may cause arcing and
carry out the appropriate emergency to assure the product is airworthy before it sparking, and/or fuel leaking, and
procedure. is returned to service. consequent fire or explosion.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any DATES: We must receive comments on
Corrective actions include replacing the reporting requirement in this AD, under the
affected carbon molded resistive element this proposed AD by January 7, 2008.
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
potentiometers with wire-wound type ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
potentiometers, for the pilot, co-pilot, and, if any of the following methods:
has approved the information collection
applicable, observer utility lights. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Actions and Compliance Number 2120–0056.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
(f) Within 18 months after the effective Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
date of this AD, unless already done, do the
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(h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness • Mail: U.S. Department of


following actions.
(1) For Model DHC–8–102, DHC–8–103, Directive CF–2007–11, dated August 9, 2007; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
DHC–8–106, DHC–8–201, DHC–8–202, DHC– Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–33–53, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
8–301, DHC–8–311, and DHC–8–315 Revision A, dated March 14, 2007; and W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
airplanes: Install Bombardier Modsum Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–33–10, Washington, DC 20590.
8Q101603 to replace the affected carbon Revision A, dated March 14, 2007; for related • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
molded resistive element potentiometers information. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–

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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 21, 2007 / Proposed Rules 65479

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room below the aft cabin floor, on McDonnell Costs of Compliance
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Douglas Model 717–200 airplanes. A There are about 123 airplanes of the
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. production quality line check affected design in the worldwide fleet.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, determined that, due to a manufacturing This proposed AD would affect about 95
except Federal holidays. process error, airplanes were delivered airplanes of U.S. registry. The proposed
For service information identified in with a potable water drain hose that actions would take about 70 work hours
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial does not conform to design per airplane, at an average labor rate of
Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 specifications. As a result, the potable $80 per work hour. The manufacturer
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, water supply hose and/or gray water
California 90846, Attention: Data and states that it will supply required parts
hose causes chafing with the fuel line to the operators at no cost. Based on
Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A and/or power feeder cables of the APU.
(D800–0024). these figures, the estimated cost of the
These conditions, if not corrected, may proposed AD for U.S. operators is
Examining the AD Docket cause arcing and sparking, and/or fuel $532,000, or $5,600 per airplane.
leaking, and consequent fire or
You may examine the AD docket on explosion. Authority for This Rulemaking
the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Relevant Service Information Title 49 of the United States Code
Docket Management Facility between 9 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
We have reviewed Boeing Alert rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Service Bulletin 717–38A0004, Revision Section 106, describes the authority of
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
1, dated August 15, 2007. The service the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
docket contains this proposed AD, the
bulletin describes the following Aviation Programs, describes in more
regulatory evaluation, any comments
procedures: detail the scope of the Agency’s
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office • Installing an additional support authority.
(telephone 800–647–5527) is in the bracket for the gray water drain hose. We are issuing this rulemaking under
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be • Replacing the screw of the support the authority described in Subtitle VII,
available in the AD docket shortly after bracket of the potable water supply hose Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
receipt. with a new screw and installing a ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken spacer. section, Congress charges the FAA with
Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin • Doing detailed inspections to detect promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental interference or wear damage of the air commerce by prescribing regulations
Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los potable water supply hose, gray water for practices, methods, and procedures
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, drain hose, and fuel lines and power the Administrator finds necessary for
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, feeder cables of the auxiliary power safety in air commerce. This regulation
California 90712–4137; telephone (562) unit. is within the scope of that authority
627–5353; fax (562) 627–5210. because it addresses an unsafe condition
• Doing applicable corrective actions. that is likely to exist or develop on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The corrective actions include repairing products identified in this rulemaking
Comments Invited power feeder cables and fuel lines of the action.
APU, and contacting Boeing for repair,
We invite you to send any written as applicable. Regulatory Findings
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments Accomplishing the actions specified We have determined that this
to an address listed under the in the service information is intended to proposed AD would not have federalism
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
adequately address the unsafe implications under Executive Order
FAA–2007–0214; Directorate Identifier condition. 13132. This proposed AD would not
2007–NM–224–AD’’ at the beginning of FAA’s Determination and Requirements have a substantial direct effect on the
your comments. We specifically invite of the Proposed AD States, on the relationship between the
comments on the overall regulatory, national Government and the States, or
economic, environmental, and energy We have evaluated all pertinent on the distribution of power and
aspects of this proposed AD. We will information and identified an unsafe responsibilities among the various
consider all comments received by the condition that is likely to exist or levels of government.
closing date and may amend this develop on other airplanes of this same For the reasons discussed above, I
proposed AD because of those type design. For this reason, we are certify that the proposed regulation:
comments. proposing this AD, which would require 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
We will post all comments we accomplishing the actions specified in action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
receive, without change, to http:// the service information described 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
www.regulations.gov, including any previously, except as discussed under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
personal information you provide. We ‘‘Difference Between the Proposed AD (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
will also post a report summarizing each and Service Bulletin.’’ 3. Will not have a significant
substantive verbal contact we receive Difference Between the Proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative,
about this proposed AD. and Service Bulletin on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Discussion
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Although the service bulletin Flexibility Act.


We have received reports of specifies that operators may contact the We prepared a regulatory evaluation
interference between the potable water manufacturer for disposition of certain of the estimated costs to comply with
supply hose and/or gray water drain repair conditions, this proposed AD this proposed AD and placed it in the
hose at the aft lavatories with the fuel would require operators to repair those AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
line and/or power feeder cables of the conditions using a method approved by for a location to examine the regulatory
auxiliary power unit (APU) located the FAA. evaluation.

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65480 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 21, 2007 / Proposed Rules

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Alert Service Bulletin 717–38A0004, Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel
Revision 1, dated August 15, 2007, specifies Tank System explosions in flight * * * and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation to contact Boeing for appropriate on ground, the FAA has published Special
safety, Safety. Before further flight, repair the discrepancy Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in
The Proposed Amendment in accordance with a method approved by June 2001.
the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft In their Letters referenced 04/00/02/07/01–
Accordingly, under the authority Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair L296 dated March 4, 2002 and 04/00/02/07/
delegated to me by the Administrator, method to be approved, the repair must meet 03–L024, dated February 3, 2003, the JAA
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the certification basis of the airplane, and the (Joint Aviation Authorities) recommended
39 as follows: approval must specifically refer to this AD. the application of a similar regulation to the
National Aviation Authorities (NAA).
Credit for Actions Done Using the Previous
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Under this regulation, all holders of type
Service Information
DIRECTIVES certificates for passenger transport aircraft
(h) Actions accomplished before the with either a passenger capacity of 30 or
1. The authority citation for part 39 effective date of this AD in accordance with more, or a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds
continues to read as follows: Boeing Service Bulletin 717–38A0004, dated (3402 kg) or more, which have received their
December 6, 2006, is considered acceptable certification since January 1, 1958, are
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. for compliance with the corresponding required to conduct a design review against
actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. explosion risks.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation Alternative Methods of Compliance The unsafe condition is the potential
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 (AMOCs) of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
by adding the following new (i)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO, which, in combination with flammable
airworthiness directive (AD): FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
for this AD, if requested in accordance with explosions and consequent loss of the
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–0214; the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–224–AD. airplane. The proposed AD would
(2) To request a different method of require actions that are intended to
Comments Due Date compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
address the unsafe condition described
(a) The FAA must receive comments on in the MCAI.
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
this AD action by January 7, 2008.
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, DATES: We must receive comments on
Affected ADs notify your appropriate principal inspector this proposed AD by December 21,
(b) None. (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District 2007.
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
Applicability FSDO. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas any of the following methods:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
Model 717–200 airplanes, certificated in any November 13, 2007.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
category; as identified in Boeing Alert http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Ali Bahrami,
Service Bulletin 717–38A0004, Revision 1, instructions for submitting comments.
dated August 15, 2007. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
Aircraft Certification Service.
Unsafe Condition
• Mail: U.S. Department of
[FR Doc. E7–22727 Filed 11–20–07; 8:45 am] Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(d) This AD results from reports of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
interference between the potable water
supply hose and/or gray water drain hose at
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
the aft lavatories with the fuel line and/or Washington, DC 20590.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
power feeder cables of the auxiliary power • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
unit (APU) located below the aft cabin floor. Federal Aviation Administration Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
We are issuing this AD to prevent 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
interference and chafing between the potable W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
14 CFR Part 39
water supply hose and/or gray water hose Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
with the fuel line and/or power feeder cables p.m., Monday through Friday, except
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0212; Directorate
of the APU, which may cause arcing and Federal holidays.
Identifier 2007–NM–237–AD]
sparking, and/or fuel leaking, and consequent
fire or explosion. RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
Compliance You may examine the AD docket on
(e) You are responsible for having the
Airworthiness Directives; SAAB Model the Internet at http://
actions required by this AD performed within SF340A and Model 340B Airplanes www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
the compliance times specified, unless the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
actions have already been done. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Installations, Replacements, Inspections, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and Corrective Actions contains this proposed AD, the
(NPRM).
(f) Within 27 months after the effective regulatory evaluation, any comments
date of this AD, do the installations, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The
replacement, inspections, and applicable airworthiness directive (AD) for the street address for the Docket Operations
corrective actions by accomplishing all the products listed above. This proposed office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
actions specified in the Accomplishment the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
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AD results from mandatory continuing


Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin airworthiness information (MCAI) be available in the AD docket shortly
717–38A0004, Revision 1, dated August 15, after receipt.
2007; except as provided by paragraph (g) of
originated by an aviation authority of
this AD. The applicable corrective actions another country to identify and correct FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
must be done before further flight. an unsafe condition on an aviation Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
(g) If any discrepancy is found during any product. The MCAI describes the unsafe Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
inspection required by this AD, and Boeing condition as: 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,

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