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--- schema: federal-register doc_type: fedreg source_file: FR-2008-02-05.xml --- 73 24 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Contents Agriculture Agriculture Department See Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service See Food and Nutrition Service See Forest Service See National Agricultural Statistics Service See Rural Business-Cooperative Service See Rural Telephone Bank See Rural Utilities Service Animal Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service RULES Imported Fire Ant; Additions to the List of Quarantined Areas, 6577-6578 E8-2048 NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities;
Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6690-6691 E8-2049 Centers Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6727-6728 E8-1993 Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority, 6728 08-486 Children Children and Families Administration RULES Reauthorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
(TANF)Program, 6772-6828 08-455 Coast Guard Coast Guard RULES Anchorage Regulation: Port Everglades, FL, 6607-6610 E8-1757 Security Zone: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay, FL, 6610-6613 E8-1765 PROPOSED RULES Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) and OPA 90 Limits of Liability (Vessels and Deepwater Ports), 6642-6657 E8-1516 Commerce Commerce Department See Industry and Security Bureau See International Trade Administration See National Institute of Standards and Technology See National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration See National Telecommunications and Information Administration Commission of Fine Commission of Fine Arts NOTICES Meetings: Commission of Fine Arts, 6711-6712 08-482 Consumer Consumer Product Safety Commission NOTICES Vornado Liquidating Trust for and on behalf of Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc., a Trust, Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order, 6712-6714 08-491 Education Education Department NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, E8-2067 6714-6715 E8-2069 Energy Energy Department See Federal Energy Regulatory Commission See Southwestern Power Administration EPA Environmental Protection Agency RULES National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List, 6613-6617 E8-1964 PROPOSED RULES Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Kentucky; Tennessee Valley Authority Paradise Facility State Implementation Plan Revision, 6657-6659 E8-2089 National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List, 6659-6660 E8-1963 NOTICES Adequacy Status of the Metro-East St. Louis, IL, Submitted 8-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration and State Implementation Plan, etc., 6719-6720 E8-2084 Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6720-6723 E8-2088 E8-2093 Data Availability on Disposal of Coal Combustion Wastes in Landfills and Surface Impoundments: Reopening of Comment Period, 6723-6724 E8-2063 Meetings: Adaptation for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources Advisory Committee; Public Conference Call; Correction, 6724-6725 E8-2091 Gulf of Mexico Program Citizens Advisory Committee, 6725 E8-2096 Human Impacts of Climate Change Advisory Committee, 6725 08-492 Executive Executive Office of the President See Presidential Documents FAA Federal Aviation Administration RULES Airworthiness directives: Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 Airplanes, 6592-6594 E8-1829 ATR Model ATR42-500 Airplanes, 6594-6595 E8-2004 Boeing Model 747 100, etc., 6586-6590 E8-1724 Cessna Aircraft Company Models 525, 525A, and 525B Airplanes, 6582-6584 E8-1821 Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes, 6598-6601 E8-2044 EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes, 6596-6597 E8-2026 Eurocopter Model AS 332 L2 Helicopters, 6584-6586 E8-1701 McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11 et al., 6578-6582 E8-1813 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P 180 Airplanes, 6601-6602 E8-2040 Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes, 6590-6592 E8-1812 PROPOSED RULES Airworthiness Directives: Alpha Aviation Design Ltd. (Type Certificate No. A48EU previously held by APEX Aircraft and AVIONS PIERRE ROBIN) Model R2160 Airplanes, 6634-6636 E8-2047 Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Airplanes, 6618-6620 E8-1984 Dassault Model Mystere Falcon 50 Airplanes, 6620-6622 E8-1985 Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model ERJ 170 Airplanes et al., 6631-6633 E8-1990 Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Airplanes, 6629-6631 E8-1991 Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G150 Airplanes, 6627-6629 E8-1988 McDonnell Douglas Model DC 8 11 et al., 6622-6627 E8-1989 Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL Airplanes, 6636-6638 E8-2046 Rolls Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, BR700 715A1 30, BR700 715B1 30, and BR700 715C1 30 Turbofan Engines, 6638-6640 E8-2039 Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes, 6640-6642 E8-1992 FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6725-6726 E8-1994 Federal Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings, E8-1972 6715-6717 E8-1996 Federal Highway Federal Highway Administration NOTICES Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in California, 6766-6767 E8-2031 Federal Reserve Federal Reserve System NOTICES Formations, Acquisitions, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies, 6726 E8-2035 Proposals to Engage in Permissible Nonbanking Activities or Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities, 6726 E8-2036 Fine Arts Fine Arts Commission See Commission of Fine Arts Fish Fish and Wildlife Service PROPOSED RULES Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 12-month Finding on a Petition to List the Gunnisons Prairie Dog as Threatened or Endangered, 6660-6684 08-493 Designation of Critical Habitat for the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) and Proposed Taxonomic Revision, 6684-6689 E8-1805 Food Food and Drug Administration RULES Oral Dosage Form New Animal Drugs: Spectinomycin, 6607 E8-2065 NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6728-6732 E8-2068 E8-2076 E8-2078 E8-2079 Food Food and Nutrition Service RULES Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Food Packages Revisions; Approval of Information Collection Request, 6577 E8-2030 Forest Forest Service NOTICES Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement: Giant Sequoia National Monument Management Plan EIS, 6691-6692 08-489 Health Health and Human Services Department See Centers for Disease Control and Prevention See Children and Families Administration See Food and Drug Administration See National Institutes of Health NOTICES Meetings: National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, 6726-6727 08-478 08-479 Homeland Homeland Security Department See Coast Guard See U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Industry Industry and Security Bureau RULES Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation: Categories 1, 3, 6 and 7 of the Commerce Control List; Wassenaar Reporting Requirements, 6603-6607 08-480 Interior Interior Department See Fish and Wildlife Service See Land Management Bureau See National Park Service See Reclamation Bureau See Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office International International Trade Administration NOTICES Brake Rotors From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of the 2006-2007 Administrative and New Shipper Reviews etc., 6700-6708 E8-2081 International International Trade Commission NOTICES Circular Welded Carbon-Quality Steel Pipe from China, 6738-6740 E8-2053 Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube from China, Korea, and Turkey, 6740-6741 E8-2052 Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe from China, 6741-6742 E8-2054 Labor Labor Department See Occupational Safety and Health Administration Land Land Management Bureau NOTICES Coal Lease Application; BNI Coal Ltd., 6734 E8-2083 Filing of Plats of Survey: New Mexico, 6734-6735 08-484 Invitation for Coal Exploration License Application: Bowie Resources, LLC.; COC-072168; Colorado, 6735-6736 E8-2032 Wyoming: Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease, 6736 E8-2045 National Agricultural National Agricultural Statistics Service NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6692 E8-2041 National Institute National Institute of Standards and Technology NOTICES International Code Council; The Update Process for the International Codes, 6708 E8-2077 NIH National Institutes of Health NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6732-6733 E8-2029 Meetings: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, 6733 08-481 NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOTICES Marine Mammals; File No. 1021-1658, 6709 E8-2056 Meeting: Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 6709 E8-1973 Pacific Halibut Fishery: Guideline Harvest Levels for Guided Recreational Halibut Fishery, 6709-6710 E8-2057 National Park National Park Service NOTICES Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, AK; 1990 Cruise Ship Management Policy Rescinded, 6736 E8-2095 National Telecommunications National Telecommunications and Information Administration NOTICES Spectrum Sharing Innovation Test-Bed, 6710-6711 E8-2050 Nuclear Nuclear Regulatory Commission NOTICES Availability of NUREG-1855, Guidance on the Treatment of Uncertainties Associated with PRAs in Risk-Informed Decision Making, Draft Report for Comment, 6746-6747 E8-2082 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 6747-6748 08-512 Occupational Occupational Safety and Health Administration NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6742-6746 E8-2060 E8-2061 Presidential Presidential Documents PROCLAMATIONS *Special observances:* American Heart Month (Proc. 8220), 6829-6832 08-546 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS Iraq; waiver of section 1083 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Presidential Determination) No. 2008-9 of January 28, 2008, 6571-6575 08-515 Reclamation Reclamation Bureau NOTICES Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Folsom Power House State Historic Park General Plan/Resource Management Plan, 6736-6737 E8-2071 Meetings: Managing for Excellence Project, 6737-6738 E8-1995 Rural Rural Business-Cooperative Service NOTICES Inviting Applications for Rural Business Opportunity Grants, 6692-6696 E8-2002 Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2008, 6696-6699 E8-2001 Rural Rural Telephone Bank NOTICES Meetings: Rural Telephone Bank Board, 6699 E8-2042 RUS Rural Utilities Service NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6699-6700 E8-2000 SEC Securities and Exchange Commission NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6748 E8-1966 Joint Industry Plan: Order Approving Joint Amendment No. 25, etc., 6748-6749 E8-2058 Options Price Reporting Authority: Order Approving an Amendment to the Plan for Reporting Consolidated Options, etc., 6749-6750 E8-1997 Options Price Reporting Authority; Order Granting Permanent Approval to an Amendment to the Plan for Reporting of Consolidated Options, etc., 6750-6752 E8-1998 Self-Regulatory Organizations; Proposed Rule Changes: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated, 6752-6753 E8-2059 International Securities Exchange, LLC, 6753-6754 E8-1970 New York Stock Exchange LLC, E8-1968 6755-6757 E8-1999 NYSE Arca, Inc., 6757-6766 E8-1967 E8-1969 E8-1986 E8-1987 SBA Small Business Administration NOTICES Public Federal Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Hearing: Region IX Regulatory Fairness Board, 6766 E8-2003 Southwestern Southwestern Power Administration NOTICES White River Minimum Flows; Determination of Federal and Non-Federal Hydropower Impacts, 6717-6719 E8-2085 State State Department NOTICES Application for a Presidential Permit to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a New Border Crossing Facility on the U.S.-Canada Border, etc., 6766 E8-2080 Statistical Statistical Reporting Service See National Agricultural Statistics Service Surface Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Office NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6738 08-490 Surface Surface Transportation Board NOTICES Release of Waybill Data, 6767 E8-2072 Transportation Transportation Department See Federal Aviation Administration See Federal Highway Administration See Surface Transportation Board MISSING FOR: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6733-6734 E8-2055 Veterans Veterans Affairs Department NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 6767-6770 E8-2033 E8-2034 E8-2037 E8-2038 Separate Parts In This Issue Part II Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration, 6772-6828 08-455 Part III Executive Office of the President, Presidential Documents, 6829-6832 08-546 Reader Aids Consult the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue for phone numbers, online resources, finding aids, reminders, and notice of recently enacted public laws. To subscribe to the Federal Register Table of Contents LISTSERV electronic mailing list, go to http://listserv.access.gpo.gov and select Online mailing list archives, FEDREGTOC-L, Join or leave the list (or change settings); then follow the instructions. 73 24 Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food and Nutrition Service 7 CFR Part 246 [FNS-2006-0037] RIN 0584-AD77 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Approval of Information Collection Request AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA. ACTION: Interim rule; notice of approval of Information Collection Request (ICR). SUMMARY: The interim rule entitled Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages was published on December 6, 2007. The Office of Management and Budget cleared the associated information collection requirements
(ICR)on December 7, 2007. This document announces approval of the ICR. DATES: The ICR associated with the interim rule published in the **Federal Register** on December 6, 2007, at 72 FR 68966, was approved by OMB on December 7, 2007, under OMB Control Number 0584-0545. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Whitford, Chief, Policy and Program Development Branch, Supplemental Food Programs Division, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 528, Alexandria, Virginia 22302,
(703)305-2746, OR *Debbie.Whitford@fns.usda.gov.* Dated: January 29, 2008. Gloria Gutierrez, Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. E8-2030 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-30-P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 7 CFR Part 301 [Docket No. APHIS-2007-0114] Imported Fire Ant; Additions to the List of Quarantined Areas AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of interim rule as final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting as a final rule, without change, an interim rule that amended the imported fire ant regulations by designating as quarantined areas all or portions of 2 counties in Arkansas, 3 in North Carolina, and 3 in Tennessee, by expanding the quarantined area in 1 county in Arkansas and 15 in Tennessee, and by designating the entire State of South Carolina as a quarantined area. The interim rule was necessary to prevent the artificial spread of imported fire ant to noninfested areas of the United States. As a result of the interim rule, the interstate movement of regulated articles from those quarantined areas is restricted. DATES: Effective on February 5, 2008, we are adopting as a final rule the interim rule published at 72 FR 60533-60537 on October 25, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Charles L. Brown, Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Program Manager, Pest Detection and Management Programs, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit 134, Riverdale, MD 20737-1236;
(301)734-4838. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The imported fire ant regulations (contained in 7 CFR 301.81 through 301.81-10 and referred to below as the regulations) quarantine infested States or infested areas within States and restrict the interstate movement of regulated articles to prevent the artificial spread of the imported fire ant. The regulations are intended to prevent the imported fire ant from spreading throughout its ecological range within the country. The regulations in § 301.81-3 provide that the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will list as a quarantined area each State, or each portion of a State, that is infested with the imported fire ant. The Administrator will designate less than an entire State as a quarantined area only under the following conditions:
(1)The State has adopted and is enforcing restrictions on the intrastate movement of the regulated articles listed in § 301.81-2 that are equivalent to the interstate movement restrictions imposed by the regulations; and
(2)designating less than the entire State will prevent the spread of the imported fire ant. The Administrator may include uninfested acreage within a quarantined area due to its proximity to an infestation or its inseparability from an infested locality for quarantine purposes. In § 301.81-3, paragraph
(e)lists quarantined areas. In an interim rule 1 effective and published in the **Federal Register** on October 25, 2007 (72 FR 60533-60537, Docket No. APHIS-2007-0114), we amended § 301.81-3(e) by: 1 To view the interim rule, go to *http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2007-0114* . • Adding all of Lonoke and Yell Counties, AR, to the quarantined area; • Expanding the quarantined area in Faulkner County, AR, to include the entirety of the county; • Adding portions of Iredell, Lincoln, and Rutherford Counties, NC, to the list of quarantined areas; • Expanding the quarantined areas in Cherokee, Greenville, and Spartanburg Counties, SC, to include the entirety of each county, with the result that the entire State of South Carolina is now designated as a quarantined area; • Adding portions of Crockett, Morgan, and Warren Counties, TN, to the list of quarantined areas; • Expanding the quarantined areas in Anderson, Coffee, Cumberland, Haywood, Knox, and Williamson Counties, TN; and • Expanding the quarantined areas in Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Carroll, Grundy, Hickman, Rutherford, and Van Buren Counties, TN, to include the entirety of each county. Comments on the interim rule were required to be received on or before December 24, 2007. We did not receive any comments. Therefore, for the reasons given in the interim rule, we are adopting the interim rule as a final rule. This action also affirms the information contained in the interim rule regarding Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, Executive Orders 12372 and 12988, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Further, for this action, the Office of Management and Budget has waived its review under Executive Order 12866. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 301 Agricultural commodities, Plant diseases and pests, Quarantine, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation. PART 301—DOMESTIC QUARANTINE NOTICES Accordingly, we are adopting as a final rule, without change, the interim rule that amended 7 CFR part 301 and that was published at 72 FR 60533-60537 on October 25, 2007. Done in Washington, DC, this 30th day of January 2008. Kevin Shea, Acting Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. [FR Doc. E8-2048 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-34-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-29061; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-243-AD; Amendment 39-15362; AD 2008-03-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, -60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an initial general visual or dye penetrant inspection, repetitive dye penetrant inspections, and replacement, as necessary, of the rudder pedal bracket. The existing AD also currently requires, for certain airplanes, replacing the rudder pedal bracket assemblies with new, improved parts, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, this new AD requires initial inspection at a reduced threshold, removes an inspection option, and lengthens the repetitive inspection intervals. This AD results from reports of failures of the captain's rudder pedal brackets before reaching the initial inspection threshold identified in the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the captain's or first officer's position. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 11, 2008. On May 16, 2006 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in the AD. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wahib Mina, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone
(562)627-5324; fax
(562)627-5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2006-07-25, amendment 39-14552 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006). The existing AD applies to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on August 31, 2007 (72 FR 50284). That NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2006-07-25. That NPRM also, for certain airplanes, proposed to reduce certain initial inspection thresholds, remove an inspection option, and lengthen certain repetitive inspection intervals. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been received on the NPRM. Request To Clarify Repetitive Inspections Air Transport Association (ATA), on behalf of its member American Airlines, requests that we clarify paragraphs
(h)and
(l)of the NPRM. These paragraphs specify repetitive inspections to continue based on the part number of the replaced rudder pedal bracket assemblies in accordance with paragraph
(g)or
(k)of the NPRM. The commenters state that the referenced rudder pedal bracket assemblies should be clarified to indicate that repetitive inspections apply only to rudder pedal bracket assemblies that are of the same part number as the ones inspected. We agree with the request for the reasons stated. The intent of the replacement in paragraphs
(h)and
(l)of the NPRM is to replace the rudder pedal bracket assemblies with a part that has the same part number as the part inspected. Therefore, we have revised paragraph
(h)and
(l)of the AD to replace the words “new part” with “same part number as the one inspected.” Request To Clarify Inspection Criteria in Paragraph
(j)of the NPRM ATA, on behalf of its member ASTAR Air Cargo, requests that we clarify the inspection criteria in paragraph
(j)of the NPRM. The commenters note that paragraph
(j)of the NPRM specifies a special detailed inspection in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989; or Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993. The commenters point out that the service bulletins do not have any inspection criteria listed. We agree with the commenters that the paragraph needs clarification. The intent of paragraph
(j)of the AD is to specify a general visual inspection and penetrant inspection for Category 2 airplanes in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1. Revision 1 of that service bulletin contains the inspection criteria. The intent of paragraph
(j)was to specify a special detailed inspection for Category 4 airplanes in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006. Revision 7 of that service bulletin contains the inspection criteria. We have revised paragraph
(j)of the AD to clarify the requirements. Request To Clarify Compliance Time in Paragraph (j)(1) of the NPRM ATA, on behalf of its member ASTAR Air Cargo, also notes that paragraph (j)(1) of the NPRM specifies a compliance time of within 40,000 total landings or 30 days after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later. The commenters state that paragraph (j)(1) should refer instead to 40,000 total landings on the installed part. We agree with the commenters. McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, and Revision 5, specify a compliance time based on the accumulation of 40,000 total landings on the bracket assembly. We have revised paragraph (j)(1) of the AD to specify that the compliance time is 40,000 total landings on the installed part. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comments that have been received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance There are about 1,840 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. The replacements are applicable only to Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model MD-88 airplanes. Estimated Costs Action Work hours Average labor rate per hour Parts Cost per airplane Number of U.S.- registered airplanes Fleet cost General visual inspection (required by AD 2006-07-25) 3 $80 None $240, per inspection cycle 250 $60,000, per inspection cycle. Dye penetrant (special detailed) inspection (required by AD 2006-07-25) 5 80 None $400, per inspection cycle 946 $378,400, per inspection cycle. Replacements (required by AD 2006-07-25) 9 80 $9,466 $10,186 up to 946 up to $9,635,956. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1)Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3)Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)amends § 39.13 by removing amendment 39-14552 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006) and by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): **2008-03-12 McDonnell Douglas:** Amendment 39-15362. Docket No. FAA-2007-29061; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-243-AD. Effective Date
(a)This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)This AD supersedes AD 2006-07-25. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. Table 1.—Applicability McDonnell Douglas— As identified in— Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 airplanes; Model DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53, and DC-8-55 airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 airplanes; Model DC-8-61, DC-8-62, and DC-8-63 airplanes; Model DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F airplanes; Model DC-8-71, DC-8-72, and DC-8-73 airplanes; Model DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F airplanes McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993. Model DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes; Model DC-9-21 airplanes; Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B) airplanes; Model DC-9-41 airplanes; Model DC-9-51 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model MD-88 airplanes Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006. Unsafe Condition
(d)This AD results from reports of failures of the captain's rudder pedal brackets before reaching the initial inspection threshold identified in AD 2006-07-25. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the captain's or first officer's position. Compliance
(e)You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Service Information and Airplane Categories
(f)The term “service bulletin,” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD. The term “airplane category,” as used in this AD, means the category identified in Table 2 of this AD. Table 2.—Service Information and Airplane Categories For Model— Called airplane category— Use—
(1)DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 airplanes; Model DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53, and DC-8-55 airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 airplanes; Model DC-8-61, DC-8-62, and DC-8-63 airplanes; Model DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F airplanes; Model DC-8-71, DC-8-72, and DC-8-73 airplanes 1 McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989; or Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993.
(2)DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F airplanes 2
(3)DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes; Model DC-9-21 airplanes; Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B) airplanes; Model DC-9-41 airplanes; Model DC-9-51 airplanes 3 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A27-307, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006, after the effective date of this AD, only Revision 7 may be used.
(4)DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model MD-88 airplanes 4 Requirements of AD 2006-07-25 Initial Inspection Threshold
(g)For airplane categories 1, 3, and 4, prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total landings or within 30 days after July 5, 1989 (the effective date of AD 89-14-02, amendment 39-6245, which was superseded by AD 2006-07-25), whichever occurs later: Perform either a general visual inspection, dye penetrant inspection, or special detailed inspection (eddy current with dye penetrant or just dye penetrant), as applicable, for cracking of the captain's and first officer's rudder pedal bracket, part numbers (P/N) 5616067 and 5616068, respectively, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2 of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, only the special detailed inspection specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006, may be used for airplanes identified in Revision 7. For airplane category 4: Do the inspection required by this paragraph until the inspection required by paragraph
(j)of this AD is accomplished. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.”
(1)If an initial general visual inspection is accomplished, and no crack is found, perform a dye penetrant inspection of the rudder pedal bracket assembly within 180 days after the general visual inspection, and thereafter accomplish dye penetrant inspections at intervals not to exceed 12 months or 2,500 landings, whichever occurs earlier. For airplane categories 3 and 4, repeat at this interval until the inspection required by paragraph
(k)of this AD is accomplished.
(2)If an initial dye penetrant inspection is accomplished, and no crack is found, accomplish repetitive dye penetrant inspections at intervals not to exceed 12 months or 2,500 landings, whichever occurs earlier. For airplane categories 3 and 4, repeat at this interval until the inspection required by paragraph
(k)of this AD is accomplished.
(3)If an initial special detailed inspection is accomplished after the effective date of this AD, and no crack is found, repeat the inspection in accordance with paragraph
(k)of this AD. Corrective Action
(h)Except as provided by paragraph
(l)of this AD: If any crack is detected during any inspection required by paragraph
(g)or
(j)of this AD, before further flight, remove and replace the rudder pedal bracket assembly in accordance with the service bulletin. Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total landings after replacement with a part that has the same number as the part inspected, resume the repetitive inspections in accordance with paragraph
(g)or
(k)of this AD, as applicable. Doing the action required by paragraph
(l)of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for airplane category 4. Terminating Action for Certain Airplanes
(i)For airplane categories 3 and 4: Do the actions in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2 of this AD.
(1)Before the accumulation of 75,000 total landings on the captain's rudder pedal bracket assembly, P/N 5616067-501, or within 60 months after May 16, 2006, whichever occurs later: Remove the rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it with new, improved P/N 5962903-501. Accomplishment of the replacement terminates the repetitive inspections of the captain's rudder pedal bracket assembly required by paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (k), and
(l)of this AD.
(2)Before the accumulation of 75,000 total landings on the first officer's rudder pedal bracket assembly, P/N 5616068-501, or within 60 months after May 16, 2006, whichever occurs later: Remove the rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it with new, improved P/N 5962904-501. Accomplishment of the replacement terminates the repetitive inspections of the first officer's rudder pedal bracket assembly required by paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (k), and
(l)of this AD. New Requirements of This AD Revised Initial Inspection at Reduced Threshold for Certain Airplanes
(j)For airplane categories 2 and 4, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2) or (j)(3) of this AD: Do a general visual and penetrant inspection (for airplane category 2), and a special detailed inspection (for airplane category 4), as applicable, to detect cracking of the captain's and first officer's rudder pedal bracket, part numbers (P/N) 5616067 and 5616068, respectively, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2 of this AD. Procedures for the dye penetrant inspection for airplane category 2 are contained only in the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989. Procedures for the special detailed inspection are contained in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006. Doing the applicable inspection required by this paragraph terminates the inspection requirements of paragraphs
(g)and
(h)of this AD for airplane category 4.
(1)For category 2 airplanes: Before the accumulation of 40,000 total landings on the installed part, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2)For category 4 airplanes that have accumulated fewer than 25,000 total landings as of the effective date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 25,000 total landings, or within 3,000 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(3)For category 4 airplanes that have accumulated 25,000 or more total landings as of the effective date of this AD, do the next inspection at the applicable time in paragraph (j)(3)(i) or (j)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i)For category 4 airplanes on which the corrective action specified in paragraph
(h)of this AD has not been accomplished, do the inspection within 3,000 landings after the effective date of this AD.
(ii)For category 4 airplanes on which the corrective action required by paragraph
(h)of this AD has been accomplished, do the inspection at the earlier of the following: The next repetitive interval required by paragraph
(h)of this AD; 40,000 total landings after doing the corrective action required by paragraph
(h)of this AD; or 3,000 landings after the effective date of this AD. Repetitive Inspections at Revised Interval for Certain Airplanes
(k)For airplane categories 3 and 4: Repeat the special detailed inspection required by paragraph
(g)or
(j)of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 landings. Doing the first repetitive inspection required by this paragraph terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph
(g)of this AD for airplane categories 3 and 4. Corrective Action Including Reduced Inspection Threshold for Certain Airplanes
(l)For airplane category 4: If any crack is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (g), (j), or
(k)of this AD: Before further flight, remove and replace the rudder pedal bracket assembly with a part that has the same part number as the one inspected, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2 of this AD. Before the accumulation of 25,000 total landings after replacement, resume the repetitive inspections in accordance with paragraph
(k)of this AD. Doing the action in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph
(h)of this AD for airplane category 4. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (m)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2)To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(3)AMOCs, approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-07-25, amendment 39-14552; and AD 89-14-02, amendment 39-6245; are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference
(n)You must use the service information listed in Table 3 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3.—All Material Incorporated by Reference Service Bulletin Revision level Date McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273 1 May 16, 1989. McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273 5 February 18, 1993. McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A27-307 1 May 16, 1989. Boeing Alert Service bulletin DC9-27A307 7 August 29, 2006.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)On May 16, 2006 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989; and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A27-307, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989.
(3)Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024), for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.* Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1813 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-28956; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-068-AD; Amendment 39-15360; AD 2008-03-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 525, 525A, and 525B Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 525, 525A, and 525B airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the lower wing skin structure, forward wing spar, lower fuselage skin, fairings, and the external fairing frames for corrosion; repair any damage found; apply a corrosion inhibitive sealant to the fuselage fairings before reinstalling; and disable the cockpit mounted pilot relief tube. This AD results from leaking of the cockpit mounted pilot relief tube, which caused corrosion of the airplane structure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any damage from corrosion of the airplane structure. Corrosion of the airplane structure could cause structural degradation and lead to structural failure of the airplane with consequent loss of control. DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 11, 2008. On March 11, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Citation Marketing Division, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: 1-800-835-4090; fax: 1-800-517-8500. To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* The docket number is FAA-2007-28956; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-068-AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: T.N. Baktha, Aerospace Engineer,1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:
(316)946-4155; fax:
(316)946-4107. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On October 22, 2007, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to certain Cessna Models 525, 525A, and 525B airplanes. This proposal was published in the **Federal Register** as a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)on October 26, 2007 (72 FR 60790). The NPRM proposed to require you to inspect the lower wing skin structure, forward wing spar, lower fuselage skin, fairings, and the external fairing frames for corrosion; repair any damage found; apply a corrosion inhibitive sealant to the fuselage fairings before reinstalling; and disable the cockpit mounted pilot relief tube. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 261 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the inspection: Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. operators 80 work-hours × $80 per hour = $6,400 Not applicable $6,400 $1,670,400 We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need repair or further inspection based on the results of the inspection, or the costs associated with such repair or inspection. We estimate the following costs to disable the cockpit mounted pilot relief tube: Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. operators .5 work-hour × $80 per hour = $40 Not applicable $40 $10,440 Cessna will provide warranty credit to the extent specified in Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525-53-20, dated April 30, 2007; Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525A-53-01, dated April 30, 2007; Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525B-53-01, dated April 30, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007; and Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this AD. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a “significant rule” under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES . Include “Docket No. FAA-2007-28956; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-068-AD” in your request. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: **2008-03-10 Cessna Aircraft Company:** Amendment 39-15360; Docket No. FAA-2007-28956; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-068-AD. Effective Date
(a)This AD becomes effective on March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to the following airplane models and serial numbers that have a cockpit mounted pilot relief tube installed and are certificated in any category: Models Serial No.
(1)525 0001 through 0637.
(2)525A 0001 through 0347.
(3)525B 0001 through 0152. Unsafe Condition
(d)This AD results from leaking of the pilot relief tube, which caused corrosion of the airplane structure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any damage from corrosion on the airplane structure. Corrosion of the airplane structure could cause structural degradation and lead to structural failure of the airplane with consequent loss of control. Compliance
(e)To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Table 1.—Actions, Compliance, and Procedures Actions Compliance Procedures
(1)Inspect the lower wing skin structure, forward wing spars, lower fuselage skin, fairings, and external fairing frames for corrosion Within the next 90 days after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) Follow Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007; or Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007.
(2)If corrosion damage is found in the lower wing skin structure, forward wing spars, lower fuselage skin, fairings, or external fairing frames during the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, repair as specified in the applicable service information. If the corrosion damage cannot be repaired within the limits specified in the applicable service information, contact the manufacturer at 1-800-835-4090 for an FAA-approved repair scheme and incorporate this repair Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD Follow Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007; or Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007.
(3)If corrosion on the lower wing skin structure, forward wing spars, and lower fuselage skin was repaired by blending within the limits specified in the service information, do a surface eddy current inspection or a dye-penetrant inspection for cracks Before further flight after the repair by blending was done as specified in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD Follow Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007; or Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007.
(4)If cracks are found during the surface eddy current inspection or the dye-penetrant inspection required in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, contact the manufacturer for an FAA-approved repair scheme and incorporate this repair Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD Contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Citation Customer Support at 1-800-835-4090.
(5)Install the fuselage fairings and apply corrosion inhibitive sealant Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD if no corrosion was found; or before further flight after doing the repairs and inspections required in paragraphs (e)(2), (e)(3), and (e)(4) of this AD if corrosion or cracks were found Follow Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2007; Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007; or Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02, Revision 2, dated July 25, 2007.
(6)Determine the type of installation of the cockpit mounted pilot relief tube and disable the relief tube Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525-53-20, dated April 30, 2007; Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525A-53-01, dated April 30, 2007; or Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525B-53-01, dated April 30, 2007. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f)The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: T.N. Baktha, Wichita ACO, Aerospace Engineer, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone:
(316)946-4155; fax:
(316)946-4107. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference
(g)You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)For service information identified in this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Company, Citation Marketing Division, P.O. 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; telephone: 1-800-835-4090; fax: 1-800-517-8500.
(3)You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html* . Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Service Bulletin No. Revision Date Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525-53-04 2 August 19, 2007. Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525A-53-05 2 July 25, 2007. Cessna Citation Alert Service Letter ASL525B-53-02 2 July 25, 2007. Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525A-53-20 April 30, 2007 Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525A-53-01 April 30, 2007. Cessna Citation Service Bulletin SB525B-53-01 April 30, 2007. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 24, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1821 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-0100; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-41-AD; Amendment 39-15356; AD 2008-03-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Model AS 332 L2 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for Eurocopter Model AS 332 L2 helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)originated by an aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Technical Agent of France, with which we have a bilateral agreement, states in the MCAI: A borescope inspection during scheduled maintenance revealed wear on the internal skin of a Life Raft Inflation Cylinder, P/N 41918001, that had been installed on a Eurocopter AS 332 L2 helicopter. The plunger tube end is fitted with a metal end-fitting that presses against the internal surface of the cylinder due to its installation horizontally aboard the aircraft. Vibrations generated by helicopter operation are therefore causing such wear, which may result in a drop of internal pressure of the cylinder. This internal damage, if not corrected, could lead to functional failure of the cylinder, making the life raft inflation no longer possible. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the failure of a life raft to inflate during an emergency landing on water (ditching), which could result in loss of the crew and passengers. DATES: This AD becomes effective on February 20, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.71, dated July 31, 2007, as of February 20, 2008. We must receive comments on this AD by April 7, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *Fax:* 202-493-2251. • *Mail:* U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • *Hand Delivery:* U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. *Examining the AD Docket:* You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800)647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Policy Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0110, telephone
(817)222-5123, fax
(817)222-5961. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Streamlined Issuance of AD The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance of ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined process will allow us to adopt MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure Act, and **Federal Register** requirements. We also continue to meet our technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated helicopters. This AD references the MCAI and related service information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe condition. The AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language principles. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD No. 2007-0244, dated September 4, 2007 (referred to after this as “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified helicopters. The MCAI states: A borescope inspection during scheduled maintenance revealed wear on the internal skin of a Life Raft Inflation Cylinder, P/N 41918001, that had been installed on a Eurocopter AS 332 L2 helicopter. The plunger tube end is fitted with a metal end-fitting that presses against the internal surface of the cylinder due to its installation horizontally aboard the aircraft. Vibrations generated by helicopter operation are therefore causing such wear, which may result in a drop of internal pressure of the cylinder. This internal damage, if not corrected, could lead to functional failure of the cylinder, making the life raft inflation no longer possible. Pending the development of a modification to the inflation cylinder, this AD requires identification of all affected cylinders and the removal from service of those that have accumulated 2,500 Flight Hours
(FH)or more since installation or since overhaul. Relevant Service Information Eurocopter has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.71, dated July 31, 2007. The actions described in the MCAI are intended to correct the same unsafe condition as that identified in the service information. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This helicopter has been approved by the aviation authority of the Member States of the European Community, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and the service information. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of the same type design. There are no helicopters of this type currently registered in the United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are placed on the U.S. Registry in the future. Differences Between the AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. We have limited the “Applicability” section of our AD to those helicopters type certificated in the United States. We also changed “flight hours” to “hours time-in-service.” In making these small changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. These differences are highlighted in the “Differences Between the FAA AD and the MCAI” section in the AD. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date Since there are currently no domestic operators of these helicopters, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary, and this amendment can be made effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include “Docket No. FAA-2008-0100; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-41-AD” at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance There are no costs of compliance since there are no helicopters of this type design on the U.S. Registry. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. “Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,” describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in “Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: 1. Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a “significant rule” under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: **2008-03-07 Eurocopter:** Amendment 39-15356. Docket No. FAA-2008-0100; Directorate Identifier 2007-SW-41-AD. Effective Date
(a)This airworthiness directive
(AD)becomes effective February 20, 2008. Other Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Eurocopter Model AS 332 L2, with Life Raft, part number (P/N) 00051047 or P/N 00051048, that has a Life Raft Inflation Cylinder, P/N 41918001, installed, certificated in any category. Reason
(d)The mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)states: A borescope inspection during scheduled maintenance revealed wear on the internal skin of a Life Raft Inflation Cylinder, P/N 41918001, that had been installed on a Eurocopter AS 332 L2 helicopter. The plunger tube end is fitted with a metal end-fitting that presses against the internal surface of the cylinder due to its installation horizontally aboard the aircraft. Vibrations generated by helicopter operation are therefore causing such wear, which may result in a drop of internal pressure of the cylinder. This internal damage, if not corrected, could lead to functional failure of the cylinder, making the life raft inflation no longer possible. Pending the development of a modification to the inflation cylinder, this AD requires identification of all affected cylinders and the removal from service of those that have accumulated 2,500 Flight Hours
(FH)or more since installation or since overhaul. Actions and Compliance
(e)Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1)Within the next 100 hours time-in-service
(TIS)after the effective date of this AD, remove each life raft inflation cylinder, P/N 41918001, that has accumulated or exceeded 2,500 hours TIS since first installation or since last overhaul, whichever is later, in accordance with Appendix 1, paragraph 3.1., of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.71, dated July 31, 2007 (ASB), and replace it with an airworthy cylinder in accordance with Appendix 1, paragraph 3.2 of the ASB.
(2)After the effective date of this AD, no person shall install a life raft inflation cylinder, P/N 41918001, on a helicopter, if that cylinder has accumulated or exceeded 2,500 hours TIS since first installation or since last overhaul, or if it is older than 3 years since manufacture and has never been overhauled. Differences Between the FAA AD and the MCAI
(f)This AD does not apply to Model EC 225 LP helicopters as does the MCAI because that model helicopter is not type certificated in the United States. Additionally, we have changed “flight hours” to “hours time-in-service.” We also clarified the applicable paragraphs from the ASB in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Subject
(g)Air Transport Association of America
(ATA)Code 2564: Life Raft. Other Information
(h)The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)*Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):* The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Uday Garadi, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations and Policy Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0110, telephone
(817)222-5123, fax
(817)222-5961.
(2)*Airworthy Product:* Use only FAA-approved corrective actions. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent) if the State of Design has an appropriate bilateral agreement with the United States. You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3)*Reporting Requirements:* For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information
(i)Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI)EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0244, dated September 4, 2007 contains related information. Material Incorporated by Reference
(j)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.71, dated July 31, 2007, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(k)For service information identified in this AD, contact American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053-4005, telephone
(972)641-3460, fax
(972)641-3527.
(l)You may review copies of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. 05.00.71, dated July 31, 2007, at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202)741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.* Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on January 23, 2008. Scott A. Horn, Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1701 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-28299; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-139-AD; Amendment 39-15354; AD 2008-03-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Certain Goodrich Evacuation Systems AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes; equipped with certain Goodrich evacuation systems. For certain airplanes, this AD requires replacing the evacuation system shear-pin restraints with new ones. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires an inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the shear-pin restraints for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from several reports of corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone
(562)627-5352; fax
(562)627-5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes; equipped with certain Goodrich evacuation systems. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on May 29, 2007 (72 FR 29452). For certain airplanes, that NPRM proposed to require replacing the evacuation system shear-pin restraints with new ones. For certain other airplanes, that NPRM proposed to require an inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the shear-pin restraints for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comments received. Supportive Comment One commenter, Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), supports the proposed AD. Request To Combine Two AD Actions Into One AD Delta requests that this NPRM be combined with another NPRM (Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD/Docket No. FAA-2007-28370 (72 FR 31761, June 8, 2007)) so that a single AD is issued. Both NPRMs refer to Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, as an appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the proposed actions. We do not agree with the commenter's request. While the evacuation slides affected by this AD and the other NPRM are identified in the same service bulletin and have the same unsafe condition, the individual evacuation slides were approved under different certification processes. This AD affects airplanes that had certain evacuation slides approved as part of a type certificate. The other NPRM (Docket No. FAA-2007-28370) affects certain other evacuation slides that were approved under a technical special order
(TSO)that specified certain requirements for evacuation slides. The TSO approval process specifies which airplane model(s) a specific evacuation slide can be installed on. These two approval processes affect how we issue ADs. We have not changed this AD or NPRM Docket No. FAA-2007-28370 in this regard. Request To Revise Sequence of Part Number in a Table Goodrich, the evacuation slide manufacturer, requests that we reverse the sequence of rows
(6)and
(7)of Table 1 of the NPRM to match the sequence in the Goodrich service bulletin. We agree with the commenter's request. Revising the sequence of rows to match the sequence in the service bulletin will reduce any confusion. We have revised paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) of this AD (rows
(6)and
(7)of Table 1 of the AD) accordingly. Request To Give Credit for a Service Bulletin Goodrich also requests that we give credit to operators who accomplish Revision 3 of the service bulletin before the effective date of this AD. Goodrich states that “The wording of Paragraph
(j)does not provide credit for actions done in compliance with Revision 3 unless it occurs ‘after the effective date of this AD'.” (We infer that Goodrich interprets the text of paragraph
(j)of the AD to mean that operators that have accomplished Revision 3 of the service bulletin before the effective date would be required to accomplish those actions again after the effective date to comply with this AD.) We disagree with the commenter's request. Paragraph
(e)of this AD states that the actions must be done as specified in the AD “unless the actions have already been done.” Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, is referred to as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the requirements of paragraph
(g)of this AD. Accomplishing the requirements of this AD in accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, before the effective date of the AD is acceptable for compliance with paragraph
(g)of this AD. Paragraph
(j)of this AD gives credit for accomplishing earlier revisions of the service bulletin before the effective date of this AD. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance
(AMOC)Paragraph We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies. Additional Change In paragraph
(j)of the NPRM, we inadvertently referenced paragraph
(h)of the AD. Instead, the correct reference is paragraph
(g)of the AD. We have revised paragraph
(j)of this AD to cite the correct paragraph. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance There are about 1,063 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 144 airplanes of U.S. registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. Estimated Costs Action Work hours per slide unit Average labor rate per hour Parts Number of slide units per airplane Cost per airplane Fleet cost Replacement Between 2 and 9 $80 Between $58 and $638, depending on number of restraints Between 1 and 12 Between $218 and $16,296 Between $31,392 and $2,346,624. Inspection Between 2 and 9 80 None Between 1 and 12 Between $160 and $8,640 Between $23,040 and $1,244,160. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1)Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3)Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): **2008-03-05 Boeing:** Amendment 39-15354. Docket No. FAA-2007-28299; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-139-AD. Effective Date
(a)This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes; certificated in any category; equipped with any Goodrich evacuation system listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Goodrich Evacuation Systems Goodrich evacuation systems part number Serial No. (S/N) Component/part name
(1)101651-303 PA2475 through PA2955 inclusive Slide/Raft, forward/aft doors.
(2)7A1412-3 through 7A1412-8 inclusive GU0154 through GU0325 inclusive Slide, upper deck.
(3)101651-109 through 101651-303 inclusive All S/Ns with a B51 prefix, and S/Ns PA0001 through PA2474 inclusive Slide/Raft, forward/aft doors.
(4)7A1101-20 through 7A1101-24 inclusive All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GL0001 through GL0099 inclusive Slide, doors 1 and 2.
(5)7A1102-20 through 7A1102-24 inclusive All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GN001 through GN121 inclusive Slide, door 4.
(6)Odd dash numbers 7A1103-45 through 7A1103-51 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GC0001 through GC0127 Slide, door 5, left-hand
(LH)side.
(7)Even dash numbers 7A1103-46 through 7A1103-52 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GC0002 through GC0128 Slide, door 5, right-hand
(RH)side.
(8)7A1104-14 through 7A1104-24 inclusive All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GM0001 through GM0138 inclusive Slide, crew door.
(9)Odd dash numbers 7A1105-35 through 7A1105-43 All Slide, off-wing, LH side.
(10)Even dash numbers 7A1105-36 through 7A1105-44 All Slide, off-wing, RH side.
(11)Odd dash numbers 7A1238-3 through 7A1238-69 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GE0001 through GE2091 Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, and 4, LH side.
(12)Even dash numbers 7A1238-4 through 7A1238-70 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GE0002 through GE2076 Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, and 4, RH side.
(13)Odd dash numbers 7A1239-3 through 7A1239-33 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GF0001 through GF0649 Slide/Raft, door 5, LH side.
(14)Even dash numbers 7A1239-4 through 7A1239-34 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GF0002 through GF0650 Slide/Raft, door 5, RH side.
(15)Odd dash numbers 7A1248-1 through 7A1248-35 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GU001 through GU321 Slide, upper deck, LH side.
(16)Even dash numbers 7A1248-2 through 7A1248-36 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GU002 through GU662 Slide, upper deck, RH side.
(17)Odd dash numbers 7A1252-1 through 7A1252-9 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns GO001 through GO505 Slide, off-wing, LH side.
(18)Even dash numbers 7A1252-2 through 7A1252-10 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns GO002 through GO506 Slide, off-wing, RH side.
(19)Odd dash numbers 7A1255-1 through 7A1255-29 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WH0001 through WH0139 Slide/Raft, door 2, LH side.
(20)Even dash numbers 7A1255-2 through 7A1255-30 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WH0002 through WH0136 Slide/Raft, door 2, RH side.
(21)Odd dash numbers 7A1256-1 through 7A1256-29 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WI0001 through WI0143 Slide/Raft, door 3, LH side.
(22)Even dash numbers 7A1256-2 through 7A1256-30 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WI0002 through WI0144 Slide/Raft, door 3, RH side.
(23)Odd dash numbers 7A1257-1 through 7A1257-29 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WJ0001 through WJ0167 Slide/Raft, door 4, LH side.
(24)Even dash numbers 7A1257-2 through 7A1257-30 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WJ0002 through WJ0160 Slide/Raft, door 4, RH side.
(25)Odd dash numbers 7A1261-1 through 7A1261-33 All odd S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and odd S/Ns WG0001 through WG0165 Slide/Raft, door 1, LH side.
(26)Even dash numbers 7A1261-2 through 7A1261-34 All even S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and even S/Ns WG0002 through WG0162 Slide/Raft, door 1, RH side.
(27)7A1412-1 through 7A1412-8 inclusive All S/Ns with a single letter G prefix, and S/Ns GU001 through GU153 Slide, upper deck. Unsafe Condition
(d)This AD results from several reports of corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation. Compliance
(e)You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Service Bulletin Reference
(f)The term “service bulletin,” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007. Replacement, or Inspections and Corrective Action
(g)Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD in accordance with the service bulletin.
(1)For airplanes equipped with any Goodrich evacuation system identified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD: Replace the shear-pin restraints with new restraints.
(2)For airplanes equipped with any Goodrich evacuation system identified in paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD: Do an inspection to verify the manufacturing lot number of the shear-pin restraint. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturing lot number of the shear-pin restraint can be conclusively determined from that review.
(i)If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 inclusive is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin restraint with a new restraint.
(ii)If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 inclusive is not found, do a general visual inspection of the shear-pin restraints for discrepancies (i.e., corrosion, security of pin retainer/label, overall condition, and lack of play). If any discrepancy is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin restraint with a new restraint. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” Parts Installation
(h)As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation system with a part number and serial number identified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, unless the shear- pin restraints have been replaced with new restraints in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(i)As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation system with a part number and serial number identified in paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(27) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, unless the shear-pin restraints have been inspected and found acceptable in accordance with paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Service Information
(j)Replacements and inspections done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, dated October 15, 2003; Revision 1, dated January 31, 2005; or Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph
(g)of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (k)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2)To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference
(l)You must use Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.* Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 18, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1724 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0299; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-239-AD; Amendment 39-15358; AD 2008-03-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, the FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) * * * [which] required * * * [conducting] a design review against explosion risks. The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425)227-1112; fax
(425)227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69628). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, the FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in June 2001. In their Letters referenced 04/00/02/07/01-L296 dated March 4th, 2002 and 04/00/02/07/03-L024, dated February 3rd, 2003, the JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) recommended the application of a similar regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA). Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for passenger transport aircraft with either a passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds (3402 kg) or more, which have received their certification since January 1st, 1958, are required to conduct a design review against explosion risks. This Airworthiness Directive (AD), which renders mandatory the modification [6089] of improving the sealing of Fuel Access Doors, is a consequence of the design review. The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Saab Modification 6089 includes removing the fuel tank access doors and the old type of clamp rings and gaskets; installing new, improved clamp rings; re-installing the fuel tank access doors; and doing related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions. Related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions include inspecting for corrosion of the wing skin panel and access door areas, and, as applicable, replacing wear protection; contacting Saab and doing repairs if doubler flange is less than specified thickness; replacing any corroded or damaged foil panel; replacing any damaged sealing ring; removing corrosion from the wing skin panel; inspecting the access doors for damage and correct installation of the aluminum panel on the access door; and, as applicable, replacing the aluminum panel or the entire access door. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 130 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $6,400 per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $100,800, or $16,800 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. “Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,” describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in “Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: 1. Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a “significant rule” under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800)647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: **2008-03-08 SAAB Aircraft AB:** Amendment 39-15358. Docket No. FAA-2007-0299; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-239-AD. Effective Date
(a)This airworthiness directive
(AD)becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Saab Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Subject
(d)Air Transport Association
(ATA)of America Code 57: Wings. Reason
(e)The mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)states: Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, the FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in June 2001. In their Letters referenced 04/00/02/07/01-L296 dated March 4th, 2002 and 04/00/02/07/03-L024, dated February 3rd, 2003, the JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) recommended the application of a similar regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA). Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for passenger transport aircraft with either a passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds (3402 kg) or more, which have received their certification since January 1st, 1958, are required to conduct a design review against explosion risks. This Airworthiness Directive (AD), which renders mandatory the modification [6089] of improving the sealing of Fuel Access Doors, is a consequence of the design review. The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. Actions and Compliance
(f)Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do Modification 6089 and all related investigative actions and applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-033, dated March 2, 2000; or Revision 01, dated March 31, 2000. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions
(g)The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)*Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):* The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone
(425)227-1112; fax
(425)227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2)*Airworthy Product:* For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3)*Reporting Requirements:* For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information
(h)Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0167, dated June 15, 2007; Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-033, dated March 2, 2000; and Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-033, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2000; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference
(i)You must use Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-033, dated March 2, 2000; or Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-033, Revision 01, dated March 31, 2000; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden.
(3)You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202)741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html* . Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1812 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0249; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-088-AD; Amendment 39-15361; AD 2008-03-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Alpha Aviation Design Limited Model R2160 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD)for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as distortion of the rudder bars due to rudder control forces during aerobatic operation and nose wheel steering reaction forces. Rudder bar distortion could result in reduced control or loss of control. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. As of March 11, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816)329-4146; fax:
(816)329-4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on November 27, 2007 (72 FR 66089) and proposed to supersede AD 87-08-01, Amendment 39-5601, published in 1987 and AD 99-01-04, Amendment 39-10971, published in 1999. That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that rudder control forces during aerobatic operation and nose wheel steering reaction forces may cause rudder bar distortion. Rudder bar distortion could result in reduced control or loss of control. The MCAI requires you to replace the left and right rudder bars with reinforced rudder bars. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 9 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $657 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $8,073 or $897 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. “Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,” describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in “Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1)Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3)Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
(800)647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-5601 and Amendment 39-10971 and adding the following new AD: **2008-03-11 Alpha Aviation Design Limited:** Amendment 39-15361; Docket No. FAA-2007-0249; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-088-AD. Effective Date
(a)This airworthiness directive
(AD)becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)This AD supersedes AD 87-08-01, Amendment 39-5601; and AD 99-01-04, Amendment 39-10971. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Model R2160 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 378, that:
(1)Are certificated in any category; and
(2)Have not installed the improved design rudder bars part number (P/N) 27.40.31.010 and P/N 27.40.31.020 following either Avions Pierre Robin Service Bulletin No. 143, dated September 8, 1995, or Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-27-003, dated October 19, 2007. Subject
(d)Air Transport Association of America
(ATA)Code 27: Flight Controls. Reason
(e)The mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)states that rudder control forces during aerobatic operation and nose wheel steering reaction forces may cause rudder bar distortion. Rudder bar distortion could result in reduced or loss of control. The MCAI requires you to replace the left and right rudder bars with reinforced rudder bars. Restatement of Requirements of AD 99-01-04
(f)For airplanes with serial numbers 250 through 378: Unless already done, within the next 50 hours time-in-service
(TIS)after March 12, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-01-04) replace the left and right rudder bars, part number (P/N) 27.23.01.010
(left)and P/N 27.23.01.020 (right), with the reinforced rudder bars, P/N 27.40.31.010
(left)and P/N 27.40.31.020 (right) or FAA-equivalent part numbers, following Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-27-003, dated October 19, 2007. New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance
(g)For airplanes with serial numbers 1 through 249: Unless already done, within the next 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, replace the left and right rudder bars, P/N 27.23.05.010
(left)and P/N 27.23.05.020 (right), with the reinforced rudder bars, P/N 27.40.31.010
(left)and P/N 27.40.31.020 (right) or FAA-equivalent part numbers, following Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-27-003, dated October 19, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions
(h)The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)*Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):* The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816)329-4146; fax:
(816)329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2)*Airworthy Product:* For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3)*Reporting Requirements:* For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information
(i)Refer to New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority AD DCA/R2000/23B, dated October 25, 2007; and Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-27-003, dated October 19, 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference
(j)You must use Alpha Aviation Service Bulletin AA-SB-27-003, dated October 19, 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)For service information identified in this AD, contact Alpha Aviaton, Ingram Road, Hamilton Airport, RD 2, Hamilton 2021, New Zealand; telephone: +64 7 843 7070; fax: +64 7 843 8040; Internet: *www.alphaaviation.co.nz.*
(3)You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html* . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 23, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-1829 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-0121; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-277-AD; Amendment 39-15363; AD 2008-03-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-500 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for certain ATR Model ATR42-500 series airplanes. This AD requires removing metallized polyethylene terephtalate
(MPET)insulation blankets installed on the left and the right sides of the airplane over frame 24 between stringers 5 and 14. This AD results from reports indicating that burnt spots were found on the MPET insulation blankets installed over frame 24. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure that MPET insulation blankets are removed over frame 24. Such MPET insulation blankets, if not removed, could propagate a small fire that is the result of an electrical arc and could lead to a much larger fire. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 20, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of February 20, 2008. We must receive comments on this AD by March 6, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • *Federal eRulemaking Portal:* Go to *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *Fax:* 202-493-2251. • *Mail:* U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • *Hand Delivery:* U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact ATR, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone
(425)227-1137; fax
(425)227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, notified us that an unsafe condition may exist on certain ATR Model ATR42-500 series airplanes. The EASA advises that there have been reports of two in-service aircraft where burnt spots were found on the insulation blankets installed over frame 24. Investigations concluded that due to the presence of the bleed air duct, installation of the thermal-acoustical insulation blankets having a metallized polyethylene terephtalate
(MPET)made the covering (also known as Mylar TM ) at this location unsafe. Such MPET insulation blankets, if not removed, could propagate a small fire that is the result of an electrical arc and could lead to a much larger fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition. Relevant Service Information ATR has issued Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0155, dated April 10, 2007. The service bulletin describes procedures for removing the MPET insulation blankets installed on the left and the right sides of the airplane over frame 24 between stringers 5 and 14. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The EASA mandated the service information and issued emergency airworthiness directive 2007-0106-E, dated April 18, 2007, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in the European Union. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD These airplanes are manufactured in France and are type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. As described in FAA Order 8100.14A, “Interim Procedures for Working with the European Community on Airworthiness Certification and Continued Airworthiness,” dated August 12, 2005, the EASA has kept the FAA informed of the situation described above. We have examined the EASA's findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for operation in the United States. Therefore, we are issuing this AD to ensure that MPET insulation blankets are removed over frame 24. Such MPET insulation blankets, if not removed, could propagate a small fire that is the result of an electrical arc and could lead to a much larger fire. This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance None of the airplanes affected by this action are on the U.S. Register. All airplanes affected by this AD are currently operated by non-U.S. operators under foreign registry; therefore, they are not directly affected by this AD action. However, we consider this AD necessary to ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed if any affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future. If an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the required action would take about 6 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD would be $480 per airplane. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date No airplane affected by this AD is currently on the U.S. Register. Therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective in less than 30 days after it is published in the **Federal Register** . Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include “Docket No. FAA-2008-0121; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-277-AD” at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to *http://www.regulations.gov,* including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the regulation: 1. Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a “significant rule” under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): **2008-03-13 ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional (Formerly Aerospatiale):** Amendment 39-15363. Docket No. FAA-2008-0121; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-277-AD. Effective Date
(a)This AD becomes effective February 20, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to ATR Model ATR42-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category; except for airplanes modified in accordance with ATR modification numbers 05117, 05322, and 05791, or ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-1034, dated January 24, 2002. Unsafe Condition
(d)This AD results from reports indicating that burnt spots were found on the metallized polyethylene terephtalate
(MPET)insulation blankets installed over frame 24. We are issuing this AD to ensure that MPET insulation blankets are removed over frame 24. Such MPET insulation blankets, if not removed, could propagate a small fire that is the result of an electrical arc and could lead to a much larger fire. Compliance
(e)You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Removal of Installation Blankets
(f)Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, remove the MPET insulation blankets installed on the left and the right sides of the airplane over frame 24 between stringers 5 and 14, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0155, dated April 10, 2007. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2)To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Related Information
(h)EASA emergency airworthiness directive 2007-0106-E, dated April 18, 2007, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference
(i)You must use ATR Service Bulletin ATR42-25-0155, dated April 10, 2007, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact ATR, 316 Route de Bayonne, 31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.* Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2004 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0349 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-094-AD; Amendment 39-15366; AD 2008-03-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD)for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment procedure could have damaged the stop fitting and could result in a consequent depressurization of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. On March 11, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, listed in this AD. As of March 23, 2007 (72 FR 7559, February 16, 2007), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, dated July 2005, listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; *telephone:*
(816)329-4119; *facsimile:*
(816)329-4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on December 17, 2007 (72 FR 71279) and proposed to supersede AD 2007-04-08, Amendment 39-14939 (72 FR 7559, February 16, 2007). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment procedure could have damaged the stop fitting and could result in a consequent depressurization of the airplane. This AD requires you to inspect the pilot door locking stop fittings for correct length and replace any incorrect length pilot door locking stop fittings found. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this AD will affect about 157 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4.5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $15 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $58,875, or $375 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. “Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,” describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in “Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1)Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3)Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* ; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
(800)647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14939 (72 FR 7559, February 16, 2007), and adding the following new AD: **2008-03-15 EADS SOCATA:** Amendment 39-15366; Docket No. FAA-2007-0349; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-094-AD. Effective Date
(a)This airworthiness directive
(AD)becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)This AD supersedes AD 2007-04-08, Amendment 39-14939. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 126 through 322, that are:
(1)Equipped with a pilot door; and
(2)Certificated in any category. Subject
(d)Air Transport Association of America
(ATA)Code 53: Fuselage. Reason
(e)The mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)states: A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment procedure could have damaged the stop fitting and could result in a consequent depressurization of the airplane. This AD requires you to inspect the pilot door locking stop fittings for correct length and replace any incorrect length pilot door locking stop fittings found. Requirements Retained From AD 2007-04-08
(f)Unless already done, inspect the pilot door locking stop-fittings for correct length within 30 days after March 23, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-04-08). Do the inspection following EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, dated July 2005 or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007. New Requirements of This AD: Actions and Compliance
(g)Do the following actions, unless already done:
(1)Any incorrect length pilot door locking stop-fittings replaced following the inspection required in paragraph
(f)of this AD in accordance with AD 2007-04-08, using the original issue of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, dated July 2005, must be replaced again within the next 12 months after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). Do the replacement using EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007.
(2)Any incorrect length pilot door locking stop-fittings found during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)of this AD and not previously replaced in accordance with AD 2007-04-08, must be replaced before further flight after March 11, 2008 (the effective date this AD). Do the replacement using EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions
(h)The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)*Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):* The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to *ATTN:* Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; *telephone:*
(816)329-4119; fax:
(816)329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2)*Airworthy Product:* For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3)*Reporting Requirements:* For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Special Flight Permit
(i)If you have ordered parts and they are not available, then you may fly unpressurized until parts become available or for a period not to exceed 90 days after the inspection required in paragraph
(f)of this AD, whichever occurs first. You must also fabricate and install a placard as described below. Completing the action of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD terminates the placard requirement.
(1)Fabricate (using letters at least 1/8 inch in height) a warning placard that states “This airplane is prohibited from pressurized flight.”
(2)Install the placard in full view of the pilot. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may install the placard as required in paragraph
(h)of this AD. Related Information
(j)Refer to MCAI Direction générale de l'aviation civile
(DGAC)AD No. F-2007-016, October 10, 2007; and EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference
(k)You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, dated July 2005, or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)On March 23, 2007 (72 FR 7559, February 16, 2007), the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-131, dated July 2005.
(3)For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62 41 73 00; fax: 33 (0)5 62 41 76 54; or SOCATA Aircraft, Inc., North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33023; telephone:
(954)893-1400; fax:
(954)964-4141.
(4)You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html* . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 29, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2026 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-28246; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-048-AD; Amendment 39-15367; AD 2008-03-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for certain Cirrus Design Corporation
(CDC)Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the rudder, aileron, and rudder-aileron interconnect rigging; correct any out-of-rig condition; replace the attaching hardware for the rudder-aileron interconnect arm; and report any out-of-rig condition found. This AD results from a jamming of the aileron and rudder controls on a Model SR20 airplane, which resulted in loss of rudder and aileron flight controls. We are issuing this AD to prevent the possibility of jamming of the rudder-aileron interconnect system, which may result in loss of rudder and aileron flight controls. DATES: This AD becomes effective on March 11, 2008. On March 11, 2008, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; *telephone:*
(218)727-2737; internet address: *http://www.cirrusdesign.com.* To view the AD docket, go to U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, or on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov.* The docket number is FAA-2007-28246; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-048-AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone:
(847)294-8113; fax:
(847)294-7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On November 28, 2007, we issued a proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an AD that would apply to certain CDC Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This proposal was published in the **Federal Register** as a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)on December 4, 2007 (72 FR 68108). The NPRM proposed to require you to inspect the rudder, aileron, and rudder-aileron interconnect rigging; correct any out-of-rig condition; replace the attaching hardware for the rudder-aileron interconnect arm; and require you to report any out-of-rig condition found. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial corrections. We have determined that these minor corrections: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 2,435 airplanes in the U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to do the inspection of the rudder, aileron, and rudder-aileron interconnect rigging, and replacement of the attaching hardware for the rudder-aileron interconnect arm and RH aileron cable clamps: Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per airplane Total cost on U.S. operators 1.5 work-hours × $80 per hour = $120 $18 $138 $336,030 CDC will provide warranty credit to the extent noted in Service Bulletin SB 2X-27-14 R3, Revised: October 10, 2007. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, “General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this AD. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a “significant rule” under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD (and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES . Include “Docket No. FAA-2007-28246; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-048-AD” in your request. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: **2008-03-16 Cirrus Design Corporation:** Amendment 39-15367; Docket No. FAA-2007-28246; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-048-AD. Effective Date
(a)This AD becomes effective on March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to Model SR20 airplanes, serial numbers
(SN)1005 through 1861, and Model SR22 airplanes, SN 0002 through 2333, SN 2335 through 2419, and SN 2421 through 2437, that are certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition
(d)This AD results from an incident of jamming of the aileron and rudder controls on a Model SR20 airplane and the possibility of the occurrence on other airplanes. In addition, other Models SR20 and SR22 airplanes have been found with misrigging of the flight controls that could lead to jamming. We are issuing this AD to prevent the possibility of jamming of the rudder-aileron interconnect system, which may result in loss of rudder and aileron flight controls. Compliance
(e)To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done: Actions Compliance Procedures
(1)Inspect the rudder, aileron, and rudder-aileron interconnect rigging; correct any out-of-rig condition; and replace the attaching hardware for the rudder-aileron interconnect arm At whichever occurs first:
(i)Within the next 25 hours time-in-service
(TIS)after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD); or
(ii)Within the next 3 months after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) Follow Cirrus Service Bulletin No. SB 2X-27-14 R3, Revised: October 10, 2007.
(2)*Only if you find an out-of-rig condition:* Report to the FAA any out-of-rig conditions discovered as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD on the form in Figure 1 of this AD. The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)approved the information contained in this regulation under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056 At whichever occurs later:
(i)Within 10 days after the inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD; or
(ii)Within 10 days after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) Send the form (Figure 1 of this AD) to FAA, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, 6020 28th Avenue South, Room 103, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450-2700; telephone
(612)713-4366; facsimile
(612)713-4365. Note: Temporary revisions to the airplane maintenance manuals (AMM), SR20 AMM Temporary Revision No. 27-1 and SR22 AMM Temporary Revision No. 27-1, both dated October 10, 2007, contain information pertaining to this subject. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P ER05FE08.001 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f)The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; *telephone:*
(847)294-8113; *fax:*
(847)294-7834. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference
(g)You must use Cirrus Service Bulletin No. SB 2X-27-14 R3, Revised: October 10, 2007, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)For service information identified in this AD, contact Cirrus Design Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth, Minnesota 55811; telephone:
(218)727-2737; internet address: *www.cirrusdesign.com* .
(3)You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html* . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 29, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2044 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0294 Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-087-AD; Amendment 39-15365; AD 2008-03-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Model P 180 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive
(AD)for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Due to pressurization loads, the fuselage frame of the emergency exit door could suffer from fatigue and develop cracks in its corners. The superseded Italian Airworthiness Directive
(AD)1995-059 was issued to require modification of the emergency door frame in accordance with Piaggio (at the time I.A.M. Rinaldo Piaggio S.p.A.) Service Bulletin 80-0057 original issue. Parts necessary to carry out the modification were a new door pan assembly and a doubler; Since these parts are no longer available, Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
(PAI)designed new suitable part numbers introduced by Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057. The present AD mandates modification of the fuselage emergency door frame in accordance with Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057 from PAI. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; *telephone:*
(816)329-4145; *fax:*
(816)329-4090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM)to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the **Federal Register** on December 14, 2007 (72 FR 71089). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Due to pressurization loads, the fuselage frame of the emergency exit door could suffer from fatigue and develop cracks in its corners. The superseded Italian Airworthiness Directive
(AD)1995-059 was issued to require modification of the emergency door frame in accordance with Piaggio (at the time I.A.M. Rinaldo Piaggio S.p.A.) Service Bulletin 80-0057 original issue. Parts necessary to carry out the modification were a new door pan assembly and a doubler; Since these parts are no longer available, Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
(PAI)designed new suitable part numbers introduced by Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057. The present AD mandates modification of the fuselage emergency door frame in accordance with Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057 from PAI. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information provided in the MCAI and related service information. We might also have required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 31 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 70 work-hours per product to comply with basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $14,105 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $610,855 or $19,705 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: “Aviation Programs,” describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in “Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.” Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1)Is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866;
(2)Is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3)Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at *http://www.regulations.gov;* or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
(800)647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: **2008-03-14 Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.:** Amendment 39-15365; Docket No. FAA-2007-0294; Directorate Identifier 2007-CE-087-AD. Effective Date
(a)This airworthiness directive
(AD)becomes effective March 11, 2008. Affected ADs
(b)None. Applicability
(c)This AD applies to PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers
(MSN)1001, 1002, 1004, and MSN 1006 through 1033, that:
(1)are certificated in any category; and
(2)have not been modified in accordance with Piaggio Aero Industries Service Bulletin No. 80-0057, dated February 7, 1995. Subject
(d)Air Transport Association of America
(ATA)Code 53: Fuselage. Reason
(e)The mandatory continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI)states: Due to pressurization loads, the fuselage frame of the emergency exit door could suffer from fatigue and develop cracks in its corners. The superseded Italian Airworthiness Directive
(AD)1995-059 was issued to require modification of the emergency door frame in accordance with Piaggio (at the time I.A.M. Rinaldo Piaggio S.p.A.) Service Bulletin 80-0057 original issue. Parts necessary to carry out the modification were a new door pan assembly and a doubler; Since these parts are no longer available, Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
(PAI)designed new suitable part numbers introduced by Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057. The present AD mandates modification of the fuselage emergency door frame in accordance with Revision 1 of Service Bulletin 80-0057 from PAI. The MCAI requires the modification of the fuselage frame of the emergency door, using the newly designed door pan assembly and doubler, following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. SB 80-0057, Revision 1, dated May 31, 2007. Actions and Compliance
(f)Unless already done, replace the emergency exit door pan assembly part number (P/N) 80-111152-401 with a new door pan assembly P/N 80-111152-405, and a new doubler reinforcement P/N 80-111604-001, following Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0057, Revision 1, dated May 31, 2007, at whichever of the following occurs later:
(1)When the airplane reaches 4,500 hours total time-in-service (TIS); or
(2)Within 6 months after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD) or 500 hours TIS after March 11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD), whichever of these occurs first. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions
(g)The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1)*Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):* The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to *ATTN:* Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; *telephone:*
(816)329-4145; *fax:*
(816)329-4090. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI)in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2)*Airworthy Product:* For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3)*Reporting Requirements:* For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Material Incorporated by Reference
(h)You must use Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin N.: 80-0057, Revision 1, dated May 31, 2007 to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1)The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2)For service information identified in this AD, contact Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.a., Via Cibrario, 4—16154 Genoa, Italy; telephone +39 010 06481 741; *fax:* +39 010 6481 309; e-mail: *MMicheli@piaggioaero.it.*
(3)You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: *http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.* Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 29, 2008. John Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-2040 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Parts 742, 744, 748 and 774 [Docket No. 070105004-7809-02] RIN 0694 AD95 December 2006 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Agreement Implementation: Categories 1, 3, 6, and 7 of the Commerce Control List; Wassenaar Reporting Requirements AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Security, Commerce. ACTION: Final rule; correction. SUMMARY: On November 5, 2007, the Bureau of Industry and Security published a final rule that amended the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR)to implement the agreement reached at the December 2006 plenary meeting of the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies. The November 5 final rule contained errors in Parts 742 and 744, and Categories 1, 3, 6 and 7 on the Commerce Control List. This rule corrects those errors. In addition, the November 5th rule indirectly affected an item of the list of eligible items for Authorized Validated End-User
(VEU)Applied Materials China, Ltd. This rule corrects that item listing to harmonize with revisions of the November 5th rule. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective February 5, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions of a general nature contact Sharron Cook, Office of Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce at
(202)482-2440 or E-mail: *scook@bis.doc.gov.* For questions of a technical nature contact: *Category 1* : Bob Teer 202-482-4749 *Category 3* : Brian Baker 202-482-5534 *Category 6* : Chris Costanzo 202-482-0718 and Mark Jaso 202-482-0987 Comments regarding the collections of information associated with this rule, including suggestions for reducing the burden, should be sent to OMB Desk Officer, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503, Attention: David Rostker; and to the Office of Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 6883, Washington, DC 20230. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Background This document corrects errors contained in the Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS)final rule published in the **Federal Register** on November 5, 2007 (72 FR 62524). Specifically, this rule corrects sections of the EAR as set forth below. Part 742 • Section 742.6 is amended by adding the phrase “(except 6A002.a.3.d.a.2 and 6A002.a.3.e for lead selenide focal plane arrays)” after 6A002.a.3 in paragraph (a)(1) to reflect the change in RS controls in Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)6A002 that was published on November 5, 2007. Part 744 • Section 744.17 is amended by revising the reference in the first sentence to “Part 42” to read “Part 742” to fix the typographical error. Category 1 • ECCN 1A002 is amended to fix a typographical error by revising the phrase “structures of laminates” to read “structures or laminates” in the last note in the items paragraph of the List of Items Controlled section. Category 3 • ECCN 3A001 is amended by revising the abbreviation “TWAS” to read “TWTAs” in the GBS paragraph of the License Exception section to fix that typographical error. Category 6 • ECCN 6A004 is amended by replacing the double quotes with single quotes around the term ‘aspheric optical element’ in the Related Definitions paragraph of the List of Items Controlled section of ECCN 6A004, because single quotes signify a local definition found in the ECCN as opposed to a definition that is located in Part 772. • ECCN 6A005 is amended by: a. Removing the reference to a.4 in the NP control paragraph of the License Requirements section, because the equipment in this paragraph is not controlled for nuclear non-proliferation; b. Revising the phrase “6A005.c.1.b and 6A005.c.2.b” to read “6A005.c.1.b or 6A005.c.2.b” in paragraphs h and i of the License Requirement Note; and c. Revising the GBS and CIV paragraphs in the License Exception section of ECCN 6A005 (lasers); *Rationale: The license exception language under the recently revised ECCN 6A005 does not represent the intent of the agencies involved in the revisions for ECCN 6A005. The intent was for the items described under the revised license exception language to match the descriptions under the earlier version. The license exception language for License Exceptions GBS and CIV under the previous ECCN 6A005 allowed only certain dye, liquid, CO and CO2, and neodymium lasers to be eligible for these exceptions. The license exception language under the recently revised ECCN 6A005 allows all lasers and components, with the exception of NP controlled items, to be eligible for GBS and CIV exceptions. Implementing controls for fiber lasers was a significant part of the 2006 Wassenaar revisions to 6A005. An unintended consequence of the language published on November 5, 2007 permitted these lasers to be eligible for License Exceptions GBS and CIV.* • ECCN 6A995 is amended by: a. Revising the numbering of the paragraphs in 6A995.d.1, because these paragraphs were mis-numbered; and b. Revising the average output power from “500 W” to “50 W” in 6A995.e.1.b to maintain the anti-terrorism controls on lasers that were controlled in 6A005.c.2.c.3.b.2 prior to the November 2007 rule. • ECCN 6E201 is amended by revising the heading to: a. Remove the phrase “not controlled by 6E001 or 6E002”, because 6E001 controls development technology and 6E002 controls production technology, and therefore, the phrase is not necessary in 6E201, which controls use technology; and b. Remove the reference to 6A005.a.4, because it is not controlled for nuclear non-proliferation reasons. Category 7 • ECCN 7A101 is amended by replacing the word “therefore” with “therefor” in the heading. • ECCNs 7D001 and 7D003 are amended by revising the MT paragraph in the License Requirements section to replace the text “MT applies to entire entry except 7A008” with “MT applies to “software” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “software” for equipment controlled by 7A008”. This amendment clarifies that the MT controls for these ECCNs only apply to equipment controlled for MT reasons and do not apply to software for equipment controlled by 7A008. • ECCNs 7E001 and 7E002 are amended by revising the MT paragraph in the License Requirements section to replace the text “MT applies to entire entry except 7A008” with “MT applies to “technology” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “technology” for equipment controlled by 7A008”. This amendment clarifies that the MT controls for these ECCNs only apply to equipment controlled for MT reasons and do not apply to technology for equipment controlled by 7A008. Supplement No. 7 to Part 748 “Authorization Validated End-User (VEU): List of Validated End-Users, Respective Items Eligible for Export, Reexport and Transfer, and Eligible Destinations” The November 5th Wassenaar implementation rule redesignated 3B001.f.2 as 3B001.f.3. Therefore, this rule replaces the listing of “3B001.f.2” with “3B001.f.3” for Applied Materials China, Ltd in Supplement No 7 to Part 748. Saving Clause Shipments of items removed from license exception eligibility or eligibility for export without a license as a result of this regulatory action that were on dock for loading, on lighter, laden aboard an exporting carrier, or en route aboard a carrier to a port of export, on February 5, 2008, pursuant to actual orders for export to a foreign destination, may proceed to that destination under the previous license exception eligibility or without a license so long as they have been exported from the United States before April 7, 2008. Any such items not actually exported before midnight, on April 7, 2008, require a license in accordance with this regulation. Although the Export Administration Act expired on August 20, 2001, the President, through Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783 (2002), as extended by the Notice of August 15, 2007, 72 FR 46137 (August 16, 2007), has continued the Export Administration Regulations in effect under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Rulemaking Requirements 1. This final rule has been determined to be not significant for purposes of Executive Order 12866. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, *et seq.* ) (PRA), unless that collection of information displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB)Control Number. This rule involves two collections of information subject to the PRA. One of the collections has been approved by OMB under control number 0694 0088, “Multi Purpose Application,” and carries a burden hour estimate of 58 minutes for a manual or electronic submission. The other of the collections has been approved by OMB under control number 0694 0106, “Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements under the Wassenaar Arrangement,” and carries a burden hour estimate of 21 minutes for a manual or electronic submission. Send comments regarding these burden estimates or any other aspect of these collections of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to OMB Desk Officer, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503; and to the Office of Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 6622, Washington, DC 20230. 3. This rule does not contain policies with Federalism implications as that term is defined under Executive Order 13132. 4. The provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553) requiring notice of proposed rulemaking, the opportunity for public participation, and a delay in effective date, are inapplicable because this regulation involves a military and foreign affairs function of the United States (5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1)). Further, no other law requires that a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comment be given for this final rule. Because a notice of proposed rulemaking and an opportunity for public comment are not required to be given for this rule under the Administrative Procedure Act or by any other law, the analytical requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601, *et seq.* ) are not applicable. Therefore, this regulation is issued in final form. Although there is no formal comment period, public comments on this regulation are welcome on a continuing basis. Comments should be submitted to Sharron Cook, Office of Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, 14th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 2705, Washington, DC 20230. List of Subjects 15 CFR Part 742 Exports, Terrorism. 15 CFR Part 744 Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Terrorism. 15 CFR Part 748 Administrative practice and procedure, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 15 CFR Part 774 Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, Parts 742, 744, 748 and 774 of the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730-774) are amended as follows: PART 742—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 742 continues to read as follows: Authority: 50 U.S.C. app. 2401, *et seq.* ; 50 U.S.C. 1701, *et seq.* ; 22 U.S.C. 3201, *et seq.* ; 42 U.S.C. 2139a; Sec. 901-911, Pub. L. 106-387; Sec. 221, Pub. L. 107-56; Sec 1503, Pub. L. 108-11, 117 Stat. 559; E.O. 12058, 43 FR 20947, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 179; E.O. 12851, 58 FR 33181, 3 CFR, 1993 Comp., p. 608; E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; Presidential Determination 2003-23 of May 7, 2003, 68 FR 26459, May 16, 2003; Notice of August 3, 2006, 71 FR 44551 (August 7, 2006); Notice of October 27, 2006, 71 FR 64109 (October 31, 2006); Notice of August 15, 2007, 72 FR 46137 (August 16, 2007). 2. Section 742.6 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(1) to read as follows: § 742.6 Regional stability.
(a)* * *
(1)As indicated in the CCL and in RS Column 1 of the Country Chart (see Supplement No. 1 to part 738 of the EAR), a license is required to all destinations, except Canada, for items described on the CCL under ECCNs 6A002.a.1, a.2, a.3, .c, or .e; 6A003.b.3 and b.4; 6A008.j.1; 6A998.b; 6D001 (only “software” for the “development” or “production” of items in 6A002.a.1, a.2, a.3 (except 6A002.a.3.d.a.2 and 6A002.a.3.e for lead selenide focal plane arrays), .c; 6A003.b.3 and .b.4; or 6A008.j.1); 6D002 (only “software” for the “use” of items in 6A002.a.1, a.2, a.3, .c; 6A003.b.3 and .b.4; or 6A008.j.1); 6D991 (only “software” for the “development,” “production,” or “use” of equipment controlled by 6A002.e or 6A998.b); 6E001 (only “technology” for “development” of items in 6A002.a.1, a.2, a.3, and .c or .e, 6A003.b.3 and b.4, or 6A008.j.1); 6E002 (only “technology” for “production” of items in 6A002.a.1, a.2, a.3, .c, or .e, 6A003.b.3 or b.4, or 6A008.j.1); 6E991 (only “technology” for the “development,” “production,” or “use” of equipment controlled by 6A998.b); 7D001 (only “software” for “development” or “production” of items in 7A001, 7A002, or 7A003); 7E001 (only “technology” for the “development” of inertial navigation systems, inertial equipment, and specially designed components therefor for civil aircraft); 7E002 (only “technology” for the “production” of inertial navigation systems, inertial equipment, and specially designed components therefor for civil aircraft); 7E101 (only “technology” for the “use” of inertial navigation systems, inertial equipment, and specially designed components for civil aircraft). PART 744—[AMENDED] 3. The authority citation for part 744 continues to read as follows: Authority: 50 U.S.C. app. 2401, *et seq.* ; 50 U.S.C. 1701, *et seq.* ; 22 U.S.C. 3201, *et seq.* ; 42 U.S.C. 2139a; Sec. 901-911, Pub. L. 106-387; Sec. 221, Pub. L. 107-56; E.O. 12058, 43 FR 20947, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 179; E.O. 12851, 58 FR 33181, 3 CFR, 1993 Comp., p. 608; E.O. 12938, 59 FR 59099, 3 CFR, 1994 Comp., p. 950; E.O. 12947, 60 FR 5079, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 356; E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; E.O. 13099, 63 FR 45167, 3 CFR, 1998 Comp., p. 208; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; E.O. 13224, 66 FR 49079, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 786; Notice of August 3, 2006, 71 FR 44551 (August 7, 2006); Notice of October 27, 2006, 71 FR 64109 (October 31, 2006); Notice of August 15, 2007, 72 FR 46137 (August 16, 2007). 4. Section 744.17 is amended by revising the reference “Part 42” to read “Part 742” in paragraph (a). PART 748—[AMENDED] 5. The authority citation for part 748 continues to read as follows: Authority: 50 U.S.C. app. 2401, *et seq.* ; 50 U.S.C. 1701, *et seq.* ; E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; Notice of August 15, 2007, 72 FR 46137 (August 16, 2007). 6. Supplement No. 7 to part 748 is amended by removing the reference to “3B001.f.2” and adding in its place “3B001.f.3” in the Eligible Items (By ECCN) column for Applied Materials China, Ltd. PART 774—[AMENDED] 7. The authority citation for part 774 continues to read as follows: Authority: 50 U.S.C. app. 2401, *et seq.* ; 50 U.S.C. 1701,ex *et seq.* ; 10 U.S.C. 7420; 10 U.S.C. 7430(e); 22 U.S.C. 287c, 22 U.S.C. 3201, *et seq.* , 22 U.S.C. 6004; 30 U.S.C. 185(s), 185(u); 42 U.S.C. 2139a; 42 U.S.C. 6212; 43 U.S.C. 1354; 46 U.S.C. app. 466c; 50 U.S.C. app. 5; Sec. 901-911, Pub. L. 106-387; Sec. 221, Pub. L. 107-56; E.O. 13026, 61 FR 58767, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 228; E.O. 13222, 66 FR 44025, 3 CFR, 2001 Comp., p. 783; Notice of August 3, 2006, 71 FR 44551 (August 7, 2006); Notice of August 15, 2007, 72 FR 46137 (August 16, 2007). Supplement No. 1 to part 774—Commerce Control List [AMENDED] 8. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 1 Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)1A002 is amended by revising the phrase “structures of laminates” to read “structures or laminates” in the last Note appearing in the “items” paragraph in the List of Items Controlled section. 9. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 3 Electronics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)3A001 is amended by removing the abbreviation “TWAS” and adding in its place “TWTAs” in the GBS paragraph of the License Exceptions section. 10. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 6 Sensors, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)6A004 is amended by removing the double quotes and adding in their place single quotes around the term “aspheric optical element” in the Related Controls paragraph and the Related Definitions paragraph of the List of Items controlled section. 11. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 6 Sensors, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)6A005 is amended by: a. Removing “a.4” from the list of references in the NP paragraph of the License Requirements section; b. Revising the phrase “6A005.c.1.b and 6A005.c.2.b” to read “6A005.c.1.b or 6A005.c.2.b” in paragraphs
(h)and
(i)of the License Requirement Note; and c. Revising the GBS and CIV paragraphs in the License Exception section, to read as follows: 6A005 “Lasers” (other than those described in 0B001.g.5 or .h.6), components and optical equipment, as follows (see List of Items Controlled). License Exceptions GBS: Neodymium-doped (other than glass) “lasers” controlled by 6A005.b.6.c.2 (except 6A005.b.6.c.2.b) that have an output wavelength exceeding 1,000 nm, but not exceeding 1,100 nm, and an average or CW output power not exceeding 2kW, and operate in a pulse-excited, non-“Q-switched” multiple-transverse mode, or in a continuously excited, multiple-transverse mode; Dye and Liquid Lasers controlled by 6A005.c.1 and c.2, except for a pulsed single longitudinal mode oscillator having an average output power exceeding 1 W and a repetition rate exceeding 1 kHz if the “pulse duration” is less than 100 ns; CO “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.2 having a CW maximum rated single or multimode output power not exceeding 10 kW; CO <sup>2</sup> or CO/CO <sup>2</sup> “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.3 having an output wavelength in the range from 9,000 to 11,000 nm and having a pulsed output not exceeding 2 J per pulse and a maximum rated average single or multimode output power not exceeding 5 kW; CO <sup>2</sup> “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.3 that operate in CW multiple-transverse mode, and having a CW output power not exceeding 15kW; and 6A005.f.1. CIV: Neodymium-doped (other than glass) “lasers” controlled by 6A005.b.6.c.2 (except 6A005.b.6.c.2.b) that have an output wavelength exceeding 1,000 nm, but not exceeding 1,100 nm, and an average or CW output power not exceeding 2kW, and operate in a pulse-excited, non-“Q-switched” multiple-transverse mode, or in a continuously excited, multiple-transverse mode; Dye and Liquid Lasers controlled by 6A005.c.1 and c.2, except for a pulsed single longitudinal mode oscillator having an average output power exceeding 1 W and a repetition rate exceeding 1 kHz if the “pulse duration” is less than 100 ns; CO “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.2 having a CW maximum rated single or multimode output power not exceeding 10 kW; CO <sup>2</sup> or CO/CO <sup>2</sup> “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.3 having an output wavelength in the range from 9,000 to 11,000 nm and having a pulsed output not exceeding 2 J per pulse and a maximum rated average single or multimode output power not exceeding 5 kW; CO <sup>2</sup> “lasers” controlled by 6A005.d.3 that operate in CW multiple-transverse mode, and having a CW output power not exceeding 15kW; and 6A005.f.1. 12. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 6 Sensors, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)6A995 is amended by: a. Revising paragraph d.1.a in the items paragraph of the List of Items Controlled section, to read as set forth below; and b. Revising the average output power from “500 W” to read “50 W” in 6A995.e.1.b. 6A995 “Lasers”, not controlled by 0B001.g.5, 0B001.h.6, 6A005 or 6A205. List of Items Controlled *Items:* d. * * * d.1. * * * d.1.a. A single transverse mode output and having any of the following: d.1.a.1. A ‘wall-plug efficiency' exceeding 12% and an “average output power” exceeding 10W and capable of operating at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 1kHz; *or* d.1.a.2. An “average output power” exceeding 20W; *or* 13. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 6 Sensors, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)6E201 is amended by revising the heading to read as follows: 6E201 “Technology” according to the General Technology Note for the “use” of equipment controlled by 6A003.a.2. 6A003.a.3, 6A003.a.4; 6A005.a.2, 6A005.b.2.b, 6A005.b.3.a, 6A005.b.4.b, 6A005.b.6.b, 6A005.c.1.b, 6A005.c.2.b, 6A005.d.3.c, or 6A005.d.4.c (as described in the license requirement note to 6A005); 6A202, 6A203, 6A205, 6A225 or 6A226. 14. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 7 Navigation and Avionics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)7A101 is amended by removing the word “therefore” and adding in its place “therefor” in the heading. 15. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 7 Navigation and Avionics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)7D001 is amended by revising the MT paragraph of the License Requirements section, to read as follows: 7D001 “Software” specially designed or modified for the “development” or “production” of equipment controlled by 7A (except 7A994) or 7B (except 7B994). License Requirements *Control(s)* *Country Chart* * * * * * * * MT applies to “software” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “software” for equipment controlled by 7A008 MT Column 1. * * * * * * * 16. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 7 Navigation and Avionics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)7D003 is amended by revising the MT paragraph of the License Requirements section, to read as follows: 7D003 Other “software”, as follows (see List of Items Controlled). License Requirements *Control(s)* *Country chart* * * * * * * * MT applies to “software” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “software” for equipment controlled by 7A008 MT Column 1. * * * * * * * 17. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 7 Navigation and Avionics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)7E001 is amended by revising the MT paragraph in the License Requirements section to read as follows: 7E001 “Technology” according to the General Technology Note for the “development” of equipment or “software” controlled by 7A (except 7A994), 7B (except 7B994) or 7D (except 7D994). License Requirements *Control(s)* *Country chart* * * * * * * * MT applies to “technology” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “technology” for equipment controlled by 7A008 MT Column 1. * * * * * * * 18. In Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 (the Commerce Control List), Category 7 Navigation and Avionics, Export Control Classification Number
(ECCN)7E002 is amended by revising the MT paragraph in the License Requirements section, to read as follows: 7E002 “Technology” according to the General Technology Note for the “production” of equipment controlled by 7A (except 7A994) or 7B (except 7B994). License Requirements *Control(s)* *Country chart* * * * * * * * MT applies to “technology” for equipment controlled for MT reasons. MT does not apply to “technology” for equipment controlled by 7A008 MT Column 1. * * * * * * * Eileen M. Albanese, Director for Office of Exporter Services. [FR Doc. 08-480 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am]
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