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99 / Wednesday, May 23, 2007 / Rules and Regulations

Airport Drive, Torrance, California 90505, the flight deck door and corrective the street address stated in the
telephone (310) 539–0508, fax (310) 539– actions if necessary. This proposed AD ADDRESSES section.
5198. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, also removes certain airplanes from the
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Discussion
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort
applicability. This AD results from a
Worth, Texas or at the National Archives and report of smoke and fumes in the The FAA issued a notice of proposed
Records Administration (NARA). For cockpit of a Model 737–300 series rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
information on the availability of this airplane. We are issuing this AD to part 39 to include an AD that
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go prevent inadvertent release of the supersedes AD 2005–12–05, amendment
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ decompression latch and consequent 39–14121 (70 FR 34316, June 14, 2005).
code_of_federal_regulations/ opening of the decompression panel in (A correction of that AD was published
ibr_locations.html. the flight deck door, or penetration of in the Federal Register on June 28, 2005
(e) This amendment becomes effective on
June 27, 2007.
the flight deck door by smoke, any of (70 FR 37152).) The existing AD applies
which could result in injury to the to Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 8, airplane flightcrew. We are also –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
2007. proposing this AD to detect and correct airplanes; Boeing Model 757–200 and
David A. Downey, wire chafing, which could result in –300 series airplanes; and McDonnell
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft arcing, fire, and/or reduced Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F,
Certification Service. controllability of the airplane. DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–
[FR Doc. E7–9687 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] 10–10F, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and MD–
DATES: This AD becomes effective June
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
27, 2007. 11F airplanes. That NPRM was
On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June published in the Federal Register on
14, 2005), the Director of the Federal January 19, 2007 (72 FR 2475). That
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NPRM proposed to continue to require
Register approved the incorporation by
Federal Aviation Administration reference of certain service information. modification of the reinforced flight
On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July deck door and other actions related to
14 CFR Part 39 10, 2003), the Director of the Federal the reinforced flight deck door. Those
Register approved the incorporation by other actions include modifying the
[Docket No. FAA–2007–26864; Directorate door, inspecting and modifying wiring
reference of certain other service
Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD; Amendment in the area, and revising the
39–15053; AD 2007–10–12] information.
maintenance program to require more
RIN 2120–AA64 ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD frequent testing of the decompression
docket on the Internet at http:// panels of the flight deck door. That
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket NPRM also proposed to add airplanes to
Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, Management Facility, U.S. Department the existing requirement of a one-time
–700, –800, and –900 Series Airplanes; of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, inspection for chafing of wire bundles
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 Series SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, in the area of the flight deck door and
Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Washington, DC. corrective actions if necessary. That
Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10– Contact Boeing Commercial NPRM also proposed to remove certain
30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10– Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, airplanes from the applicability.
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F Airplanes; Washington 98124–2207; Boeing
Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Comments
Doors Installed in Accordance With Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, We provided the public the
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Long Beach, California 90846, opportunity to participate in the
ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC Attention: Data and Service development of this AD. We have
ST01391LA, Respectively Management, Dept. C1–L5A (D800– considered the comments that have
0024); or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa been received on the NPRM.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue, Huntington Beach, California
Administration (FAA), Department of 92647–2063; for service information Support for the NPRM
Transportation (DOT). identified in this AD.
ACTION: Final rule.
Boeing, United Airlines, and the Air
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Line Pilots Association, International
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe (ALPA) support the intent of the NPRM.
existing airworthiness directive (AD), Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Request To Issue a Separate AD
which applies to certain transport
category airplanes identified above. Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, United Airlines requests that rather
That AD currently requires modification California 90712–4137; telephone (562) than superseding the existing AD, we
of the reinforced flight deck door and 627–5224; fax (562) 627–5210. issue a separate AD action since the new
other actions related to the reinforced SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed actions are applicable only to
flight deck door. Those other actions the Model 737–300, –400, and –500
include modifying the door, inspecting Examining the Docket series airplanes. The commenter states
and modifying wiring in the area, and You may examine the airworthiness that if the existing AD is superseded,
revising the maintenance program to directive (AD) docket on the Internet at numerous documents must be updated
require more frequent testing of the http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the for all airplane models affected by the
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decompression panels of the flight deck Docket Management Facility office earlier actions. The commenter asserts
door. This new AD continues to require between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday that superseding an already complex
the existing requirements. This new AD through Friday, except Federal holidays. compliance plan provides an
adds airplanes to the existing The Docket Management Facility office opportunity for non-compliance and
requirement of a one-time inspection for (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on unnecessarily increases an operator’s
chafing of wire bundles in the area of the plaza level of the Nassif Building at workload.

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We acknowledge that the less relieving in nature. Therefore, we have determined that this change will neither
burdensome approach is to issue a not revised this AD in this regard. increase the economic burden on any
separate AD that applies only to the Clarification of Alternative Method of operator nor increase the scope of the
Model 737–300, –400, and –500 series Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph AD.
airplanes. Further, our normal policy is
We have revised this action to clarify Costs of Compliance
to issue a separate AD when any new
the appropriate procedure for notifying
requirements would affect only a small We have determined that about 1,047
the principal inspector before using any
portion of the affected airplanes, so that additional airplanes (Model 737–300,
approved AMOC on any airplane to
we do not burden operators with the which the AMOC applies. –400, and –500 series airplanes) in the
workload associated with revising worldwide fleet are subject to this AD;
maintenance record entries. However, in Conclusion therefore, there are now about 3,423
this case, we determined that the We have carefully reviewed the airplanes of the affected design in the
existing AD needed to be superseded available data, including the comments worldwide fleet. The following table
because we are also removing certain that have been received, and determined provides the estimated costs, at an
airplanes from the applicability. For that air safety and the public interest average labor rate of $80 per work hour,
certain operators, this final rule is require adopting the AD with the for U.S. operators to comply with this
change described previously. We have AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number
Work Cost per of U.S.-
Action Model Parts Fleet cost
hours airplane registered
airplanes

Modification in paragraph (f) of this AD 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, 1 1 $0 $80 1,040 $83,200
(required by AD 2005–12–05). –700, –800, and –900 series air-
planes, with flight deck door assembly
P/N B221001.
757–200 and –300 series airplanes, 2 10 160 519 83,040
with flight deck door assembly P/N
B231001.
DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, 2 10 160 21 3,360
DC–10–40, MD–10–30F, MD–11, and
MD–11F airplanes, with flight deck
door assembly P/N B211200.
Revision in paragraph (i) of this AD (re- 757–200 and –300 series airplanes ....... 1 None 80 651 52,080
quired by AD 2005–12–05).
Modification in paragraph (j) of this AD 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, 1 10 80 1,673 133,840
(required by AD 2005–12–05). –700, –800, and –900 series air-
planes; and 757–200 and –300 series
airplanes; with flight deck door as-
sembly P/N B221200.
DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, 1 10 80 155 12,400
DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes, with
flight deck door assembly P/N
B211200.
MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, with 1 10 80 6 480
flight deck door assembly P/N
B251200.
Wiring rework in paragraph (m)(1) of 737–200 series airplanes, with flight 1 None 80 134 10,720
this AD (required by AD 2005–12–05). deck door assembly P/N B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (m)(2) of this 737–200 series airplanes, with flight 2 None 160 134 21,440
AD (required by AD 2005–12–05). deck door assembly P/N B221001.
Inspection in paragraph (o) of this AD 737–300, –400, –500 series airplanes, 2 None 160 529 84,640
(additional airplanes). with flight deck door assembly P/N
B221001.
1 The parts manufacturer states that it will supply required parts to operators at no cost.

Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this rulemaking under is within the scope of that authority
the authority described in subtitle VII, because it addresses an unsafe condition
Title 49 of the United States Code part A, subpart III, section 44701, that is likely to exist or develop on
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that products identified in this rulemaking
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section, Congress charges the FAA with action.
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Section 106, describes the authority of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Regulatory Findings
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Aviation Programs, describes in more We have determined that this AD will
for practices, methods, and procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s not have federalism implications under
the Administrator finds necessary for
authority. Executive Order 13132. This AD will
safety in air commerce. This regulation not have a substantial direct effect on

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the States, on the relationship between List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 by removing amendment 39–14121 (70
the national government and the States, FR 34316, June 14, 2005), corrected at
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
or on the distribution of power and 70 FR 37152, June 28, 2005, and by
safety, Incorporation by reference,
responsibilities among the various adding the following new airworthiness
Safety.
levels of government. directive (AD):
For the reasons discussed above, I Adoption of the Amendment
certify that this AD: 2007–10–12 Boeing: Amendment 39–15053.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ Accordingly, under the authority Docket No. FAA–2007–26864;
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; delegated to me by the Administrator, Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–228–AD.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Effective Date
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures follows:
(a) This AD becomes effective June 27,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2007.
economic impact, positive or negative, DIRECTIVES Affected ADs
on a substantial number of small entities (b) This AD supersedes AD 2005–12–05.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
under the criteria of the Regulatory
continues to read as follows: Applicability
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (c) This AD applies to airplanes identified
of the estimated costs to comply with in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any
§ 39.13 [Amended]
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. category.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location ■2. The Federal Aviation
to examine the regulatory evaluation. Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Equipped with C&D Zodiac,
Inc. reinforced flight deck
Airplane manufacturer Airplane model doors installed in accord-
ance with Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC)—

Boeing ................................................ 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series airplanes ST01335LA
Boeing ................................................ 757–200 and –300 series airplanes .............................................................. ST01334LA
McDonnell Douglas ............................ DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10– ST01391LA
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.

Unsafe Condition Compliance Modification


(d) This AD results from a report of smoke (e) You are responsible for having the (f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this
and fumes in the cockpit of a Model 737–300 actions required by this AD performed within AD: Within 90 days after July 25, 2003 (the
series airplane. We are issuing this AD to the compliance times specified, unless the effective date of AD 2003–14–04, amendment
prevent inadvertent release of the actions have already been done. 39–13223), modify the reinforced flight deck
decompression latch and consequent opening
of the decompression panel in the flight deck door according to paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005–
door, or penetration of the flight deck door (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (AD 2003–14–
12–05
by smoke, any of which could result in injury 04 was superseded by AD 2005–12–05.)
to the airplane flightcrew. We are also issuing Note 1: Where there are differences
this AD to detect and correct wire chafing, between this AD and the referenced service
which could result in arcing, fire, and/or bulletins, this AD prevails.
reduced controllability of the airplane.

TABLE 2.—AIRPLANE MODELS SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2003–14–04


Airplane manufacturer Airplane models Identified in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin

Boeing .................................. 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, –700, –800, and B221001–52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003.
–900 series airplanes.
Boeing .................................. 757–200 and –300 series airplanes ............................... B231001–52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
McDonnell Douglas .............. DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD– B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003.
10–30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.

(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, and a second latch strap should be installed 52–02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003.
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series at the top of the lower pressure relief One latch strap should be installed at the
airplanes: Modify the upper and lower assembly. When properly installed, the strap bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly,
pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight should cover a portion of the latch hook. and a second latch strap should be installed
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deck door by doing all actions specified in (2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 at the top of the lower pressure relief
and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower assembly. When properly installed, the strap
3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight should cover a portion of the latch hook.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001– deck door by doing all actions specified in (3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
52–03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003. and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–
One latch strap should be installed at the 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: Install
bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly, C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001– spacers in the upper and lower pressure

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relief latch assemblies of the flight deck door, (2) For Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 Model 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise
by doing all actions specified in and series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Maintenance Program
according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.C., and 3.D. Bulletin B231001–52–02, dated December 6, (i) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400,
of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200– 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003;
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series
52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003; or
airplanes; and Model 757–200 and –300
Revision 2, dated September 29, 2003. Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003.
series airplanes: Within 6 months after July
(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10F,
Modifications Accomplished Per Previous DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10– 19, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–12–
Issues of Service Bulletin 30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes: C&D 05), revise the FAA-approved maintenance
Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02, inspection program to include the
(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this information specified in C&D Aerospace
AD: Modifications accomplished before July dated April 30, 2003.
Report CDRB22–69, Revision E, dated
25, 2003, in accordance with a service Parts Installation November 8, 2002.
bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or
(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may Modifications to Flight Deck Door
(g)(3) of this AD; as applicable; are install, on any airplane, a reinforced flight
considered acceptable for compliance with deck door having any part number (P/N) (j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door
the corresponding action specified in listed in paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace by doing all applicable actions specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD. Service Bulletin B221001–52–03, Revision 3, the applicable service bulletin listed in Table
(1) For Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, dated March 25, 2003; B231001–52–02, 3 of this AD at the applicable compliance
–500, –600, –700, –800, and –900 series Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; or time specified in that table. Where the
airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02, Revision 1, dated June 3, applicable service bulletin includes an
B221001–52–03, dated December 6, 2002; 2003; as applicable; unless the door has been instruction to install a placard to show that
Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; or modified as required by paragraph (f) of this the service bulletin has been accomplished,
Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003. AD. this AD does not require that action.

TABLE 3.—NEW MODIFICATIONS TO THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR


Equipped with a Within this com-
flight deck door pliance time after Do all actions in the accomplishment instructions
For these models— assembly having July 19, 2005— of—
this P/N— months

McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, B211200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01,
DC–10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10– Revision 3, dated September 18, 2003.
30F, MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes.
McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 and MD–11F air- B251200 6 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–52–01,
planes. dated April 30, 2003.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, B221200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01,
–700, –800, and –900 series airplanes; and Revision 1, dated June 27, 2003.
Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes.
Boeing Model 737–200, –300, –400, –500, –600, B221001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03,
–700, –800, and –900 series airplanes. Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series airplanes .. B231001 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02,
Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; except as
provided by paragraph (k) of this AD.
McDonnell Douglas DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, DC– B211200 18 C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02,
10–30, DC–10–30F, DC–10–40, MD–10–30F, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2,
MD–11, and MD–11F airplanes. dated September 29, 2003; except as provided
by paragraph (k) of this AD.

(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of Modifications Accomplished per Previous are considered acceptable for compliance
this AD: Actions required by paragraph (f) of Issues of Service Bulletin with the corresponding action specified in
this AD that were done within the paragraph (j) of this AD.
(l) Modifications accomplished before July
compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of
this AD do not need to be repeated in 19, 2005, in accordance with an applicable
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD. service bulletin listed in Table 4 of this AD

TABLE 4.—ACCEPTABLE SERVICE INFORMATION FOR PREVIOUS MODIFICATIONS


Service Bulletin Revision level Date

C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 ......................................................................... Original ...................... February 27, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ March 7, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 ......................................................................... 2 ................................ June 3, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 ......................................................................... Original ...................... April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 ......................................................................... Original ...................... December 6, 2002.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ January 2, 2003.
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 ......................................................................... 2 ................................ February 20, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 ......................................................................... Original ...................... April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ......................................................................... Original ...................... December 6, 2002.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ January 2, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ......................................................................... 2 ................................ February 20, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ......................................................................... 3 ................................ March 7, 2003.

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Model 737–200 Series Airplanes: Wiring action. Any applicable corrective actions deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18
Modification/Inspection must be done before further flight. months after the effective date of this AD, do
(m) For Boeing Model 737–200 series Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a the actions specified in paragraph (m)(2) of
airplanes equipped with flight deck door general visual inspection is ‘‘a visual this AD.
assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation or assembly to detect obvious Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
after July 19, 2005, do paragraphs (m)(1) and
(m)(2) of this AD. damage, failure or irregularity. This level of (p)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
inspection is made from within touching Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
door to relocate a power wire for the flight
may be necessary to ensure visual access to accordance with the procedures found in 14
deck door, in accordance with the all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D CFR 39.19.
of inspection is made under normal available
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001– (2) To request a different method of
lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar
52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003. lighting, flashlight or drop-light and may compliance or a different compliance time
Actions accomplished before July 19, 2005, require removal or opening of access panels for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
in accordance with C&D Aerospace Alert or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
Service Bulletin B221001–52A05, dated required to gain proximity to the area being any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
April 17, 2003; Revision 1, dated May 14, checked.’’ notify your appropriate principal inspector
2003; or Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003; are (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
acceptable for compliance with the Parts Installation Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
corresponding action required by this (n) As of July 19, 2005, no person may FSDO.
paragraph. install a reinforced flight deck door under (3) AMOCs approved previously in
(2) Perform a general visual inspection for any STC listed in Table 1 of this AD, on any accordance with AD 2005–12–05 are
chafing of wire bundles in the area of the airplane, unless all applicable requirements approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
flight deck door and applicable corrective of this AD have been done on the door. provisions of this AD.
actions by doing all of the actions in the New Requirements of This AD
Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Material Incorporated by Reference
Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001– Inspection and Corrective Actions if (q) You must use the service information
52A02, dated November 5, 2002; except Necessary for Certain Airplanes listed in Table 5 of this AD to perform the
where the service bulletin specifies installing (o) For Boeing Model 737–300, –400, and actions that are required by this AD, unless
a placard, this AD does not require that –500 series airplanes equipped with flight the AD specifies otherwise.

TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


Service information Revision level Date

C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................ Original ...................... November 5, 2002.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................ 3 ................................ October 3, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 ......................................................................... 3 ................................ September 18, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ June 3, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 ......................................................................... 2 ................................ September 29, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 ......................................................................... 3 ................................ March 25, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ June 27, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001–52–02 ......................................................................... 4 ................................ March 19, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–52–01 ......................................................................... Original ...................... April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22–69 .............................................................................................. E ................................ November 8, 2002.

(1) On July 19, 2005 (70 FR 34316, June 14, the service information listed in Table 6 of
2005), the Director of the Federal Register this AD.
approved the incorporation by reference of

TABLE 6.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON JULY 19, 2005


Service information Revision level Date

C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A02 ................................................................ Original ...................... November 5, 2002.
C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001–52A05 ................................................................ 3 ................................ October 3, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–01 ......................................................................... 3 ................................ September 18, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200–52–02 ......................................................................... 2 ................................ September 29, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200–52–01 ......................................................................... 1 ................................ June 27, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200–52–01 ......................................................................... Original ...................... April 30, 2003.
C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22–69 .............................................................................................. E ................................ November 8, 2002.

(2) On July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, the service information listed in Table 7 of
2003), the Director of the Federal Register this AD.
approved the incorporation by reference of
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C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001–52–03 ......................................................................... 3 ................................ March 25, 2003.
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(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For separated the non-hub program and
P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124– technical questions concerning this final related changes from the other mandates
2207; Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long rule, contact Sheryl Scarborough, because Congress had required the FAA
Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Airports Financial Analysis and to publish proposed rules on the pilot
Long Beach, California 90846, Attention:
Data and Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A Passenger Facility Charge Branch, APP– program within 180 days of enactment
(D800–0024); or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa 510, Federal Aviation Administration, of Vision 100.
Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 800 Independence Avenue, SW., On February 1, 2006, the FAA
92647–2063; for a copy of this service Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) published the notice of proposed
information. You may review copies at the 267–8825; facsimile: (202) 267–5302; rulemaking (NPRM), ‘‘Passenger Facility
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 e-mail: sheryl.scarborough@faa.gov. For Charge Program, Debt Service, Air
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at legal questions concerning this final Carrier Bankruptcy, and Miscellaneous
the National Archives and Records rule, contact Beth Weir, Airports Law Changes’’ (71 FR 5188) to address the
Administration (NARA). For information on Branch, AGC–610, Federal Aviation remaining mandates in Vision 100.
the availability of this material at NARA, call
Administration, 800 Independence These mandates include:
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; (1) Making low-emission airport
locations.html. telephone (202) 267–5880; facsimile: vehicles and ground support equipment
(202) 267–5769. eligible for PFC funding,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 7, (2) Using PFCs to pay debt service on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2007.
projects that are ‘‘not an eligible airport-
Stephen P. Boyd, Authority for This Rulemaking related project’’ when there is a
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane The FAA’s authority to issue rules financial need at an airport,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. regarding aviation safety is found in (3) Clarifying the PFC status of
[FR Doc. E7–9842 Filed 5–22–07; 8:45 am] Title 49 of the United States Code. military charters,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the (4) Structuring PFC account
authority of the FAA Administrator. requirements for carriers in bankruptcy,
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION describes in more detail the scope of the (5) Making eligible the use of PFC
agency’s authority. revenue as local share for projects under
Federal Aviation Administration This rulemaking is promulgated the air traffic modernization cost-
under the authority described in sharing program.
14 CFR Part 158 Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section In addition, the FAA is adopting other
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23730; Amendment 40117. Under that section, the FAA is changes that streamline benefits beyond
No. 158–4] charged with prescribing regulations to those contained in the 2005 final rule.
impose a passenger facility fee to These changes will:
RIN 2120–AI68
finance eligible airport-related projects. (1) Provide for the electronic filing of
Passenger Facility Charge Program, This regulation is within the scope of notices and reports,
Debt Service, Air Carrier Bankruptcy, that authority because Vision 100 (2) Provide a process for periodic
and Miscellaneous Changes requires the FAA to change the PFC review and change of the carrier
program. Many actions in this document compensation level, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation are in response to Vision 100. (3) Modify the content and due date
Administration (FAA), DOT. for some public agency reports and
Background notices.
ACTION: Final rule.
On March 23, 2005, the FAA
SUMMARY: This final rule amends FAA published a final rule establishing a 3- Summary of Comments
regulations dealing with the Passenger year pilot program for non-hub airports The FAA received 12 comments. All
Facility Charge (PFC) program to add to test new application and application of the commenters generally support the
more eligible uses for revenue, protect approval procedures for the PFC proposed changes. These comments
such revenue in bankruptcy program (70 FR 14928). The 2005 final include suggested changes, as discussed
proceedings, and eliminate charges to rule contains several changes designed below.
passengers on military charters. These to streamline the PFC application and Seven of the comments are from
changes respond to the Vision 100— amendment procedures for all PFC public agencies: Allegheny County
Century of Aviation Reauthorization applications and amendments, thereby Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, PA;
Act. This final rule also revises current improving the entire PFC program. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
reporting requirements to reflect The FAA published the 2005 final Authority, Charlottesville, VA; City and
technological improvements, and to rule to address Congressional mandates County of Denver, Denver, CO; Mahlon
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clarify and update existing references in the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Sweet Field, Eugene, OR; Port Authority
and regulations. This final rule further Reauthorization Act (Vision 100). The of New York and New Jersey, New York,
streamlines the existing policies of the non-hub pilot program, with the PFC NY; Norman Y. Mineta San Jose
PFC program. application streamlining procedures, International Airport, San Jose, CA; and
DATES: This amendment becomes however, was only one of six mandates City of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Two
effective June 22, 2007. specified in Vision 100. The FAA comments are from aviation industry

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