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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.

165 / Friday, August 25, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 50331

* * * * * required strength were installed on the Docket Management Facility office


Dated: August 21, 2006. control column torque tube during between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Lloyd C. Day,
production. We are issuing this AD to through Friday, except Federal holidays.
prevent shear failure of control column The Docket Management Facility office
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
torque tube rivets, which could cause (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
unexpected decoupling of the elevators the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
[FR Doc. E6–14108 Filed 8–24–06; 8:45 am]
and large unwanted deflection of the the street address stated in the
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
free elevator, and consequent reduced ADDRESSES section.
controllability of the airplane.
Discussion
DATES: This AD becomes effective
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 29, 2006. The FAA issued a notice of proposed
The Director of the Federal Register rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Federal Aviation Administration part 39 to include an AD that would
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD apply to certain Bombardier Model
14 CFR Part 39 DHC–8–100, DHC–8–200, DHC–8–300,
as of September 29, 2006.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24979; Directorate and DHC–8–400 series airplanes. That
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Identifier 2006–NM–014–AD; Amendment NPRM was published in the Federal
docket on the Internet at http://
39–14738; AD 2006–17–17] Register on June 8, 2006 (71 FR 33270).
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
That NPRM proposed to require
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility, U.S. Department
inspecting the left and right control
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier column torque tube assemblies to
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Model DHC–8–100, DHC–8–200, DHC– determine the type of rivets installed
Washington, DC.
8–300, and DHC–8–400 Series and replacing incorrect or indeterminate
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier
Airplanes type rivets with the correct type rivets.
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K Comments
Administration (FAA), Department of 1Y5, Canada, for service information We provided the public the
Transportation (DOT). identified in this AD. opportunity to participate in the
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: development of this AD. We received no
Richard Beckwith, Aerospace Engineer, comments on the NPRM or on the
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE– determination of the cost to the public.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Bombardier Model DHC–8–100, DHC– Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Conclusion
8–200, DHC–8–300, and DHC–8–400 Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York We have carefully reviewed the
series airplanes. This AD requires 11590; telephone (516) 228–7302; fax available data and determined that air
inspecting the left and right control (516) 794–5531. safety and the public interest require
column torque tube assemblies to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: adopting the AD as proposed.
determine the type of rivets installed
and replacing incorrect or indeterminate Examining the Docket Costs of Compliance
type rivets with the correct type rivets. You may examine the airworthiness The following table provides the
This AD results from a report that directive (AD) docket on the Internet at estimated costs for U.S. operators to
incorrect rivets having lower than http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the comply with this AD.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Work Average labor Cost per
Action Parts U.S.-registered Fleet cost
hours rate per hour airplane airplanes

Inspection for rivet type .............................. 1 $80 $0 $80 162 $12,960.


Rivet replacement, if necessary ................. 16 80 50 1,330 162 A maximum of $215,460.

Authority for This Rulemaking for practices, methods, and procedures or on the distribution of power and
Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for responsibilities among the various
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety in air commerce. This regulation levels of government.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, is within the scope of that authority For the reasons discussed above, I
Section 106, describes the authority of because it addresses an unsafe condition certify that this AD:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Aviation Programs, describes in more action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
detail the scope of the Agency’s action.
authority. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Regulatory Findings DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
We are issuing this rulemaking under
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the authority described in Subtitle VII, We have determined that this AD will (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, not have federalism implications under (3) Will not have a significant
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Executive Order 13132. This AD will economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with not have a substantial direct effect on on a substantial number of small entities
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the States, on the relationship between under the criteria of the Regulatory
air commerce by prescribing regulations the national government and the States, Flexibility Act.

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We prepared a regulatory evaluation the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 2006–17–17 Bombardier, INC. (Formerly de
of the estimated costs to comply with follows: Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39–14738.
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Docket No. FAA–2006–24979;
See the ADDRESSES section for a location PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–014–AD.
to examine the regulatory evaluation. DIRECTIVES Effective Date
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (a) This AD becomes effective September
continues to read as follows: 29, 2006.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Affected ADs
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. § 39.13 [Amended] (b) None.

Adoption of the Amendment ■ 2. The Federal Aviation Applicability


Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 (c) This AD applies to the Bombardier
■ Accordingly, under the authority by adding the following new airplanes identified in Table 1 of this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, airworthiness directive (AD): certified in any category.

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Bombardier airplane model— Affected serial numbers (S/Ns)—

(1) DHC–8–102, DHC–8–103, DHC–8–106, DHC–8–201, DHC–8–202, 528 through 602 inclusive, and 606.
DHC–8–301, DHC–8–311, DHC–8–314, and DHC–8–315 airplanes.
(2) DHC–8–400, DHC–8–401, and DHC–8–402 airplanes ..................... 4003, 4004, 4006, 4008 through 4080 inclusive, and 4082.

Unsafe Condition the compliance times specified, unless the examination of an interior or exterior area,
(d) This AD results from a report that actions have already been done. installation, or assembly to detect obvious
incorrect rivets having lower than required Inspection and Replacement of Incorrect damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
strength were installed on the control column Rivets inspection is made from within touching
torque tube during production. We are distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
(f) At the applicable times specified in
issuing this AD to prevent shear failure of Table 2 of this AD: Do the applicable actions may be necessary to ensure visual access to
rivets in the control column torque tube, in accordance with the applicable service all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
which could cause unexpected decoupling of bulletin identified in Table 2 of this AD. If of inspection is made under normally
the elevators and large unwanted deflection all rivets identified during the inspection available lighting conditions such as
of the free elevator, and consequent reduced specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(2)(i) of daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
controllability of the airplane. this AD, as applicable, are of the correct type droplight and may require removal or
(DD or DN rivets), no further action is opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
Compliance required by this AD. ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
(e) You are responsible for having the Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a proximity to the area being checked.’’
actions required by this AD performed within general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual

TABLE 2.—INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF INCORRECT RIVETS


Model— Compliance time— Action— In accordance with—

(1) Model DHC–8–102, DHC–8– (i) Within 5,500 flight hours after Do a general visual inspection of Part A of the Accomplishment In-
103, DHC–8–106, DHC–8–201, the effective date of this AD. the left and right control column structions of Bombardier Serv-
DHC–8–202, DHC–8–301, torque tube assemblies to de- ice Bulletin 8–27–104, dated
DHC–8–311, DHC–8–314, and termine the types of rivets in- October 26, 2004.
DHC–8–315 airplanes. stalled.
(ii) Before further flight .................. Replace any rivet of an incorrect Part B of the Accomplishment In-
type (AD rivets) or of a type structions of Bombardier Serv-
that cannot be determined with ice Bulletin 8–27–104, dated
correct type rivets (DD or DN October 26, 2004.
rivets).
(2) Model DHC–8–400, DHC–8– (i) Within 5,500 flight hours after Do a general visual inspection of Part A of the Accomplishment In-
401, and DHC–8–402 airplanes. the effective date of the AD. the left and right control column structions of Bombardier Serv-
torque tube assemblies to de- ice Bulletin 84–27–24, Revision
termine the type of rivets in- ‘A,’ dated September 28, 2005.
stalled.
(ii) Before further flight .................. Replace any rivet of an incorrect Part B of the Accomplishment In-
type (AD rivets) or of a type structions of Bombardier Serv-
that cannot be determined with ice Bulletin 84–27–24, Revision
correct type rivets (DD or DN ‘A,’ dated September 28, 2005.
rivets).
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Actions Accomplished According to date of this AD in accordance with Alternative Methods of Compliance
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–24, dated (AMOCs)
(g) For Model DHC–8–400, DHC–8–401, September 20, 2004, are considered (h)(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
and DHC–8–402 airplanes: Inspections and acceptable for compliance with the Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
rivet replacements done before the effective corresponding actions specified in this AD. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in

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accordance with the procedures found in 14 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137;
CFR 39.19. fax (425) 227–1149.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in Federal Aviation Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the Docket
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA You may examine the airworthiness
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District [Docket No. FAA–2006–24959; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–258–AD; Amendment directive (AD) docket on the Internet at
Office. http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
39–14737; AD 2006–17–16]
Related Information Docket Management Facility office
RIN 2120–AA64
(i) Canadian airworthiness directive CF– between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
2005–39, dated November 21, 2005, also Airworthiness Directives; Fokker through Friday, except Federal holidays.
addresses the subject of this AD. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 The Docket Management Facility office
Airplanes (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
Material Incorporated by Reference the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
(j) You must use Bombardier Service AGENCY: Federal Aviation the street address stated in the
Bulletin 8–27–104, dated October 26, 2004; Administration (FAA), Department of ADDRESSES section.
or Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–24, Transportation (DOT).
Discussion
Revision ‘A,’ dated September 28, 2005; as ACTION: Final rule.
applicable, to perform the actions that are The FAA issued a notice of proposed
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
otherwise. The Director of the Federal airworthiness directive (AD) for all part 39 to include an AD that would
Register approved the incorporation by Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 apply to all Fokker Model F.28 Mark
reference of these documents in accordance airplanes. This AD requires a one-time 0070 and 0100 airplanes. That NPRM
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. detailed inspection to detect corrosion was published in the Federal Register
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier on the wing rear spar lower girder, and on June 8, 2006 (71 FR 33260). That
Regional Aircraft Division, 123 Garratt related investigative and applicable NPRM proposed to require a one-time
Boulevard, Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, corrective actions if necessary. This AD detailed inspection to detect corrosion
Canada, for a copy of this service results from reports of corrosion of the on the wing rear spar lower girder, and
information. You may review copies at the wing rear spar lower girder between related investigative and applicable
Docket Management Facility, U.S. wing station (STA) 8700 and wing STA corrective actions if necessary.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 9200. We are issuing this AD to detect
Street SW., Room PL–401, Nassif Building, Comments
and correct corrosion of the wing rear
Washington, DC; on the Internet at http:// spar lower girder, which could result in We provided the public the
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and reduced structural integrity of the wing opportunity to participate in the
Records Administration (NARA). For rear spar. development of this AD. We received no
information on the availability of this comments on the NPRM or on the
DATES: This AD becomes effective
material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, determination of the cost to the public.
September 29, 2006.
or go to http://www.archives.gov/
The Director of the Federal Register Conclusion
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
approved the incorporation by reference
ibr_locations.html We have carefully reviewed the
of a certain publication listed in the AD
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August as of September 29, 2006. available data and determined that air
16, 2006. safety and the public interest require
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Kalene C. Yanamura,
adopting the AD as proposed.
docket on the Internet at http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Interim Action
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management Facility, U.S. Department This AD is considered to be interim
[FR Doc. E6–13966 Filed 8–24–06; 8:45 am] of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, action. The inspection reports required
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, by this AD will enable the manufacturer
Washington, DC. to obtain better insight into the nature,
Contact Fokker Services B.V., cause, and extent of the corrosion, and
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, eventually to develop final action to
2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the address the unsafe condition. Once final
Netherlands, for service information action has been identified, we may
identified in this AD. consider further rulemaking.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Costs of Compliance
International Branch, ANM–116, The following table provides the
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, estimated costs for U.S. operators to
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
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Average Cost per U.S.-reg-


Action Work hours labor rate Parts Fleet cost
airplane istered
per hour airplanes

Inspection of wing rear spar lower girder ........................ 2 $80 $0 $160 44 $7,040

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