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TABLE 3.—V2525–D5 AND V2528–D5 PARTS TO BE REMOVED—Continued


ATA chapter P/N Nomenclature
reference

72–43–20 ................ 2A2056 .................. Seal Assy, No. 4 Bearing, Rear.


72–43–20 ................ 2A2931 .................. Seal Assy, No. 4 Bearing, Rear.
72–43–20 ................ 2A3526 .................. Seal Assy, No. 4 Bearing, Rear.
72–43–20 ................ 2A0847 .................. Seal Ring Holder.
72–43–20 ................ 2A1205–01 ............ Duct Assy, Cooling Air, No. 4 Bearing, Rear.
72–43–20 ................ 2A3078–01 ............ Duct Assy, Cooling Air, No. 4 Bearing, Rear.

72–45–11 ................ 2A3182 .................. Metering Plug, HPT Hub, Stage 1.


72–45–11 ................ 2A2354 .................. Metering Plug, HPT Hub, Stage 1.

72–45–13 ................ 2A1352 .................. Seal Air, HPT Stage 1.


72–45–13 ................ 2A3032 .................. Seal Air, HPT Stage 1.

All Engines 747SP series airplanes. This proposed Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
(j) After the effective date of this AD, do AD would require repetitive inspections Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind
not install any part that has a P/N listed in for cracking of the station (STA) 1241 Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
this AD. bulkhead fittings just above the canted 98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6437;
Alternative Methods of Compliance pressure deck; a one-time determination fax (425) 917–6590.
of the edge margin at seven fastener SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification
positions on each side of the airplane;
Office, has the authority to approve Comments Invited
alternative methods of compliance for this and related investigative/corrective
AD if requested using the procedures found actions if necessary. This proposed AD We invite you to submit any relevant
in 14 CFR 39.19. results from a report that an operator written data, views, or arguments
found a 1.65-inch crack on the STA regarding this proposed AD. Send your
Related Information 1241 bulkhead fitting on the left side of comments to an address listed in the
(l) International Aero Engines non- a Boeing Model 747–200F series ADDRESSES section. Include the docket
modification Service Bulletin No. V2500- airplane that had accumulated 17,332 number ‘‘FAA–2007–28620; Directorate
ENG–72–0541, Revision 1, dated February total flight cycles. We are proposing this Identifier 2007–NM–090–AD’’ at the
26, 2007, pertains to the subject of this AD.
AD to detect and correct cracking in the beginning of your comments. We
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on STA 1241 bulkhead fittings, which specifically invite comments on the
July 2, 2007. could result in reduced structural overall regulatory, economic,
Peter A. White, integrity of the airplane. environmental, and energy aspects of
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller DATES: We must receive comments on the proposed AD. We will consider all
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. this proposed AD by August 23, 2007. comments received by the closing date
[FR Doc. E7–13256 Filed 7–6–07; 8:45 am] ADDRESSES: Use one of the following and may amend the proposed AD in
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proposed AD. We will post all comments we
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to receive, without change, to http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION http://dms.dot.gov and follow the dms.dot.gov, including any personal
instructions for sending your comments information you provide. We will also
Federal Aviation Administration electronically. post a report summarizing each
• Government-wide rulemaking Web substantive verbal contact with FAA
14 CFR Part 39 site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov personnel concerning this proposed AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28620; Directorate and follow the instructions for sending Using the search function of that Web
Identifier 2007–NM–090–AD] your comments electronically. site, anyone can find and read the
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments in any of our dockets,
RIN 2120–AA64
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– including the name of the individual
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room who sent the comment (or signed the
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., comment on behalf of an association,
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, Washington, DC 20590. business, labor union, etc.). You may
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act
747–300, 747SR, and 747SP Series • Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on
Airplanes Statement in the Federal Register
the ground floor of the West Building, published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 19477–78), or you may visit http://
Administration (FAA), Department of Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 dms.dot.gov.
Transportation (DOT). p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. Examining the Docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). Contact Boeing Commercial You may examine the airworthiness
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
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directive (AD) docket on the Internet at


SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a Washington 98124–2207, for the service http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the
new airworthiness directive (AD) for information identified in this proposed Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
certain Boeing Model 747–100, 747– AD. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan except Federal holidays. The Docket
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747SR, and Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Operations office (telephone (800) 647–

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5527) is located on the ground floor of STA 1241 bulkhead fittings just above FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the West Building at the street address the canted pressure deck. The service of the Proposed AD
stated in the ADDRESSES section. bulletin also specifies a one-time We have evaluated all pertinent
Discussion determination of the edge margin at information and identified an unsafe
seven fastener positions on each side of condition that is likely to exist or
We have received a report that an the airplane. If the edge margin of a develop on other airplanes of this same
operator found a 1.65-inch crack on the fastener hole is less than 1.35 times the type design. For this reason, we are
station (STA) 1241 bulkhead fitting on diameter of the hole, the related proposing this AD, which would require
the left side of a Boeing Model 747– investigative/corrective action is accomplishing the actions specified in
200F series airplane that had contacting Boeing for special inspection the service information described
accumulated 17,332 total flight cycles. data. For any crack found during a previously, except as discussed under
The crack was at a fastener hole just repetitive inspection, the corrective ‘‘Difference Between the Proposed AD
above the canted pressure deck. The action is contacting Boeing for repair and the Service Bulletin.’’
STA 1241 fitting was replaced on this data.
airplane. The STA 1241 bulkhead Difference Between the Proposed AD
fittings on Model 747 airplanes are 140- The compliance threshold for doing and the Service Bulletin
inch long aluminum forgings that the initial inspection varies according to
The service bulletin specifies to
extend from stringer 19 down through the configuration of the airplane, and
contact the manufacturer for
the pressure deck and attach to the wing according to the date of previous splice
instructions on how to do certain
rear spar. Cracking in the STA 1241 strap replacement or date of previous
inspections and repairs, but this
bulkhead fittings, if not found and bulkhead modification as described
proposed AD would require inspection
repaired, can become large and result in above under ‘‘Other Relevant or repair in one of the following ways:
reduced structural integrity of the Rulemaking.’’ The thresholds described • Using a method that we approve; or
airplane. in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– • Using data that meet the
53A2658 are as follows: certification basis of the airplane, and
Other Relevant Rulemaking
• For airplanes in the original that have been approved by an
On January 16, 1990, we issued AD configuration, or as modified in Authorized Representative for the
90–06–06, amendment 39–6490, (55 FR accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin Boeing Commercial Airplanes
8374, March 7, 1990), for certain Boeing 747–53–2219 (AMOC for AD 92–08–02): Delegation Option Authorization
Model 747 series airplanes listed in Before the accumulation of 10,000 total Organization whom we have authorized
Boeing Document No. D6–35999, dated flight cycles, or 1,500 flight cycles after to make those findings.
March 31, 1989. That AD requires, the effective date on Boeing Alert
among other actions, replacement of the Costs of Compliance
Service Bulletin 747–53A2658,
STA 1241 bulkhead splice straps in There are about 455 airplanes of the
whichever occurs later.
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin affected design in the worldwide fleet.
747–53–2283, Revision 3, dated • For airplanes modified in This proposed AD would affect about
November 1, 1989. We issued that AD accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 133 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
to prevent structural failure of the 747–53–2283 (AD 90–06–06): Before the proposed actions would take about 14
affected airplanes. The date of that accumulation of 5,000 flight cycles work hours per airplane, at an average
replacement is used to determine the since modification in accordance with labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based
compliance threshold for certain Boeing Service Bulletin 747–53–2283, on these figures, the estimated cost of
airplanes affected by this proposed AD. or within 1,500 flight cycles after the the proposed AD for U.S. operators is
On March 18, 1992, we issued AD 92– date on Boeing Alert Service Bulletin $148,960, or $1,120 per airplane, per
08–02, amendment 39–8213 (57 FR 747–53A2658, whichever occurs later. inspection cycle.
12869, April 14, 1992), for certain The compliance time for doing the
Boeing Model 747 airplanes. That AD Authority for This Rulemaking
first repeat inspection varies according
requires repetitive inspections of the to the smallest calculated edge margin at Title 49 of the United States Code
STA 1241 bulkhead splice straps in the seven fastener positions on each specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin side of the airplane. The earliest rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
747–53–2283, Revision 3, dated specified range for doing the first Section 106, describes the authority of
November 1, 1989, and repair if repetitive inspection is before the the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
necessary. Boeing Service Bulletin 747– Aviation Programs, describes in more
accumulation of 11,500 total flight
53–2219 is an alternative method of detail the scope of the Agency’s
cycles, or within 1,500 flight cycles
compliance (AMOC) for certain repairs authority.
since the initial inspection, whichever We are issuing this rulemaking under
required by that AD. The date of occurs later. The latest specified range
modification in accordance with Boeing the authority described in Subtitle VII,
for doing the first repeat inspection is Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
Service Bulletin 747–53–2219 is used to before the accumulation of 15,000 total
determine the compliance threshold for ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
flight cycles, or within 5,000 flight section, Congress charges the FAA with
certain airplanes affected by this cycles since the initial inspection,
proposed AD. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
whichever occurs later. Afterward, the air commerce by prescribing regulations
Relevant Service Information repetitive intervals range from intervals for practices, methods, and procedures
We have reviewed Boeing Alert not to exceed 1,500 flight cycles, to the Administrator finds necessary for
intervals not to exceed 5,000 flight
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Service Bulletin 747–53A2658, dated safety in air commerce. This regulation


February 22, 2007. The service bulletin cycles. is within the scope of that authority
describes procedures for doing Accomplishing the actions specified because it addresses an unsafe condition
repetitive inspections (internal surface in the service information is intended to that is likely to exist or develop on
high frequency eddy current and adequately address the unsafe products identified in this rulemaking
external ultrasonic) for cracking of the condition. action.

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Regulatory Findings Unsafe Condition Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 25,


(d) This AD results from a report that an 2007.
We have determined that this Ali Bahrami,
operator found a 1.65-inch crack on the
proposed AD would not have federalism station (STA) 1241 bulkhead fitting on the Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
implications under Executive Order left side of a Boeing Model 747–200F series Aircraft Certification Service.
13132. This proposed AD would not airplane that had accumulated 17,332 total [FR Doc. E7–13263 Filed 7–6–07; 8:45 am]
have a substantial direct effect on the flight cycles. We are issuing this AD to detect
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States, on the relationship between the and correct cracking in the STA 1241
national Government and the States, or bulkhead fittings, which could result in
on the distribution of power and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
responsibilities among the various Compliance
levels of government. (e) You are responsible for having the Federal Aviation Administration
For the reasons discussed above, I actions required by this AD performed within
certify that the proposed regulation: the compliance times specified, unless the 14 CFR Part 39
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory actions have already been done.
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28598; Directorate
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Inspections and Corrective Action Identifier 2007–NM–036–AD]
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) At the applicable time specified in
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2658, dated
3. Will not have a significant February 22, 2007: Do internal surface high- Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
economic impact, positive or negative, frequency eddy current and external Model 757–200, –200CB, –200PF, and
on a substantial number of small entities ultrasonic inspections for cracking of the –300 Series Airplanes
under the criteria of the Regulatory STA 1241 bulkhead fittings just above the
canted pressure deck; determine the edge
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Flexibility Act. margin at seven fastener positions on each Administration (FAA), Department of
We prepared a regulatory evaluation side of the airplane; and do all applicable Transportation (DOT).
of the estimated costs to comply with related investigative/corrective actions; by ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
this proposed AD and placed it in the doing all of the actions specified in the (NPRM).
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
for a location to examine the regulatory Service Bulletin 747–53A2658, dated SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
evaluation. February 22, 2007, except as provided by new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD. Do all Boeing Model 757–200, –200CB,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 applicable related investigative/corrective –200PF, and –300 series airplanes. This
actions before further flight. Repeat the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation inspections thereafter at the applicable
proposed AD would require installation
safety, Safety. interval specified in paragraph 1.E., of an automatic shutoff system for the
‘‘Compliance’’ of the service bulletin. center tank fuel boost pumps, and
The Proposed Amendment (1) Where the service bulletin specifies to installation of a placard in the airplane
Accordingly, under the authority contact Boeing for appropriate action, before flight deck if necessary. This proposed
delegated to me by the Administrator, further flight, do the action using a method AD would also require revisions to the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part approved in accordance with the procedures Limitations and Normal Procedures
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. sections of the airplane flight manual to
39 as follows: (2) Where the service bulletin specifies a
advise the flightcrew of certain
compliance time after the date on the service
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS bulletin, this AD requires compliance within operating restrictions for airplanes
DIRECTIVES the specified compliance time after the equipped with an automated center tank
effective date of this AD. fuel pump shutoff control. This
1. The authority citation for part 39 proposed AD would also require a
continues to read as follows: Alternative Methods of Compliance
revision to the Airworthiness
(AMOCs)
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Limitations (AWLs) section of the
(g)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Instructions for Continued
§ 39.13 [Amended] Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Airworthiness to incorporate AWL No.
2. The Federal Aviation 28–AWL–20 and No. 28–AWL–26. This
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. proposed AD would also require
by adding the following new (2) To request a different method of replacement of the fuel control panel
airworthiness directive (AD): compliance or a different compliance time assembly with a modified part,
Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2007–28620; for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR installation of two secondary pump
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–090–AD. 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on control relays for the center tank fuel
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, pumps, other specified actions, and
Comments Due Date notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
concurrent modification of the fuel
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by August 23, 2007. Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local control panel assembly. This proposed
FSDO. AD results from fuel system reviews
Affected ADs (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable conducted by the manufacturer. We are
(b) None. level of safety may be used for any repair proposing this AD to prevent center
required by this AD, if it is approved by an tank fuel pump operation with
Applicability Authorized Representative for the Boeing continuous low pressure, which could
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747– Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option
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lead to friction sparks or overheating in


100, 747–100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, Authorization Organization who has been
747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747SR, and authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to
the fuel pump inlet or could create a
747SP series airplanes, certificated in any make those findings. For a repair method to potential ignition source inside the
category; as identified in Boeing Alert be approved, the repair must meet the center fuel tank; these conditions, in
Service Bulletin 747–53A2658, dated certification basis of the airplane, and the combination with flammable fuel
February 22, 2007. approval must specifically refer to this AD. vapors, could result in a center fuel tank

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