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the repetitive inspections requirement DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD for that the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
actuator. Federal Aviation Administration the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Credit for Actions Previously Completed 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL–401,
14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC. This docket number is
(j) Inspections completed before the
[Docket No. FAA–2004–18876; Directorate FAA–2004–18876; the directorate
effective date of this AD using GE ASB No.
Identifier 2003–NM–254–AD; Amendment identifier for this docket is 2003–NM–
CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–A0007, Revision 1
dated November 7, 2003; or Revision 2 dated 39–14032; AD 2005–07–08] 254–AD.
December 16, 2004; or Revision 3 dated FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RIN 2120–AA64
February 14, 2005; are acceptable for Dennis Stremick, Aerospace Engineer,
compliance with the corresponding Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
inspection in this AD. Model 757–200 and –200PF Series Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
Airplanes 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Alternative Methods of Compliance Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification AGENCY: Federal Aviation (425) 917–6450; fax (425) 914–6590.
Office, has the authority to approve Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
alternative methods of compliance for this Transportation (DOT). proposed to amend 14 CFR Part 39 with
AD if requested using the procedures found
ACTION: Final rule. an AD for certain Boeing Model 757–
in 14 CFR 39.19.
200 and -200PF series airplanes. That
Special Flight Permits SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new action, published in the Federal
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Register on August 17, 2004 (69 FR
(l) Under 39.23, we impose the following
conditions and limitations on the issuance Boeing Model 757–200 and –200PF 51015), proposed to require repetitive
and use of Special Flight Permits for this AD: series airplanes. This AD requires inspections and audible tap tests of the
(1) If both engines report FADEC fault 1 repetitive inspections and audible tap upper and lower skins of the trailing
messages at the same time, whether tests of the upper and lower skins of the edge wedges on certain slats, and
intermittent or continuous, review the MDC trailing edge wedges on certain slats, related investigative and corrective
for master VG actuator faults before further and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The proposed AD
flight. If actuator faults are still present for actions if necessary. This AD also also provided an optional terminating
both engines, then replace at least one master provides an optional terminating action action for the repetitive inspections and
VG actuator before further flight. for the repetitive inspections and audible tap tests.
(2) If a master VG actuator switches audible tap tests. This AD is prompted
channels, replace the actuator before further by a report of damage to the No. 4 Comments
flight. leading edge slat. We are issuing this We provided the public the
Material Incorporated by Reference AD to prevent delamination of the opportunity to participate in the
leading edge slats, possible loss of development of this AD. We have
(m) You must use GE Alert Service Bulletin
pieces of the trailing edge wedge considered the comments that have
No. CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–A0007, Revision 3,
dated February 14, 2005, to perform the assembly during flight, reduction of the been submitted on the proposed AD.
reviews and actuator dispositions required by reduced maneuver and stall margins, Supportive Comment
this AD. The Director of the Federal Register and consequent reduced controllability
approved the incorporation by reference of of the airplane. One commenter supports the
GE Alert Service Bulletin No. CF34–8C–AL proposed AD.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
S/B 75–A0007, Revision 3, dated February 5, 2005. Request To Correct Typographical
14, 2005, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The incorporation by reference of a Error in Applicability
part 51. You can get a copy from General certain publication listed in the AD is
Electric Company via Lockheed Martin One commenter requests that the
approved by the Director of the Federal typographical error in paragraph (c),
Technology Services, 10525 Chester Road,
Register as of May 5, 2005. Applicability, of the proposed AD, be
Suite C, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215, telephone
(513) 672–8400, fax (513) 672–8422. You may ADDRESSES: For service information corrected. The Applicability in the
review copies at the Federal Aviation identified in this AD, contact Boeing proposed AD states that the AD applies
Administration (FAA), New England Region, Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, to Boeing Model 737–200 and –200F
Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. You series airplanes, as listed in Boeing
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA can examine this information at the Alert Service Bulletin 757–57A0063,
01803–5299; or at the National Archives and National Archives and Records dated June 26, 2003. The commenter
Records Administration (NARA). For Administration (NARA). For states that the reference to Model 737–
information on the availability of this information on the availability of this 200 and –200F series airplanes should
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, be corrected to avoid confusion between
to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/ or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ the referenced service bulletin and
code_of_federal_regulations/ federal_register/ proposed AD.
ibr_locations.html. code_of_federal_regulations/ We agree and the Applicability
Related Information ibr_locations.html. section of this AD has been corrected to
(n) None. Docket: The AD docket contains the reference ‘‘Boeing Model 757–200 and
proposed AD, comments, and any final –200PF series airplanes identified in
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on disposition. You can examine the AD Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
March 23, 2005.
docket on the Internet at http:// 57A0063. * * *’’ We discovered this
Peter A. White, dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket error after the proposed AD was
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Management Facility office between 9 published. We find that our intent in the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through proposed AD was clear, as all other
[FR Doc. 05–6247 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The references throughout the proposed AD
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Management Facility office were correct, and the referenced service

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bulletin applies to Boeing Model 757– AD is unclear with respect to these 91–22–51 has different line numbers
200 and –200PF series airplanes. Thus, configurations, and recommends that from those in this AD. The applicability
we find no reason to re-open the we revise the proposed AD to clearly for that AD is Boeing Model 757 series
comment period. state the applicability with respect to airplanes, line numbers 140 through
Request To Clarify Applicability the various configurations resulting 335. We have not changed this AD
from the aforementioned airworthiness regarding this issue.
The Air Transport Association (ATA) directives and service bulletins.
states that its member airlines concur Request To Give Credit for Actions
with the intent of the proposed AD, but We do not agree that the applicability Accomplished Previously
that the applicability of the proposed of this AD requires revision. The
AD is unclear. The commenter notes applicability of this AD states that the One commenter requests that the
that actions specified in the proposed AD applies to Boeing Model 757–200 proposed AD be revised to indicate that
AD overlap or duplicate the and -200PF series airplanes, certificated actions accomplished previously in
requirements of AD 90–23–06, in any category, identified in Boeing accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin
amendment 39–6794. The commenter Alert Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, 757–57A0038 or 757–57A0045 are
also states that several slat wedge dated June 26, 2003. The effectivity in acceptable for compliance with the
configurations exist in in-service that service bulletin is all Boeing Model requirements of the proposed AD. The
airplanes as a result of AD 91–22–51, 757 series airplanes with line numbers commenter states that the actions
amendment 39–8129, and several other 1 through 139 inclusive. This AD described in those service bulletins have
service bulletins that address trailing addresses line numbers 1 through 139 the same results as the actions described
edge wedges. The commenter contends inclusive, regardless of configuration. in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
that the applicability of the proposed Also, the airplane applicability for AD 57A0063, dated June 26, 2003.

SERVICE BULLETINS WITH SIMILAR ACTIONS


As the appropriate source of
Service Bulletin— Dated— Is cited in— service information for—

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– June 26, 2003 ........................... The proposed AD ..................... Inspecting, repairing, and re-
57A0063. placing trailing edge wedges.
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57A0038, October 10, 1990 ...................... AD 90–23–06, amendment 39– Inspecting, repairing, and re-
Revision 2. 6794. placing trailing edge wedges.
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57A0045 ...... October 16, 1991 ...................... AD 91–22–51, amendment 39– Repetitive detailed inspections
8129. of the trailing edge wedges
of slats 1 through 4 and 7
through 10.

We agree that accomplishment of the Request To Revise Compliance Time for the subject unsafe condition, the
actions specified in Boeing Service Repetitive Inspections and Tests manufacturer’s recommended
Bulletin 757–57A0038, Revision 5, compliance time, and the practical
One commenter requests an extension aspect of accomplishing the required
dated July 16, 1992, or Revision 6, dated
of the compliance time from 18 months inspections within a period of time that
November 10, 1994, only, are acceptable to 24 months for the repetitive detailed
for compliance with the requirements of corresponds to the normal scheduled
inspections and audible tap tests of the maintenance program for most affected
this AD. We do not agree that upper and lower skins of the trailing
accomplishment of the actions specified operators. However, according to the
edge wedges. The commenter states that provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD,
in Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57A0045 it performs maintenance checks (‘‘C-
is acceptable for compliance with the we may approve a request to adjust the
checks’’) on its fleet every 24 months. compliance time if the request includes
requirements of this AD. As stated The commenter also states that a
previously, the applicability of AD 91– data that prove that the new compliance
compliance time of 18 months would time would provide an acceptable level
22–51 is Boeing Model 757 series require special maintenance visits in of safety.
airplanes, line numbers 140 through 335 addition to the normally scheduled ‘‘C-
inclusive, and the applicability of this checks,’’ and the associated costs and Explanation of Additional Change to
AD is line numbers 1 through 139 downtime would be considerable. The This AD
inclusive. commenter has reviewed its Since the publication of the proposed
We have included a new paragraph maintenance program, and the subject AD, Boeing has received a Delegation
(h) in this AD, and reidentified the slats are currently inspected every 48 Option Authorization (DOA). We have
months. A review of the associated revised this AD to delegate the authority
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
maintenance task cards did not reveal to approve an AMOC for any repair
Paragraph (h) specifies that
any discrepancies. The commenter required by this AD to the Authorized
accomplishment of the actions in the
notes that this change to the proposed Representative for the Boeing DOA
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing AD would prevent operators from
Service Bulletin 757–57A0038, Revision Organization rather than the Designated
having to request approval of an AMOC Engineering Representative.
5 or Revision 6 only, in conjunction for the proposed AD.
with the use of BMS 5–137 adhesive, is Conclusion
We do not agree with the commenter’s
acceptable for compliance with the request to extend the compliance time. We have carefully reviewed the
requirements of this AD. In developing an appropriate available data, including the comments
compliance time for this AD, we that have been submitted, and
considered the urgency associated with determined that air safety and the

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public interest require adopting the AD burden on any operator nor increase the Costs of Compliance
with the changes described previously. scope of the AD. This AD affects about 139 airplanes
We have determined that these changes worldwide. The following table
will neither increase the economic provides the estimated costs for U.S.
operators to comply with this AD.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Average Number
Work labor Cost per of U.S.-
Action Parts Fleet cost
hours rate per airplane registered
hour airplanes

Inspection test, per inspection 6 (1 work hour per $65 None .. $390, per inspection/ 97 $37,830, per inspec-
cycle. slat, 6 slats per air- test cycle. tion/test cycle
plane.).

Authority for This Rulemaking a location to examine the regulatory the compliance times specified, unless the
evaluation. actions have already been done.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Repetitive Inspections and Tests
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Within 18 months after the effective
Section 106, describes the authority of safety, Incorporation by reference, date of this AD: Do a detailed inspection and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Safety. an audible tap test of the upper and lower
Aviation Programs, describes in more skins of the trailing edge wedges on slats No.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Adoption of the Amendment 2 through No. 4 inclusive and No. 7 through
authority. No. 9 inclusive, for evidence of damage or
■ Accordingly, under the authority cracking, in accordance with the
We are issuing this rulemaking under delegated to me by the Administrator,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, dated June
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, follows: 26, 2003. Repeat the detailed inspection and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
audible tap test thereafter at intervals not to
section, Congress charges the FAA with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS exceed 18 months.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
air commerce by prescribing regulations
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
for practices, methods, and procedures
continues to read as follows: examination of a specific item, installation,
the Administrator finds necessary for or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
safety in air commerce. This regulation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
is within the scope of that authority § 39.13 [Amended] supplemented with a direct source of good
because it addresses an unsafe condition lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
products identified in this rulemaking the following new airworthiness lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
action. directive (AD): cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
2005–07–08 Boeing: Amendment 39–14032. required.’’
Regulatory Findings Docket No. FAA–2004–18876;
We have determined that this AD will Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–254–AD. Related Investigative and Corrective Actions
not have federalism implications under Effective Date (g) If any damage or cracking is found
Executive Order 13132. This AD will during any inspection or audible tap test
(a) This AD becomes effective May 5, 2005.
not have a substantial direct effect on required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before
the States, on the relationship between Affected ADs further flight, do the related investigative
the national government and the States, (b) None. action, if applicable, and replace the affected
or on the distribution of power and part with a new trailing edge wedge assembly
Applicability or repair the affected part, in accordance with
responsibilities among the various
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
levels of government. 200 and –200PF series airplanes, certificated Alert Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, dated
For the reasons discussed above, I in any category, identified in Boeing Alert June 26, 2003. Accomplishing the
certify that this AD: Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, dated June replacement terminates the repetitive
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 26, 2003. inspections and audible tap tests required by
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Unsafe Condition paragraph (f) of this AD for that wedge
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) This AD was prompted by a report of
assembly only.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures damage to the No. 4 leading edge slat. We are Actions Accomplished Previously
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and issuing this AD to prevent delamination of
(h) Previous accomplishment of all of the
(3) Will not have a significant the leading edge slats, possible loss of pieces
actions specified in the Accomplishment
economic impact, positive or negative, of the trailing edge wedge assembly during
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 757–
on a substantial number of small entities flight, reduction of the reduced maneuver
and stall margins, and consequent reduced 57A0038, Revision 5, dated July 16, 1992; or
under the criteria of the Regulatory Revision 6, dated November 10, 1994; in
Flexibility Act. controllability of the airplane.
conjunction with the use of BMS 5–137
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Compliance adhesive; is acceptable for compliance with
of the estimated costs to comply with (e) You are responsible for having the the inspection requirements of paragraph (f)
this AD. See the ADDRESSES section for actions required by this AD performed within of this AD.

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Parts Installation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION a proposed airworthiness directive (AD).


(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no The proposed AD applies to Rolls-Royce
trailing edge wedge assembly having a part Federal Aviation Administration (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division
number listed in the ‘‘Existing Part Number’’ (RR) model Viper Mk.601–22 turbojet
column of the table in paragraph 2.C.3. of 14 CFR Part 39 engines. We published the proposed AD
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, in the Federal Register on October 29,
[Docket No. FAA–2004–18024; Directorate
dated June 26, 2003, may be installed on any Identifier 2003–NE–39–AD; Amendment 39– 2004 (69 FR 63104). That action
airplane unless it has been inspected, tested, 14034; AD 2005–07–10] proposed to require reducing the life of
and had any necessary corrective actions certain 1st stage turbine rotor blades
accomplished in accordance with this AD. RIN 2120–AA64 from 7,000 hours TIS to 4,600 hours
TIS, provide a drawdown schedule for
Optional Terminating Action Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce blades that have already exceeded the
(j) Replacing all trailing edge wedge (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division new reduced life limit, and change
assemblies with new, improved wedge Model Viper Mk.601–22 Turbojet certain compliance times to be in
assemblies in accordance with Part III of the Engines agreement with RR ASB No. 72–A184,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert dated January 2001.
Service Bulletin 757–57A0063, dated June
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
26, 2003, terminates the requirements of
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket
paragraph (f) of this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
You may examine the docket that
Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an contains the AD, any comments
(AMOCs) existing airworthiness directive (AD) for received, and any final disposition in
(k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol person at the DMS Docket Offices
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Engine Division (RR) model Viper between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Mk.601–22 turbojet engines. That AD through Friday, except Federal holidays.
requested in accordance with the procedures currently requires reducing the life of The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
found in 14 CFR 39.19. certain 1st stage turbine rotor blades 5227) is located on the plaza level of the
(2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable from 7,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) Department of Transportation Nassif
level of safety may be used for any repair to 4,600 hours TIS, and provides a Building at the street address stated in
required by this AD, if it is approved by an drawdown schedule for blades that have ADDRESSES. Comments will be available
Authorized Representative for the Boeing already exceeded the new reduced life in the AD docket shortly after the DMS
Delegation Option Authorization limit. This AD requires the same actions receives them.
Organization who has been authorized by the but changes certain compliance times to Comments
Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those be in agreement with RR Alert Service
findings. For a repair method to be approved, Bulletin (ASB) No. 72–A184, dated We provided the public the
the repair must meet the certification basis of January 2001. This AD results from opportunity to participate in the
the airplane, and the approval must comments received on AD 2004–13–03, development of this AD. We received no
specifically refer to this AD. that the AD is unnecessarily more comments on the proposal or on the
Material Incorporated by Reference restrictive than the requirements in the determination of the cost to the public.
associated RR ASB No. 72–A184. We are Conclusion
(l) You must use Boeing Alert Service
issuing this AD to prevent multiple
Bulletin 757–57A0063, dated June 26, 2003, We have carefully reviewed the
failures of 1st stage turbine rotor blades
to perform the actions that are required by available data and determined that air
that could result in a dual-engine
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. safety and the public interest require
shutdown.
The Director of the Federal Register approves
adopting the AD as proposed.
the incorporation by reference of this DATES: This AD becomes effective May
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) 5, 2005. Costs of Compliance
and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service ADDRESSES: You can get the service We estimate that 84 RR model Viper
information, contact Boeing Commercial information identified in this proposed
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Mk.601–22 turbojet engines installed on
AD from Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected
Washington 98124–2207. For information on Engines Division, Technical
the availability of this material at the
by this AD. We estimate that no
Publications Department CLS–4, P.O. additional labor cost will be incurred to
National Archives and Records Box 3, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QE
Administration (NARA), call (202) 741–6030, replace 1st stage turbine rotor blades
England; telephone 117–979–1234, fax when done at time of engine overhaul.
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 117–979–7575.
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ A replacement set 1st stage turbine rotor
You may examine the AD docket on blades costs about $166,987. Based on
ibr_locations.html. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in
You may view the AD docket at the Docket these figures, we estimate the total cost
Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the of the AD to U.S. operators to be
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street,
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., $14,026,950.
SW., Washington, DC.
room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington, Authority for This Rulemaking
DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Title 49 of the United States Code
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Certification Office, FAA, Engine and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
22, 2005. Propeller Directorate, 12 New England rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Ali Bahrami, Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803– Section 106, describes the authority of
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 5299; telephone (781) 238–7178; fax the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aircraft Certification Service. (781) 238–7199. Aviation Programs, describes in more
[FR Doc. 05–6259 Filed 3–30–05; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA detail the scope of the Agency’s
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with authority.

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