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Hamilton Sundstrand: Docket No. FAA– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 48–AD, 12 New England Executive Park,
2005–21719; Directorate Identifier 2005– Burlington, MA 01803–5299.
NE–19–AD. Federal Aviation Administration • By fax: (781) 238–7055.
Comments Due Date
• By e-mail: 9-ane-
14 CFR Part 39 [email protected].
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration You can get the service information
(FAA) must receive comments on this [Docket No. 2000–NE–48–AD] identified in this proposed AD from
airworthiness directive (AD) action by Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG,
September 6, 2005. RIN 2120–AA64
Eschenweg 11, 15827 Blankenfelde-
Affected ADs Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Mahlow, Germany, telephone:
(b) None. Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Formerly International Access Code 011, Country
Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, Code 49, (0) 33–7086–1768, fax:
Applicability International Access Code 011, Country
formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH)
(c) This AD applies to Hamilton Models BR700–710A1–10 and BR700– Code 49, (0) 33–7086–3356.
Sundstrand Power Systems (formerly You may examine the AD docket, by
710A2–20 Turbofan Engines
Sundstrand Power Systems) auxiliary power appointment, at the FAA, New England
units (APUs) models T–62T–46C2, T–62T– AGENCY: Federal Aviation Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
46C2A, T–62T–46C3, T–62T–46C7, and T– Administration (FAA), DOT. 12 New England Executive Park,
62T–46C7A, with compressor impeller ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Burlington, MA.
assembly, part number (P/N) 4502020 or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(NPRM).
4502020A installed. These APUs are Jason Yang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
installed on, but not limited to, BAE Systems SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
AVRO 146, Fokker 50, Saab 2000, and Saab supersede an existing airworthiness Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
340 airplanes. directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803–
Unsafe Condition Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) 5299; telephone: (781) 238–7747, fax:
(d) This AD results from two reports of (formerly Rolls-Royce Deutschland (781) 238–7199.
uncontained failures of compressor impeller GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
assemblies. We are issuing this AD to prevent GmbH) models BR700–710A1–10 and
BR700–710A2–20 turbofan engines. Comments Invited
an uncontained APU failure and damage to
the airplane. That AD currently requires initial and We invite you to submit any written
repetitive visual and ultrasonic relevant data, views, or arguments
Compliance inspections of fan discs, part numbers regarding this proposal. Send your
(e) You are responsible for having the (P/Ns) BRR18803, BRR19248, and comments to an address listed under
actions required by this AD performed within BRR20791 for cracks, and if necessary, ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
the compliance times specified unless the replacement with serviceable parts. This 2000–NE–48–AD’’ in the subject line of
actions have already been done. proposed AD would require the same your comments. If you want us to
(f) For APUs with compressor impeller inspections of these fan discs, with acknowledge receipt of your mailed
assemblies that have 12,000 or more cycles- certain old design P/N fan blades comments, send us a self-addressed,
since-new (CSN) accumulated on the
installed. This proposed AD would stamped postcard with the docket
effective date of this AD, remove compressor
extend the inspection interval for number written on it; we will date-
impeller assemblies from service before
accumulating 500 additional cycles.
certain fan discs having new design P/ stamp your postcard and mail it back to
(g) For APUs with compressor impeller N fan blades installed. Also, this you. We specifically invite comments
assemblies that have fewer than 12,000 CSN proposed AD would add as optional on the overall regulatory, economic,
on the effective date of this AD, remove terminating action to the repetitive environmental, and energy aspects of
compressor impeller assemblies from service inspections, installation of certain P/N the proposed AD. If a person contacts us
at or before accumulating 12,500 CSN. new fan discs, certain P/N new fan verbally, and that contact relates to a
blades, and engine fan speed (N1) Keep substantive part of this proposed AD,
Alternative Methods of Compliance
Out Zone software. This proposed AD we will summarize the contact and
(h) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft results from a revised RRD service place the summary in the docket. We
Certification Office, has the authority to bulletin (SB) that introduces relaxed will consider all comments received by
approve alternative methods of compliance inspection intervals for certain P/N the closing date and may amend the
for this AD if requested using the procedures combinations of fan discs and fan proposed AD in light of those
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
blades, and introduces improved design comments.
Related Information fan discs and fan blades. We are
Examining the AD Docket
(i) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletins proposing this AD to detect and prevent
No. 4500090–49–33, dated January 6, 2005, cracks in the fan disc that could result You may examine the AD Docket
No. 4500482–49–33, dated January 6, 2005, in an uncontained engine failure and (including any comments and service
No. 4501578–49–22, dated January 13, 2005, damage to the airplane. information), by appointment, between
No. 4501690–49–47, dated November 19, DATES: We must receive any comments
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
2004, and No. 4501909–49–16, dated January on this proposed AD by September 6, Friday, except Federal holidays. See
13, 2005, pertain to the subject of this AD. ADDRESSES for the location.
2005.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on ADDRESSES: Use one of the following Discussion
June 28, 2005.
addresses to submit comments on this On April 1, 2003, the FAA issued AD
Diane S. Romanosky, proposed AD: 2003–07–11, Amendment 39–13107 (68
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller • By mail: Federal Aviation FR 17727, April 11, 2003). That AD
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Administration (FAA), New England requires initial and repetitive visual and
[FR Doc. 05–13134 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, ultrasonic inspections of fan discs, P/Ns
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NE– BRR18803, BRR19248, and BRR20791,

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for cracks, and if necessary, replacement FAA’s Determination and Requirements products identified in this rulemaking
with serviceable parts. of the Proposed AD action.
Actions Since AD 2003–07–11 Was We have evaluated all pertinent Regulatory Findings
Issued information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or We have determined that this
Since AD 2003–07–11 was issued, proposed AD would not have federalism
RRD has reevaluated the existing develop on other products of this same
type design. Therefore, we are implications under Executive Order
repetitive inspection interval 13132. This proposed AD would not
requirements, and has introduced new proposing this AD, which would
require: have a substantial direct effect on the
design fan discs and fan blades. States, on the relationship between the
• For fan disc P/N BRR18803,
Relevant Service Information BRR19248, BRR20791, BRR24829, national Government and the States, or
BRR24829, or FW33929 installed, initial on the distribution of power and
We have reviewed and approved the
and repetitive inspections for cracks. responsibilities among the various
technical contents of RRD SB No. SB–
• As optional terminating action to levels of government.
BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, dated
February 23, 2005, that describes the repetitive inspection requirements For the reasons discussed above, I
procedures for removing any dry film of the proposed AD, installation of a certify that the proposed regulation:
lubricant coating from the front face of new fan disc P/N FW33927, new fan 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the fan disc to improve visual blades P/N FW33513 or P/N FW33980, action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
inspections, and initial and repetitive and N1 Keep Out Zone software. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
inspections for cracks in fan discs. That The proposed AD would require that DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
SB also introduces the installation of a you do the inspections using the service (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
new design fan disc and new design fan information described previously. 3. Would not have a significant
blades. The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative,
which is the aviation authority for on a substantial number of small entities
Germany, classified this service bulletin There are about 500 RRD models under the criteria of the Regulatory
as mandatory and issued AD 2000–348, BR700–710A1–10 and BR700–710A2– Flexibility Act.
Revision 6, dated March 31, 2005, in 20 turbofan engines of the affected
design in the worldwide fleet. We We prepared a summary of the costs
order to ensure the airworthiness of to comply with this proposal and placed
these RRD models BR700–710A1–10 estimate that 400 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry would be it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy
turbofan engines and BR700–710A2–20 of this summary by sending a request to
turbofan engines in Germany. affected by this proposed AD. We also
estimate that it would take about 7 work us at the address listed under
Differences Between the Proposed AD ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
hours per engine to perform the
and the Service Information inspections, and that the average labor 2000–NE–48–AD’’ in your request.
Although the visual inspection rate is $65 per work hour. We estimate List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
requirements of RRD SB No. SB–BR700– the total labor cost for performing one
72–900229, Revision 6, dated February inspection of the U.S. fleet to be Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
23, 2005, do not specifically define the $182,000. New design fan discs and fan safety, Safety.
pass or fail criteria for fan discs, this blades would cost about $150,000 per The Proposed Amendment
proposed AD would specifically instruct engine. Based on these figures, the total
the rejection of fan discs that have cost of the proposed AD on U.S. Accordingly, under the authority
visual cracks. We communicated with operators is estimated to be $60,182,000. delegated to me by the Administrator,
RRD and confirmed that the intent of The manufacturer has stated that it may the Federal Aviation Administration
the service bulletin is to require the provide the new fan disc and new fan proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
owner or operator to default to blades at no cost to operators. follows:
appropriate maintenance manuals for Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
pass or fail criteria. We subsequently
Title 49 of the United States Code DIRECTIVES
reviewed the maintenance manuals and
confirmed that no cracks are allowed in specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1. The authority citation for part 39
the fan discs. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, continues to read as follows:
Section 106, describes the authority of
Bilateral Agreement Information the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
This engine model is manufactured in Aviation Programs, describes in more § 39.13 [Amended]
Germany and is type certificated for detail the scope of the Agency’s
operation in the United States under the authority. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
provisions of Section 21.29 of the We are issuing this rulemaking under removing Amendment 39–13107 (68 FR
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR the authority described in Subtitle VII, 17727, April 11, 2003) and by adding a
21.29) and the applicable bilateral Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, new airworthiness directive, to read as
airworthiness agreement. In keeping ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that follows:
with this bilateral airworthiness section, Congress charges the FAA with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
agreement, the LBA has kept the FAA promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (formerly Rolls-Royce Deutschland
informed of the situation described air commerce by prescribing regulations GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce
above. We have examined the findings for practices, methods, and procedures GmbH): Docket No. 2000–NE–48–AD.
of the LBA, reviewed all available the Administrator finds necessary for Comments Due Date
information, and determined that AD safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
action is necessary for products of this is within the scope of that authority (FAA) must receive comments on this
type design that are certificated for because it addresses an unsafe condition airworthiness directive (AD) action by
operation in the United States. that is likely to exist or develop on September 6, 2005.

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Affected ADs Engines With Fan Disc P/N BRR20791 (1) Perform a visual and ultrasonic
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003–07–11, Installed, and Fan Blades P/N BRR20677 or inspection before accumulating 500 hours-
Amendment 39–13107. BRR23178 Installed since-new. Use paragraphs A through F of the
(g) For BR700–710A1–10 engines with applicable Part 1 or Part 2 of the
Applicability serial numbers (SNs) 11452 and lower, and Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No.
(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce BR700–710A2–20 engines with SNs 12352 SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 5, dated
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) (formerly and lower, with fan disc P/N BRR20791 January 8, 2003, or Revision 6, dated
Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly installed, and fan blades P/N BRR20677 or February 23, 2005 to do the inspection.
BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH) models BR700– BRR23178 installed, do the following: (2) Thereafter, perform a visual and an
710A1–10 and BR700–710A2–20 turbofan (1) If the last fan disc inspection was a ultrasonic inspection before accumulating
engines. These engines are installed on, but visual inspection performed using RRD SB 500 hours since the last visual or ultrasonic
not limited to, Bombardier Inc. BD–700– No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 3, dated inspection.
1A10, BD–700–1A11, and Gulfstream July 12, 2001; Revision 4, dated December 20, Engines With Fan Disc P/N BRR20791
Aerospace Corp. G–V series airplanes. 2001; Revision 5, dated January 8, 2003; or Installed, and Fan Blades P/N FW33513,
Revision 6, dated February 23, 2005, visually FW33980, FW33925, FW34114, or FW34776
Unsafe Condition or ultrasonically inspect fan disc within 25 Installed
(d) This AD results from a revised RRD CSLI. Use paragraphs A through F of the
service bulletin (SB) that introduces relaxed applicable Part 1 or Part 2 of the (1) For engines with fan disc P/N
inspection intervals for certain P/N Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No. BRR20791, BRR24829, or FW33929 installed,
combinations of fan discs and fan blades, and SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, dated and fan blades P/N FW33513, FW33980,
introduces improved design fan discs and fan February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. FW33925, FW34114, or FW34776 installed,
blades. The actions specified in this AD are (2) If the last fan disc inspection was an do the following:
intended to detect and prevent cracks in the ultrasonic inspection performed using RRD Initial Inspection
fan disc that could result in an uncontained SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 3,
engine failure and damage to the airplane. dated July 12, 2001; Revision 4, dated (1) Perform a visual and ultrasonic
December 20, 2001; Revision 5, dated January inspection of the fan disc at time of
Compliance 8, 2003; or Revision 6, dated February 23, installation of new fan blades P/N FW33513,
(e) You are responsible for having the 2005, visually or ultrasonically inspect fan FW33980, FW33925, FW34114, or FW34776.
actions required by this AD performed within disc within 150 CSLI. Use paragraphs A Use paragraphs A through F of the applicable
the compliance times specified unless the through F of the applicable Part 1 or Part 2 Part 1 or Part 2 of the Accomplishment
actions have already been done. of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD Instructions of RRD SB No. SB–BR700–72–
SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, 900229, Revision 6, dated February 23, 2005
Initial Inspection dated February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. to do the inspection.
Engines With Fan Disc P/N BRR18803 or (3) For engines that have not yet been (2) If any cracks are found, remove the disc
BRR19248 Installed and Fan Blades P/N inspected, visually or ultrasonically inspect from service and replace with a serviceable
BRR20677 or BRR23178 Installed fan disc within 25 flight cycles after the disc.
effective date of this AD. Use paragraphs A Repetitive Inspections
(f) For engines with fan disc P/N BRR18803 through F of the applicable Part 1 or Part 2
or BRR19248 installed, and fan blades P/N of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD (3) Perform a visual and ultrasonic
BRR20677 or BRR23178 installed, do the SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, inspection of the fan disc within 375 flight
following: dated February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. CSLI or 600 flight hours since-last-
(1) If the last fan disc inspection was a (4) If any cracks are found, remove the disc inspection, whichever occurs first. Use
visual inspection performed using RRD SB from service and replace with a serviceable paragraphs A through F of the applicable Part
No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 3, dated disc. 1 or Part 2 of the Accomplishment
July 12, 2001; Revision 4, dated December 20, (h) For BR700–710A1–10 engines with SNs Instructions of RRD SB No. SB–BR700–72–
2001; Revision 5, dated January 8, 2003; or 11453 and higher, and BR700–710A2–20 900229, Revision 6, dated February 23, 2005
Revision 6, dated February 23, 2005, visually engines with SNs 12353 and higher with fan to do the inspection; and
or ultrasonically inspect fan disc within 25 discs P/N BRR20791 installed, do the (4) Repeat the fan disc visual and
flight cycles-since-last inspection (CSLI). Use following: ultrasonic inspection within 750 flight CSLI
paragraphs A through F of the applicable Part (1) Visually or ultrasonically inspect fan or 1,100 flight hours since-last-inspection,
1 or Part 2 of the Accomplishment discs within 150 flight cycles-since-new whichever occurs first. Use paragraphs A
Instructions of RRD SB No. SB–BR700–72– (CSN). Use paragraphs A through F of the through F of the applicable Part 1 or Part 2
900229, Revision 6, dated February 23, 2005 applicable Part 1 or Part 2 of the of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD
to do the inspection. Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No. SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6,
(2) If the last fan disc inspection was an SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 5, dated dated February 23, 2005 to do the inspection;
ultrasonic inspection performed using RRD January 8, 2003; or Revision 6, dated and
SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 3, February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. (5) Thereafter, perform repetitive visual
dated July 12, 2001; Revision 4, dated (2) If any cracks are found, remove the disc and ultrasonic inspections of the fan disc
December 20, 2001; Revision 5, dated January from service and replace with a serviceable within every 1,500 flight CSLI or 2,200 flight
8, 2003; or Revision 6, dated February 23, disc. hours since-last-inspection, whichever
2005, visually or ultrasonically inspect fan occurs first. Use paragraphs A through F of
disc within 75 CSLI. Use paragraphs A Repetitive Inspections the applicable Part 1 or Part 2 of the
through F of the applicable Part 1 or Part 2 (i) Except for engines listed in paragraph (j) Accomplishment Instructions of RRD SB No.
of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD of this AD, perform repetitive inspections SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, dated
SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, using the criteria in paragraphs (f) through February 23, 2005 to do the inspection.
dated February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. (g)(4), and (k) of this AD. (6) If any cracks are found, remove disc
(3) For engines that have not yet been (j) For BR700–710A1–10 engines with SNs from service and replace with a serviceable
inspected, visually or ultrasonically inspect 11453 and higher, and BR700–710A2–20 disc.
fan disc within 25 flight cycles after the engines with SNs 12353 and higher with fan
effective date of this AD. Use paragraphs A discs P/N BRR20791 installed, perform Optional Terminating Action
through F of the applicable Part 1 or Part 2 repetitive inspections using the criteria in (m) Installation of a new fan disc P/N
of the Accomplishment Instructions of RRD paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(4), and (k) of this FW33927, new fan blades,
SB No. SB–BR700–72–900229, Revision 6, AD. P/N FW33513, or P/N FW33980, and N1
dated February 23, 2005 to do the inspection. (k) For fan discs P/Ns BRR18803, Keep Out Zone software with EEC P/Ns
(4) If any cracks are found, remove the disc BRR19248, and BRR20791, with fan blades 1501KDC02–010, or 1501KDC03–010, or
from service and replace with a serviceable P/N BRR20677 or BRR23178 installed, do the 1501KDC05–010, or 1520KDC05–010, or
disc. following: 1520KDC05R–010, or 1520KDC07–010, or

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1520KDC08–010, is optional terminating • Government-wide rulemaking Web Statement in the Federal Register
action to the repetitive inspections required site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
by this AD. and follow the instructions for sending 19477–78), or you can visit http://
Inspection Reporting Requirements your comments electronically. dms.dot.gov.
(n) Report defects in accordance with the • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
Examining the Docket
applicable Part 1 or Part 2 of RRD SB No. SB– U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
BR700–900229, Revision 5, dated January 8, Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, You can examine the AD docket on
2003. Reporting requirements have been room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
approved by the Office of Management and • By fax: (202) 493–2251. person at the Docket Management
Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB control • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
number 2120–0056. the plaza level of the Nassif Building, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Alternative Methods of Compliance 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Federal holidays. The Docket
(o) The Manager, Engine Certification DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Management Facility office (telephone
Office, has the authority to approve through Friday, except Federal holidays. (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
alternative methods of compliance for this For service information identified in level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
AD if requested using the procedures found this proposed AD, contact Boeing street address stated in the ADDRESSES
in 14 CFR 39.19. Commercial Airplanes, PO Box 3707, section. Comments will be available in
Related Information Seattle, Washington 98124–2207. the AD docket shortly after the DMS
You can examine the contents of this receives them.
(p) LBA airworthiness directive 2000–348,
Revision 6, dated March 31, 2005, also AD docket on the Internet at http:// Discussion
addresses the subject of this AD. dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department We have received a report of a
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on restriction in the pilots’ elevator input
June 28, 2005. of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of control system on a Boeing Model 737–
Diane S. Romanosky, 700 series airplane. As part of the
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller incident investigation, a design review
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
This docket number is FAA–2005–
21712; the directorate identifier for this of the input torque tube assembly for the
[FR Doc. 05–13135 Filed 7–1–05; 8:45 am] power control unit (PCU) showed that,
docket is 2005–NM–070–AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P in several locations, a single broken bolt
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
or backed-off nut, and subsequent
Douglas Tsuji, Aerospace Engineer,
migration of the fastener, could jam the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
torque tube. This condition, if not
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
corrected, could result in loss of
Federal Aviation Administration Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
elevator control and consequent
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
reduced controllability of the airplane.
14 CFR Part 39 (425) 917–6487; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Similar Models
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21712; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–070–AD] Comments Invited The torque tube assembly on Boeing
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,
RIN 2120–AA64 We invite you to submit any relevant –400, and –500 series airplanes is
written data, views, or arguments similar to that on the affected Boeing
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
regarding this proposed AD. Send your Model 737–700 series airplane; and the
Model 737 Airplanes
comments to an address listed under torque tube assembly on certain Boeing
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Model 737–600, –700C, –800 and –900
Administration (FAA), Department of 2005–21712; Directorate Identifier series airplanes is similar or identical to
Transportation (DOT). 2005–NM–070–AD’’ in the subject line that on the affected Boeing Model 737–
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking of your comments. We specifically 700 series airplanes. Therefore, all of
(NPRM). invite comments on the overall these models may be subject to the same
regulatory, economic, environmental, unsafe condition.
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a and energy aspects of the proposed AD.
new airworthiness directive (AD) for We will consider all comments Relevant Service Information
certain Boeing Model 737 airplanes. submitted by the closing date and may We have reviewed Boeing Alert
This proposed AD would require amend the proposed AD in light of those Service Bulletin 737–27A1271,
modifying the elevator input torque tube comments. including Appendix A, dated December
assembly. This proposed AD is We will post all comments we 16, 2004 (for Boeing Model 737–600,
prompted by a report of a restriction in receive, without change, to http:// –700, –700C, –800 and –900 series
the pilots’ elevator input control system. dms.dot.gov, including any personal airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service
We are proposing this AD to prevent information you provide. We will also Bulletin 737–27A1274, including
loss of elevator control and consequent post a report summarizing each Appendix A, dated February 17, 2005
reduced controllability of the airplane. substantive verbal contact with FAA (for Boeing Model 737–100, –200,
DATES: We must receive comments on personnel concerning this proposed AD. –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
this proposed AD by August 19, 2005. Using the search function of that Web airplanes). These service bulletins
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following site, anyone can find and read the describe procedures for modifying the
addresses to submit comments on this comments in any of our dockets, elevator input torque tube assembly. For
proposed AD. including the name of the individual all airplanes, the modification includes
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to who sent the comment (or signed the installing a new blind bolt in both the
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the comment on behalf of an association, left and right horizontal cable
instructions for sending your comments business, labor union, etc.). You can quadrants; and installing a new shroud
electronically. review DOT’s complete Privacy Act to cover the PCU reaction link ground

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