[Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26024-26025]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-NM-138-AD; Amendment 39-13611; AD 2004-09-22]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-300 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-300 series airplanes, that
requires modification of a certain ground cooling fan. This action is
necessary to prevent overheating of the connecting terminals of the
ground cooling fan, which could result in smoke or fire in the flight
compartment and main cabin. This action is intended to address the
identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective June 15, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of June 15, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box 1103, D-82230 Wessling,
Germany. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availablility
of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dornier Model 328-300
series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2004
(69 FR 10378). That action proposed to require modification of a
certain ground cooling fan.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been submitted on the proposed
AD or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Cost Impact
We estimate that 52 airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by
this AD, that it will take about 2 work hours per airplane to
accomplish the modification, and that the average labor rate is $65 per
work hour. Required parts will cost about $14,000 per airplane. Based
on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is
estimated to be $734,760, or $14,130 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other
administrative actions.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, it
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a
significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2004-09-22 Fairchild Dornier GmbH (Formerly Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH):
Amendment 39-13611. Docket 2003-NM-138-AD.
Applicability: Model 328-300 series airplanes equipped with a
ground cooling fan, part number AE1716D00, certificated in any
category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent overheating of the connecting terminals of the ground
cooling fan, which could result in smoke or fire in the flight
compartment and main cabin, accomplish the following:
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Modification
(a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD: Modify
the ground cooling fan by doing all the actions per the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dornier Service Bulletin SB-328J-21-
045, Revision 1, dated February 26, 2003.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(c) The actions shall be done in accordance with Dornier Service
Bulletin SB-328J-21-045, Revision 1, dated February 26, 2003. This
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. Copies may be obtained from AvCraft Aerospace GmbH, P.O. Box
1103, D-82230 Wessling, Germany. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availablility of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html
.
Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in German
airworthiness directive 2003-144, dated May 15, 2003.
Effective Date
(d) This amendment becomes effective on June 15, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 22, 2004.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-10243 Filed 5-10-04; 8:45 am]
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