[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2656-2657]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-763]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39-13432; AD 2004-01-18]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F
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 McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes,
that requires revising the vent fan wiring in the right forward cabin
drop ceiling, right mid cabin drop ceiling, and right forward cargo
compartment, as applicable. This action is necessary to prevent fire
and/or smoke in the right forward cabin drop ceiling, right mid cabin
drop ceiling, or right forward cargo compartment. This action is
intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective February 24, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of February 24, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group, Long Beach Division,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data
and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). 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 FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brett Portwood, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5350; fax (562) 627-5210.
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 McDonnell Douglas Model
MD-11 and -11F airplanes was published in the Federal Register on July
24, 2003 (68 FR 43698). That action proposed to require revising the
vent fan wiring in the right forward cabin drop ceiling, right mid
cabin drop ceiling, and right forward cargo compartment, as applicable.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
There are approximately 195 Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes of the
affected design in the worldwide fleet. We estimate that 67 airplanes
of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take
approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish the required
actions, and that the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Required
parts will cost approximately between $14 and $113 per airplane
(depending on
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airplane configuration). Based on these figures, the cost impact of the
AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be between $79 and $178 per
airplane (depending on airplane configuration).
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. Manufacturer warranty remedies may be available
for labor costs associated with this AD. Manufacturer warranty remedies
may also be available for labor costs associated with this AD. As a
result, the costs attributable to the AD may be less than stated above.
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:
2004-01-18 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-13432. Docket 2002-NM-
165-AD.
Applicability: Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, as listed in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A196, Revision 01, dated
November 20, 2002; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent fire and/or smoke in the right forward cabin drop
ceiling, right mid cabin drop ceiling, or right forward cargo
compartment, accomplish the following:
Revise Vent Fan Wiring
(a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise
the vent fan wiring in the right forward cabin drop ceiling, right
mid cabin drop ceiling, and right forward cargo compartment, as
applicable, per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A196, Revision
01, dated November 20, 2002.
(b) Revisions of the vent fan wiring accomplished before the
effective date of this AD per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-
24A196, dated December 17, 2001, are acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, is authorized to approve
alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) Unless otherwise specified by this AD, the actions shall be
done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A196,
Revision 01, dated November 20, 2002. 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 Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group, Long Beach Division,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention:
Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Copies may be
inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
Effective Date
(e) This amendment becomes effective on February 24, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 2, 2004.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-763 Filed 1-16-04; 8:45 am]
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