[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 29466]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12673]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-1028; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-188-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model
Gulfstream G150 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model
Gulfstream G150 airplanes. The proposed AD would have required
inspecting to determine the manufacturer of the baggage compartment
rubber seals, and replacing the baggage compartment rubber seals
manufactured by Gumiyan with seals manufactured by Rubbercraft. Since
the proposed AD was issued, we have received new data from the
manufacturer stating that all affected airplanes have already been
modified as described in the proposed AD. Accordingly, the proposed AD
is withdrawn.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new
AD for certain Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes. That NPRM was published
in the Federal Register on November 5, 2009 (74 FR 57266). The NPRM
would have required inspecting to determine the manufacturer of the
baggage compartment rubber seals, and replacing the baggage compartment
rubber seals manufactured by Gumiyan with seals manufactured by
Rubbercraft. The NPRM resulted from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI described the unsafe condition as:
IAI Company Flammability tests revealed that the baggage
compartment rubber seals manufactured by Gumiyan are not compliant
with FAR [Federal Aviation Regulation] 25, Appendix F, Part I
requirements.
The proposed actions were intended to prevent potential ignition of the
baggage compartment rubber seals, which could lead to a larger fire.
Actions Since NPRM Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM, Gulfstream Aerospace LP has informed the
FAA that all Model Gulfstream G150 airplanes have been modified in
accordance with Gulfstream Service Bulletin 150-25-055, dated October
28, 2008 (specified as the appropriate source of service information
for accomplishing the requirements of the proposed AD). Gulfstream
Aerospace LP states that, consequently, all actions specified in the
NPRM are complete.
FAA's Conclusions
Upon further consideration, we have determined that the proposed AD
is not necessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the
future.
Regulatory Impact
Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2009-1028,
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-188-AD, which was published in the
Federal Register on November 5, 2009 (74 FR 57266).
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 14, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-12673 Filed 5-25-10; 8:45 am]
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