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Proposed Rules Federal Register


Vol. 70, No. 90

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Government-wide rulemaking Web We specifically invite comments on the
contains notices to the public of the proposed site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov overall regulatory, economic,
issuance of rules and regulations. The and follow the instructions for sending environmental, and energy aspects of
purpose of these notices is to give interested your comments electronically. this proposed AD. If you contact us
persons an opportunity to participate in the • Mail: Docket Management Facility; through a nonwritten communication
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 and that contact relates to a substantive
rules.
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, part of this proposed AD, we will
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– summarize the contact and place the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 001. summary in the docket. We will
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
Federal Aviation Administration • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on closing date and may amend this
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, proposed AD in light of those comments
14 CFR Part 39 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, and contacts.
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20440; Directorate Docket Information
Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD]
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To view the comments to this Where can I go to view the docket
RIN 2120–AA64 proposed AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. information? You may view the AD
The docket number is FAA–2005– docket that contains the proposal, any
Airworthiness Directives; Aero 20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– comments received, and any final
Advantage ADV200 Series (Part 05–AD. disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Numbers ADVPL211CC and Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps (eastern standard time), Monday
Peter Hakala, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, Rotorcraft through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76193– 647–5227) is located on the plaza level
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
0190; telephone: (817) 222–5145; of the Department of Transportation
(NPRM). NASSIF Building at the street address
facsimile: (817) 222–5785.
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all the AD docket on the Internet at
airplanes equipped with Aero Comments Invited http://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers be available in the AD docket shortly
How do I comment on this proposed
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) after the DMS receives them.
AD? We invite you to submit any
vacuum pumps installed under written relevant data, views, or Discussion
supplemental type certificate number arguments regarding this proposal. Send What events have caused this
SA10126SC, through field approval, or your comments to an address listed proposed AD? For the Aero Advantage
other methods. This proposed AD under ADDRESSES. Include the docket ADV200 series (part numbers (P/Ns)
would require you to remove any number, ‘‘FAA–2005–20440; Directorate ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW)
affected vacuum pump and related Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD’’ at the vacuum pumps, FAA has received
monitor system, remove the applicable beginning of your comments. We will reports of 14 single shaft failures and 11
airplane flight manual supplement post all comments we receive, without dual shaft failures in a population of
(AFMS) and placard, and install an change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including 285 pumps. Nine of the failures
FAA-approved vacuum pump other any personal information you provide. occurred with less than 100 hours time-
than the affected part numbers. This We will also post a report summarizing in-service. The failures are concentrated
proposed AD results from several each substantive verbal contact with on airplanes with the Lycoming Engines
reports of pump chamber failure. We are FAA personnel concerning this IO–540 series engines.
issuing this proposed AD to correct proposed rulemaking. Using the search In May 2004, Aero Advantage
problems with the vacuum pump before function of our docket Web site, anyone reported to FAA that they had stopped
failure or malfunction during can find and read the comments production and sales of the pumps and
instrument flight rules (IFR) flight that received into any of our dockets, that they were quitting the business.
can lead to loss of flight instruments including the name of the individual The Aero Advantage ADV200 series
critical for flight. The loss of flight who sent the comment (or signed the vacuum pumps are installed under
instruments could cause pilot comment on behalf of an association, supplemental type certificate number
disorientation and loss of control of the business, labor union, etc.). This is SA10126SC, through field approval, or
aircraft. docket number FAA–2005–20440; other methods. The installation of the
DATES: We must receive any comments Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD. vacuum pump includes a monitor
on this proposed AD by July 11, 2005. You may review the DOT’s complete system, airplane flight manual
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to Privacy Act Statement in the Federal supplement (AFMS), and a placard.
submit comments on this proposed AD: Register published on April 11, 2000 What is the potential impact if FAA
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit http: took no action? Failure or malfunction
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the //dms.dot.gov. of the vacuum pump during instrument
instructions for sending your comments Are there any specific portions of this flight rules (IFR) flight can lead to loss
electronically. proposed AD I should pay attention to? of flight instruments critical for flight.

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The loss of flight instruments could system, the applicable AFMS and Since this material is included in 14
cause pilot disorientation and loss of related placard installed under CFR part 39, we will not include it in
control of the aircraft. supplemental type certificate number future AD actions.
SA10126SC, through field approval, or
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Costs of Compliance
other methods. It would also require
of This Proposed AD you to install an FAA-approved vacuum How many airplanes would this
What has FAA decided? We have pump other than the affected part proposed AD impact? We estimate that
evaluated all pertinent information and numbers. this proposed AD could affect 285
identified an unsafe condition that is How does the revision to 14 CFR part
airplanes in the U.S. registry.
likely to exist or develop on other 39 affect this proposed AD? On July 10,
products of this same type design. For 2002, we published a new version of 14 What would be the cost impact of this
this reason, we are proposing AD action. CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, proposed AD on owners/operators of the
What would this proposed AD 2002), which governs FAA’s AD system. affected airplanes? We estimate the
require? This proposed AD would This regulation now includes material following costs to do this proposed
require you to remove any Aero that relates to altered products, special removal and replacement. We have no
Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns flight permits, and alternative methods way of determining the exact number of
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) of compliance. This material previously airplanes that will need this removal
vacuum pump, the related monitor was included in each individual AD. and replacement:

Average parts Total cost per


Labor cost cost airplane

3 work hours × $65 = $195 ......................................................................................................................... $400 $595

Authority for This Rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the When Is the Last Date I Can Submit
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comments on This Proposed AD?
What authority does FAA have for
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (a) We must receive comments on this
issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49
of the United States Code specifies the 3. Will not have a significant proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by
FAA’s authority to issue rules on economic impact, positive or negative, July 11, 2005.
aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 on a substantial number of small entities
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
describes the authority of the FAA under the criteria of the Regulatory Action?
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs (b) None.
Programs, describes in more detail the
scope of the agency’s authority. to comply with this proposed AD (and What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
other information as included in the
We are issuing this rulemaking under (c) This AD affects ADV200 series (part
Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
the authority described in Subtitle VII, numbers (P/Ns) ADVPL211CC and
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed on,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
this summary by sending a request to us but not limited to, the following aircraft that
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
at the address listed under ADDRESSES. are certificated in any category. These
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Include ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–20440; vacuum pumps can be installed under
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–05–AD’’ supplemental type certificate number
air commerce by prescribing regulations
in your request. SA10126SC, through field approval, or other
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 methods:
safety in air commerce. This regulation
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Make Model
is within the scope of that authority
safety, Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Alexandria Aircraft, 14–19, 14–19–2, 14–
that is likely to exist or develop on The Proposed Amendment
LLC. 19–3, 17–30, 17–
products identified in this AD. Accordingly, under the authority 31, 17–31TC, 17–
Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, 30A, 17–31A, and
the Federal Aviation Administration 17–31ATC.
Would this proposed AD impact Alliance Aircraft H–295 (USAF U10D).
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
various entities? We have determined Group, LLC.
follows:
that this proposed AD would not have American Champion 7AC, 7ECA, 7GC,
federalism implications under Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Aircraft Corp. 7GCA, 7GCAA,
Order 13132. This proposed AD would DIRECTIVES 7GCB, 7GCBC,
not have a substantial direct effect on 7HC, 7KC, 7KCAB,
the States, on the relationship between 1. The authority citation for part 39 8GCBC, and
continues to read as follows: 8KCAB.
the national Government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
Would this proposed AD involve a 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
significant rule or regulatory action? For the following new airworthiness
the reasons discussed above, I certify directive (AD):
that this proposed AD: Aero Advantage: Docket No. FAA–2005–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 05–AD.

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Make Model Make Model Make Model

Cessna Aircraft Com- 172, 172A, 172B, Mooney Aircraft Cor- M20, M20A, M20B, Raytheon Aircraft 35–33, 35–A33, 35–
pany, The. 172C, 172D, 172E, poration. M20C, M20D, Company. B33, 35–C33, 35–
172F, 172G, 172H, M20E, M20F, C33A, 36, A36,
172I, 172K, 172L, M20G, M20J, A36TC, B36TC,
172M, 172N, 172P, M20K, M20M, and E33, E33A, E33C,
172Q, 182, 182A, M22. F33, F33A, F33C,
182B, 182C, 182D, Navion Aircraft Com- Navion G and Navion G33, H35, J35,
182E, 182F, 182G, pany, Ltd. H. V35, V35A, V35B,
182H, 182J, 182K, Piper Aircraft, Inc., PA–23, PA–23–160, D45 (Military T–
182L, 182M, 182N, The New. PA–23–235, PA– 34B), 35, 35R,
182P, 182Q, 182R, 23–250 (Navy UO– A35, B35, C35,
R182, T182, 1), PA–E23–250, D35, E35, F35,
TR182, 172RG, PA–24, PA–24– G35, 19A, 23, A23,
R172E, R172F, 250, PA–24–260, A23A, A24, A24R,
R172H, R172J, PA–18, PA–18–105 B19, B23, B24R,
152, A152, 210, (Special), PA–18– C23, and C24R.
210–5 (205), 210– 135, PA–18–150, Rogers, Burl A. ......... 15AC and S15AC.
5A (205A), 210A, PA–20–115, PA– SOCATA—Groupe MS 885, MS 892A–
210B, 210C, 210D, 20–135, PA–22– Aerospatiale. 150, MS 892E–
210E, 210F, 210G, 108, PA–22–135, 150, MS 893A, MS
210H, 210J, 210K, PA–22–150, PA– 893E, Rallye 150
210L, 210M, 210N, 22–160, PA–25, ST, Rallye 150 T,
P210N, T210G, PA–25–235, PA– TB 10, TB 20, and
T210H, T210M, 25–260, PA–28– TB 9.
T210N, T210R, 140, PA–28–150, Tiger Aircraft LLC ...... AA–1, AA–1A, AA–
185, 185A, 185B, PA–28–151, PA– 1B, AA–1C, AA–5,
185C, 185D, 185E, 28–160, PA–28– AA–5A, and AA–
180, 180A, 180B, 161, PA–28–180, 5B.
180C, 180D, 180E, PA–28–181, PA–
180F, 180G, 180H, 28–201T, PA–28– What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
180J, 120, 140, 235, PA–28–236,
170, 170A, 170B, This AD?
PA–28R–180, PA–
177, 177A, 177B, 28R–200, PA– (d) This AD is the result of several reports
207, 207A, T207, 28R–201, PA– of pump chamber failure. The actions
T207A, 177RG, 28R–201T, PA– specified in this AD are intended to correct
206, P206, P206A, 28RT–201, PA– problems with the vacuum pump before
P206B, P206C, 28RT–201T, PA– failure or malfunction during instrument
P206D, P206E, 25, PA–25–235, flight rules (IFR) flight that can lead to loss
TP206A, TP206B, PA–25–260, J5A– of flight instruments critical for flight. The
TP206C, TP206D, 80, J5A (Army L–
TP206E, TU206A, loss of flight instruments could cause pilot
4F), J5B (Army L–
TU206B, TU206C, disorientation and loss of control of the
4G), J5C, PA–12,
TU206D, TU206E, PA–36–285, PA– aircraft.
TU206F, TU206G, 36–300, PA–36– What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
U206, U206A, 375, PA–38–112,
U206B, U206C, PA–30, PA–39, (e) To address this problem, you must do
U206D, U206E, PA–40, PA–31, the following:
U206F, U206G, PA–31–300, PA–
188, 188A, 188B, 31–325, PA–31–
A188, A188A, and 350, PA–32–260,
A188B. PA–32–300, PA–
Commander Aircraft 112, 112B, 112TC, 32–301, PA–32–
Company. 114, and 114A. 301T, PA–32R–
Dynac Aerospace Aero Commander 300, PA–32R–301
Corporation. 100. (HP), PA–32R–
Global Amphibians, Lake LA–4–200, Lake 301T, PA–32RT–
LLC. Model 250. 300T, PA–31P, and
Maule Aerospace M–4–210, M–4–220, PA–36–300.
Technology, Inc. M–5–180C, M–5–
200, M–5–235C,
M–6–180, and M–
6–235.

Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Remove any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or the next 12 cal- Not Applicable.
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump, and the endar months after the effective date of this AD, which-
related monitor system and placard. ever occurs first, unless already done.

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Actions Compliance Procedures

(2) Remove the airplane flight manual supplement for any As of the removal of any vacuum pump per paragraph (e)(1) Not Applicable.
Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC and of this AD.
ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump and monitor system from
the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM).
(i) The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certifi-
cate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may do the flight manual
changes requirement of this AD.
(ii) Make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance
with this portion of the AD following section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
(3) Install an FAA-approved vacuum pump other than the af- Before further flight after removing any Aero Advantage Not Applicable.
fected part numbers. ADV200 series (P/Ns ADVPL211CC or ADVPL212CW)
vacuum pump per paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
(4) Do not install any Aero Advantage ADV200 series (P/Ns As of the effective date of this AD .......................................... Not Applicable.
ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pump.

May I Request an Alternative Method of SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to line instructions for submitting
Compliance? conditionally approve revisions to the comments.
(f) You may request a different method of prevention of significant deterioration E-mail: blakley.pamela@epa.gov.
compliance or a different compliance time (PSD) and nonattainment new source Fax: (312) 886–5824.
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 review (NSR) construction permit Mail: You may send written
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, programs submitted by the Ohio
send your request to your principal comments to:
Environmental Protection Agency Pamela Blakley, Chief, Air Permits
inspector. The principal inspector may add
comments and will send your request to the
(OEPA). EPA fully approved Ohio’s Section, (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental
Manager, Special Certification Office, nonattainment NSR program on January Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. For information 10, 2003. EPA fully approved Ohio’s Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
on any already approved alternative methods PSD program on January 22, 2003, Hand delivery: Deliver your
of compliance, contact Peter Hakala, which became effective on March 10, comments to: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Air
Aerospace Engineer, Special Certification 2003.
Office, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Permits Section, (AR–18J), U.S.
On December 31, 2002, EPA Environmental Protection Agency,
Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0190; telephone: (817) 222–5145; published revisions to the Federal PSD Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
facsimile: (817) 222–5785. and NSR regulations. These revisions 18th floor, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such
are commonly referred to as ‘‘NSR deliveries are only accepted during the
May I Get Copies of the Documents Reform’’ regulations and became
Referenced in This AD?
Regional Office’s normal hours of
effective on March 3, 2003. These operation. The Regional Office’s official
(g) To view the AD docket, go to the Docket regulatory revisions include provisions hours of business are Monday through
Management Facility; U.S. Department of for baseline emissions determinations,
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding
actual-to-future actual methodology, Federal holidays.
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
DC, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. plantwide applicability limits (PALs), Instructions: Direct your comments to
The docket number is Docket No. FAA– clean units, and pollution control RME ID No. R05–OAR–2004–OH–0004.
2005–20440; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– projects (PCPs). The OEPA is seeking EPA’s policy is that all comments
05–AD. approval of rules to implement these received will be included in the public
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, NSR Reform provisions in Ohio. docket without change, including any
2005. DATES: Comments must be received on personal information provided, unless
Kim Smith, or before June 10, 2005. EPA will the comment includes information
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, address the public comments in a claimed to be Confidential Business
Aircraft Certification Service. subsequent final rule based on this Information (CBI) or other information
[FR Doc. 05–9366 Filed 5–10–05; 8:45 am] proposed rule. whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Do not submit information that you
ADDRESSES: Submit comments, consider to be CBI or otherwise
identified by Regional Material in protected through RME, regulations.gov,
EDocket (RME) ID No. R05–OAR–2004– or e-mail. The EPA RME Web site and
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OH–0004, by one of the following the Federal regulations.gov Web site are
AGENCY methods: ‘‘anonymous access’’ systems, which
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// means EPA will not know your identity
40 CFR Part 52
www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line or contact information unless you
[R05–OAR–2004–OH–0004; FRL–7910–5] instructions for submitting comments. provide it in the body of your comment.
Agency Web site: http:// If you send an e-mail comment directly
Approval and Promulgation of docket.epa.gov/rmepub/. RME, EPA’s to EPA without going through RME or
Implementation Plans; Ohio New electronic public docket and comments regulations.gov, your e-mail address
Source Review Rules system, is EPA’s preferred method for will be automatically captured and
AGENCY: Environmental Protection receiving comments. Once in the included as part of the comment that is
Agency (EPA). system, select ‘‘quick search,’’ then key placed in the public docket and made
in the appropriate RME Docket available on the Internet. If you submit
ACTION: Proposed rule.
identification number. Follow the on- an electronic comment, EPA

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