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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and follow the instructions for sending Web site, anyone can find and read the
your comments electronically. comments in any of our dockets,
Federal Aviation Administration • Mail: Docket Management Facility, including the name of the individual
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 who sent the comment (or signed the
14 CFR Part 39 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, comment on behalf of an association,
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21139; Directorate
room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. business, labor union, etc.). You may
Identifier 2003–NM–196–AD]
• By fax: (202) 493–2251. review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
• Hand Delivery: room PL–401 on the Statement in the Federal Register
RIN 2120–AA64 plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, 19477–78), or you may visit http://
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday dms.dot.gov.
Model CL600–1A11 (CL–600), Model through Friday, except Federal holidays.
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), and Model CL– For service information identified in Examining the Docket
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601–3R, this proposed AD, contact Bombardier,
and CL–604) Series Airplanes You can examine the AD docket on
Inc., Canadair, Aerospace Group, P.O.
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Box 6087, Station Centre-ville,
person at the Docket Management
Administration (FAA), Department of Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9, Canada.
You can examine the contents of this Facility office between 9:00 a.m. and
Transportation (DOT). 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD docket on the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket except Federal holidays. The Docket
(NPRM). Management Facility, U.S. Department Management Facility office (telephone
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
new airworthiness directive (AD) for SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. street address stated in the ADDRESSES
certain Bombardier Model CL600–1A11 section. Comments will be available in
(CL–600), Model CL–600–2A12 (CL– This docket number is FAA–2005–
21139; the directorate identifier for this the AD docket shortly after the DMS
601), and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL– receives them.
601–3A, CL–601–3R, and CL–604) series docket is 2003–NM–196–AD.
airplanes. This proposed AD would FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Discussion
require operators to assign serial Serge Napoleon, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE– Transport Canada Civil Aviation
numbers or part numbers to certain (TCCA), which is the airworthiness
landing gear parts; and to establish the 171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart authority for Canada, notified us that an
number of landings on the parts, if unsafe condition may exist on certain
necessary. This proposed AD also Avenue, suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7312; fax Bombardier Model CL600–1A11 (CL–
would require operators to revise the 600), Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601),
Airworthiness Limitations section of the (516) 794–5531.
and Model CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A,
Instructions for Continued SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
CL–601–3R, and CL604) series
Airworthiness to reflect the new life Comments Invited airplanes. TCCA advises that certain
limits of the landing gear parts. This main landing gear (MLG) and nose
proposed AD is prompted by reports We invite you to submit any written
relevant data, views, or arguments landing gear (NLG) parts that are listed
that landing gear parts that have safe-life as safe-life items with structural life
limits but do not have serial numbers or regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under limits in the Airworthiness Limitations
part numbers can be removed from one Section of the Instructions for
landing gear and re-installed on another, ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2005–21139; Directorate Identifier Continued Airworthiness, could be
making tracking difficult. We are removed from a landing gear and re-
proposing this AD to prevent life- 2003–NM–196–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite installed on another landing gear. These
limited landing gear parts from being parts may not have part numbers or
used beyond their safe-life limits, which comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy serial numbers, making tracking
could lead to collapse of the landing difficult. This condition, if not
gear. aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments submitted by the corrected, could result in life-limited
DATES: We must receive comments on closing date and may amend the landing gear parts being used beyond
this proposed AD by June 8, 2005. proposed AD in light of those their safe-life limits, which could lead
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following comments. to collapse of the landing gear.
addresses to submit comments on this We will post all comments we Relevant Service Information
proposed AD. receive, without change, to http://
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to dms.dot.gov, including any personal Bombardier has issued the service
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the information you provide. We will also bulletins listed in the following table.
instructions for sending your comments post a report summarizing each These service bulletins describe
electronically. substantive verbal contact with FAA procedures for assigning part numbers
• Government-wide rulemaking Web personnel concerning this proposed AD. or serial numbers to certain MLG and
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Using the search function of our docket NLG life-limited parts.

BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS


Bombardier service bulletin Revision Date Model

600–0710 ............................. 01 ....................................... December 15, 2003 ........... CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes.
601–0546 ............................. 01 ....................................... December 15, 2003 ........... CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–
3A, and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.

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BOMBARDIER SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued


Bombardier service bulletin Revision Date Model

604–32–014 ......................... Original .............................. May 31, 2002 .................... CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes.

Bombardier has also issued the for Continued Airworthiness of the landing gear parts described in the
following Canadair temporary revisions applicable Canadair Time-Limits/ Bombardier service bulletins.
(TR) to the applicable Airworthiness Maintenance Check Manual. These TRs
Limitations Section for the Instructions incorporate new life limits for the

CANADAIR TEMPORARY REVISIONS


Applicable Canadair time- Manual
Temporary revision limits/maintenance check Model
section
manual

5–116, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 605 .................................. 5–10–10 CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes.
5–190, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–10 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
5–191, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–11 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
5–192, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–12 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
5–2–6, dated April 11, 2002 .... CL–604 ................................... 5–10–10 CL–600–2B16, (CL–604) series airplanes.
5–204, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–10 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
5–205, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–11 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
5–206, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–12 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and Model CL–600–2B16, (CL–
601–3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.

We have determined that dated January 21, 2005; to ensure the Dowty service bulletins also give
accomplishment of the actions specified continued airworthiness of these instructions for ensuring that the new
in the service information will airplanes in Canada. serial numbers are listed in the aircraft
adequately address the unsafe The Bombardier service bulletins refer log as life-limited parts, and for
condition. TCCA mandated the service to the following Messier-Dowty service determining the number of landings for
information and issued Canadian bulletins as additional sources of service parts without a part number or serial
airworthiness directives CF–2003–18R1, information for adding part numbers or number on which the time since new
dated January 17, 2005; CF–2003–20, serial numbers by vibro-peening the and cycles since new have not been
dated July 24, 2003; and CF–2003–21R1, numbers on MLG and NLG components tracked.
that do not have them. The Messier-
MESSIER-DOWTY SERVICE BULLETINS
Corresponding
Landing gear
Messier-Dowty service bulletin Model Bombardier service
component bulletin(s)

M–DT SB104467009/010–32–1, dated March CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– MLG side strut retrac- 600–0710 and 601–
19, 2001. 601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and tion actuator eye 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes. bolt.
M–DT SB19090–32–4, dated March 19, 2001 CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes ...... MLG shock strut ......... 604–32–014.
M–DT SB20020–32–5, dated July 12, 2001 .... CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes ...... NLG shock strut ......... 604–32–014.
M–DT SB200814001–32–3, dated March 19, CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– NLG drag brace hinge 600–0710 and 601–
2001. 601), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and pin. 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
M–DT SB200922001/2–32–6, dated March CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes ........ MLG shock strut ......... 600–0710.
19, 2001.
M–DT SB200924003/004–32–16, dated July CL600–1A11(CL–600) series airplanes .......... NLG shock strut ......... 600–0710.
12, 2001.
M–DT SB6100–32–10, dated March 19, 2001 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 MLG side strut retrac- 600–0710 and 601–
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) series air- tion actuator. 0546.
planes.
M–DT SB6500–32–1, dated March 19, 2001 .. CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– MLG side strut retrac- 600–0710 and 601–
601), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and tion actuator. 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
M–DT SB7200–32–6, dated March 19, 2001 .. CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– NLG drag brace hinge 600–0710 and 601–
601), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and pin. 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes.

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MESSIER-DOWTY SERVICE BULLETINS—Continued


Corresponding
Landing gear
Messier-Dowty service bulletin Model Bombardier service
component bulletin(s)

M–DT SB7300–32–16, dated July 12, 2001 .... CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 NLG shock strut ......... 601–0546.
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) series air-
planes.

FAA’s Determination and Requirements establish the number of landings on the added. This proposed AD does not
of the Proposed AD parts, if necessary. This proposed AD include this action.
also would require operators to revise Clarification of Compliance Time
These airplane models are the Airworthiness Limitations section of
manufactured in Canada and are type- the Instructions for Continued Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
certificated for operation in the United Airworthiness to reflect the new life 2003–18R1, dated January 17, 2005,
States under the provisions of § 21.29 of limits of the landing gear parts. The does not list specific compliance times
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 proposed AD would require you to use in paragraph D for recording the number
CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral of landings. For those airplanes affected
the service information described
airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to by Canadian airworthiness directive
previously to perform these actions,
this bilateral airworthiness agreement, CF–2003–18R1, this proposed AD
except as discussed under ‘‘Difference
TCCA has kept the FAA informed of the would require compliance at the
Between the Proposed AD and the
situation described above. We have applicable compliance time listed in
examined TCCA’s findings, evaluated Bombardier Service Bulletins.’’
paragraphs A and B of that
all pertinent information, and Difference Between the Proposed AD airworthiness directive.
determined that AD action is necessary and the Bombardier Service Bulletins
for products of this type design that are Costs of Compliance
certificated for operation in the United The Bombardier service bulletins The following table provides the
States. Therefore, we are proposing this request that operators submit estimated costs for U.S. operators to
AD, which would require operators to incorporation notices to Bombardier assign serial numbers or part numbers to
assign serial numbers or part numbers to after each new part/serial number and certain landing gear parts to comply
certain landing gear parts; and to landings assigned to these parts are with this proposed AD.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Number of
Work Average labor Cost per air- U.S.- reg-
Model Parts Fleet cost
hours rate per hour plane istered air-
planes

CL600–1A11 (CL–600) ................. 13 $65 None ............................................. $845 54 $45,630


CL–600–2A12 (CL–601), CL– 9 65 None ............................................. 585 128 74,880
600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R).
CL–600–2B16 (CL604) ................. 5 65 None ............................................. 325 119 38,675

Authority for This Rulemaking products identified in this rulemaking 3. Will not have a significant
Title 49 of the United States Code action. economic impact, positive or negative,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
Regulatory Findings
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory
Section 106, describes the authority of We have determined that this Flexibility Act.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, proposed AD would not have federalism We prepared a regulatory evaluation
Aviation Programs, describes in more implications under Executive Order of the estimated costs to comply with
detail the scope of the Agency’s 13132. This proposed AD would not this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
authority. have a substantial direct effect on the section for a location to examine the
We are issuing this rulemaking under States, on the relationship between the regulatory evaluation.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, national Government and the States, or
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, on the distribution of power and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Safety.
For the reasons discussed above, I
air commerce by prescribing regulations certify that the proposed regulation: The Proposed Amendment
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Accordingly, under the authority
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866; delegated to me by the Administrator,
is within the scope of that authority 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 39 as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and

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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bombardier, Inc. (Formerly Canadair): Applicability


DIRECTIVES Docket No. FAA–2005–21139; (c) This AD applies to the Bombardier
Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–196–AD. airplane models, certificated in any category,
1. The authority citation for part 39
Comments Due Date listed in Table 1 of this AD.
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
must receive comments on this AD action by
§ 39.13 [Amended] June 8, 2005.
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Affected ADs
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): (b) None.

TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY
Bombardier model— As identified in Bombardier service bulletin—

CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes .................................................. 600–0710, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003.
CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, and CL– 601–0546, Revision 01, dated December 15, 2003.
601–3R) series airplanes.
CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes ................................................ 604–32–014, dated May 31, 2002.

Unsafe Condition Add Serial Numbers or Part Numbers dated December 15, 2003; as having a
(d) This AD was prompted by reports that (f) At the applicable compliance time compliance time of ‘‘ten years for the parts
specified in paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of listed in Part B’’: Within 120 months after the
landing gear parts that have safe-life limits
this AD: Add serial numbers and part effective date of this AD.
but do not have serial numbers or part (3) For parts identified in the Bombardier
numbers can be removed from one landing numbers, as applicable, to the parts
identified in the service bulletins. Do all Service Bulletin 604–32–014, dated May 31,
gear and re-installed on another, making 2002, as having a compliance time of ‘‘no
actions in accordance with the applicable
tracking difficult. We are issuing this AD to service bulletin. later than a calendar time of 8 years’’: Within
prevent life-limited landing gear parts from (1) For parts identified in the Bombardier 96 months after the effective date of this AD.
being used beyond their safe-life limits, Service Bulletin 600–0710, Revision 01, Note 1: The Bombardier service bulletins
which could lead to collapse of the landing dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier refer to the Messier-Dowty service bulletins
gear. Service Bulletin 601–0546, Revision 01, in Table 2 of this AD as additional sources
dated December 15, 2003; as having a of service information for adding part
Compliance compliance time of ‘‘five years for the parts numbers or serial numbers by vibro-peening
(e) You are responsible for having the listed in Part A’’: Within 60 months after the the numbers on MLG and NLG components
actions required by this AD performed within effective date of this AD. that do not have them; and for determining
the compliance times specified, unless the (2) For parts identified in Bombardier the number of landings for parts without a
actions have already been done. Service Bulletin 600–0710, Revision 01, part number or serial number on which the
dated December 15, 2003; and Bombardier time since new (TSN) and cycles since new
Service Bulletin 601–0546, Revision 01, (CSN) have not been tracked.

TABLE 2.—MESSIER-DOWTY SERVICE BULLETINS


Corresponding
Landing gear
Messier-Dowty service bulletin Model Bombardier service
component bulletin(s)

M–DT SB104467009/010–32–1, dated March CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– MLG side strut retrac- 600–0710 and 601–
19, 2001. 601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and tion actuator eye 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes. bolt.
M–DT SB19090–32–4, dated March 19, 2001 CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes ...... MLG shock strut ......... 604–32–014.
M–DT SB20020–32–5, dated July 12, 2001 .... CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes ...... NLG shock strut ......... 604–32–014.
M–DT SB200814001–32–3, dated March 19, CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– NLG drag brace hinge 600–0710 and 601–
2001. 601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and pin. 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
M–DT SB200922001/2–32–6, dated March CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes ........ MLG shock strut ......... 600–0710.
19, 2001.
M–DT SB200924003/004–32–16, dated July CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes ........ NLG shock strut ......... 600–0710.
12, 2001.
M–DT SB6100–32–10, dated March 19, 2001 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 MLG shock strut pin ... 601–0546.
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) series air-
planes.
M–DT SB6500–32–1, dated March 19, 2001 .. CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 retrac- MLG side strut retrac- 600–0710 and 601–
tion (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601– tion actuator. 0546.
3A and CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
M–DT SB7200–32–6, dated March 19, 2001 .. CL600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL– NLG drag brace hinge 600–0710 and 601–
601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and pin. 0546.
CL–601–3R) series airplanes.
M-DT SB7300–32–16, dated July 19, 2001 .... CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 NLG shock strut ......... 601–0546.
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R) series air-
planes.

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Establish the Number of Landings calculated TSN or CSN in the aircraft log parts by inserting copies of the Canadair
(g) At the applicable time specified in books. temporary revisions (TR) in Table 3 of this
AD into the ALS of the applicable Canadair
paragraph (f) of this AD: If a component does Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Time-Limits/Maintenance Check Manual.
not have a S/N and the CSN or TSN were not Section (ALS) When the contents of the TRs are included
tracked, use the formula in the applicable (h) Within 30 days after the effective date in the general revisions of the ALS, these TRs
Messier-Dowty service bulletin in Table 2 of of this AD, revise the ALS of the applicable may be removed provided the relevant
this AD to establish the number of landings Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to information in the ALS is identical to that in
(TSN or CSN), and record the newly reflect the new life limits of the landing gear the TRs.

TABLE 3.—CANADAIR TEMPORARY REVISIONS


Applicable Canadair time-lim- Manual
Temporary revision Model
its/maintenance check manual section

5–116, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 605 .................................. 5–10–10 CL600–1A11 (CL–600) series airplanes
5–190, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–10 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes
5–191, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–11 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes
5–192, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601–5 .............................. 5–10–12 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes
5–2–6, dated April 11, 2002 .... CL–604 ................................... 5–10–10 CL–600–2B16 (CL–604) series airplanes
5–204, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–10 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes
5–205, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–11 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes
5–206, dated April 11, 2002 .... PSP 601A–5 ........................... 5–10–12 CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A and
CL–601–3R) series airplanes

Parts Installation Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 29, surfaces of those inboard attach fittings
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no 2005. if necessary; and replacement of the
person may install on any airplane a landing Ali Bahrami, attach fittings with new, improved
gear part, unless it has had the applicable Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, fittings. This proposed AD is prompted
part number (P/N) or serial number (S/N) Aircraft Certification Service. by reports of damage to the lugs of
added in accordance with paragraph (f) of [FR Doc. 05–9186 Filed 5–6–05; 8:45 am] certain inboard attach fittings of the
this AD; and had the number of landings BILLING CODE 4910–13–P leading edge slat tracks. We are
established in accordance with paragraph (g) proposing this AD to prevent a lifted
of this AD. slat, which, if the airplane performs any
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION non-normal maneuver during takeoff or
No Reporting Required
landing at very high angles of attack,
(j) Although the service bulletins identified Federal Aviation Administration could lead to the loss of the slat and
in paragraph (f) of this AD request that reduced control of the airplane.
operators submit incorporation notices to 14 CFR Part 39 DATES: We must receive comments on
Bombardier after each new P/N or S/N and this proposed AD by June 23, 2005.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21138; Directorate
landings assigned to these parts is added, this Identifier 2004–NM–131–AD] ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
AD does not include that action.
RIN 2120–AA64 addresses to submit comments on this
Actions Done in Accordance With Previous proposed AD.
Issues of Service Bulletins Airworthiness Directives; Boeing • DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:
(k) Actions done before the effective date Model 737–100, –200, and –200C Series //dms.dot.gov and follow the
of this AD in accordance with Bombardier Airplanes instructions for sending your comments
Service Bulletin 601–0546, dated May 31, electronically.
2002; and Bombardier Service Bulletin 600– AGENCY: Federal Aviation • Government-wide rulemaking Web
0710, dated May 31, 2002; are acceptable for Administration (FAA), Department of site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
compliance with the corresponding action Transportation (DOT). and follow the instructions for sending
specified in this AD. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking your comments electronically.
(NPRM). • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
Alternative Methods of Compliance U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
(AMOCs) SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft new airworthiness directive (AD) for room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to certain Boeing Model 737–100, –200, • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested and –200C series airplanes. This • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. proposed AD would require a one-time the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
detailed inspection for cracking of the 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
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lugs of the inboard attach fittings of the DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(m) Canadian airworthiness directives CF– wing leading edge slat tracks at slat through Friday, except Federal holidays.
2003–18R1, dated January 17, 2005; CF– numbers 2 and 5; prior or concurrent For service information identified in
2003–20, dated July 24, 2003; and CF–2003– actions for certain airplanes; repetitive this proposed AD, contact Boeing
21R1, dated January 21, 2005; also address high-frequency eddy current (HFEC) Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
the subject of this AD. inspections for cracking of the lug Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.

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