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Comments Due Date ‘‘approved equivalent procedure’’ for access upper fairing cavity of the nacelle struts.
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration and replacement of the fuse pin(s), this AD We are proposing this AD to prevent
(FAA) must receive comments on this AD requires that access and replacement be done flammable fluids from leaking into the
action by March 14, 2005. in accordance with the instructions of the interior compartment of the nacelle
aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) as
Affected ADs specified in the service bulletin.
struts where ignition sources exist,
which could result in the ignition of
(b) None. Parts Installation flammable fluids and an uncontained
Applicability (h) As of the effective date of this AD, no fire.
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– person may install a fuse pin, P/N
DATES: We must receive comments on
200, –200PF, and –300 series airplanes, line 311N5501–2, on any airplane identified in
the applicability of this AD. this proposed AD by March 14, 2005.
numbers 1 through 735 inclusive, certificated
in any category; equipped with Pratt & ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
Alternative Methods of Compliance addresses to submit comments on this
Whitney or Rolls Royce engines.
(AMOCs)
proposed AD.
Unsafe Condition (i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft • DOT Docket Web site: Go to
(d) This AD was prompted by a report Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the http://dms.dot.gov and follow the
indicating that, due to an incorrect listing in authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
instructions for sending your comments
the illustrated parts catalog, persons requested in accordance with the procedures
performing maintenance on the engine found in 14 CFR 39.19. electronically.
strut(s) could have installed an incorrect (2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable • Government-wide rulemaking Web
upper link forward fuse pin having part level of safety may be used for any repair site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
number (P/N) 311N5501–2. We are issuing required by this AD, if it is approved by a and follow the instructions for sending
this AD to prevent a ruptured wing box, due Boeing Company Designated Engineering your comments electronically.
to the engine not separating safely during Representative who has been authorized by • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
certain emergency landing conditions, which the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
could lead to a fuel spill and consequent fire. findings. For a repair method to be approved, Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building,
the approval must specifically refer to this room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
Compliance
AD. • By fax: (202) 493–2251.
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within Issued in Renton, Washington, on January • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the compliance times specified, unless the 18, 2005. the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
actions have already been done. Ali Bahrami, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Inspection of Fuse Pin
Aircraft Certification Service. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(f) Within 24 months after the effective [FR Doc. 05–1586 Filed 1–27–05; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
date of this AD, perform a detailed inspection this proposed AD, contact Boeing
to determine the P/N of the upper link BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
forward fuse pins of the engine struts, in
Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707,
accordance with the Accomplishment Seattle, Washington 98124–2207.
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You can examine the contents of this
Service Bulletin 757–54–0048, dated May 13, AD docket on the Internet at http://
2004, except as provided in paragraph (g) of Federal Aviation Administration dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket
this AD. Management Facility, U.S. Department
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a 14 CFR Part 39 of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20137; Directorate
examination of a specific item, installation, the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.
Identifier 2004–NM–96–AD]
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
irregularity. Available lighting is normally RIN 2120–AA64
supplemented with a direct source of good Technical information: Tom Thorson,
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch,
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying Model 757–200, –200PF, and –300 ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface Series Airplanes, Powered by Pratt & Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue,
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
Whitney PW2000 Series Engines SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056;
required.’’ telephone (425) 917–6508; fax (425)
(1) If the fuse pin is P/N 311N5501–1 or AGENCY: Federal Aviation 917–6590.
P/N 311N5060–1, no further action is Administration (FAA), DOT. Plain language information: Marcia
required for that fuse pin. Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(2) If the fuse pin is P/N 311N5501–2, prior
(NPRM). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to further flight, replace the fuse pin with a
new or serviceable fuse pin, P/N 311N5501– Docket Management System (DMS)
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
1, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletin. new airworthiness directive (AD) for The FAA has implemented new
(3) If the P/N of the fuse pin cannot be certain Boeing Model 757 series procedures for maintaining AD dockets
determined by inspection, use a tool such as airplanes. This proposed AD would electronically. As of May 17, 2004, new
an inside reading micrometer to determine require repetitive inspections for loose AD actions are posted on DMS and
the inside diameter (ID) of the fuse pin bore. or damaged components of the support assigned a docket number. We track
(i) If the ID of the fuse pin bore is greater brackets and associated fasteners for the each action and assign a corresponding
than or equal to 0.850 inch, no further action hydraulic lines located in the nacelle directorate identifier. The DMS AD
is required for that fuse pin. struts, and any related investigative and docket number is in the form ‘‘Docket
(ii) If the ID of the fuse pin bore is less than
0.850 inch, prior to further flight, replace the
corrective actions. This proposed AD is No. FAA–2004–99999.’’ The Transport
fuse pin as specified in paragraph (f)(2) of prompted by reports of damage and Airplane Directorate identifier is in the
this AD. subsequent failure of the support form ‘‘Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–
(g) Where Boeing Special Attention Service brackets and associated fasteners for the 999–AD.’’ Each DMS AD docket also
Bulletin 757–54–0048 permits the use of an hydraulic lines located internal to the lists the directorate identifier (‘‘Old

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Docket Number’’) as a cross-reference upper fairing cavity of the nacelle struts. The procedures for the related
for searching purposes. These failures occurred on certain investigative and corrective actions
Model 757 series airplanes powered by include:
Comments Invited
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series engines. • Inspecting the fuel and hydraulic
We invite you to submit any relevant These failures resulted in damage to the lines and strut webs for evidence of
written data, views, or arguments adjacent fuel lines and fuel leaks in the damage (e.g., chafing or holes) caused
regarding this proposed AD. Send your engine strut due to a fastener migrating by a loose support bracket or line.
comments to an address listed under through a support bracket and retainer • Replacing or repairing damaged fuel
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– channel, allowing the fastener to wear lines.
2005–20137; Directorate Identifier through the fuel supply tube. The • Replacing damaged hydraulic lines
2004–NM–96–AD’’ in the subject line of hydraulic lines supply pressure from with new lines.
your comments. We specifically invite the hydraulic pumps to the airframe and • Repairing damaged areas of the
comments on the overall regulatory, are subject to high frequency pressure strut webs.
economic, environmental, and energy oscillations/vibrations. Investigation by • Contacting the manufacturer for
aspects of the proposed AD. We will the manufacturer revealed that the damage that is beyond the repair
consider all comments submitted by the operating pressure and surge loads from limitations specified in the service
closing date and may amend the the hydraulic pumps are higher than bulletin.
proposed AD in light of those originally expected and exceed the • Replacing damaged components
comments. capability of the design for the support with new, improved nickel alloy
We will post all comments we components.
bracket structure.
receive, without change, to http:// The service bulletin also includes
dms.dot.gov, including any personal The hydraulic lines are located in the procedures for a functional test of the
information you provide. We will also upper fairing compartment of the hydraulic and fuel systems.
post a report summarizing each nacelle struts. The upper fairing Service Bulletin 757–29–0064
substantive verbal contact with FAA compartment is a flammable leakage recommends prior or concurrent
personnel concerning this proposed AD. zone and is isolated from other strut accomplishment of Boeing Service
Using the search function of that compartments by a protective vapor Bulletin 757–29–0043, dated June 21,
website, anyone can find and read the barrier. The vapor barrier acts as a seal 1990. Service Bulletin 757–29–0043
comments in any of our dockets, to keep flammable fluids and vapors describes procedures for replacing
including the name of the individual from hydraulic and fuel line leaks out aluminum brackets, retainer channels,
who sent the comment (or signed the of the interior portion of the strut where and attachment hardware for the
comment on behalf of an association, pneumatic bleed air ducts are located. hydraulic lines located in the nacelle
business, labor union, etc.). You can The surface temperature of the bleed air struts. Service Bulletin 757–29–0043
review DOT’s complete Privacy Act ducts is hot enough to be an ignition also describes procedures for replacing
Statement in the Federal Register source. The reported condition of certain fuel and hydraulic lines with
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR sheared or loose fasteners, or damage to new lines if necessary.
19477–78), or you can visit http:// the strut webs adjacent to the support Accomplishing the actions specified
dms.dot.gov. brackets and associated fasteners, in the service information is intended to
We are reviewing the writing style we compromises the vapor barrier, which adequately address the identified unsafe
currently use in regulatory documents. in turn could allow flammable fluids to condition.
We are interested in your comments on leak into the interior compartments of FAA’s Determination and Requirements
whether the style of this document is the nacelle struts. Such a condition, if of the Proposed AD
clear, and your suggestions to improve not corrected, could result in ignition of
the clarity of our communications that flammable fluids and an uncontained We have evaluated all pertinent
affect you. You can get more fire. information and identified an unsafe
information about plain language at condition that is likely to exist or
http://www.faa.gov/language and http:// Relevant Service Information develop on other airplanes of this same
www.plainlanguage.gov. type design. Therefore, we are
We have reviewed Boeing Service proposing this AD, which would require
Examining the Docket Bulletins 757–29–0064 (for Model 757– accomplishing the actions specified in
You can examine the AD docket on 200 and –200PF series airplanes) and the service information described
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in 757–29–0065 (for Model 757–300 series previously, except as discussed under
person at the Docket Management airplanes), both dated February 29, ‘‘Difference Between the Service
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 2004. The service bulletins describe Bulletins and Proposed AD.’’
p.m., Monday through Friday, except procedures for repetitive detailed
Federal holidays. The Docket inspections for loose or damaged Difference Between the Service
Management Facility office (telephone components of the support brackets and Bulletins and Proposed AD
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza associated fasteners for the hydraulic Although the service bulletins specify
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT lines located in the nacelle struts, and that operators may contact the
street address stated in the ADDRESSES related investigative and corrective manufacturer for disposition of certain
section. Comments will be available in actions. Evidence of damage includes repair conditions, this proposed AD
the AD docket shortly after the DMS excessive wear, fatigue cracks, or would require operators to repair those
receives them. elongated fastener holes in the strut conditions per a method approved by
webs. If no damaged or loose parts are the FAA.
Discussion found, the service bulletins specify
We have received reports of damage repeating the inspection of the support Costs of Compliance
and subsequent failure of the support brackets and associated fasteners for the This proposed AD would affect about
brackets and associated fasteners for the hydraulic lines at the intervals 432 airplanes worldwide and 377
hydraulic lines located internal to the specified. airplanes of U.S. registry. The proposed

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inspection/test would take about 35 The Proposed Amendment assembly to detect damage, failure, or
work hours per airplane (including irregularity. Available lighting is normally
Accordingly, under the authority
access and close-up), at an average labor supplemented with a direct source of good
delegated to me by the Administrator, lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by
rate of $65 per work hour. Based on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
these figures, the estimated cost of the the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
39 as follows: magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface
proposed AD for U.S. operators is
$857,675, or $2,275 per airplane, per cleaning and elaborate access procedures
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
inspection/test cycle. may be required.’’
DIRECTIVES
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. The authority citation for part 39 Concurrent Service Bulletin
continues to read as follows: (g) Prior to or concurrently with the
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accomplishment of paragraph (f) of this AD:
regarding aviation safety is found in
Accomplish all of the actions specified in the
Title 49 of the United States Code.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Service Bulletin 757–29–0043, dated June 21,
authority of the FAA Administrator. 1990.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs the following new airworthiness
describes in more detail the scope of the directive (AD): Related Investigative and Corrective Actions
agency’s authority. Boeing: Docket No. FAA–2005–20137; (h) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
This rulemaking is promulgated Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–96–AD. this AD: If any loose or damaged parts are
under the authority described in Comments Due Date found during any inspection required by
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section (a) The Federal Aviation Administration paragraph (f) of this AD, before further flight,
44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under (FAA) must receive comments on this AD do all of the related investigative and
that section, the FAA is charged with action by March 14, 2005. corrective actions specified in Part 1 and Part
promoting safety flight of civil aircraft 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Affected ADs Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0064, or
in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and (b) None. Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0065, both
procedures the Administrator finds Applicability dated February 29, 2004; as applicable.
necessary for safety in air commerce. (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– Repair Information
This regulation is within the scope of 200, –200PF, and –300 series airplanes; (i) If any damage is found during any
that authority because it addresses an powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2000 series
inspection required by this AD, and the
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or engines; certificated in any category.
service bulletin specifies contacting Boeing
develop on products identified in this Unsafe Condition for appropriate action: Before further flight,
proposed AD. repair per a method approved by the
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of
Regulatory Findings damage and subsequent failure of the support Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
brackets and associated fasteners for the (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be
We have determined that this hydraulic lines located internal to the upper approved, the approval letter must
proposed AD will not have federalism fairing cavity of the nacelle struts. We are specifically refer to this AD.
implications under Executive Order issuing this AD to prevent flammable fluids
Note 2: There is no terminating action
13132. This proposed AD will not have from leaking into the interior compartment of
the nacelle struts where ignition sources currently available for the repetitive
a substantial direct effect on the States, inspections required by paragraph (f) of this
exist, which could result in the ignition of
on the relationship between the national AD.
flammable fluids and an uncontained fire.
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and Compliance Alternative Methods of Compliance
responsibilities among the various (e) You are responsible for having the (AMOCs)
levels of government. actions required by this AD performed within (j) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the
the compliance times specified, unless the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
For the reasons discussed above, I
actions have already been done. requested in accordance with the procedures
certify that the proposed regulation:
Repetitive Inspections found in 14 CFR 39.19.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Within 6,000 flight hours or 18 months Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
after the effective date of this AD, whichever 18, 2005.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the is first: Do a detailed inspection for loose or
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures damaged components of the support brackets Ali Bahrami,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and and associated fasteners for the hydraulic Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3. Will not have a significant lines located in the nacelle struts by Aircraft Certification Service.
economic impact, positive or negative, accomplishing all of the actions specified in [FR Doc. 05–1587 Filed 1–27–05; 8:45 am]
Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the
on a substantial number of small entities Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
under the criteria of the Regulatory Service Bulletin 757–29–0064 (for Model
Flexibility Act. 757–200 and –200PF series airplanes) or
We prepared a regulatory evaluation Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0065 (for
of the estimated costs to comply with Model 757–300 series airplanes), both dated
this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES February 29, 2004; as applicable. Repeat the
inspection thereafter at intervals not to
section for a location to examine the
exceed 6,000 flight hours or 18 months,
regulatory evaluation. whichever is first.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is defined as: ‘‘An
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation intensive visual examination of a specific
safety, Safety. structural area, system, installation, or

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