This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER

contains notices to the public of the proposed

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Vol. 69, No. 217

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2004–19565; Directorate 

Identifier 2004–NM–104–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream 

Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and 

Gulfstream 200 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 

new airworthiness directive (AD) for 

certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model 

Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes. 

This proposed AD would require 

inspecting for incorrect torque of the 

retaining bolt of the aft trunnion of the 

main landing gear (MLG), and for 

associated damage to certain 

components, and adjustments or repairs 

if necessary. This proposed AD is 

prompted by a report of a rumbling 

sound heard by the flightcrew during 

takeoff, and the rumbling stopped after 

the MLG was retracted. We are 

proposing this AD to prevent damage to 

the retaining bolt and bearing of the aft 

trunnion of the MLG, which could 

result in reduced structural integrity of 

the MLG and consequent reduced 

controllability of the airplane on the 

ground.

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by December 10, 

2004.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to submit comments on this 

proposed AD. 

• DOT Docket Web site: Go to

http://dms.dot.gov and follow the 

instructions for sending your comments 

electronically. 

• Government-wide rulemaking web 

site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov

and follow the instructions for sending 

your comments electronically. 

• Mail: Docket Management Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 

Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, 

room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. 

• By fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on 

the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 

400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Gulfstream 

Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, 

Mail Station D–25, Savannah, Georgia 

31402. 

You can examine the contents of this 

AD docket on the Internet at http://

dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility, U.S. Department 

of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street 

SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of 

the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. 

This docket number is FAA–2004–

19565; the directorate identifier for this 

docket is 2004–NM–104–AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Technical information: Dan Rodina, 

Aerospace Engineer, International 

Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; 

fax (425) 227–1149. 

Plain language information: Marcia 

Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Docket Management System (DMS) 

The FAA has implemented new 

procedures for maintaining AD dockets 

electronically. As of May 17, 2004, new 

AD actions are posted on DMS and 

assigned a docket number. We track 

each action and assign a corresponding 

directorate identifier. The DMS AD 

docket number is in the form ‘‘Docket 

No. FAA–2004–99999.’’ The Transport 

Airplane Directorate identifier is in the 

form ‘‘Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–

999–AD.’’ Each DMS AD docket also 

lists the directorate identifier (‘‘Old 

Docket Number’’) as a cross-reference 

for searching purposes. 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to submit any relevant 

written data, views, or arguments 

regarding this proposed AD. Send your 

comments to an address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–

2004–19565; Directorate Identifier 

2004–NM–104–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of the proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments submitted by the 

closing date and may amend the 

proposed AD in light of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

dms.dot.gov, including any personal 

information you provide. We will also 

post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact with FAA 

personnel concerning this proposed AD. 

Using the search function of our docket 

website, anyone can find and read the 

comments in any of our dockets, 

including the name of the individual 

who sent the comment (or signed the 

comment on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You can 

review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register

published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 

19477–78), or you can visit http://

dms.dot.gov. 

We are reviewing the writing style we 

currently use in regulatory documents. 

We are interested in your comments on 

whether the style of this document is 

clear, and your suggestions to improve 

the clarity of our communications that 

affect you. You can get more 

information about plain language at 

http://www.faa.gov/language and http://

www.plainlanguage.gov. 

Examining the Docket 

You can examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in 

person at the Docket Management 

Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The Docket 

Management Facility office (telephone 

(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza 

level of the Nassif Building at the DOT 

street address stated in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after the DMS 

receives them. 

Discussion 

The Civil Aviation Administration of 

Israel (CAAI), which is the 

airworthiness authority for Israel, 

notified us that an unsafe condition may 

exist on certain Gulfstream Model 

Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes. 

The CAAI advises that a rumbling 

sound was heard by the flightcrew of a 

Model Galaxy airplane during takeoff, 

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and the rumbling stopped after the main 

landing gear (MLG) was retracted. 

Investigation revealed excessive play 

had occurred in the trunnion bearing of 

the left-hand MLG due to inadequate 

torque to retain the bearing. Inadequate 

torque would allow the bearing to 

migrate inside the bearing housing, 

causing damage to the retaining bolt and 

bearing, which could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the MLG and 

consequent reduced controllability of 

the airplane on the ground. 

The trunnion of the MLG on Model 

Galaxy airplanes is the same on Model 

Gulfstream 200 airplanes; therefore, the 

unsafe condition could exist on all of 

these airplanes. 

Relevant Service Information 

Gulfstream has issued Alert Service 

Bulletin 200–32A–213, dated August 19, 

2003. The service bulletin applies to 

airplanes on which the existing aft MLG 

washers have been replaced with 

improved chamfered washers, as 

specified in Gulfstream Service Bulletin 

200–32–076, dated October 4, 2002. 

Service Bulletin 200–32–076 specified 

incorrect torque values and has been 

replaced with Service Bulletin 200–

32A–213. Service Bulletin 200–32A–213 

describes procedures for a one-time 

visual inspection of the retaining bolt of 

the aft trunnion of the MLG to ensure 

that it is torqued correctly; inspecting 

for associated damage to the bearing, 

washer, or bolt, and adjustments or 

repairs if necessary. The adjustments 

and repairs include re-torqueing the 

retaining bolt to the correct value, and 

replacing any damaged components. 

Accomplishing the actions specified 

in Service Bulletin 200–32A–213 is 

intended to adequately address the 

unsafe condition. The CAAI mandated 

the service information and issued 

Israeli airworthiness directive 32–03–

08–07, dated August 20, 2003, to ensure 

the continued airworthiness of these 

airplanes in Israel. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of the Proposed AD 

These airplane models are 

manufactured in Israel and are type 

certificated for operation in the United 

States under the provisions of section 

21.29 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the 

applicable bilateral airworthiness 

agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral 

airworthiness agreement, the CAAI has 

kept the FAA informed of the situation 

described above. We have examined the 

CAAI’s findings, evaluated all pertinent 

information, and determined that we 

need to issue an AD for products of this 

type design that are certificated for 

operation in the United States. 

Therefore, we are proposing this AD, 

which would require accomplishing the 

actions specified in Service Bulletin 

200–32A–213, except as discussed 

under ‘‘Difference Between the 

Proposed AD and Service Information.’’

Difference Between the Proposed AD 

and Service Information 

Although Service Bulletin 200–32A–

213 specifies to submit a service reply 

card to the manufacturer, this proposed 

AD does not include such a 

requirement.

Clarification of Inspection Type 

Service Bulletin 200–32A–213 

specifies accomplishing a visual 

inspection, but this proposed AD would 

require a general visual inspection. A 

note has been added to define that 

inspection. 

Costs of Compliance 

This proposed AD would affect about 

63 airplanes of U.S. registry. The 

proposed inspection would take about 1 

work hour per airplane, at an average 

labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based 

on these figures, the estimated cost of 

the proposed inspection for U.S. 

operators is $4,095, or $65 per airplane. 

Regulatory Findings 

We have determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD would 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that the proposed regulation: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES

section for a location to examine the 

regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 

39 as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD):

Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Formerly Israel 

Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): Docket No. 

FAA–2004–19565; Directorate Identifier 

2004-NM–104-AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) The Federal Aviation Administration 

must receive comments on this AD action by 

December 10, 2004. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Gulfstream 

Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 

200 Airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 

042 inclusive, on which Gulfstream Service 

Bulletin 200–32–076, dated October 4, 2002, 

has been incorporated; certificated in any 

category. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD was prompted by a report of 

a rumbling sound heard by the flightcrew 

during takeoff, and the rumbling stopped 

after the main landing gear (MLG) was 

retracted. We are issuing this AD to prevent 

damage to the retaining bolt and bearing of 

the aft trunnion of the MLG, which could 

result in reduced structural integrity of the 

MLG and consequent reduced controllability 

of the airplane on the ground. 

Compliance 

(e) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Replacement/Inspection/Adjustments or 

Repairs 

(f) Within 50 flight hours after the effective 

date of this AD: Accomplish a general visual 

inspection, as required by paragraphs (f)(1) 

and (f)(2) of this AD, by doing all the actions 

specified in Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 

200–32A–213, dated August 19, 2003. Any 

adjustments or repairs must be accomplished 

before further flight in accordance with the 

service bulletin. 

(1) Inspect the retaining bolt of the aft 

trunnion of the MLG to ensure that it is 

correctly torqued. 

(2) Inspect for associated damage to the 

bearing, washer, or bolt of the MLG.

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a 

general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual 

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examination of an interior or exterior area, 

installation, or assembly to detect obvious 

damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of 

inspection is made from within touching 

distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror 

may be necessary to enhance visual access to 

all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. 

This level of inspection is made under 

normally available lighting conditions such 

as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or 

droplight and may require removal or 

opening of access panels or doors. Stands, 

ladders, or platforms may be required to gain 

proximity to the area being checked.’’

No Reporting Requirement 

(g) Gulfstream Alert Service Bulletin 200–

32A–213, dated August 19, 2003, specifies to 

submit a service reply card to the 

manufacturer, but this AD does not include 

that requirement. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(h) The Manager, International Branch, 

ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 

for this AD, if requested in accordance with 

the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Related Information 

(i) Israeli airworthiness directive 32–03–

08–07, dated August 20, 2003, also addresses 

the subject of this AD.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

November 1, 2004. 

Kalene C. Yanamura, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 04–25029 Filed 11–9–04; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2004–19566; Directorate 

Identifier 2004–NM–72–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A300 B2 and A300 B4 Series Airplanes; 

and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and 

F4–600R Series Airplanes, and Model 

C4–605R Variant F Airplanes 

(Collectively Called A300–600)

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 

new airworthiness directive (AD) for 

certain Airbus airplanes as listed above. 

This proposed AD would require 

repetitively inspecting for cracking in 

the web of nose rib 7 of the inner flap 

on the wings, and related investigative/

corrective actions if necessary. This 

proposed AD is prompted by reports of 

cracking in the web of nose rib 7 of the 

inner flap. We are proposing this AD to 

detect and correct cracking in the web 

of nose rib 7, which could result in 

rupture of the attachment fitting 

between the inner flap and flap track no. 

2, and consequent reduced structural 

integrity of the flap.

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by December 10, 

2004.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to submit comments on this 

proposed AD. 

• DOT Docket Web site: Go to

http://dms.dot.gov and follow the 

instructions for sending your comments 

electronically. 

• Government-wide rulemaking Web 

site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov

and follow the instructions for sending 

your comments electronically. 

• Mail: Docket Management Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 

Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, 

room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. 

• By fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on 

the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 

400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Airbus, 1 

Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 

Blagnac Cedex, France. 

You can examine the contents of this 

AD docket on the Internet at http://

dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility, U.S. Department 

of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street 

SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of 

the Nassif Building, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Technical information: Dan Rodina, 

Aerospace Engineer, International 

Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; 

fax (425) 227–1149. 

Plain language information: Marcia 

Walters, marcia.walters@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Docket Management System (DMS) 

The FAA has implemented new 

procedures for maintaining AD dockets 

electronically. As of May 17, 2004, new 

AD actions are posted on DMS and 

assigned a docket number. We track 

each action and assign a corresponding 

directorate identifier. The DMS AD 

docket number is in the form ‘‘Docket 

No. FAA–2004–99999.’’ The Transport 

Airplane Directorate identifier is in the 

form ‘‘Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–

999–AD.’’ Each DMS AD docket also 

lists the directorate identifier (‘‘Old 

Docket Number’’) as a cross-reference 

for searching purposes. 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to submit any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments 

regarding this proposed AD. Send your 

comments to an address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–

2004–19566; Directorate Identifier 

2004–NM–72–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of the proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments submitted by the 

closing date and may amend the 

proposed AD in light of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

dms.dot.gov, including any personal 

information you provide. We will also 

post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact with FAA 

personnel concerning this proposed AD. 

Using the search function of our docket 

Web site, anyone can find and read the 

comments in any of our dockets, 

including the name of the individual 

who sent the comment (or signed the 

comment on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You can 

review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register

published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 

19477–78), or you can visit http://

dms.dot.gov.

We are reviewing the writing style we 

currently use in regulatory documents. 

We are interested in your comments on 

whether the style of this document is 

clear, and your suggestions to improve 

the clarity of our communications that 

affect you. You can get more 

information about plain language at 

http://www.faa.gov/language and http://

www.plainlanguage.gov.

Examining the Docket 

You can examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in 

person at the Docket Management 

Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The Docket 

Management Facility office (telephone 

(800) 647–5227) is on the plaza level of 

the Nassif Building at the DOT street 

address stated in the ADDRESSES section. 

Comments will be available in the AD 

docket shortly after the DMS receives 

them. 

Discussion 

The Direction Ge ́ne ́rale de l’Aviation 

Civile (DGAC), which is the