This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER

contains notices to the public of the proposed

issuance of rules and regulations. The

purpose of these notices is to give interested

persons an opportunity to participate in the

rule making prior to the adoption of the final

rules.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION 

12 CFR Part 652 

RIN 3052–AC51 

Federal Agricultural Mortgage 

Corporation Funding and Fiscal 

Affairs; Risk-Based Capital 

Requirements 

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of 

comment period. 

SUMMARY: The Farm Credit 

Administration (FCA) Board reopens the 

comment period on the proposed rule 

that would revise risk-based capital 

requirements for the Federal 

Agricultural Mortgage Corporation 

(Farmer Mac or Corporation), so that 

interested parties will have additional 

time to provide comments. 

DATES: Please send your comments to us 

on or before April 22, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: We offer a variety of 

methods for you to submit comments on 

this proposed rule. For accuracy and 

efficiency reasons, commenters are 

encouraged to submit comments by email or through the Agency’s Web site. 

As facsimiles (fax) are difficult for us to 

process and achieve compliance with 

section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, we 

are no longer accepting comments 

submitted by fax. Regardless of the 

method you use, please do not submit 

your comment multiple times via 

different methods. You may submit 

comments by any of the following 

methods: 

• E-mail: Send us an e-mail at regcomm@fca.gov. 

• FCA Web site: http://www.fca.gov. 

Select ‘‘Public Commenters,’’ then 

‘‘Public Comments,’’ and follow the 

directions for ‘‘Submitting a Comment.’’ 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Mail: Joseph T. Connor, Associate 

Director for Policy and Analysis, Office 

of Secondary Market Oversight, Farm 

Credit Administration, 1501 Farm 

Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102–5090. 

You may review copies of all 

comments we receive at our office in 

McLean, Virginia, or on our Web site at 

http://www.fca.gov. Once you are in the 

Web site, select ‘‘Public Commenters,’’ 

then ‘‘Public Comments,’’ and follow the 

directions for ‘‘Reading Submitted 

Public Comments.’’ We will show your 

comments as submitted, but for 

technical reasons we may omit items 

such as logos and special characters. 

Identifying information that you 

provide, such as phone numbers and 

addresses, will be publicly available. 

However, we will attempt to remove 

e-mail addresses to help reduce Internet 

spam. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Joseph T. Connor, Associate Director for 

Policy and Analysis, Office of 

Secondary Market Oversight, Farm 

Credit Administration, McLean, VA 

22102–5090, (703) 883–4280, TTY (703) 

883–4434; or Laura McFarland, Senior 

Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, 

Farm Credit Administration, McLean, 

VA 22102–5090, (703) 883–4020, TTY 

(703) 883–4020. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 

January 22, 2010, FCA published a 

proposed rule in the Federal Register to 

amend regulations in part 652 that 

establish a risk-based capital stress test 

for the Corporation as required by 

section 8.32 of the Farm Credit Act of 

1971, as amended (12 U.S.C. 2279bb–1). 

See 75 FR 3647, January 22, 2010. The 

comment period is scheduled to expire 

on March 8, 2010. Farmer Mac has 

requested us to provide more time for 

comments to be submitted and 

specifically asked for at least an 

additional 30 days. In response to this 

request, we are reopening the comment 

period for an additional 30 days. The 

FCA supports public involvement and 

participation in its regulatory process 

and invites all interested parties to 

review and provide comments on the 

proposed rule. 

Dated: March 17, 2010. 

Roland E. Smith, 

Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. 

[FR Doc. 2010–6292 Filed 3–22–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6705–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0273; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–NM–134–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 

Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This proposed 

AD results 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 describes the unsafe 

condition as: 

Two in-service incidents have been reported 

on DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft in which the 

nose landing gear (NLG) trailing arm pivot 

pin retention bolt (part number NAS6204– 

13D) was damaged. One incident involved 

the left hand NLG tire which ruptured on 

take-off. Investigation determined that the 

retention bolt failure was due to repeated 

contact of the castellated nut with the towing 

device including both the towbar and the 

towbarless rigs. The loss of the retention bolt 

allowed the pivot pin to migrate from its 

normal position and resulted in contact with 

and rupture of the tire. The loss of the pivot 

pin could compromise retention of the 

trailing arm and could result in a loss of 

directional control due to loss of nose wheel 

steering. The loss of an NLG tire or the loss 

of directional control could adversely affect 

the aircraft during take off or landing. 

* * * * * 

The proposed AD would require 

actions that are intended to address the 

unsafe condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by May 7, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 


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Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

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 Bombardier, 

Inc., 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 

Que ́bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 

514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; 

Internet http://www.bombardier.com. 

You may review copies of the 

referenced service information at the 

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call 425–227–1221. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Richard Beckwith, Aerospace Engineer, 

Airframe and Mechanical Systems 

Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York 

Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 

Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 

New York 11590; telephone (516) 228– 

7302; fax (516) 794–5531. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2010–0273; Directorate Identifier 

2009–NM–134–AD;’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We have lengthened the 30-day 

comment period for proposed ADs that 

address MCAI originated by aviation 

authorities of other countries to provide 

adequate time for interested parties to 

submit comments. The comment period 

for these proposed ADs is now typically 

45 days, which is consistent with the 

comment period for domestic transport 

ADs. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation 

(TCCA), which is the aviation authority 

for Canada, has issued Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2009–29, 

dated June 29, 2009 (referred to after 

this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The MCAI states: 

Two in-service incidents have been reported 

on DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft in which the 

nose landing gear (NLG) trailing arm pivot 

pin retention bolt (part number NAS6204– 

13D) was damaged. One incident involved 

the left hand NLG tire which ruptured on 

take-off. Investigation determined that the 

retention bolt failure was due to repeated 

contact of the castellated nut with the towing 

device including both the towbar and the 

towbarless rigs. The loss of the retention bolt 

allowed the pivot pin to migrate from its 

normal position and resulted in contact with 

and rupture of the tire. The loss of the pivot 

pin could compromise retention of the 

trailing arm and could result in a loss of 

directional control due to loss of nose wheel 

steering. The loss of an NLG tire or the loss 

of directional control could adversely affect 

the aircraft during take off or landing. 

To prevent the potential failure of the pivot 

pin retention bolt, Bombardier Aerospace has 

developed a modification which includes a 

new retention bolt, a reverse orientation of 

the retention bolt and a rework of the weight 

on wheel (WOW) proximity sensor cover to 

provide clearance for the re-oriented 

retention bolt. 

You may obtain further information 

by examining the MCAI in the AD 

docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Bombardier has issued Service 

Bulletin 84–32–65, Revision A, dated 

March 2, 2009. The actions described in 

this service information are intended to 

correct the unsafe condition identified 

in the MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a Note within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

affect about 63 products of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 3 work-hours per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 

parts would cost about $100 per 

product. Based on these figures, we 

estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 

U.S. operators to be $22,365, or $355 per 

product. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

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Regulatory Findings 

We 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 this 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 and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

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 AD: 

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2010– 

0273; Directorate Identifier 2009–NM– 

134–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by May 7, 

2010. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. 

Model DHC–8–400, DHC–8–401, and DHC– 

8–402 series airplanes, certificated in any 

category; serial numbers 4001, 4003, 4004, 

4006, and 4008 through 4238 inclusive. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 32: Landing gear. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

Two in-service incidents have been 

reported on DHC–8 Series 400 aircraft in 

which the nose landing gear (NLG) trailing 

arm pivot pin retention bolt (part number 

NAS6204–13D) was damaged. One incident 

involved the left hand NLG tire which 

ruptured on take-off. Investigation 

determined that the retention bolt failure was 

due to repeated contact of the castellated nut 

with the towing device including both the 

towbar and the towbarless rigs. The loss of 

the retention bolt allowed the pivot pin to 

migrate from its normal position and resulted 

in contact with and rupture of the tire. The 

loss of the pivot pin could compromise 

retention of the trailing arm and could result 

in a loss of directional control due to loss of 

nose wheel steering. The loss of an NLG tire 

or the loss of directional control could 

adversely affect the aircraft during take off or 

landing. 

To prevent the potential failure of the pivot 

pin retention bolt, Bombardier Aerospace has 

developed a modification which includes a 

new retention bolt, a reverse orientation of 

the retention bolt and a rework of the weight 

on wheel (WOW) proximity sensor cover to 

provide clearance for the re-oriented 

retention bolt. 

Actions and Compliance 

(f) Unless already done, do the following 

actions. 

(1) Within 2,000 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD: Modify the NLG 

trailing arm by incorporating Bombardier 

Modification Summary 4–113599, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin 

84–32–65, Revision A, dated March 2, 2009. 

(2) Incorporating Bombardier Modification 

Summary 4–113599 in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 84–32–65, dated December 

17, 2008, is also acceptable for compliance 

with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of 

this AD if done before the effective date of 

this AD. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(g) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office, ANE–170, FAA, has the 

authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 

requested using the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 

Program Manager, Continuing Operational 

Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York, 

11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516– 

794–553. Before using any approved AMOC 

on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 

notify your principal maintenance inspector 

(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), 

as appropriate, or lacking a principal 

inspector, your local Flight Standards District 

Office. The AMOC approval letter must 

specifically reference this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(3) Reporting Requirements: For any 

reporting requirement in this AD, under the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act 

(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) has 

approved the information collection 

requirements and has assigned OMB Control 

Number 2120–0056. 

Related Information 

(h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness 

Directive CF–2009–29, dated June 29, 2009; 

and Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32–65, 

Revision A, dated March 2, 2009; for related 

information. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 

17, 2010. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2010–6306 Filed 3–22–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–1080; Directorate 

Identifier 2008–NM–118–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa 

Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. 

(EMBRAER) Model EMB–135BJ 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Supplemental notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM); 

reopening of comment period. 

SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier 

NPRM for the products listed above that 

would supersede an existing AD. This 

action revises the earlier NPRM by 

expanding the scope. This proposed AD 

results 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 earlier MCAI, Brazilian 

Airworthiness Directive 2007–08–01, 

effective September 27, 2007, describes 

the unsafe condition as: 

Fuel system reassessment, performed 

according to RBHA–E88/SFAR–88 


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