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Federal Register/Val. 73, No. 157 /Wednesday, August 13, 2008/Rules and Regulation s 47029 AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Torn Groves, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch , ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate , FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW ., Renton, Washington 98 057- 3356; telephone (425) 227-1503; fax (425) 425-1149. Before using an y approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards D istrict Office (FSDO). or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Related Information

(k) EASA airworthiness directive 2006- 0197 [Corrected]. dated July 11 , 2006, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (I) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.

TABLE 2-MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Service information Revision level Date AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328--Q0-445, including Price Information Sheet
.......................... .. . Original

... . ... . ................ August 23 , 2004. AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328--Q0-445

..... .. ........... . . . ....... . .. .. ........... .. ... ... ... . ... . .. .. .......... ... ... .... . 1 .

.............. .... . . . ... .. . . . .... June 17 , 2005

. Dornier Temporary Revision ALD--Q80

..... ... .. . ........................ . ...................................................... Original

........ ................ October 15 , 2003. Section F, " Fuel Tank System Limitati ons, " of Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Document 15

........ . ............... ..... ... January 15 , 2005

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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-Q0-445, Revision 1, dated June 17, 2005; and Section F, " Fuel Tank System L imitations," of Dornier 328 Airworthiness Limitations Do cument , Revision 15, dated January 15 , 2005; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51

.

(2) On July 29, 2005 (70 FR 36470, June 24, 2005). the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of AvCraft Service Bulletin SB-328-Q0-445 , including Price Information Sheet, dated August 23, 2004; and Dornier Temporary Revision ALD-080, dated October 15, 2003.

(3) Contact 328 Support Services Gmb H, P

. O. Box 1252, D-82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of Germany, for a copy of this service information

. You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton , Washington; or at the National Archives and R

ecords Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741

- 6030, or go to: 

### http: l!www.a rchives .gov/feder al-registerl cfr/ib r-locations.html.

Issued in Renton , Washington, on July 29, 2008. Ali Bahrarni , 

### Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service

. [FR Doc. E8-18425 Filed 8-12-Q8; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P 

### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-0179 ; Directorate Identifier 2007

- NM-367-AD ; Amendment 39-15572; AD 2008-13-Q9] RIN 212Q-AA64 

### Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC8-1 06, DHC-8-201 , DHC-8-202, DHC8-301 , DHC-8-311 , and DHC-8-315 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transp ortati on (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthin ess directive (AD) for the products l isted above. This AD r esults from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of ano ther country to identify and correct an un safe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the aircraft fuel system against fuel tank safety standards * * *

[A]ssessrnent showed that supplemental maintenance tasks [inspections of fuel tank bonding jumpers , wiring harnesses, and drain valve components, among other items and actions; and applicable corrective actions] are required to prevent potential ignition sources within the fuel system, which could result in a fuel tank explosion

. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective September 17, 2008.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications li s ted in this AD as of September 17, 2008. ADDRESSES: Yau may examine the AD docket on th e Interne t at 

### http:// www.regulations.gov or in person at th e U.S. Dep artme nt of Tran sportation, Do ck et Op erations, M-30, West Building Grou nd Floor , Room W12-140 , 1200 N ew Jersey Avenue, SE. , Washington , DC

. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ro cco Viselli, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Propulsion Branch , ANE171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Offi ce, 1600 Stewart Ave nu e, Suite 410 , Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7331; fax (516) 794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion

We i ssued a supplemental notic e of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specif ied products. That supp l emental NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2008 (73 FR 23995)

. That supplemental NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

Bombardier Aerospace has com pl ete d a system safety review of the aircraft fuel system against fuel tank safety standards introduced in Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002-043. The identified non-compliances were then assessed using Transport Canada Policy L

etter No. 525-QOl, to determine if mandatory corrective action is required

.

The assessment showed that supp lemental maintenance tasks [inspections of fue l tank bonding jumpers , wiring harnesses , and drain valv e components, among other items and actions; and applicable corrective actions] are required to prevent potential ignition sources within the fuel system , which could result in a fu el tank explosion. Revisions have been made to Part 2 "Airworthiness Limitations List" of the

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DHC-8 Maintenance Program Manuals to introduce the required maintenance tasks. The corrective action is revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Clarification ofldentity ofModel DHC8-201 Airplanes

We have clarified the identity of certain airplanes as listed in the supplemental NPRM by correctly identifying them throughout this AD as Model DHC-8-201 airplanes. Removal of Reference to "a Later Revision " of Certain Maintenance Program Manuals (MPMs}

We removed the reference to "a later revision of Part 2 'Airworthiness Limitations List' of the applicable de Havilland Dash 8 Series MPM" from paragraph (f}(4) of this AD and removed Table 3 of the NPRM, which listed the MPMs (and renumbered the subsequent table accordingly}. We removed the reference to the use of "later revisions" of the applicable service information from this AD to be consistent with FAA policy

. This change will not increase the economic burden on any operator, nor will it increase the scope of the AD , since operators may request approval to use a later revision of the referenced service information as an alternative method of compliance, under the provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD

. Conclusion

We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. 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 required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD

. Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect about 122 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost ofthis AD to the U.S. operators to be $9,760, or $80 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 rul emaking 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 action. Regulatory Findings

We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD :

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 AD and placed it in the AD docket. 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 the NPRM, 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety , Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment

• Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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: 2008-13-09 Bombardier, Inc

. (Formerly de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39-15572

. Docket No

. FAA-2008-0179; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-367-AD. Effective Date

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 17 , 2008. Affected ADs



### (b) None

. Applicability

(c) This AD 

### applies to all Bombardier Model DHC-8-102 , DHC-8-103 , DHC-8- 106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202 , DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311 , and DHC-8-315 airplanes , certificated in any category , all serial numbers.

Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that hav e been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections , the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions

. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91 .40 3(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (g) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

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(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. Reason

(e) The mandatory continu ing airworthi ness information (MCAI) states:

Bombardier Aerospace has comp leted a system safety review of the aircraft fuel system against fuel tank safety standards introduc ed in Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual through Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2002--Q43. The identified non-compliances were th en assesse d using Trans p ort Canada Policy L

etter No. 525-001, to determine if mandatory correcti ve ac ti on is required.

The assessment showed that supp lemental maintenance tasks [inspections of fuel tank

Model bonding jumpers, wiring harnesses , and drain valve components, among other items and actions; and applicable corrective actions] are required to prevent potential igniti on sources within the fuel system, which co uld result in a fuel tank exp losi on. Revisions have been made to Part 2 "Airworthiness Limitations List" ofth e DHC-8 Maintenance Program Manuals to introduce the required maintenance tasks. The correcti ve acti on is revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate n ew limitations for fuel tank systems. Actions and Compliance

(f1 Unless already done, do the following actions.
TABLE 

### 1- TEMPORARY REVISIONS
de Havilland TR DHC-8-102 , DHC-8-103 , and DHC-8-106 air- AWL-110 , dated August 31 ,2 007

planes

. DHC-8-201 , and DHC-8-202 airplanes

.......... . AWL 2-43, dated August 31 , 2007

.... .. ........ .. . DHC-8-301 , DHC-8-311 , and DHC-8-315 air- AWL 3-109 , dated August 31 , 2007

.............. .

planes

.

TABLE 2-INITIAL INSPECTIONS (1) Within 60 days after the effective date

· of this AD, or before December 16, 2008, whichever occurs first , revise the ALS of th e Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate th e fuel system limitation s tasks identified in the de Havilland temporary revisions (TRs) to Part 2, "Airworthiness Limitations List," of the Dash 8 Series Maintenance Program Manuals (" the MPM s " ). The TRs are liste d in Table 1 of this AD

. For the tas ks identified in the TRs, the initial comp liance times start at the later of the applicabl e "Threshold " and "Grace Period" tim es specified in Table 2 of this AD , and the repetitive limitation tasks must be accomplis h ed therea ft er at the in terval specified in the TRs, excep t as provided by paragraphs [f)(2), (f)(3), (f)(4), and (g)(l) of this AD.

MPM Dash 8 Series 100 MPM, Product Support

Manual (PSM) 1-8-7 , Part 2 , "Airworthiness Limitations List ". Dash 8 Series 200 MPM , PSM 1-82-7 , Part

2, "Airworthiness Limitations List ". Dash 8 Series 300 MPM, PSM 1-83-7 , Part

2 , "Airworthiness Limitations List "

.

Description Compliance time (whichever occurs later)

Tasks with 6 , 000 flight hours/36 month intervals

Tasks with 18,000 flight hours/108 month intervals

. Tasks with 72 ,000 flight hours /36 year intervals

Note 2: The actions required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD may be done by inserting a copy of the applicable TR listed in Tab le 1 of this AD into the ALS of the applicable MPM listed in Table 1 of this AD

. When the applicab le TR has been included in general revisions of the applicable MPM, the general revisions may be inserted in the MPM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the app licable TR.

(2) For those tasks with 6,000 flight hours/ 36 month limitation task intervals : For airplanes that have accumu l ated 4,000 total flight hours or more , or 24 months or more since new , as of the effective date of this AD , do the initial limitation tasks within 2,000 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

. Thereafter, repeat the limitation tasks at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first.

(3) For those tasks with 1 8,000 flight hours/108 month limitation task intervals: Threshold Before the accumulation of 6,000 total flight

hours , or within 36 months since new , whichever occurs first. Before the accumulation of 18 , 000 total flight

hours , or within 108 months since new , whichever occurs first. Before the accumulation of 72,000 total flight

hours , or within 36 years since new , whichever occurs first.

For airplanes that have accumulated 12,000 total flight hours or more, or 72 months or more since new , as of the effective date of this AD, do the initial limitation tasks within 6 ,000 flight hours or 36 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, repeat the limitation tasks at intervals not to exceed 18,000 flight hours or 108 months, whichever occurs first.

(4) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD , no alternative inspections/ limitation tasks or inspection/limitation task intervals may be used unless the inspections/ limitation tasks or inspection/limitation task intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. FAA AD Differences

Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Grace period Within 2 ,000 flight hours or 12 months after

the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

. Within 6,000 flight hours or 36 months after

the effective date of this AD , whichever occurs first. Within 600 flight hours or 3 months after the

effective date of this AD , whichever occurs first.

Other FAA AD Provisions

(g) The following provisions also app ly to this AD :

(1) Alternative Methods ofCompliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York AGO, 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: Rocco Viselli, Aerospace Engineer , Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE-171, FAA , New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue , Suite 410 , Westbury , New York 11590; telephone (516) 228-7331; fax (516) 794-5531

. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies , notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI , your local FSDO.

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source , use these actions ifthey are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they

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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, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information co ll ection requirements and has assigned OMB Contro l Number 212 0-00 56. Related Information

(h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2 00 7

- 32, dated December 17, 2007 , and the de Havilland temporary revisions listed in Table 1 of this AD. Material Incorpo ra ted by Reference

(i) You must use the applicable service info rmati on specified in Table 3 of thi s AD to do the actions required by this AD, un less the AD specifies otherwise.

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved th e incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C

. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51

.

(2 ) For service information identified in this AD , contact Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Regional Aircraft Divi s ion , 1 23 Garratt Boulevard , Downsview, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada.

(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue , SW., R enton , Washington; or at the National Archives and Reco rds Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of thi s material at NARA, call (2 0 2) 741-6 030, or go to: h ttp:// www.a r chives

.gov/federa l-register/cfr/ibrlocations
.htm l

.

TABLE 3-MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
De Havilland temporary revision- Dated- To theAWL-110

.. .. ............... .... ..... August 31 , 2007

.......... .. ..... Dash 8 Seri e s 100 Maintenance Program Manual , Product Support Manual 1

- 8-7 , Part 2 , " Airworth i ness Limitations List"

. AWL 2--43

........................... August 31 , 2007

...... .. ......... Dash 8 Series 200 Mai ntenance Program Manual , Product Support Manual 1-82-7, Part 2 , " Airworth i ness Limitations List"

. AWL 3--109

.. ....................... August 31 , 2007

...... .. ......... Dash 8 Series 300 Mai ntenance Program Manual , Product Support Manual1

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Issued in Renton, Washington , on July 31, 2008. Ali B ah rami , Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. £8-18430 Filed 8-12-08; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 491()-13-P



### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No

. FAA-2008--0406 ; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-196--AD ; Amendment 39--15640; AD 2008--17-02] RIN 2120-AA64 

### Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Airplanes AGENCY : 

### Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: 

### Final rule.
SUMMARY: 

### We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products li sted above. This AD resu lts from man datory 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:

During routine visual inspection , a crack has been found in the wing MLG (main landing gear) rib 5 forward attachment lug on two A310 in-service aircraft. Laboratory examination of one of the cracked ribs confirmed that the crack is due to the Part 2 , "Airworth in e s s Limitations List"

.

presence of pitting corrosion in the forward lug holes. Also on both aircraft medium to heavy corrosion was found in the forward lugs on the opposite wing after removal of the bushes. This situation if not detected, co ul d affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment. 

### * * * 

### * * * * *



### We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these produc ts. DATES: 

### This AD becomes effective September 17, 2008

.

The Director of the Federal Regi ster approved th e incorporatio n by reference of certain publicati ons li sted in th is AD as of Sep temb er 17, 2008

.

Th e Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57A2088 , excluding Appendix 01, dated November 6, 2006 , listed in this AD, as of February 6, 2007 (72 FR 2612, January 22 , 2007). ADDRESSES: 

### You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at 

### http:/ / www.regulations

.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Buil ding Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue , SE., Was hington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : 

### Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW. , Renton , Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

### Discussion We iss u ed a no tice of p roposed ru lemaking (N PRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to includ e an AD th at woul d app ly to th e specified p ro du cts
. Th at NPRM was publi sh ed in the Federal Register on Apri l 7, 2008 (73 FR 18722)

. That NPRM proposed to correct an unsaf e conditio n for th e specified products. The MCAI states:

During routine visual inspection , a crack has been found in the wing MLG (main landing gear) rib 5 forward attachment lug on two A310 in-service aircraft. Laboratory examination of one of the cracked ribs confirmed that the crack is due to the presence of pitting corrosion in the forward lug holes. Also on both aircraft medium to heavy corrosion was found in the forward lugs on the opposite wing after removal of the bushes. This situation if not detected , could affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment. As an interim measure , Airbus published Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) A31Q-57A2088 to introduce a repetitive detailed visual inspection (DVI) of the forward attachment lug of MLG Rib 5

. EASA issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) 2006-0335

- E [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-02-09) to require the accomplishment of this repetitive DVI.

In order to ensure the detection of any crack at an early stage in the forward lug of the RH (right-hand) and LH (left-hand) MLG Rib 5 aft bearing attachment, the Type Certificate ho lder has developed a new inspection by means of ultrasonic method. For the reasons described above, this new inspection program is rendered mandatory by this AD, which cancels and replaces the requirement of EAD 2006-0335-E.



### The corrective action inclu des repairing or rep lacing MLG Rib 5 , as ;