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significantly affect these entities.

Finally, except for those applicants who

are required to obtain inspections in

connection with certain imports these

businesses are under no obligation to

use these inspection services.

Executive Order 12988

The rule has been reviewed under

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice

Reform. This rule is not intended to

have a retroactive effect and will not

preempt any State or local laws,

regulations, or policies, unless they

present an irreconcilable conflict with

this rule. There are no administrative

procedures which must be exhausted

prior to any judicial challenge to the

provisions of this rule.

Proposed Action

The AMA authorizes official

inspection, grading and certification for

processed fruits, vegetables, and

processed products made from them.

The AMA provides that the Secretary

collect reasonable fees from the users of

the services to cover, as nearly as

practicable, the costs of the services

rendered. This proposed rule will

amend the schedule for fees for

inspection services rendered to the

processed fruit and vegetable industry

to reflect the costs necessary to operate

the program.

AMS regularly reviews its user fee

programs to determine if the fees are

adequate. While PPB continues to

pursue opportunities to reduce its costs,

the existing fee schedule will not

generate sufficient revenues to cover lot,

and less than year round and year round

inspection program costs while

maintaining an adequate reserve

balance.

PPB programs for lot, year round, and

less than year round will have

obligations in FY 2000 of approximately

$12.9 million, necessitating a reserve of

$4.3 million. The current reserve is $2.6

million. Current revenue projections for

FY 2000 without a fee increase are $12.0

million as program costs increase to

approximately $13.1 million in FY

2001. These cost increases will result

primarily from increases in salaries and

benefits. Accounting for a significant

portion of the total operating budget,

salaries rose from 3.54 to 4.02 percent,

effective January 1999, increasing the

cost of operating these programs by

$295,000. A 4.8 percent pay increase

effective January 1, 2000, increased

program costs another $385,000. The

revenue projections, that include

proposed fees, are $12.3 million for FY

2000 and $13.5 million for FY 2001. The

proposed fee increase of approximately

3 to 9 percent, should result in an

estimated $0.3 million during FY 2000

and an additional approximately $1.0

million in FY 2001 and should enable

PPB to cover its costs and re-establish

adequate program reserves.

AMS proposes to increase the fees

relating to lot inspection service and the

fees for less than year round and year

round inspection services. For

inspection services charged under

§ 52.42, overtime and holiday work

would continue to be charged as

provided in that section. For inspection

services charged on a contract basis

under § 52.51 overtime work would also

continue to be charged as provided in

that section. The following fee schedule

compares current fees and charges with

proposed fees and charges for processed

fruit and vegetable inspection as found

in 7 CFR 52.42–52.51. Unless otherwise

provided for by regulation or written

agreement between the applicant and

the Administrator, the charges in the

schedule of fees as found in § 52.42 are:

Current Proposed

$43.00/hr. .......................................... $47.00/hr.

Charges for travel and other expenses

as found in § 52.50 are:

Current Proposed

$43.00/hr. .......................................... $47.00/hr.

Charges for year-round in-plant

inspection services on a contract basis

as found in § 52.51 (c) are:

(1) For inspector assigned on a yearround basis:

Current Proposed

$35.00/hr. .......................................... $36.00/hr.

(2) For inspector assigned on less than

a year-round basis: Each inspector:

Current Proposed

$45.00/hr. .......................................... $48.00/hr.

Charges for less than year-round inplant inspection services (four or more

consecutive 40 hour weeks) on a

contract basis as found in § 52.51 (d)

are:

(1) Each inspector:

Current Proposed

$45.00/hr. .......................................... $48.00/hr.

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 52

Food grades and standards, Food

labeling, Frozen foods, Fruit juices,

Fruits, Reporting and record keeping

requirements, Vegetables.

For the reasons set forth in the

preamble, it is proposed that 7 CFR Part

52 be amended as follows:

PART 52—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 52

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621–1627.

§ 52.42 [Amended]

2. In § 52.42, the figure ‘‘$43.00’’ is

revised to read ‘‘$47.00’’.

§ 52.50 [Amended]

3. In § 52.50, the figure ‘‘$43.00’’ is

revised to read ‘‘$47.00’’.

§ 52.51 [Amended]

4. In § 52.51, paragraph (c)(1), the

figure ‘‘$35.00’’ is revised to read

‘‘$36.00’’, in paragraph (c)(2), the figure

‘‘$45.00’’ is revised to read ‘‘$48.00’’,

and in paragraph (d)(1), the figure

‘‘$45.00’’ is revised to read ‘‘$48.00’’.

Dated: June 22, 2000.

Robert C. Keeney,

Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable

Programs.

[FR Doc. 00–16373 Filed 6–27–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 99–NM–379–AD]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model

A330 and A340 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking

(NPRM).

SUMMARY: This document proposes the

adoption of a new airworthiness

directive (AD) that is applicable to

certain Airbus Model A330 and A340

series airplanes. This proposal would

require revising the Airplane Flight

Manual to include new flight

operational procedures for the fuel

system; repetitive inspections of the

trim transfer fuel line in the vicinity of

the aft pressure bulkhead located

between frame (FR) 77 and FR86 to

detect any discrepancy; and corrective

actions, if necessary. This proposal also

would require modification of the air

release valve in the fuel trim tank

transfer system, which would constitute

terminating action for the requirements

of this AD. This proposal is prompted

by issuance of mandatory continuing

airworthiness information by a foreign

civil airworthiness authority. This

action is necessary to prevent damage to

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the fuel trim transfer system, which

could cause rupture of the trim transfer

fuel line due to pressure build-up, and

result in fuel leakage from that fuel line.

This action is intended to address the

identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Comments must be received by

July 28, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 99–NM–

379–AD, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Comments may be inspected at this

location between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00

p.m., Monday through Friday, except

Federal holidays. Comments may also

be sent via the Internet using the

following address: 9-anmnprmcomment@faa.gov. Comments sent

via the Internet must contain ‘‘Docket

No. 99–NM–379–AD’’ in the subject line

and need not be submitted in triplicate.

Comments sent via the Internet as

attached electronic files must be

formatted in Microsoft Word 97 for

Windows or ASCII text.

The service information referenced in

the proposed rule may be obtained from

Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.

This information may be examined at

the FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Norman B. Martenson, Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2110;

fax (425) 227–1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested persons are invited to

participate in the making of the

proposed rule by submitting such

written data, views, or arguments as

they may desire. Communications shall

identify the Rules Docket number and

be submitted in triplicate to the address

specified above. All communications

received on or before the closing date

for comments, specified above, will be

considered before taking action on the

proposed rule. The proposals contained

in this notice may be changed in light

of the comments received.

Submit comments using the following

format:

• Organize comments issue-by-issue.

For example, discuss a request to

change the compliance time and a

request to change the service bulletin

reference as two separate issues.

• For each issue, state what specific

change to the proposed AD is being

requested.

• Include justification (e.g., reasons or

data) for each request.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the proposed rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report

summarizing each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this

proposal will be filed in the Rules

Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this notice

must submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 99–NM–379–AD.’’ The

postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRMs

Any person may obtain a copy of this

NPRM by submitting a request to the

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,

ANM–114, Attention: Rules Docket No.

99–NM–379–AD, 1601 Lind Avenue,

SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Discussion

The Direction Gee ́ne ́rale de l’Aviation

Civile (DGAC), which is the

airworthiness authority for France,

notified the FAA that an unsafe

condition may exist on certain Airbus

Model A330 and A340 series airplanes.

Reports of findings indicate damaged

fuel pipe shrouds on the trim transfer

fuel line, in the vicinity of the aft

pressure bulkhead located between

frame (FR) 77 and FR86. Another report

indicated that the fuel pipe also was

damaged and that fuel leaked into the

area behind the bulk cargo

compartment. Such damage is

considered to be caused by excessive

build-up of pressure in the trim transfer

fuel line. The DGAC advises that

installation of two additional pressure

relief valves on the fuel line in the trim

tank will prevent damage to the trim

transfer fuel system. Such damage, if not

corrected, could cause rupture of the

trim transfer fuel line due to pressure

build-up, and result in fuel leaking from

that line into the area behind the bulk

cargo compartment.

Explanation of Relevant Service

Information

Airbus has issued the following

service bulletins:

• A330–28–3060, Revision 02,

including Appendix 01 (for Airbus

Model A330 series airplanes); and

A340–28–4077, Revision 02, including

Appendix 01 (for Airbus Model A340

series airplanes); both dated May 27,

1999. These service bulletins describe

procedures for repetitive detailed visual

inspections of the trim transfer fuel line

in the vicinity of the aft pressure

bulkhead located between FR77 and

FR86 to detect any discrepancy; and

corrective actions, if necessary.

Discrepancies include deformation,

dents, kinks, and broken rivets of the

fuel pipe and the pipe clamp, support

bracket, and shroud. Corrective actions

include the replacement of discrepant

components such as the fuel pipe, pipe

clamps, pipe support brackets, and pipe

shrouds of the trim transfer fuel line;

and temporary deactivation of the trim

fuel pipe isolation valve and auxiliary

power unit (APU) isolation valve.

• A330–28–3063 (for Airbus Model

A330 series airplanes), and A340–28–

4079 (for Airbus Model A340 series

airplanes); both dated October 6, 1999.

These service bulletins describe

procedures for modifying the air release

valve (ARV) in the trim transfer system.

Such modification includes cleaning

and lubricating certain components,

installing an adapter, and installing two

additional pressure relief valves on a

spacer/adapter located between the air

release elbow and the ARV.

Airbus also has issued the following

Temporary Revisions (TR) to the Normal

Procedures Section of the FAAapproved Airbus A330 and A340

Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM), which

include new flight operational

procedures for the fuel system:

• TR 4.03.00/09, TR 4.03.00/10, and

TR 4.03.00/12 (for Model A330 series

airplanes), all dated July 23, 1999.

• TR 4.03.00/20 (for Model A340

series airplanes), dated July 23, 1999.

Accomplishment of the actions

specified in the service bulletins and

TR’s is intended to adequately address

the identified unsafe condition. The

DGAC classified Airbus Service Bulletin

A330–28–3060 and A340–28–4077 as

mandatory and issued the following

French airworthiness directives in order

to assure the continued airworthiness of

these airplanes in France.

• 1999–046–091(B), Revision 4, dated

December 15, 1999 (for Model A330

series airplanes).

• 1999–045–111(B), Revision 4, dated

December 15, 1999 (for Model A340

series airplanes.

FAA’s Conclusions

These airplane models are

manufactured in France and are type

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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 DGAC has

kept the FAA informed of the situation

described above. The FAA has

examined the findings of the DGAC,

reviewed all available information, and

determined that AD action is necessary

for products of this type design that are

certificated for operation in the United

States.

Explanation of Requirements of

Proposed Rule

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other airplanes of the same

type design registered in the United

States, the proposed AD would require

accomplishment of the actions specified

in the service bulletins described

previously, except as discussed below.

Difference Between Proposed Rule and

Relevant Service Information

Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–

3060, Revision 02, and A340–28–4077,

Revision 02, both dated May 27, 1999,

specify certain actions following

deactivation of the trim fuel pipe

isolation valve and the APU isolation

valve. Those actions include replacing

the fuel pipe and pipe shroud and

reactivating the trim fuel pipe isolation

valve and the APU isolation valve ‘‘at

the next convenient opportunity.’’

The FAA does not agree with

allowing the trim fuel pipe isolation

valve to be deactivated with no

definitive time specified for

replacement and reactivation. Instead,

this AD would allow deactivation of the

valve for a limited period of time (10

days) in accordance with the FAAapproved Master Minimum Equipment

List, after which time the replacement

and reactivation is required prior to

further flight.

Differences Between Proposed Rule and

the French Airworthiness Directives

The proposed AD would differ from

the parallel French airworthiness

directives in that it would mandate the

accomplishment of the terminating

action for the repetitive inspections and

AFM revisions. The French

airworthiness directives provide for the

terminating action as optional.

Mandating the terminating action is

based on the FAA’s determination that

long-term continued operational safety

will be better assured by modifications

or design changes to remove the source

of the problem, rather than by repetitive

inspections. Long-term inspections may

not be providing the degree of safety

assurance necessary for the transport

airplane fleet. This, coupled with a

better understanding of the human

factors associated with numerous

continual inspections, has led the FAA

to consider placing less emphasis on

inspections and more emphasis on

design improvements. The proposed

modification requirement is consistent

with these conditions.

Cost Impact

The FAA estimates that 3 Airbus

Model A330 series airplanes of U.S.

Registry would be affected by this

proposed AD.

It would require approximately 1

work hour to accomplish the revision to

the AFM, at an average labor rate of $60

per work hour. Based on this figure, the

cost impact of the AFM revision

proposed by this AD action would be

$180, or $60 per airplane.

It would require approximately 2

work hours to accomplish each

inspection, at an average labor rate of

$60 per work hour. Based on this figure,

the cost impact of each inspection

proposed by this AD action would be

$360, or $120 per airplane.

It would require approximately 3

work hours to accomplish the

installation of the additional pressure

relief valves in the fuel trim tank, at an

average labor rate of $60 per work hour.

Based on this figure, the cost impact of

the installation proposed by this AD

action would be $540, or $180 per

airplane.

The cost impact figures discussed

above are based on assumptions that no

operator has yet accomplished any of

the proposed requirements of this AD

action, and that no operator would

accomplish those actions in the future if

this AD were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations proposed herein

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. Therefore,

it is determined that this proposal

would not have federalism implications

under Executive Order 13132.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that 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) if

promulgated, 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. A copy of the draft

regulatory evaluation prepared for this

action is contained in the Rules Docket.

A copy of it may be obtained by

contacting the Rules Docket at the

location provided under the caption

ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration proposes to amend part

39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

(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. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

Airbus Industrie: Docket 99–NM–379–AD.

Applicability: Model A330 and A340 series

airplanes, certificated in any category, except

those airplanes on which Airbus

Modification 47293 has been installed in

production, or on which the modification has

been accomplished in accordance with

Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3063 or

A340–28–4079, both dated October 6, 1999,

as applicable.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in

the area subject to the requirements of this

AD. For airplanes that have been modified,

altered, or repaired so that the performance

of the requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent damage to the trim transfer fuel

system, which could cause rupture of the

trim transfer fuel line due to pressure buildup, and result in fuel leakage from that line;

accomplish the following:

Airplane Flight Manual Revision

(a) Within 10 days after the effective date

of this AD, revise the Limitations and Normal

Procedures section of the FAA-approved

Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the

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information specified in Airbus Temporary

Revision (TR) 4.03.00/09, TR 4.03.00/10, and

TR 4.03.00/12 (for Model A330 series

airplanes); or TR 4.03.00/20 (for Model A340

series airplanes); all dated July 23, 1999; as

applicable.

Note 2: The AFM revision required by

paragraph (a) of this AD may be

accomplished by inserting a copy of the

applicable TR into the applicable section of

the AFM. When the temporary revisions

required by paragraph (a) of this AD have

been incorporated into the general revisions

of the AFM, the general revisions may be

inserted into the AFM, provided that the

information contained in the general

revisions is identical to that specified in the

temporary revisions.

Inspections

(b) Within 1,000 flight hours after the

effective date of this AD, perform a detailed

visual inspection of the trim transfer fuel line

in the vicinity of the aft pressure bulkhead

located between frame (FR) 77 and FR86 to

detect any discrepancy (including

deformation, dents, kinks, and broken rivets

of the fuel pipe and pipe clamp, support

bracket, and shroud) in accordance with the

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus

Service Bulletin A330–28–3060, Revision 02

(for Model A330 series airplanes), or A340–

28–4077, Revision 02 (for Model A340 series

airplanes), both dated May 27, 1999, as

applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter

at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours

until the modification required by paragraph

(c) of this AD has been accomplished.

Note 3: Inspections accomplished prior to

the effective date of this AD in accordance

with Operator Information Telex/Flight

Operations Telex (OIT/FOT) 999.0142/98,

dated December 23, 1998, are considered

acceptable for compliance with the INITIAL

detailed visual inspection required by

paragraph (b) of this AD.

Corrective Actions

(1) If any discrepancy is detected during

any inspection required by paragraph (b) of

this AD, prior to further flight, accomplish

applicable corrective actions [including

replacement of any damaged components

and deactivation of the trim fuel pipe

isolation valve and auxiliary power unit

(APU) isolation valve] in accordance with the

Accomplishment Instructions and Figure 2 of

the applicable service bulletin.

Replacement of Pipe Shroud and Pipe

(2) If the isolation valves of the trim fuel

pipe and APU are deactivated in accordance

with the FAA-approved Master Minimum

Equipment List during accomplishment of

the corrective actions required by paragraph

(b)(1) of this AD: Within 10 days after

deactivation, replace the pipe shroud and

pipe, as applicable, and reactivate the valves,

in accordance with the applicable service

bulletin.

Terminating Action

(c) Within 18 months after the effective

date of this AD, modify the air release valve

(ARV) in the trim tank system (including

cleaning and lubricating certain components,

installing two additional pressure relief

valves, and installing the adapter and ARV)

in accordance with the Accomplishment

Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–

28–3063 or A340–28–4079, both dated

October 6, 1999, as applicable.

Accomplishment of such modification

constitutes terminating action for the AFM

revisions and the repetitive inspections

required by this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(d) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, International Branch,

ANM–116.

Note 4: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

Special Flight Permits

(e) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197

and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a

location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Note 5: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directives 1999–

046–091(B), Revision 4 (for Model A330

series airplanes), and 1999–045–111(B),

Revision 4 (for Model A340 series airplanes),

both dated December 15, 1999.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22,

2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–16360 Filed 6–27–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 99–NM–326–AD]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing

Model 747–400 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking

(NPRM).

SUMMARY: This document proposes the

adoption of a new airworthiness

directive (AD) that is applicable to

certain Boeing Model 747–400 series

airplanes. This proposal would require

repetitive inspections to detect fatigue

cracking of the longeron splice fittings

at stringer 11 on the left and right sides

at body station 2598, and various

follow-on actions. This action is

necessary to detect and correct fatigue

cracking of the longeron splice fittings

and subsequent damage to adjacent

structure. Such damage could result in

the inability of the structure to carry

horizontal stabilizer flight loads, and

consequent reduced controllability of

the horizontal stabilizer. This action is

intended to address the identified

unsafe condition.

DATES: Comments must be received by

August 14, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 99–NM–

326–AD, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Comments may be inspected at this

location between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.,

Monday through Friday, except Federal

holidays. Comments may be submitted

via fax to (425) 227–1232. Comments

may also be sent via the Internet using

the following address: 9-anmnprmcomment@faa.gov. Comments sent

via fax or the Internet must contain

‘‘Docket No. 99–NM–326–AD’’ in the

subject line and need not be submitted

in triplicate. Comments sent via the

Internet as attached electronic files must

be formatted in Microsoft Word 97 for

Windows or ASCII text.

The service information referenced in

the proposed rule may be obtained from

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, PO

Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–

2207. This information may be

examined at the FAA, Transport

Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rick

Kawaguchi, Aerospace Engineer,

Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, Seattle

Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1153;

fax (425) 227–1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested persons are invited to

participate in the making of the

proposed rule by submitting such

written data, views, or arguments as

they may desire. Communications shall

identify the Rules Docket number and

be submitted in triplicate to the address

specified above. All communications

received on or before the closing date

for comments, specified above, will be