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

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 

by adding the following new 

airworthiness directive (AD): 

2007–07–05 Boeing: Amendment 39–15010. 

Docket No. FAA–2007–27736; 

Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–001–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This AD becomes effective April 18, 

2007. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 

777–200, –200LR, –300, and –300ER series 

airplanes, certificated in any category. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from a report of an air 

supply and cabin pressure controller 

(ASCPC) failure during flight. We are issuing 

this AD to prevent an ASCPC failure that 

could stop airflow into the airplane, inhibit 

the cabin altitude warning message, and 

cause an incorrect display of cabin altitude. 

These failures could result in 

depressurization of the airplane without 

warning. 

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. 

Inspection To Determine Part Number (P/N) 

of the ASCPCs 

(f) For all airplanes: Within 90 days after 

the effective date of this AD, perform an 

inspection of the left and right ASCPCs to 

determine the part number. 

ASCPC Software Installation 

(g) For airplanes on which any ASCPC 

having P/N 1152972–4 is found during the 

inspection required by paragraph (f) of this 

AD: Within 90 days after the effective date 

of this AD, install new ASCPC operational 

program software (OPS) in accordance with 

the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 777–36A0026, Revision 1, 

dated February 8, 2007. 

Installation of Certain OPS Software 

Prohibited 

(h) As of the effective date of this AD, 

installation of OPS P/N 3673–GRS–101–00, 

P/N 3670–GRS–102–00, or P/N 3671–GRS–

103–00 is prohibited. 

(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install an ASCPC, P/N 

111152972–4, on any airplane, unless it has 

had ASCPC OPS P/N 3676–GRS–104–00 

installed in accordance with paragraph (g) of 

this AD. 

Credit for Actions Done Using Previous 

Service Information 

(j) Actions accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD in accordance with 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777–36A0026, 

dated December 19, 2006, are considered 

acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding actions specified in this AD. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 

accordance with the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. 

(2) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. 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. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(l) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 

777–36A0026, Revision 1, dated February 8, 

2007, to perform the actions that are required 

by this AD, unless the AD specifies 

otherwise. The Director of the Federal 

Register approved the incorporation by 

reference of this document in accordance 

with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. 

Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, 

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 Records Administration 

(NARA). For information on the availability 

of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, 

or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 

21, 2007. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–5897 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2007–27628; Directorate 

Identifier 2007–CE–025–AD; Amendment 

39–15011; AD 2007–07–06] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Columbia 

Aircraft Manufacturing (Previously the 

Lancair Company) Models LC40–

550FG, LC41–550FG, and LC42–550FG 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for 

Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing 

(previously The Lancair Company) 

Models LC40–550FG, LC41–550FG, and 

LC42–550FG airplanes. This AD 

requires you to add information to the 

Limitations section of the Airplane 

Flight Manual (AFM). This AD also 

requires you to repetitively inspect the 

aileron and the elevator linear bearings 

and control rods for foreign object 

debris, scarring, or damage and take all 

necessary corrective actions. This AD 

results from reports of possible foreign 

object contamination of the linear 

bearings. We are issuing this AD to 

prevent jamming in the aileron and 

elevator control systems, which could 

result in failure. This failure could lead 

to loss of control. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective on 

April 9, 2007. 

On April 9, 2007 the Director of the 

Federal Register approved the 

incorporation by reference of certain 

publications listed in this AD. 

We must receive any comments on 

this AD by June 4, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to comment on this AD. 

• DOT Docket Web site: Go to 

http://dms.dot.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–

0001. 

• 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. 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

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

instructions for submitting comments. 

To get the service information 

identified in this AD, contact Columbia 

Aircraft Manufacturing Corp., 22550 

Nelson Road, Bend, Oregon 97701; 

telephone: (888) 599–8660; e-mail: 

Product.Support@FlyColumbia.com. 

To view the comments to this AD, go 

to http://dms.dot.gov. The docket 

number is FAA–2007–27628; 

Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–025–AD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff 

Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 

Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 

98057; telephone: (425) 917–6405; fax: 

(425) 917–6590. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


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Discussion 

We received a report of an incident 

involving a pilot flying a Model LC41–

550FG airplane. The pilot experienced a 

roll (aileron) system control jam, which 

prevented him from rolling the airplane 

in one direction. Investigation revealed 

the cause of the problem to be foreign 

material lodged in a linear bearing (part 

number LA57272500), which supports a 

push-pull tube in the aileron control 

system. 

This same bearing is used in two 

places (left and right) in the aileron 

control system and four places (two left 

and two right) in the elevator control 

system. The foreign material (hardened 

pieces of adhesive material), which was 

apparently present at the time of 

airplane delivery, randomly lodged in 

the linear bearing after approximately 

200 flight hours. This shows that 

potential exists for similar events to 

occur at any time if foreign material is 

present near one of these bearings. 

The internal control systems are 

identical for all three airplane models 

affected by this AD. Jamming or 

roughness in the control systems also 

interferes with the proper functioning of 

the autopilot. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

result in jamming of the aileron and 

elevator control systems, which could 

result in loss of control. 

Relevant Service Information 

We reviewed Columbia Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated 

March 14, 2007. The service information 

describes procedures for adding 

information to the ‘‘Before Starting 

Engine’’ checklist and inspecting the 

aileron and the elevator linear bearings 

and control rods for foreign object 

debris, scarring, or damage. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This AD 

We are issuing this AD because we 

evaluated all the information and 

determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. This AD requires adding 

information to the Limitations section of 

the AFM. This AD also requires you to 

repetitively inspect the aileron and the 

elevator linear bearings and control rods 

for foreign object debris, scarring, or 

damage and take all necessary corrective 

actions. 

In preparing this rule, we contacted 

type clubs and aircraft operators to get 

technical information and information 

on operational and economic impacts. 

We did not receive any information 

through these contacts. If received, we 

would have included a discussion of 

any information that may have 

influenced this action in the rulemaking 

docket. 

FAA’s Determination of the Effective 

Date 

Since an unsafe condition exists that 

requires the immediate adoption of this 

AD, we determined that notice and 

opportunity for public comment before 

issuing this AD are impracticable, and 

that good cause exists for making this 

amendment effective in fewer than 30 

days. 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety, and 

we did not precede it by notice and an 

opportunity for public comment. We 

invite you to send any written relevant 

data, views, or arguments regarding this 

AD. Send your comments to an address 

listed under the ADDRESSES section. 

Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–

2007–27628; Directorate Identifier 

2007–CE–025–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of the AD. We will consider all 

comments received by the closing date 

and may amend the 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 we receive 

concerning this AD. 

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 

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 that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

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 that 

contains the AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information on the Internet at 

http://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Management Facility between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The 

Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–

5227) is located at the street address 

stated 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 airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2007–07–06 Columbia Aircraft 

Manufacturing (Previously The Lancair 

Company): Amendment 39–15011; 

Docket No. FAA–2007–27628; 

Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–025–AD. 


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Effective Date 

(a) This AD becomes effective on April 9, 

2007. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to the following 

airplane models and serial numbers that are 

certificated in any category: 

Model Serial No. 

LC40–550FG ............. 40001 through 40079. 

LC41–550FG ............. 41001 and up. 

LC42–550FG ............. 42001 and up. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD is the result of reports of 

possible foreign object contamination of the 

linear bearings. We are issuing this AD to 

prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator 

control systems, which could result in 

failure. This failure could lead to loss of 

control. 

Compliance 

(e) To address this problem, you must do 

the following, unless already done: 

Actions Compliance Procedures 

(1) Insert Appendix A of Columbia Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 

2007, into the Limitations section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).

Before further flight after April 9, 2007 (the effective date of this AD).The owner/operator holding at least a private 

pilot certificate as authorized by section 

43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

(14 CFR 43.7) may do the AFM insertion 

requirement of this AD. Make an entry in 

the aircraft records showing compliance 

with this portion of the AD following section 

43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

(14 CFR 43.9). 

(2) Access and inspect the aileron and elevator 

linear bearings on both wings for foreign object debris.

Initially inspect within the next 35 hours timein-service (TIS) after April 9, 2007 (the effective date of this AD). Repetitively inspect 

thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.

Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, 

and the applicable maintenance manual. 

(3) Remove any debris found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(2) of this 

AD.

Remove any debris before further flight after 

the inspection in which the debris is found.

Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, 

and the applicable maintenance manual. 

(4) Inspect the aileron and elevator control rods 

for scarring or damage near the linear bearings.

Initially inspect within the next 35 hours TIS 

after April 9, 2007 (the effective date of this 

AD). Repetitively inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 calendar months.

Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, 

and the applicable maintenance manual. 

(5) Contact the manufacturer at the address 

specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD for a 

repair scheme if any scarring or damage is 

found during any inspection required in paragraph (e)(4) of this AD.

Make all repairs before further flight after the 

inspection in which scarring or damage is 

found.

Following Columbia Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 2007, 

and the applicable maintenance manual. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(f) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), FAA, ATTN: Jeff 

Morfitt, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; telephone: 

(425) 917–6405; fax: (425) 917–6590, has the 

authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 

requested using the procedures found in 14 

CFR 39.19. 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. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(g) You must use Columbia Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB–07–002, dated March 14, 

2007, to do the actions required by this AD, 

unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the 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 Columbia Aircraft 

Manufacturing Corp., 22550 Nelson Road, 

Bend, Oregon 97701; telephone: (888) 599–

8660; e-mail: 

Product.Support@FlyColumbia.com. 

(3) You may review copies at the FAA, 

Central Region, Office of the Regional 

Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 

64106; or at the National Archives and 

Records Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go 

to:http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/

code_of_federal_regulations/

ibr_locations.html. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 

27, 2007. 

Kim Smith, 

Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E7–6011 Filed 4–2–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

Docket No. FAA–2005–23157; Airspace 

Docket No. 05–ANM–15] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment to Class E Airspace; 

Kalispell, MT 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; technical 

amendment. 

SUMMARY: This technical amendment 

corrects a final rule published in the 

Federal Register on July 24, 2006 (71 FR 

41727), Docket No. FAA–2005–23157, 

Airspace Docket No. 05–ANM–15. In 

that rule, the reference to FAA Order 

7400.9 was published as FAA Order 

7400.9O. The correct reference is FAA 

Order 7400.9P. Also, the corresponding 

date that refers to the date the Order was 

signed was omitted. The final rule 

should state ‘‘* * * dated September 1, 

2006 * * *’’ (prior to the effective date), 


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