Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 239 / Friday, December 12, 1997 / Rules and Regulations 65357

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends 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:

97–25–15 Boeing: Amendment 39–10239.

Docket 97–NM–282–AD.

Applicability: Model 727 series airplanes

having line numbers 858 through 864

inclusive, 867 through 869 inclusive, 872

through 883 inclusive, and 885 through 1832

inclusive; certificated in any category.

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 (e) 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 detect and correct cracking of the rear

spar web, which could permit fuel leakage

into the airflow multiplier, and could result

in an electrical short that could cause a fire,

accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to the accumulation of 15,000 total

flight cycles, or within 300 flight cycles after

the effective date of this AD, whichever

occurs later: Accomplish the inspections

specified in either paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2)

of this AD, in accordance with Boeing Alert

Service Bulletin 727–57A0182, dated

September 18, 1997. For purposes of this AD,

the access panels specified in the alert

service bulletin need not be removed; the

access panels need only be opened.

Note 2: The fuel tank of the wing center

section may be filled with fuel to assist in

detecting cracking or fuel leakage during the

accomplishment of the visual inspections

required by this AD.

(1) Perform a visual inspection using a

borescope or mirror to detect cracking of the

rear spar web and/or fuel leakage of the wing

center section between Right Body Buttock

Line (BBL) 40 and Left BBL 40, in accordance

with Part I of the Accomplishment

Instructions of the alert service bulletin.

Thereafter, repeat this inspection at intervals

not to exceed 300 flight cycles. Or

(2) Perform an ultrasonic and high

frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to

detect cracking of the rear spar web of the

wing center section between Right BBL 40

and Left BBL 40, in accordance with Part II

of the Accomplishment Instructions of the

alert service bulletin. Thereafter, repeat this

inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,000

flight cycles.

(b) If any cracking of the rear spar web and/

or fuel leakage of the wing center section is

detected between Right BBL 40 and Left BBL

40 near the upper machined land radius,

prior to further flight, repair in accordance

with Part III of the Accomplishment

Instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin

727–57A0182, dated September 18, 1997.

Accomplishment of this repair constitutes

terminating action for the repetitive

inspection requirements of this AD.

(c) If any cracking of the rear spar web and/

or fuel leakage of the wing center section is

detected that is outside the area specified in

paragraph (b) of this AD, prior to further

flight, repair in accordance with a method

approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft

Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport

Airplane Directorate.

(d) Accomplishment of paragraphs (d)(1)

and either (d)(2) or (d)(3) of this AD, as

applicable, constitute terminating action for

the repetitive inspection requirements of this

AD.

(1) Accomplish an ultrasonic and HFEC

inspection in accordance with the

requirements of paragraph (a)(2) of this AD.

And,

(2) If no cracking is detected, prior to

further flight, modify the rear spar web of the

center section of the fuel tank between Right

BBL 40 and Left BBL 40, in accordance with

the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing

Alert Service Bulletin 727–57A0182, dated

September 18, 1997.

(3) If any cracking is detected, prior to

further flight, repair in accordance with the

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert

Service Bulletin 727–57A0182, dated

September 18, 1997.

(e) 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, Seattle

ACO. Operators shall submit their requests

through an appropriate FAA Principal

Maintenance Inspector, who may add

comments and then send it to the Manager,

Seattle ACO.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Manager, Seattle ACO.

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 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, provided the

limitations specified in paragraphs (f)(1)

through (f)(6) of this AD are included in the

special flight permit:

‘‘(1) Required trip and reserve fuel must be

carried in the No. 1 and No. 3 outer wing

tanks.

(2) Wing center tank No. 2 must be empty

of fuel.

(3) The fuel system must be checked for

normal operation prior to flight by verifying

that all boost pumps are operational;

configuring the fuel system by turning on all

boost pumps in the No. 1 and 3 outer wing

tanks and by opening all crossfeed valve

selectors; and by confirming that fuel is not

bypassing tank No. 2 check valves by

observing that there is no leakage into tank

No. 2.

(4) Maintain a minimum of 5,300 pounds

of fuel in tanks No. 1 and No. 3 to prevent

uncovering the fuel bypass valve.

(5) The fuel quantity indication system

must be operational in all three tanks.

(6) The effects of loading fuel only in the

wing tanks on the airplane weight and

balance must be considered and accounted

for.’’

(g) Except as provided by paragraph (c) of

this AD, the actions shall be done in

accordance with Boeing Alert Service

Bulletin 727–57A0182, dated September 18,

1997. This incorporation by reference was

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained

from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group,

P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–

2207. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

(h) This amendment becomes effective on

December 29, 1997.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

December 3, 1997.

Darrell M. Pederson,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 97–32233 Filed 12–11–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95–ASO–21]

RIN 2120–AA66

Modification of Jet Route J–46

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This rule extends Jet Route J–

46 from Volunteer, TN, to Alma, GA.
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This action will assist aircraft navigating

between Tennessee and Georgia, reduce

controller workload, and improve air

traffic procedures.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 26,

1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Patricia P. Crawford, Airspace and Rules

Division, ATA–400, Office of Air Traffic

Airspace Management, Federal Aviation

Administration, 800 Independence

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;

telephone: (202) 267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

On August 26, 1996, the FAA

proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 to

extend J–46 from Volunteer, TN, to

Alma, GA (61 FR 43694). Interested

parties were invited by the FAA to

participate in this rulemaking effort by

submitting written comments on the

proposal. No comments were received.

Except for editorial changes, this

amendment is the same as proposed in

the notice. Jet routes are published in

paragraph 2004 of FAA Order 7400.9E,

dated September 10, 1997, and effective

September 16, 1997, which is

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

71.1. The jet route listed in this

document will be published

subsequently in the Order.

The Rule

This amendment to part 71 extends J–

46 from Volunteer, TN, to Alma, GA.

Extending this jet route will assist

aircraft navigating between Tennessee

and Georgia, reduce controller

workload, and improve air traffic

procedures.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation only involves an established

body of technical regulations for which

frequent and routine amendments are

necessary to keep them operationally

current. Therefore, this regulation: (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)

does not warrant preparation of a

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated

impact is so minimal. Since this is a

routine matter that will only affect air

traffic procedures and air navigation, it

is certified that this rule will not have

a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,

CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND

CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;

AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING

POINTS

1. The authority citation for part 71

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–

1963 Comp., p. 389.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.9E, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated September 10, 1997, and effective

September 16, 1997, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 2004—Jet Routes

* * * * *

J–46 [Revised]

From Tulsa , OK, via Walnut Ridge, AR;

Nashville, TN; to Volunteer, TN; Athens,

GA; to Alma, GA.

* * * * *

Issued in Washington, DC, on December 2,

1997.

Reginald C. Matthews,

Acting Program Director for Air Traffic

Airspace Management.

[FR Doc. 97–32573 Filed 12–11–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97–ANM–9]

RIN 2120–AA66

Modifications of the Legal Descriptions

of Federal Airways in the Vicinity of

Colorado Springs, CO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action modifies the legal

descriptions of Federal Airways V–19,

V–81, v-83, and V–108 by replacing the

words ‘‘Colorado Springs’’ with the

words ‘‘Black Forest’’ wherever they

appear. The name of the Colorado

Springs, CO, Very High Frequency

Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air

Navigation (VORTAC) facility will be

changed to the Black Forest, CO,

VORTAC concurrently with the

effective date of this rule. This action

ensures that the legal descriptions of the

affected airways will reflect the name

change of the VORTAC.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, February 26,

1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken

McElroy, Airspace and Rules Division,

ATA–400, Office of Air Traffic Airspace

Management, Federal Aviation

Administration, 800 Independence

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;

telephone: (202) 267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Rule

This action amends 14 CFR part 71

(part 71) by changing the legal

descriptions of four Federal airways that

have ‘‘Colorado Springs VORTAC’’

included as part of their route structure.

Currently, the Colorado Springs

VORTAC and the Colorado Springs

Municipal Airport have the same name.

FAA Order 7400.2D states that a

navigational aid with the same name as

the airport should be located on the

airport. This action reflects the name

change, where necessary, of the

Colorado Springs VORTAC, which is

not located on the airport. The fact that

the VORTAC is approximately 9 NM

north of the airport has caused

confusion among users because the

VORTAC and the airport are not

collocated. To eliminate the confusion,

the Colorado Springs VORTAC will be

renamed the ‘‘Black Forest VORTAC,’’

and all the airways with ‘‘Colorado

Springs VORTAC’’ included in their

legal descriptions will be amended to

reflect the name change. The effective

date changing the name of the VORTAC

will coincide with this rulemaking

action.

Since this action merely involves a

change in the legal descriptions of four

Federal airways, and does not involve a

change in the dimensions or operating

requirements of the airways, I find that

notice and public procedure under 5

U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. Domestic

VOR Federal airways are published in

paragraph 6010(a) of FAA Order

7400.9E, dated September 10, 1997, and

effective September 16, 1997, which is

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

71.1. The airways listed in this

document will be published

subsequently in the Order.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation only involves an established

body of technical regulations for which

frequent and routine amendments are

necessary to keep them operationally

current. Therefore this regulation: (1) Is

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not