Federal Register / Vol. 65, No. 223 / Friday, November 17, 2000 / Rules and Regulations 69441

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:

2000–23–13 Israel Aircraft Industries, LTD.:

Amendment 39–11985. Docket 2000–

NM–364–AD.

Applicability: All Model 1121, 1121A,

1121B, 1123, 1124, and 1124A series

airplanes; certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

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 (c) 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 jamming or disconnection of

the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator, which

could result in reduced pitch control of the

airplane, accomplish the following:

Inspection

(a) Within 25 flight hours after the effective

date of this AD: Perform a detailed visual

inspection to determine whether the tie rod

is installed correctly through the dust shield

and both jackscrew assemblies of the

horizontal stabilizer trim actuator. Do the

inspection per Israel Aircraft Industries Alert

Service Bulletins 1121–27A–028 (for 1121

JET COMMANDER series airplanes), 1123–

27A–053 (for 1123 WESTWIND series

airplanes), or 1124–27A–147 (for 1124 and

1124A WESTWIND series airplanes); all

dated August 28, 2000; as applicable.

Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a

detailed visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘An

intensive visual examination of a specific

structural area, system, installation, or

assembly to detect damage, failure, or

irregularity. Available lighting is normally

supplemented with a direct source of good

lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by

the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,

magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface

cleaning and elaborate access procedures

may be required.’’

(1) If both the tie rod and the dust shield

are correctly assembled: No further action is

required by this AD.

(2) If either the tie rod or the dust shield

is not correctly assembled: Prior to further

flight, accomplish the actions specified by

either paragraph (a)(2)(i) or (a)(2)(ii).

(i) Replace the horizontal stabilizer trim

actuator with a serviceable part in

accordance with the airplane maintenance

manual. Or

(ii) Repair the horizontal stabilizer trim

actuator in accordance with a method

approved by the Manager, International

Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate; or the Civil Aviation

Administration of Israel (CAAI) (or its

delegated agent). For a repair method to be

approved by the Manager, International

Branch, ANM–116, as required by this

paragraph, the Manager’s approval letter

must specifically reference this AD.

Spares

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

person shall install a horizontal stabilizer

trim actuator on any airplane, unless the

actuator has been inspected and all

applicable corrective actions have been

performed in accordance with the

requirements of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(c) 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. 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 3: 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

(d) 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(e) Except as provided by paragraphs

(a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) of this AD: The actions

shall be done in accordance with the

following alert service bulletins:

Service bulletin Date

1121 Commodore Jet Alert Service Bulletin 1121–27A–028 ............................................................................................. August 28, 2000.

1123 Westwind Alert Service Bulletin 1123–27A–053 ....................................................................................................... August 28, 2000.

1124 Westwind Alert Service Bulletin 1124–27A–147 ....................................................................................................... August 28, 2000.

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 Galaxy Aerospace Corporation, One

Galaxy Way, Fort Worth Alliance Airport,

Fort Worth, Texas 76177. 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.

Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed

in Israeli airworthiness directive 27–00–09–

01, dated September 24, 2000.

Effective Date

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

December 4, 2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

November 7, 2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–29078 Filed 11–16–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 98–NM–259–AD; Amendment

39–11989; AD 98–09–16 R1]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale

Model ATR–42 and ATR–72 Series

Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; rescission.

SUMMARY: This amendment rescinds an

existing Airworthiness Directive (AD),

applicable to all Aerospatiale Model

ATR–42 and ATR–72 series airplanes.

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That AD currently requires revising the

Airplane Flight Manual to add specific

flightcrew instructions to be followed in

the event of failure of the first generator,

which could lead to the loss of main

battery power and result in the loss of

all electrical power, except the

emergency battery supply, during flight.

The requirements of that AD were

intended to prevent failure of the

second of two direct current generators

after the failure of the first generator.

Since the issuance of that AD, the FAA

has received further information

indicating that the incident that

prompted that AD was an isolated case.

DATES: Effective November 17, 2000.

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: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to

include an airworthiness directive (AD)

that is applicable to all Aerospatiale

Model ATR–42 and ATR–72 series

airplanes was published in the Federal

Register on November 9, 1999 (64 FR

61044). That action proposed to rescind

AD 98–09–16. Rescission of AD 98–09–

16 constitutes only such action, and

does not preclude the agency from

issuing another notice in the future, nor

would it commit the agency to any

course of action in the future.

Comments

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. No

comments were submitted in response

to the proposal or the FAA’s

determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

After careful review of the available

data, the FAA has determined that air

safety and the public interest require the

rescission of the rule as proposed.

Cost Impact

The FAA estimates that 145 airplanes

of U.S. registry are affected by AD 98–

09–16. The actions that are currently

required by that AD take approximately

1 work hour per airplane to accomplish,

at an average labor rate of $60 per work

hour. Based on these figures, the cost

impact of the currently required actions

on U.S. operators is approximately

$8,700, or $60 per airplane. However,

the adoption of this rescission will

eliminate those costs.

Removal of the AFM revision required

by AD 98–09–16 will take

approximately 1 work hour per airplane

to accomplish, at an average labor rate

of $60 per work hour. Based on these

figures, the cost impact of removal of

the AFM revision is estimated to be

$8,700, or $60 per airplane.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has

been prepared for this action and it is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it may be obtained from 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 Rescission

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 an AD which removes

amendment 39–10497, to read as

follows:

98–09–16 R1 AEROSPATIALE:

Amendment 39–11989. Docket No. 98–

NM–259–AD. Rescinds AD 98–09–16,

Amendment 39–10497.

Applicability: All Model ATR–42 and

ATR–72 series airplanes; certificated in any

category.

Effective Date

This rescission is effective November 17,

2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

November 9, 2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–29378 Filed 11–16–00; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

21 CFR Part 1308

Schedule II Control of

Dihydroetorphine Under the Controlled

Substances Act (CSA)

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement

Administration (DEA), Justice.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This is a final rule issued by

the DEA that dihydroetorphine (7,8-

dihydro-7α-[1-(R)-hydroxy-1-

methylbutyl]-6,14-endoethanotetrahydrooripavine) is a

Schedule II controlled substance.

Although dihydroetorphine is not

specifically listed in Schedule II of the

Controlled Substances Act (CSA), it is a

derivative of thebaine and as such is

controlled under 21 U.S.C. 812

Schedule II(a)(1) which includes

‘‘Opium and opiate, and any salt,

compound, derivative, or preparation of

opium or opiate.’’ Dihydroetorphine is a

derivative of thebaine, a natural

constituent of opium, hence

dihydroetorphine is, by virtue of 21

U.S.C. 812 and 21 CFR Part

1308.12(b)(1)(16), a Schedule II

controlled substance. International

control of dihydroetorphine in Schedule

I of the Single Convention on Narcotic

Drugs, 1961 in 1998 prompted the DEA

to specifically list dihydroetorphine as a

controlled substance in Schedule II of

the CSA.

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 17, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR QUOTA

REQUESTS CONTACT: Frank Sapienza,

Chief, Drug and Chemical Evaluation

Section, Office of Diversion Control,

Drug Enforcement Administration,

Washington, DC 20537, (202) 307–7183.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

What Is Dihydroetorphine and Why Is

It Controlled?

Dihydroetorphine is the international

non-proprietary name for a chemical

substance which is chemically similar

to etorphine. It is an opiate-like