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provisions of 12 U.S.C. 92a that refer to

state law are the laws of the state in

which the bank acts in a fiduciary

capacity.

(2) Other state laws. Section 92a

specifically identifies which state laws

regulating the operations of bank trust

departments, trust companies, or other

corporate fiduciaries are applicable to

national banks. Other state laws

regulating such operations are not

applicable to national banks.

5. Section 9.14(b) is revised to read as

follows:

§ 9.14 Deposit of securities with state

authorities

* * * * *

(b) Acting in a fiduciary capacity in

more than one state. If a national bank

acts in a fiduciary capacity in more than

one state, the bank may compute the

amount of securities that are required to

be deposited for each state on the basis

of the amount of assets for which the

bank is acting in a fiduciary capacity at

offices located in that state. If state law

requires a deposit of securities on a

basis other than assets (e.g., a

requirement to deposit a fixed amount

or an amount equal to a percentage of

capital), the bank may compute the

amount of deposit required in that state

on a pro-rated basis, according to the

proportion of fiduciary assets for which

the bank is acting in a fiduciary capacity

at offices located in that state.

Dated: October 31, 2000.

John D. Hawke, Jr.,

Comptroller of the Currency.

[FR Doc. 00–30844 Filed 12–4–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4810–33–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–118–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 identifying the part and serial

numbers of the pressure reducing valve

on each air pressurization unit, testing

pressure reducing valves and air

pressurization units having affected

serial numbers, and replacing faulty

valves or units with new parts. This

action is necessary to prevent the

simultaneous failure of two air

pressurization units, which could result

in loss of three hydraulic circuits and

consequent reduced controllability of

the airplane. This action is intended to

address the identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Comments must be received by

January 4, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NM–

118–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 be

submitted via fax to (425) 227–1232.

Comments may also be sent via the

Internet using the following address: 9-

anm-nprmcomment@faa.gov. Comments

sent via fax or the Internet must contain

‘‘Docket No. 2000–NM–118–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,

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 action 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 No. 2000–NM–118–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.

2000–NM–118–AD, 1601 Lind Avenue,

SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Discussion

The Direction Ge ́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.

The DGAC advises that air

pressurization units (‘‘Pressurization

Units, Air’’ or ‘‘PUA’’) have failed on

three Model A330 series airplanes. Two

potential failure modes, linked to

defects in the seal quality of the internal

pressure reducing valve, have been

identified on these air pressurization

units. The simultaneous failure of two

units could result in the loss of three

hydraulic circuits and consequent

reduced controllability of the airplane.

Similar Model

The same air pressurization units are

installed on Model A330 and A340

series airplanes. Therefore, Model A340

series airplanes are also subject to the

unsafe condition identified by this

proposed AD.

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Explanation of Relevant Service

Information

Airbus has issued Service Bulletins

A330–29A3073 and A340–29A4058,

both Revision 01, including Appendix

01, dated April 10, 2000. The service

bulletins describe procedures for a onetime special detailed visual inspection

to identify the part and serial numbers

of the pressure reducing valve on each

air pressurization unit, testing affected

valves and units, repairing a faulty valve

by replacing either the valve or the

entire unit with a new part, and

reidentifying functional air

pressurization units. These procedures

are intended to detect air pressurization

units that might contain defective

pressure reducing valves. Replacing

defective valves or units improves the

reliability of the reservoir’s

pressurization system. Accomplishment

of the actions specified in the service

bulletins is intended to adequately

address the identified unsafe condition.

The DGAC classified these service

bulletins as mandatory and issued

French airworthiness directives 2000–

138–118(B) and 2000–139–143(B), both

dated March 22, 2000, in order to ensure

the continued airworthiness of these

airplanes in France.

The Airbus service bulletins refer to

Le Bozec Filtration & Systems Service

Bulletin 4020Q8–29–03, dated

December 17, 1999, as an additional

source of service information for

accomplishment of the actions specified

by this proposed AD.

FAA’s Conclusions

These airplane models are

manufactured in France and are type

certificated for operation in the United

States under the provisions of § 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. The actions would be

required to be accomplished in

accordance with the service bulletin

described previously.

Cost Impact

The FAA estimates that 5 airplanes of

U.S. registry would be affected by this

proposed AD. It would take

approximately 1 work hour per airplane

to inspect it, at an average labor rate of

$60 per work hour. Based on these

figures, the cost impact of this proposed

AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be

$60 per airplane. However, the FAA has

been advised that all affected airplanes

currently on the U.S. Register are in

compliance with the actions of this

proposed AD.

The cost impact figure discussed

above is 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. The cost

impact figures discussed in AD

rulemaking actions represent only the

time necessary to perform the specific

actions actually required by the AD.

These figures typically do not include

incidental costs, such as the time

required to gain access and close up,

planning time, or time necessitated by

other administrative actions.

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 2000–NM–118–AD.

Applicability: Model A330 and A340 series

airplanes, certificated in any category; fitted

with any air pressurization unit

(‘‘Pressurization Unit, Air’’ or ‘‘PUA’’) having

part number (P/N) 4020 Q8–3.

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 the simultaneous failure of two

air pressurization units, which could result

in loss of three hydraulic circuits and

consequent reduced controllability of the

airplane, accomplish the following:

Inspection

(a) Within 500 flight hours after the

effective date of this AD, perform a one-time

detailed visual inspection to determine the P/

N and serial number (S/N) of the pressure

reducing valve on each air pressurization

unit, per Airbus Service Bulletin A330–

29A3073 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or

A340–29A4058 (for Model A340 series

airplanes), both Revision 01, including

Appendix 01, dated April 10, 2000; as

applicable.

(1) If no P/N or S/N is identified as affected

equipment per the applicable service

bulletin, you have fulfilled the requirements

of this AD.

(2) If any P/N or S/N is identified as

affected equipment per the applicable service

bulletin: Prior to further flight, perform

applicable tests and repairs in accordance

with the applicable service bulletin.

Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a

detailed visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘An

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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.’’

Note 3: An inspection per Airbus Service

Bulletin A330–29A3073, dated January 18,

2000 (for Model A330 series airplanes), or

A340–29A4058, dated January 20, 2000 (for

Model A340 series airplanes), is acceptable

for compliance with the requirements of

paragraph (a) of this AD.

Note 4: The Airbus service bulletins refer

to Le Bozec Filtration & Systems Service

Bulletin 4020Q8–29–03, dated December 17,

1999, as an additional source of service

information for accomplishment of the

actions specified by this AD.

Spares

(b) As of the effective date of this AD, you

may not install any air pressurization unit

having P/N 4020 Q8–3 on any airplane,

unless all actions have been accomplished

for that part 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, 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 5: 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 §§ 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 6: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directives 2000–

138–118(B) and 2000–139–143(B), both dated

March 22, 2000.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

November 29, 2000.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 00–30951 Filed 12–4–00; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–224–AD]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; British

Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101

Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking

(NPRM).

SUMMARY: This document proposes the

supersedure of an existing airworthiness

directive (AD), applicable to all British

Aerospace (Jetstream) Model 4101

airplanes, that currently requires

repetitive inspections to detect loose or

migrated levers of the elevator cable

tension regulators, and replacement of

the regulator assembly with a new

assembly, if necessary. This action

would require modification of the

elevator cable tension regulator lever

assembly, terminating the repetitive

inspections. The proposal is prompted

by issuance of mandatory continuing

airworthiness information by a foreign

civil airworthiness authority. The

actions specified by the proposed AD

are intended to prevent the elevator

cable tension regulator from becoming

detached from the splined shaft of the

assembly, which could result in

difficulty adjusting the elevators,

leading to reduced controllability of the

airplane.

DATES: Comments must be received by

January 4, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NM–

224–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 be

submitted via fax to (425) 227–1232.

Comments may also be sent via the

Internet using the following address: 9-

anm-nprmcomment@faa.gov. Comments

sent via fax or the Internet must contain

‘‘Docket No. 2000–NM–224–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 AD may be obtained from

British Aerospace Regional Aircraft

American Support, 13850 Mclearen

Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. This

information may be examined at the

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan

Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, ANM–116,

FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington 98055–4056; telephone

(425) 227–2125; 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 action 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 action

must submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2000–NM–224–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.