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Inspections, Modifications, Replacements, 

and Corrective Actions 

(f) For airplanes identified in Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–27A0192, Revision 1, 

dated March 17, 2005; and Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin 767–27A0193, dated 

December 4, 2003: Within 18 months after 

the effective date of this AD, drill a drain 

hole in the flanged tubes for the E1A and E1B 

elevator control cable aft pressure seals by 

doing all the actions specified in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–727A0192, Revision 1, 

dated March 17, 2005 (for Model 767–200, 

–300, and –300F series airplanes); and 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A00193, 

dated December 4, 2003 (for Model 767–

400ER series airplanes); as applicable. 

(g) For airplanes identified in Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–27–0204, dated January 

27, 2005; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767–

27–0205, dated January 27, 2005: At the 

applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(1) 

or (g)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection 

for dirt, loose particles, or blockage of the 

flanged tube and drain hole for the E1A and 

E1B elevator control cable aft pressure seals, 

and any applicable corrective action, by 

doing all the actions specified in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 767–27–0204, dated January 

27, 2005 (for Model 767–200, –300, and 

–300F series airplanes); and Boeing Service 

Bulletin 767–27–0205, dated January 27, 

2005 (for Model 767–400ER series airplanes); 

as applicable. Do any applicable corrective 

actions before further flight. Repeat the 

detailed inspection thereafter at intervals not 

to exceed 24 months. 

(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) 

that are also identified in paragraph (f) of this 

AD: Do the inspection at the time specified 

in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, 

whichever occurs later. 

(i) Within 24 months after doing the 

actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD. 

(ii) Within 24 months after the effective 

date of this AD. 

(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) 

that are not identified in paragraph (f) of this 

AD: Do the inspection at the time specified 

in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, 

whichever occurs later. 

(i) Within 24 months after the effective 

date of this AD. 

(ii) Within 24 months since the date of 

issuance of the original standard 

airworthiness certificate or the date of 

issuance of the original export certificate of 

airworthiness. 

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a 

detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive 

examination of a specific item, installation, 

or assembly to detect damage, failure, or 

irregularity. Available lighting is normally 

supplemented with a direct source of good 

lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. 

Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying 

lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface 

cleaning and elaborate procedures may be 

required.’’

(h) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin 767–49A0035, Revision 1, 

dated December 11, 2003: Within 18 months 

after the effective date of this AD, replace the 

aft air-intake duct assembly with a new or 

modified aft air-intake duct assembly and 

install a dripshield by doing all the actions 

specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–49A0035, Revision 1, dated December 

11, 2003. 

(i) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin 767–51A0027, dated 

December 9, 2004; and Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 767–51A0028, dated December 9, 

2004: Within 60 months after the effective 

date of this AD, modify the side brace fittings 

and install gutters on the horizontal stabilizer 

center section, by doing all the actions 

specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–51A0027, dated December 9, 2004 (for 

Model 767–200, –300, and –300F series 

airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

767–51A0028, dated December 9, 2004 (for 

Model 767–400ER series airplanes); as 

applicable; except if cracks are found during 

the dye penetrant inspection specified in 

Figure 2 of the service bulletins, this AD 

requires, before further flight, operators to 

repair this condition according to a method 

approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), FAA. For a repair 

method to be approved by the Manager, 

Seattle ACO, as required by this paragraph, 

the Manager’s approval letter must 

specifically refer to this AD. 

Actions Accomplished According to 

Previous Issue of Service Bulletin 

(j) Actions accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD according to Boeing 

Alert Service Bulletin 767–27A0192, dated 

December 4, 2003, are considered acceptable 

for compliance with the corresponding 

actions specified in this AD. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(k)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has 

the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 

if requested in accordance with the 

procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

(2) Before using any AMOC approved in 

accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any 

airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify 

the appropriate principal inspector in the 

FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding 

District Office. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 16, 2005. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–19234 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–22524; Directorate 

Identifier 2005–NM–135–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and 

A340–300 Series Airplanes, and Model 

A340–541 and A340–642 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a 

new airworthiness directive (AD) for 

certain Airbus Model A330–200, A330–

300, A340–200, and A340–300 series 

airplanes, and A340–541 and A340–642 

airplanes. This proposed AD would 

require inspecting to determine if 

certain emergency escape slides/slide 

rafts (referred to as slide/rafts) are 

installed in certain crew/passenger 

doors; and, if so, performing a one-time 

inspection to determine if the electrical 

harnesses of the slide/rafts are properly 

routed, and rerouting the harnesses if 

necessary. This proposed AD results 

from a report that a slide/raft failed to 

deploy properly during a deployment 

test. We are proposing this AD to detect 

and correct improper routing of the 

electrical harnesses of certain slide/ 

rafts, which could prevent proper 

deployment of the slide/rafts and delay 

evacuation of passengers and flightcrew 

during an emergency. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by October 27, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to submit comments on this 

proposed AD. 

• DOT Docket Web site: Go to 

http://dms.dot.gov and follow the 

instructions for sending your comments 

electronically. 

• Government-wide rulemaking Web 

site: Go to http://www.regulations.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. 

• 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. 

Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice 

Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, 

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for service information identified in this 

proposed AD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2125; 

fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to submit any relevant 

written data, views, or arguments 

regarding this proposed AD. Include the 

docket number ‘‘FAA–2005–22524; 

Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–135–

AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. 

We specifically invite comments on the 

overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of 

the proposed AD. We will consider all 

comments received by the closing date 

and may amend the proposed 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 with FAA 

personnel concerning this proposed AD. 

Using the search function of that Web 

site, anyone can find and read the 

comments in any of our dockets, 

including the name of the individual 

who sent the comment (or signed the 

comment on behalf of an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). You may 

review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act 

Statement in the Federal Register 

published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 

19477–78), or you may visit http:// 

dms.dot.gov. 

Examining the Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in 

person at the Docket Management 

Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The Docket 

Management Facility office (telephone 

(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza 

level of the Nassif Building at the DOT 

street address stated in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after the Docket 

Management System receives them. 

Discussion 

The Direction Ge ́ne ́rale de l’Aviation 

Civile (DGAC), which is the 

airworthiness authority for France, 

notified us that an unsafe condition may 

exist on certain Airbus Model A330–

200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340–

300 series airplanes, and A340–541 and 

A340–642 airplanes. The DGAC has 

received a report that, during a 

deployment test, an emergency escape 

slide/slide raft (referred to hereafter as 

a ‘‘slide/raft’’) failed to deploy due to 

interference from the slide/raft electrical 

harness, which had been improperly 

routed during a prior replacement or 

installation of the slide/raft. This 

condition, if not corrected, could 

prevent proper deployment of certain 

slide/rafts and delay evacuation of 

passengers and flightcrew during an 

emergency. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued All Operators Telex 

(AOT) A330–25A3272–2005, Revision 

01, dated March 24, 2005 (for Model 

A330–200 and –300 series airplanes); 

AOT A340–25A4259–2005, Revision 01, 

dated March 24, 2005 (for Model A340–

200 and –300 series airplanes); and AOT 

A340–25A5091, Revision 02, dated June 

1, 2005 (for Model A340–541 and –642 

airplanes). The AOTs describe 

procedures for inspecting for proper 

routing of the electrical harnesses of the 

slide/rafts of certain airplane crew/ 

passenger doors and rerouting the 

harnesses if necessary. Accomplishing 

the actions specified in the service 

information is intended to adequately 

address the unsafe condition. The 

DGAC mandated the service information 

and issued French airworthiness 

directive F–2005–077, dated May 11, 

2005, to ensure the continued 

airworthiness of these airplanes in 

France. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of the Proposed AD 

These airplane models are 

manufactured in France and are type 

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. We have examined the 

DGAC’s findings, evaluated all pertinent 

information, and determined that we 

need to issue an AD for airplanes of this 

type design that are certificated for 

operation in the United States. 

Therefore, we are proposing this AD, 

which would require accomplishing the 

actions specified in the service 

information described previously. 

Clarification of Inspection Terminology 

The ‘‘inspection’’ of the electrical 

harnesses specified in French 

airworthiness directive F–2005–077 and 

the AOTs is referred to in this proposed 

AD as a ‘‘general visual inspection.’’ We 

have included the definition for a 

general visual inspection in a note in 

the proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

This proposed AD would affect about 

25 airplanes of U.S. registry. The 

proposed actions would take about 3 

work hours per airplane, at an average 

labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based 

on these figures, the estimated cost of 

the proposed AD for U.S. operators is 

$4,875, or $195 per airplane. 

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 have determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that the 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. 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 proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section 

for a location to examine the regulatory 

evaluation. 

Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2005 / Proposed Rules 56391 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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 Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 

by adding the following new 

airworthiness directive (AD): 

Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2005–22524; 

Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–135–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) The FAA must receive comments on 

this AD action by October 27, 2005. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–

201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –321, 

–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes; 

Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, 

and –313 airplanes; and Model A340–541 

and –642 airplanes; certificated in any 

category; as identified in Airbus All 

Operators Telex (AOT) A330–25A3272–2005, 

Revision 01, dated March 24, 2005; Airbus 

AOT A340–25A4259–2005, Revision 01; 

dated March 24, 2005; or Airbus AOT A340–

25A5091, Revision 02, dated June 1, 2005; as 

applicable. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from a report that an 

emergency escape slide/slide raft (referred to 

hereafter as a ‘‘slide/raft’’) failed to deploy 

properly during a deployment test. We are 

issuing this AD to detect and correct 

improper routing of the electrical harnesses 

of certain slide/rafts, which could prevent 

proper deployment of the slide/raft and delay 

evacuation of passengers and flightcrew 

during an emergency. 

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. 

Inspections and Corrective Actions 

(f) Within 1,700 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD: Inspect certain 

crew/passenger doors as required by 

paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2), as applicable, of this 

AD to determine if slide/rafts having certain 

part numbers (P/N) are installed. A review of 

airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 

lieu of this inspection if the presence of the 

subject slide/rafts can be conclusively 

determined from that review. 

(1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, 

–243, –301, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, 

and –343 airplanes and Model A340–211, 

–212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes: 

On both right and left hand sides, inspect to 

determine the P/N of the slide/rafts of crew/ 

passenger doors 1 and 4, and, only if it is a 

type 1 door, crew/passenger door 3. If crew/ 

passenger door 3 is not a type 1 door, it is 

not subject to any requirement of this AD. 

(i) If a slide/raft does not have P/N 

7A1508–( ) or 7A1509–( ), no further action 

is required for that slide/raft by this AD. 

(ii) If a slide/raft has P/N 7A1508–( ) or 

7A1509–( ), before further flight, perform a 

general visual inspection of the electrical 

harness of the slide/raft and reroute the 

harness, as applicable, in accordance with 

paragraphs 4.2 through 4.2.4 of Airbus All 

Operators Telex (AOT) A330–25A3272–2005, 

Revision 01, or Airbus AOT A340–25A4259–

2005, Revision 01; both dated March 24, 

2005; as applicable. 

(2) For Model A340–541 and –642 

airplanes: On both right and left hand sides, 

inspect to determine the P/N of the slide/rafts 

of crew/passenger doors 1 and 4. 

(i) If a slide/raft does not have P/N 

7A1508–( ), no further action is required for 

that slide/raft by this AD. 

(ii) If a slide/raft has P/N 7A1508–( ), 

before further flight, perform a general visual 

inspection of the electrical harness of that 

slide/raft and reroute the harness, as 

applicable, in accordance with paragraphs 

4.2 through 4.2.4 of Airbus AOT A340–

25A5091, Revision 02, dated June 1, 2005. 

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a 

general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual 

examination of an interior or exterior area, 

installation, or assembly to detect obvious 

damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of 

inspection is made from within touching 

distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror 

may be necessary to ensure visual access to 

all surfaces in the inspection area. This level 

of inspection is made under normally 

available lighting conditions such as 

daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or 

droplight and may require removal or 

opening of access panels or doors. Stands, 

ladders, or platforms may be required to gain 

proximity to the area being checked.’’

Actions Accomplished According to 

Previous Issues of AOTs 

(g) Actions accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD in accordance with 

Airbus AOT A330–25A3272, Airbus AOT 

A340–25A4259 (for Model A340–200 and 

–300 airplanes), or Airbus AOT A340–

25A5091 (for Model A340–541 and –642 

airplanes); all dated March 17, 2005; or 

A340–25A5091–2005, Revision 01, dated 

March 24, 2005; as applicable; are considered 

acceptable for compliance with the 

corresponding actions specified in paragraph 

(f) of this AD. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, 

ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs 

for this AD, if requested in accordance with 

the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

(2) Before using any AMOC approved in 

accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any 

airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify 

the appropriate principal inspector in the 

FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding 

District Office. 

Related Information 

(i) French airworthiness directive F–2005–

077, dated May 11, 2005, also addresses the 

subject of this AD. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 16, 2005. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–19235 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–22398; Airspace 

Docket No. 05–ASO–7] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Proposed Establishment of High 

Altitude Area Navigation Routes 

(RNAV); South Central United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

establish 16 high altitude area 

navigation (RNAV) routes in the South 

Central United States to support the 

High Altitude Redesign (HAR) program. 

The FAA is proposing this action to 

enhance safety and to improve the 

efficient use of the navigable airspace. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before November 14, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this 

proposal to the Docket Management 

System, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20590–0001. You must identify FAA 

Docket No. FAA–2005–22398 and 

Airspace Docket No. 05–ASO–7, at the 

beginning of your comments. You may 

also submit comments through the 

Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul 

Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of 

System Operations Airspace and AIM, 

Federal Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue, SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 

267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: