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FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding 

District Office. 

Related Information 

(i) British airworthiness directives 006–03–

2001 and 007–03–2001 also address the 

subjects of this AD. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(j) You must use BAE Systems (Operations) 

Limited Service Bulletin ATP–54–18, dated 

March 2, 2001; and BAE Systems 

(Operations) Limited Service Bulletin ATP–

54–19, dated March 2, 2001; 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 these 

documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact British 

Aerospace Regional Aircraft American 

Support, 13850 Mclearen Road, Herndon, 

Virginia 20171, for a copy of this service 

information. You may review copies at the 

Docket Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 

Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building, 

Washington, DC; on the Internet at http:// 

dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and 

Records Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, 

or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ 

ibr_locations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 26, 2005. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–19832 Filed 10–5–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–22587; Directorate 

Identifier 2003–NM–266–AD; Amendment 

39–14316; AD 2005–20–20] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 

Airplanes; and Model A340–200 and 

A340–300 Series Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Airbus Model A330–301, –321, –322, 

–341, and –342 airplanes; and Model 

A340–200 and A340–300 series 

airplanes. This AD requires installing 

lockplates on the main landing gear 

(MLG) and center landing gear (CLG) 

wheel assemblies, as applicable, to keep 

the tie bolts in position in the wheel 

assembly in the event of a tie bolt 

failure. This AD results from reports of 

tie bolts that were broken or missing 

from the MLG wheel assembly; in some 

cases the wheels have ruptured and 

caused damage to other equipment in 

the adjacent area. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent damage to the wheel 

assembly and equipment in the area 

adjacent to the MLG and CLG, which 

could result in a decrease in braking 

function and possible runway over-run. 

DATES: Effective October 21, 2005. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in the AD 

as of October 21, 2005. 

We must receive comments on this 

AD by December 5, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to submit comments on this 

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, 

for service information identified in this 

AD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim 

Backman, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797; 

fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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–

301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 

airplanes that are equipped with 

Messier-Goodrich main landing gear 

(MLG) wheel assemblies, part number 

(P/N) 3–1509–2; and Model A340–200 

and A340–300 series airplanes that are 

equipped with center landing gear 

(CLG) and MLG wheel assemblies, P/N 

3–1509–2. The DGAC advises that 

operators of Model A330 series 

airplanes fitted with the affected wheel 

assemblies reported tie bolts that were 

broken or missing from the MLG wheel 

assemblies. Investigations indicated that 

the tie bolts ruptured due to fatigue 

failure and subsequently migrated out of 

the tie bolt hole. As a consequence, in 

some cases the failed tie bolt caught on 

the brake unit and ruptured a wheel. 

This condition, if not corrected, could 

cause damage to the wheel assembly 

and equipment in the area adjacent to 

the MLG and CLG, which could result 

in a decrease in braking function and 

possible runway over-run. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued Service Bulletin 

A330–32–3167, dated August 12, 2003 

(for Model A330–301, –321, –322, and 

–342 airplanes); and Service Bulletin 

A340–32–4206, dated August 12, 2003 

(for Model A340–211 and –212 

airplanes; and Model A340–300 series 

airplanes). The service bulletins 

describe procedures for modifying the 

MLG and CLG, as applicable, by 

installing lockplates on the wheel 

assembly to keep the tie bolts in 

position in the wheel assembly in the 

event of a tie bolt failure. 

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 directives 2003–392(B) 

and 2003–393(B), both dated October 

29, 2003, to ensure the continued 

airworthiness of these airplanes in 

France. 

The service bulletins refer to 

Goodrich-Messier Service Bulletin 3–

1509–32–5, dated August 12, 2003, as 

an additional source of service 

information for installing the lockplates. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This 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 products of this 

type design that are certificated for 

operation in the United States. 

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Therefore, we are issuing this AD to 

prevent damage to the wheel assembly 

and equipment in the area adjacent to 

the MLG or CLG, which could result in 

a decrease in braking function and 

possible runway over-run. This AD 

requires accomplishing the actions 

specified in the service information 

described previously, except as 

discussed under ‘‘Difference Between 

the AD and the French Airworthiness 

Directives.’’

Difference Between the AD and the 

French Airworthiness Directives 

The applicability of French 

airworthiness directives 2003–392(B) 

and 2003–393(B) excludes airplanes on 

which Airbus Service Bulletins A330–

32–3167 or A340–32–4206 (as 

applicable) were accomplished in 

service. However, we have not excluded 

those airplanes in the applicability of 

this AD; rather, this AD includes a 

requirement to accomplish the actions 

specified in those service bulletins. This 

requirement would ensure that the 

actions specified in the service bulletins 

and required by this AD are 

accomplished on all affected airplanes. 

Operators must continue to operate the 

airplane in the configuration required 

by this AD unless an alternative method 

of compliance is approved. 

Clarification of Applicability 

Although Airbus Service Bulletin 

A340–32–4206, dated August 12, 2003, 

does not include Airbus Model A340–

213 in its effectivity, this AD includes 

Model A340–213 in the applicability. 

Model A340–213 is identified in the 

applicability of French airworthiness 

directive 2003–393(B) as being subject 

to the identified unsafe condition, and 

therefore, requires the same corrective 

actions as the other airplane models 

identified in Service Bulletin A340–32–

4206. 

Although Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–32–3167, dated August 12, 2003, 

does not include Airbus Model A330–

341 in its effectivity, this AD includes 

Model A330–341 in the applicability. 

Model A330–341 is identified in the 

applicability of French airworthiness 

directive 2003–392(B) as being subject 

to the identified unsafe condition, and 

therefore, requires the same corrective 

actions as the other airplane models 

identified in Service Bulletin A330–32–

3167. 

Costs of Compliance 

None of the airplanes affected by this 

action are on the U.S. Register. All 

airplanes affected by this AD are 

currently operated by non-U.S. 

operators under foreign registry; 

therefore, they are not directly affected 

by this AD action. However, we 

consider this AD necessary to ensure 

that the unsafe condition is addressed if 

any affected airplane is imported and 

placed on the U.S. Register in the future. 

The following table provides the 

estimated costs to comply with this AD 

for any affected airplane that might be 

imported and placed on the U.S. 

Register in the future. 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Installation for Airbus Model— Work 

hours 

Average 

labor rate 

per hour 

Parts cost Cost per 

airplane 

A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 airplanes ................................................................... 6 $65 $29,888 $30,278 

A340–200 and A340–300 series airplanes ............................................................................... 8 65 37,360 37,880 

FAA’s Determination of the Effective 

Date 

No airplane affected by this AD is 

currently on the U.S. Register. 

Therefore, providing notice and 

opportunity for public comment is 

unnecessary before this AD is issued, 

and this AD may be made effective in 

less than 30 days after it is published in 

the Federal Register. 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements that affect flight safety and 

was not preceded by notice and an 

opportunity for public comment; 

however, we invite you to submit any 

relevant written data, views, or 

arguments regarding this AD. Send your 

comments to the address listed under 

the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket 

No. FAA–2005–22587; Directorate 

Identifier 2003–NM–266–AD’’ at the 

beginning of your comments. We 

specifically invite comments on the 

overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of 

the AD that might suggest a need to 

modify it. 

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 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 9:00 a.m. and 

5:00 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. 

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 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 

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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 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket. 

See the ADDRESSES section for a location 

to examine the regulatory evaluation. 

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 Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 

by adding the following new 

airworthiness directive (AD): 

2005–20–20 Airbus: Amendment 39–

14316. Docket No. FAA–2005–22587; 

Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–266–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This AD becomes effective October 21, 

2005. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–

301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 airplanes; 

Model A340–211, –212, and –213 airplanes; 

and Model A340–311, –312, and –313 

airplanes; certificated in any category; as 

identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–

32–3167, dated August 12, 2003; and Airbus 

Service Bulletin A340–32–4206, dated 

August 12, 2003; as applicable. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from reports of tie bolts 

that were broken or missing from the main 

landing gear (MLG) wheel assembly; in some 

cases the wheels have ruptured and caused 

damage to other equipment in the adjacent 

area. We are issuing this AD to prevent 

damage to the wheel assembly and 

equipment in the area adjacent to the MLG 

and center landing gear (CLG), which could 

result in a decrease in braking function and 

possible runway over-run. 

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. 

Modification and Reidentification 

(f) Within 12 months after the effective 

date of this AD, modify the MLG and CLG, 

as applicable, by installing lockplates on the 

wheel assembly. Do all actions in accordance 

with the Accomplishment Instructions of 

Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3167, 

dated August 12, 2003; or A340–32–4206, 

dated August, 12, 2003; as applicable. 

Note 1: The service bulletins referenced in 

paragraph (f) of this AD refer to GoodrichMessier Service Bulletin 3–1509–32–5, dated 

August 12, 2003; as an additional source of 

service information for installing the 

lockplates. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(g)(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 § 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 

(h) French airworthiness directives 2003–

392(B) and 2003–393(B), both dated October 

29, 2003, also address the subject of this AD. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin 

A330–32–3167, dated August 12, 2003; or 

Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4206, 

dated August 12, 2003; as applicable; 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 these 

documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 

Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 

Cedex, France, for a copy of this service 

information. You may review copies at the 

Docket Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh 

Street SW., room PL–401, Nassif Building, 

Washington, DC; on the Internet at http:// 

dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and 

Records Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the NARA, call (202) 741–6030, 

or go to http://www.archives.gov/

federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/

ibr_locations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

September 26, 2005. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–19830 Filed 10–5–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–22588; Directorate 

Identifier 2005–NM–096–AD; Amendment 

39–14317; AD 2005–20–21] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker 

Model F27 Mark 050 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 airplanes. 

This AD requires repetitive visual 

checks for oil leaks of both engines 

between the spinner and the engine 

cowling, and directly behind the heated 

intake lip of the engine; repetitive 

inspections for oil leaks at the feathering 

pump on both engines; and corrective 

actions if necessary. This AD results 

from reports of oil leakage at the engine 

feathering pump. We are issuing this AD 

to prevent oil loss from the feathering 

pump, which could cause the engine to 

shut down in flight. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

October 21, 2005. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in the AD 

as of October 21, 2005. 

We must receive comments on this 

AD by December 5, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to submit comments on this 

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.