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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 

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 this AD: 

(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. 

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): 

2005–20–28 Airbus: Amendment 39–14325. 

Docket No. FAA–2005–20687; 

Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–171–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This AD becomes effective November 

16, 2005. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A319–

111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and 

–133 airplanes; Model A320–111, –211, –212, 

–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and 

Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211 and –231 

airplanes; certificated in any category; in 

which the floor proximity emergency escape 

path marking system (FPEEPMS) is equipped 

with BRUCE emergency power supply units 

(EPSUs) having BRUCE part number (P/N) 

100865. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD was prompted by information 

that the existing system design for 

interconnection of the EPSUs of the 

FPEEPMS does not provide adequate floor 

path lighting and marking for safe evacuation 

of the airplane in the event of an emergency. 

We are issuing this AD to prevent inadequate 

lighting and marking of the escape path, 

which could delay or impede the flightcrew 

and passengers when exiting the airplane 

during an emergency landing. 

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 

(f) Within 24 months after the effective 

date of this AD: Modify the FPEEPMS by 

doing all the actions specified in the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus 

Service Bulletin A320–33–1041, dated 

December 11, 2003. 

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 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 

(h) French airworthiness directive F–2004–

121 R1, dated October 13, 2004, also 

addresses the subject of this AD. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin 

A320–33–1041, dated December 11, 2003, 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 this document 

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 28, 2005. 

Kalene C. Yanamura, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–20074 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–20441; Directorate 

Identifier 2003–CE–35–AD; Amendment 39–

14322; AD 2003–19–14 R2] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; BURKHART 

GROB LUFT—UND RAUMFAHRT 

GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN 

ASTIR, G103A TWIN II ACRO, and 

G103C TWIN III ACRO Sailplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is revising 

Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003–19–

14 R1, which applies to certain 

BURKHART GROB LUFT—UND 

RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG (GROB) 

Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103A 

TWIN II ACRO, and G103C TWIN III 

ACRO sailplanes. AD 2003–19–14 R1 

requires you to modify the airspeed 

indicators, install flight speed reduction 

and aerobatic maneuver restrictions 

placards (as applicable), and revise the 

flight and maintenance manuals. AD 

2003–19–14 R1 approves simple 

aerobatic maneuvers for Model G103A 

TWIN II ACRO sailplanes and provides 

an option for modifying the rear 

fuselage for Models G103A TWIN II 

ACRO and G103C TWIN III ACRO 

sailplanes to terminate the flight 

limitation restrictions for aerobatic 

maneuvers. This AD retains all the 

actions from AD 2003–19–14 R1 for 

Models G103A TWIN II ACRO and 

G103C TWIN III ACRO and reinstates 

certain operating limits for Model G103 

TWIN ASTIR sailplanes. We are issuing 

this AD to prevent damage to the 

fuselage during limit load flight, which 

could result in reduced structural 

integrity. This condition could lead to 

loss of control of the sailplane. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective on 

November 30, 2005. 

On August 12, 2004 (69 FR 34258, 

June 21, 2004) the Director of the 

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Federal Register approved the 

incorporation by reference GROB 

Service Bulletin No. MSB315–65, dated 

September 15, 2003; GROB Service 

Bulletin No. OSB 315–66, dated October 

16, 2003; and GROB Work Instruction 

for OSB 315–66, dated October 16, 2003. 

As of November 30, 2005, the Director 

of the Federal Register approved the 

incorporation by reference of GROB 

Service Bulletin No. MSB315–64/3, 

dated September 14, 2004. 

ADDRESSES: To get the service 

information identified in this AD, 

contact GROB Luft-und Raumfahrt, 

Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 

Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany; 

telephone: 011 49 8268 998139; 

facsimile: 011 49 8268 998200; e-mail: 

productsupport@grob-aerospace.de. 

To view the AD docket, go to the 

Docket Management Facility; U.S. 

Department of Transportation, 400 

Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, 

Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–

001 or on the Internet at http:// 

dms.dot.gov. The docket number is 

FAA–2005–20441; Directorate Identifier 

2003–CE–35–AD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gregory A. Davison, Aerospace 

Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, 

Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: 

(816) 329–4130; facsimile: (816) 329–

4090. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

Has FAA taken any action to this 

point? Reports from the LuftfahrtBundesamt (LBA), which is the 

airworthiness authority for Germany, 

that the safety margins established into 

the design of the fuselage may not be 

sufficient to sustain limit loads during 

certain maneuvers and during flight at 

certain speeds for Model G103 TWIN 

ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II 

ACRO, and G103C TWIN III ACRO 

sailplanes. This caused us to issue AD 

2003–19–14, Amendment 39–13317 (68 

FR 56152, September 30, 2003). AD 

2003–19–14 required the following: 

—Modifying the airspeed indicators; 

—Installing placards restricting flight 

speeds, prohibiting aerobatic 

maneuvers, and restricting load 

limits; and 

—Incorporating revisions to the flight 

and maintenance manuals. 

AD 2003–19–14 was issued as an 

interim action until the manufacturer 

completed further investigations into 

the effects of certain flight conditions on 

the fuselage structure and the 

development of corrective procedures. 

The manufacturer conducted further 

investigations and static strength tests to 

verify the safety margins of the fuselage 

on the affected sailplanes. This 

information prompted us to issue AD 

2003–19–14 R1, Amendment 39–13676 

(69 FR 34258, June 21, 2004). AD 2003–

19–14 R1 requires the following: 

For Model G103 TWIN ASTIR 

sailplanes: 

—Retain all flight limitation restrictions 

in AD 2003–19–14. 

For Model G103 TWIN II sailplanes: 

—Reinstate the original flight speed 

limitations and maneuver operations 

and remove from the applicability 

section of AD 2003–19–14; 

For Model G103A TWIN II ACRO 

(utility category) sailplanes: 

—Reinstate the original flight speed 

limitations and maneuver operations; 

and 

—Allow only basic aerobatic maneuvers 

(spins, lazy eights, chandelles, stall 

turns, steep turns, and positive loops). 

For Model G103A TWIN II ACRO 

(aerobatic category) sailplanes: 

—Reinstate the original flight speed 

limitations except for rough air (VB) 

and maneuvering speeds (VA); and 

—Allow only basic aerobatic maneuvers 

(spins, lazy eights, chandelles, stall 

turns, steep turns, and positive loops). 

For Model G103C TWIN III ACRO 

sailplanes: 

—Increase airspeed limits specified in 

AD 2003–19–14 but maintain a 

reduction from the original 

limitations; and 

—Retain restrictions in AD 2003–19–14 

on all aerobatic flights, including 

simple maneuvers, and cloud flying. 

The manufacturer also developed a 

modification for Models G103A TWIN II 

ACRO (aerobatic category) and G103C 

TWIN III ACRO sailplanes (aerobatic 

category). When this modification is 

incorporated, full acrobatic status is 

restored to these sailplanes. 

What has happened since AD 2003–

19–14 R1 to initiate this proposed 

action? The LBA recently notified FAA 

of the need to change AD 2003–19–14 

R1. Based on analysis, the LBA reports 

that certain limits of operation for 

Model G103 TWIN ASTIR sailplanes 

may be reinstated. 

Specifically, the maximum airspeed 

in calm air (VNE) could be reinstated to 

135 knots (155 mph/250kmh) for Model 

G103 TWIN ASTIR sailplanes. Aerobatic 

flight is still prohibited; however, 

simple aerobatic flight (looping, steep 

turns, lazy eights, and chandelles) may 

be performed following the flight 

manual. 

What is the potential impact if FAA 

took no action? If not prevented, 

damage to the fuselage during limit load 

flight could result in reduced structural 

integrity. This condition could lead to 

loss of control of the sailplane. 

Has FAA taken any action to this 

point? We issued a proposal to amend 

part 39 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include 

an AD that would apply to certain 

GROB Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, 

G103A TWIN II ACRO, and G103C 

TWIN III ACRO sailplanes. This 

proposal was published in the Federal 

Register as a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) on March 23, 2005 

(70 FR 14580). The NPRM proposed to 

revise AD 2003–19–14 R1 with a new 

AD that would: 

(1) retain all actions required in AD 

2003–19–14 R1 for Models G103A 

TWIN II ACRO and G103C TWIN III 

ACRO sailplanes; and 

(2) reinstate certain operating limits 

for Model G103 TWIN ASTIR 

sailplanes. 

Comments 

Was the public invited to comment? 

We provided the public the opportunity 

to participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the proposal 

or on the determination of the cost to 

the public. 

Conclusion 

What is FAA’s final determination on 

this issue? We have carefully reviewed 

the available data and determined that 

air safety and the public interest require 

adopting the AD as proposed except for 

minor editorial corrections. We have 

determined that these minor 

corrections: 

—Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM for 

correcting the unsafe condition; and 

—Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM. 

Changes to 14 CFR Part 39—Effect on 

the AD 

How does the revision to 14 CFR part 

39 affect this AD? On July 10, 2002, the 

FAA published a new version of 14 CFR 

part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22, 2002), 

which governs the FAA’s AD system. 

This regulation now includes material 

that relates to altered products, special 

flight permits, and alternative methods 

of compliance. This material previously 

was included in each individual AD. 

Since this material is included in 14 

CFR part 39, we will not include it in 

future AD actions. 

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Costs of Compliance 

How many sailplanes does this AD 

impact? We estimate that this AD affects 

94 sailplanes in the U.S. registry. 

What is the cost impact of this AD on 

owners/operators of the affected 

sailplanes? We estimate the following 

costs to do the modifications to the 

airspeed indicators, flight limitations 

placards, and revising the flight and 

maintenance manuals: 

Labor cost Parts cost 

Total cost 

per sailplane 

Total cost on U.S. 

operators 

1 work hour × $65 = $65 ...................................................................... Not applicable ............................... $65 $65 × 94 = $6,110. 

For G103A TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic 

category) sailplanes and G103C TWIN 

III ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes, 

we estimate the following costs to do 

the fuselage modification: 

Labor cost Parts cost Total cost per 

sailplane 

30 work hours × $65 = $1,950 ................................................................................................................................ $5,307 $7,257. 

What is the difference between the 

cost impact of this AD and the cost 

impact of AD 2003–19–14 R1? There is 

no cost difference between this AD and 

AD 2003–19–14 R1. This AD is only 

revising certain operating limits for 

certain Model G103 TWIN ASTIR. This 

AD does not require any additional 

actions than are currently required in 

AD 2003–19–14 R1. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

What authority does FAA have for 

issuing this rulemaking action? 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 AD. 

Regulatory Findings 

Will this AD impact various entities? 

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 

the national government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

Will this AD involve a significant rule 

or regulatory action? For the reasons 

discussed above, I certify that this AD: 

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 summary of the costs 

to comply with this AD (and other 

information as included in the 

Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in 

the AD Docket. You may get a copy of 

this summary by sending a request to us 

at the address listed under ADDRESSES. 

Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–20441; 

Directorate Identifier 2003–CE–35–AD’’

in your request. 

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 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 

2003–19–14 R1, Amendment 39–13676 

(69 FR 34258, June 21, 2004), and by 

adding a new AD to read as follows: 

2003–19–14 R2 BURKHART GROB LUFT—

UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG: 

Amendment 39–14322; Docket No. 

FAA–2005–20441; Directorate Identifier 

2003–CE–35–AD; Revises AD 2003–19–

14 R1, Amendment 39–13676. 

When Does This AD Become Effective? 

(a) This AD becomes effective on 

November 30, 2005. 

What Other ADs Are Affected By This 

Action? 

(b) This AD revises AD 2003–19–14 R1, 

Amendment 39–13676. 

What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD? 

(c) This AD affects the following sailplane 

models and serial numbers that are 

certificated in any category: 

Model Serial numbers 

G103 TWIN ASTIR ................................................................................... All serial numbers. 

G103A TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic category) ............................................ All serial numbers with suffix ‘‘K’’. 

G103C TWIN III ACRO (aerobatic category) ........................................... All serial numbers. 

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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in 

This AD? 

(d) This AD is the result of mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 

issued by the airworthiness authority for 

Germany. The actions specified in this AD 

are intended to prevent damage to the 

fuselage during limit load flight, which could 

result in reduced structural integrity. This 

condition could lead to loss of control of the 

sailplane. 

What Must I Do To Address This Problem? 

(e) To address this problem, you must do 

the following: 

Actions Compliance Procedures 

(1) For G103 TWIN ASTIR sailplanes: 

(i) Re-set the airspeed indicator to the new placard limitations; 

(ii) Install the following placard: 

Within the next 25 hours timein-service (TIS) after November 30, 2005 (the effective 

date of this AD), unless already done.

Following GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB315–64/3, 

dated September 14, 2004. 

(iii) You may perform simple aerobatic flight (looping, steep turns, 

lazy eights, and chandelles) following the flight manual; and 

(iv) Revise the flight and maintenance manuals. 

(2) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III 

ACRO (acrobatic category) sailplanes: 

(i) Re-set the airspeed indicator to the new placard limitations; and 

(ii) Install the following placards on Model G103A TWIN II ACRO 

(aerobatic category) sailplanes: 

Within the next 25 hours timein-service (TIS) after August 

12, 2004 (the effective date 

AD 2003–19–14 R1), unless 

already done.

Follow Grob Service Bulletin 

No. MSB315–65, dated September 15, 2003. 

(iii) Install the following placards on Model G103C TWIN III ACRO 

(aerobatic category) sailplanes: 


ER12OC05.010</GPH> ER12OC05.011</GPH>
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(3) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III 

ACRO (acrobatic category) sailplanes: as an alternative to the flight restrictions in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD, you may install additional 

stringers in the rear fuselage section. Installing additional stringers terminates the flight restrictions in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. 

At any time after August 12, 

2004 (the effective date AD 

2003–19–14 R1).

Follow Grob Service Bulletin 

No. OSB 315–66, dated October 16, 2003, and Work Instruction for OSB 315–66, 

dated October 16, 2003. 

(4) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III 

ACRO (acrobatic category) sailplanes: only if you installed the additional stringers specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, do the following: 

(i) Remove the placard prohibiting all aerobatic maneuvers; 

(ii) Install the following flight limitation placard on Model G103A 

TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: 

Prior to further flight after 

doing the actions in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD.

Follow Grob Service Bulletin 

No. OSB 315–66, dated October 16, 2003. 

(iii) Install the following flight limitation placard on Model G103C 

TWIN III ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: 


ER12OC05.012</GPH> ER12OC05.013</GPH> ER12OC05.014</GPH>
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Note: The placard information in this AD 

is different from the information in the 

applicable service bulletins. This AD takes 

precedence over the service bulletins. You 

should update your placards to reflect the 

information presented in this AD. 

May I Request an Alternative Method of 

Compliance? 

(f) You may request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD by following the procedures in 14 

CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, 

send your request to your principal 

inspector. The principal inspector may add 

comments and will send your request to the 

Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane 

Directorate, FAA. For information on any 

already approved alternative methods of 

compliance, contact Gregory A. Davison, 

Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane 

Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas 

City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–

4130; facsimile: (816) 329–4090. 

Is There Other Information That Relates to 

This Subject? 

(g) German AD D–2003–231R3, dated 

November 9, 2004, also addresses the subject 

of this AD. 

Does This AD Incorporate Any Material by 

Reference? 

(h) You must do the actions required by 

this AD following the instructions in GROB 

Service Bulletin No. MSB315–64/3, dated 

September 14, 2004; Grob Service Bulletin 

No. MSB315–65, dated September 15, 2003; 

Grob Service Bulletin No. OSB 315–66, dated 

October 16, 2003; and Work Instruction for 

OSB 315–66, dated October 16, 2003. 

(1) On August 12, 2004 (69 FR 34258, June 

21, 2004), and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the 

Federal Register approved the incorporation 

by reference of Grob Service Bulletin No. 

MSB315–65, dated September 15, 2003; Grob 

Service Bulletin No. OSB 315–66, dated 

October 16, 2003; and Work Instruction for 

OSB 315–66, dated October 16, 2003. 

(2) As of November 30, 2005, and in 

accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51, the Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB315–64/3, 

dated September 14, 2004. 

(3) To get a copy of this service 

information, contact GROB Luft-und 

Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 

Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany; telephone: 

011 49 8268 998139; facsimile: 011 49 8268 

998200; e-mail: productsupport@grobaerospace.de. To review copies of this 

service information, go to the National 

Archives and Records Administration 

(NARA). For information on the availability 

of this material at NARA, go to: http:// 

www.archives.gov/federal_register/ 

code_of_federal_regulations/

ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. To 

view the AD docket, go to the Docket 

Management Facility; U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 

Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, 

DC 20590–001 or on the Internet at http:// 

dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–

2005–20441; Directorate Identifier 2003–CE–

35–AD. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 

September 28, 2005. 

David R. Showers, 

Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 05–19929 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2005–20221; Directorate 

Identifier 2004–NM–173–AD; Amendment 

39–14329; AD 2005–20–32] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 

A330–200 and –300 and A340–200 and 

–300 Series Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all 

Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 and 

A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. 

This AD requires inspecting to 

determine the part number and serial 

number of the left- and right-hand 

elevator assemblies, performing related 

investigative and corrective actions if 

necessary, and re-protecting the elevator 

assembly. This AD results from reports 

that areas on the top skin panel of the 

right-hand elevator have disbonded due 

to moisture penetration. We are issuing 

this AD to prevent disbonding of the 

elevator assembly, which could reduce 

the structural integrity of the elevator 

and result in reduced controllability of 

the airplane. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

November 16, 2005. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in the AD 

as of November 16, 2005. 

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 

docket on the Internet at http:// 

dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility, U.S. Department 

of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street 

SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401, 

Washington, DC. 

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: 

Examining the Docket 

You may examine the airworthiness 

directive (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 

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ADDRESSES section. 

Discussion 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 to include an AD that would 

apply to all Airbus Model A330, A340–

200, and A340–300 series airplanes. 

That NPRM was published in the 

Federal Register on February 1, 2005 

(70 FR 5073). That NPRM proposed to 

require inspecting to determine the part 

number and serial number of the leftand right-hand elevator assemblies, 

performing related investigative and 

corrective actions if necessary, and reprotecting the elevator assembly. 

Comments 

We provided the public the 

opportunity to participate in the 

development of this AD. We have 

considered the comments received. 

Request To Allow Records Check as a 

Method of Compliance 

One commenter believes that it is 

unnecessary to inspect its fleet to 

determine that none of the airplanes in 

its fleet are subject to the proposed AD. 

The commenter states that its airplanes 

were delivered new from Airbus in July 

2003, after Airbus had changed its 

production processes to prevent 

moisture penetration of the elevator. 

The delivery records for these airplanes 

show the part number and serial 

number of the left- and right-hand 

elevator assemblies. The commenter 

notes that it has not replaced the 

elevator assemblies on any airplane in 

its fleet. Further, the Illustrated Parts 

Catalog shows that the elevator 

assemblies that would be affected by the 

proposed AD cannot legally be installed 

on the airplanes in its fleet. The 

commenter asserts that its airplanes are 

in compliance with the intent of the 

proposed AD, and that it will be able to 

ensure continuing compliance by 

inspecting all incoming spare elevator