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Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a

general visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘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 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.’’

(b) Prior to further flight following any

maintenance affecting the fire extinguisher

bottles that is accomplished after performing

the inspection required by paragraph (a) of

this AD: Perform the inspection required by

paragraph (a) of this AD, in accordance with

Gulfstream GIV Alert Customer Bulletin No.

30, dated November 2, 2001.

Corrective Action

(c) If any incorrect electrical connection is

detected during the inspection required by

paragraph (a) or (b) of this AD, prior to

further flight, correct that connection in

accordance with the Accomplishment

Instructions of Gulfstream GIV Alert

Customer Bulletin No. 30, dated November 2,

2001.

Reporting

(d) Submit a report of inspection findings

(both positive and negative) of the inspection

required by paragraph (a) of this AD to the

Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office

(ACO), FAA, One Crown Center, 1895

Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta,

Georgia 30349; fax (770) 703–6097; at the

applicable time specified in paragraph (d)(1)

or (d)(2) of this AD. The report must include

the inspection results, a description of any

discrepancies found, airplane serial number,

and number of landings and flight hours on

the airplane. Information collection

requirements contained in this regulation

have been approved by the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) under the

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of

1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been

assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.

(1) For airplanes on which the inspection

required by paragraph (a) of this AD is

accomplished after the effective date of this

AD: Submit the report within 35 days after

performing the inspection required by

paragraph (a) of this AD.

(2) For airplanes on which the inspection

required by paragraph (a) of this AD has been

accomplished prior to the effective date of

this AD: Submit the report within 35 days

after the effective date of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(e) 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, Atlanta

ACO. Operators shall submit their requests

through an appropriate FAA Principal

Maintenance Inspector, who may add

comments and then send it to the Manager,

Atlanta ACO.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Atlanta ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

(g) The actions shall be done in accordance

with Gulfstream GIV Alert Customer Bulletin

No. 30, dated November 2, 2001. This

incorporation by reference was approved by

the Director of the Federal Register in

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

part 51. Copies may be obtained from

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box

2206, M/S D–10, Savannah, Georgia 31402–

9980. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the

FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,

One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard,

suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

Effective Date

(h) This amendment becomes effective on

January 11, 2002.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

December 14, 2001.

Kalene C. Yanamura,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–31430 Filed 12–26–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2001–NM–354–AD; Amendment

39–12574; AD 2001–26–10]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model

A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to certain Airbus Model

A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

This action requires an in-situ one-time

detailed visual inspection of Dra ̈eger

Type I oxygen containers, located in the

passenger service units, and Dra ̈eger

Type II oxygen containers, located in

the utility areas, for the presence of

foam pads. This action also requires the

installation of a new foam pad, if

necessary; and other actions to ensure

proper operations of the masks. This

action is necessary to prevent failure of

the oxygen containers to deliver oxygen

to the passengers in the event of a rapid

decompression or cabin

depressurization. This action is

intended to address the identified

unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective January 11, 2002.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of January 11,

2002.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

January 28, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, ANM–114,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2001–NM–

354–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-iarcomment@faa.gov. Comments

sent via the Internet must contain

‘‘Docket No. 2001-NM–354-AD’’ in the

subject line and need not be submitted

in triplicate. Comments sent via fax or

the Internet as attached electronic files

must be formatted in Microsoft Word 97

for Windows or ASCII text.

The service information referenced in

this AD 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; or at the Office of

the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim

Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2141;

fax (425) 227–1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Direction Ge ́ne ́rale de l’Aviation Civile

(DGAC), which is the airworthiness

authority for France, recently notified

the FAA that an unsafe condition may

exist on certain Airbus Model A319,

A320, and A321 series airplanes having

manufacturer serial numbers 1035

through 1384 inclusive. The DGAC

advises that an operator reported foam

pads missing from some Dra ̈eger Type I

(three/four-mask) and Dra ̈eger Type II

(two-mask) oxygen containers. The foam

pads, located at the end of the oxygen

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generator, prevent the lanyard between

the oxygen mask and oxygen release pin

from getting twisted around the

generator starter lever arm. In such a

configuration, and in case of sudden

release of cabin pressure, the oxygen

supply to passengers may not be

ensured. Findings indicate that the foam

pads, erroneously thought to be packing

material, were removed during

installation of the oxygen containers on

the airplane. The foam pads are

necessary to prevent entanglement of

the mask lanyards if the masks are

required in an emergency.

Explanation of Relevant Service

Information

Airbus has issued Service Bulletin

A320–35–1022, dated June 27, 2001,

which describes procedures for an

inspection of Dra ̈eger Type I oxygen

containers, located in the power supply

units, and Dra ̈eger Type II oxygen

containers, located in the utility areas,

for the presence of foam pads; the

installation of a new foam pad, if

necessary; and other actions to ensure

proper operation of the masks. Other

actions include repacking the masks in

the correct position; checking the

masks, tubes, and lanyards for correct

stowage; and doing a manual release test

and an operational test.

Accomplishment of the actions

specified in the service bulletin is

intended to adequately address the

identified unsafe condition. The DGAC

classified this service bulletin as

mandatory and issued French

airworthiness directive 2001–363(B),

dated August 8, 2001, in order to assure

the continued airworthiness of these

airplanes in France.

FAA’s Conclusions

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. 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 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, this AD is being issued to

prevent failure of the oxygen containers

to deliver oxygen to the passengers in

the event of a rapid decompression or

cabin depressurization. This AD

requires an in-situ one-time detailed

visual inspection of Dra ̈eger Type I

oxygen containers, located in the

passenger service unit, and Dra ̈eger

Type II oxygen containers, located in

the utility areas, for the presence of

foam pads; installation of new foam

pads, if necessary; and other actions to

ensure proper operation of the masks.

The actions are required to be

accomplished in accordance with the

service bulletin described previously.

Determination of Rule’s Effective Date

Since a situation exists that requires

the immediate adoption of this

regulation, it is found that notice and

opportunity for prior public comment

hereon are impracticable, and that good

cause exists for making this amendment

effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of

a final rule that involves requirements

affecting flight safety and, thus, was not

preceded by notice and an opportunity

for public comment, comments are

invited on this rule. Interested persons

are invited to comment on this 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

under the caption ADDRESSES. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments will be

considered, and this rule may be

amended in light of the comments

received. Factual information that

supports the commenter’s ideas and

suggestions is extremely helpful in

evaluating the effectiveness of the AD

action and determining whether

additional rulemaking action would be

needed.

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 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 rule that might suggest a need to

modify the 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 that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this rule must

submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2001–NM–354–AD.’’

The postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein will

not have a substantial direct effect on

the States, on the relationship between

the national Government and the States,

or on the distribution of power and

responsibilities among the various

levels of government. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation is an emergency regulation

that must be issued immediately to

correct an unsafe condition in aircraft,

and that it is not a ‘‘significant

regulatory action’’ under Executive

Order 12866. It has been determined

further that this action involves an

emergency regulation under DOT

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44

FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is

determined that this emergency

regulation otherwise would be

significant under DOT Regulatory

Policies and Procedures, a final

regulatory evaluation will be prepared

and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it, if filed, may be obtained from the

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends part 39 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

part 39) as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

DIRECTIVES

1. The authority citation for part 39

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

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§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

2001–26–10 Airbus Industrie: Amendment

39–12574. Docket 2001–NM–354–AD.

Applicability: Model A319, A320, and

A321 series airplanes, certificated in any

category, having manufacturer serial numbers

1035 and 1384 inclusive.

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 failure of the oxygen containers

to deliver oxygen to the passengers in the

event of a rapid decompression or cabin

depressurization; accomplish the following:

Inspection, Installation, and Other Actions

(a) Within 600 flight hours after the

effective date of this AD, do an in-situ onetime detailed visual inspection of Dra ̈eger

Type I (three/four mask) oxygen containers,

located in the passenger service units, and

Dra ̈ eger Type II (two-mask) oxygen

containers, located in the utility areas, for the

presence of foam pads, per Airbus Service

Bulletin A320–35–1022, dated June 27, 2001.

Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a

detailed visual inspection is defined as: ‘‘An

intensive visual examination of a specific

structural area, system, installation, or

assembly to detect damage, failure, or

irregularity. Available lighting is normally

supplemented with a direct source of good

lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by

the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,

magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface

cleaning and elaborate access procedures

may be required.’’

(1) If all foam pads are installed, before

further flight, complete the other actions

(including repacking the masks in the correct

position; checking the masks, tubes, and

lanyards for correct stowage; and doing a

manual release test and an operational test)

specified in the Accomplishment

Instructions of the service bulletin to ensure

proper operation of the masks.

(2) If any foam pad is missing, before

further flight, install a foam pad in the

applicable oxygen container, and complete

the other actions (including repacking the

masks in the correct position; checking the

masks, tubes, and lanyards for correct

stowage; and doing a manual release test and

an operational test) specified in the

Accomplishment Instructions of the service

bulletin to ensure proper operation of the

masks.

Spares

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

person shall install on any airplane a Dra ̈eger

Type I or Dra ̈eger Type II oxygen container

unless it has been inspected and other

actions done per Airbus Service Bulletin

A320–35–1022, dated June 27, 2001.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(c) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport

Airplane Directorate, FAA. Operators shall

submit their requests through an appropriate

FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who

may add comments and then send it to the

Manager, International Branch, ANM–116

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

Special Flight Permits

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

(e) The actions shall be done in accordance

with Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35–1022,

dated June 27, 2001. This incorporation by

reference was approved by the Director of the

Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be

obtained from Airbus Industrie 1 Rond Point,

Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,

France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind

Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directive 2001–

363(B), dated August 8, 2001.

Effective Date

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

January 11, 2002

Issued in Renton, Washington, on

December 17, 2001.

Kalene C. Yanamura,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–31549 Filed 12–26–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01–ACE–7]

Amendment to Class E Airspace;

Ankeny, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of

effective date.

SUMMARY: This document confirms the

effective date of a direct final rule which

revises Class E airspace at Ankeny, IA.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, December

27, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kathy Randolph, Air Traffic Division,

Airspace Branch, ACE–52OC, DOT

Regional Headquarters Building, Federal

Aviation Administration, 901 Locust,

Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone:

(816) 329–2525.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA

published this direct final rule with a

request for comments in Federal

Register on September 24, 2001 (66 FR

48794). The FAA uses the direct final

rulemaking procedure for a noncontroversial rule where the FAA

believes that there will be no adverse

public comment. This direct final rule

advised the public that no adverse

comments were anticipated, and that

unless a written adverse comment, or a

written notice of intent to submit such

an adverse comment, were received

within the comment period, the

regulation would become effective on

December 27, 2001. Adverse comments

were received, and thus this document

confirms that this direct final rule will

become effective on that date.

Issued in Kansas City, MO on December

18, 2001.

Herman J. Lyons, Jr.,

Manager, Air Traffic Division, Central Region.

[FR Doc. 01–31727 Filed 12–26–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Chapter I

Change of Address; Technical

Amendment

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,

HHS.