Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3152, (i) Prior to the compliance time shown in airplane, depending on airplane
dated April 10, 2007. Do all applicable Table 1 of this AD after the first flight of the configuration.
corrective actions before further flight.
TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR MODEL A330 SERIES AIRPLANES WITH MODIFICATION 45012 EMBODIED
Airplane configuration Threshold
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date approved if they are approved by the State 0070) and Fokker 100 (F28 Mark 0100)
of this AD. of Design Authority (or their delegated aircraft where the flight crew manually
(2) For Airbus Model A330–200 and A340– agent). You are required to assure the product overpowered the autopilot, inadvertently
300 series airplanes as identified in is airworthy before it is returned to service. neglecting to disengage the autopilot. * * *
paragraph (c) of this AD, on which (3) Reporting Requirements: For any When the autopilot is not disengaged, the
Modification 45012 has not been embodied reporting requirement in this AD, under the elevator servomotor is overpowered and the
in production: At the later of the compliance provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, horizontal stabilizer is moved by the
times specified in paragraphs (f)(2)(i) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Automatic Flight Control & Augmentation
(f)(2)(ii) of this AD, modify the upper shell has approved the information collection System (AFCAS) auto-trim in a direction
structure of the fuselage in accordance with requirements and has assigned OMB Control opposite to the (manual) deflection of the
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Number 2120–0056. elevator, causing high elevator control forces.
Service Bulletin A330–53–3157 or Service This condition, if not corrected, could cause
Bulletin A340–53–4163, as applicable, both Related Information
the stabilizer to move to an extreme out-of-
dated July 5, 2006. (h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness trim position, creating the (remote)
(i) Prior to the compliance time shown in Directive 2007–0269R1, dated October 15, possibility of loss of control of the aircraft,
Table 2 of this AD after the first flight of the 2007, Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3152, due to the extreme control loads.
airplane. dated April 10, 2007; Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–53–3157, dated July 5, 2006; and The proposed AD would require
TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–4163, actions that are intended to address the
MODEL A330–200 AND A340–300 dated July 5, 2006; for related information. unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
SERIES AIRPLANES WITHOUT MODI- Issued in Renton, Washington, on February DATES: We must receive comments on
FICATION 45012 EMBODIED 25, 2008. this proposed AD by April 2, 2008.
Ali Bahrami, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Airplane Threshold Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, any of the following methods:
series Aircraft Certification Service. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
[FR Doc. E8–3969 Filed 2–29–08; 8:45 am] http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
A330–200 ..... 6,600 total flight cycles.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P instructions for submitting comments.
A340–300 ..... 14,000 total flight cycles.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
(ii) Within 90 days after the effective date • Mail: U.S. Department of
of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
FAA AD Differences Federal Aviation Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ Washington, DC 20590.
or service information as follows: No 14 CFR Part 39 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
differences. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0231; Directorate
Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2007–NM–218–AD] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–40, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
(g) The following provisions also apply to RIN 2120–AA64
this AD:
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker F.28 Federal holidays.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Examining the AD Docket
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Send information to ATTN: Vladimir www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International (NPRM).
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone airworthiness directive (AD) for the except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. Before products listed above. This proposed contains this proposed AD, the
using any approved AMOC on any airplane AD results from mandatory continuing regulatory evaluation, any comments
to which the AMOC applies, notify your airworthiness information (MCAI) received, and other information. The
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the originated by an aviation authority of street address for the Docket Operations
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FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), another country to identify and correct office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. an unsafe condition on an aviation the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
(2) Airworthy Product: For any product. The MCAI describes the unsafe be available in the AD docket shortly
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source, condition as: after receipt.
use these actions if they are FAA-approved. To date, there have been at least 10 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Corrective actions are considered FAA- reported events on Fokker 70 (F28 Mark Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements referenced above. We are proposing this Differences Between This AD and the
of This Proposed AD AD because we evaluated all pertinent MCAI or Service Information
This product has been approved by information and determined an unsafe We have reviewed the MCAI and
the aviation authority of another condition exists and is likely to exist or related service information and, in
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country, and is approved for operation develop on other products of the same general, agree with their substance. But
in the United States. Pursuant to our type design. we might have found it necessary to use
bilateral agreement with the State of different words from those in the MCAI
Design Authority, we have been notified to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
of the unsafe condition described in the operators and is enforceable. In making
MCAI and service information these changes, we do not intend to differ
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FAA AD Differences Issued in Renton, Washington, on February already installed on AT–402B, AT–
25, 2008. 502B, AT–602, and AT–802A series
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
Ali Bahrami, airplanes during production. We are
or service information as follows: No
differences. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, proposing this AD to prevent the front
Aircraft Certification Service. and rear connections of the overturn
Other FAA AD Provisions [FR Doc. E8–3971 Filed 2–29–08; 8:45 am] skid plate to the airplane from breaking,
(g) The following provisions also apply to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P which could allow foreign debris to
this AD: enter the cockpit during an airplane
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance overturn. This condition, if not
(AMOCs): The Manager, International DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION corrected, could lead to pilot injury.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane DATES: We must receive comments on
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Federal Aviation Administration
this proposed AD by May 2, 2008.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 14 CFR Part 39
addresses to comment on this proposed
Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, [Docket No. FAA–2008–0247; Directorate AD:
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, Identifier 2008–CE–003–AD] • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane
RIN 2120–AA64 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
instructions for submitting comments.
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using
Inc. AT–200, AT–300, AT–400, AT–500, • Mail: U.S. Department of
any approved AMOC on any airplane to
AT–600, AT–800 Series Airplanes Transportation, Docket Operations,
which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Administration (FAA), Department of
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Transportation (DOT).
(2) Airworthy Product: For any • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Transportation, Docket Operations,
(NPRM). M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved. SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Corrective actions are considered FAA- Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002–25– Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
approved if they are approved by the State 09, which applies to certain Air Tractor, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
of Design Authority (or their delegated Inc. (Air Tractor) AT–250, AT–300, AT– through Friday, except Federal holidays.
agent). You are required to assure the product 400, and AT–500 series airplanes. AD For service information identified in
is airworthy before it is returned to service. 2002–25–09 currently requires you to this proposed AD, contact Air Tractor
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any install an overturn skid plate in the Inc., P.O. Box 485, Olney, Texas 76374;
reporting requirement in this AD, under the cockpit area. Since we issued AD 2002– telephone: (940) 564–5616; fax: (940)
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 25–09, we received a report of the bolts 564–5612.
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) attaching the forward end of the original FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
has approved the information collection Andy McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
design overturn skid plate to the
requirements and has assigned OMB Control ASW–150, FAA San Antonio MIDO–43,
airframe breaking in an overturn
Number 2120–0056.
accident. This allowed the skid plate to 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San
Related Information rotate around the rear attach point and Antonio, Texas 78216, phone: (210)
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(h) Refer to MCAI Dutch Airworthiness the forward end of the plate to enter the 308–3365, fax: (210) 308–3370.
Directive NL–2006–010, dated July 14, 2006; cockpit area. Consequently, this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–22–050, proposed AD would require the
installation of a modified skid plate kit Comments Invited
dated April 25, 2006, including the drawings
listed in Table 1 of this AD; for related or modification to skid plate kits that We invite you to send any written
information. are already installed, including those relevant data, views, or arguments
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