The Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777200 and 300 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the forward lugs of the power control unit (PCU), yoke assembly, and forward attachment hardware of the left inboard, left outboard, right inboard, and right outboard flaperon PCUs; and other specified/corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires other related concurrent actions. This AD results from reports indicating that operators have found worn, fretted, and fractured bolts that attach the yoke assembly to the flaperon PCU. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage and eventual fracture of the yoke assembly, pin assembly, and attachment bolts that connect the inboard and outboard PCUs to a flaperon, which could lead to the flaperon becoming unrestrained and consequently departing from the airplane. Loss of a flaperon could result in asymmetric lift and reduced roll control of an airplane. A depa

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F Series Airplanes

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747400, 747400D, and 747400F series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for damage (degraded finish; missing, lifted, peeling, or blistering paint; or signs of corrosion) of the interior skin in the forward and aft cargo compartments, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of skin corrosion on four Boeing Model 747 series airplanes that were delivered between 1995 and 1999. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion, which can penetrate the thickness of the skin and cause cracking, and result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767200, 300, and 300F series airplanes. This AD requires replacing the aileron control override quadrant with a modified unit. This AD results from a report of the seizing of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control actuator on affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent corrosion of the input override mechanism bearings of the lateral central control actuator, which, in the event of a subsequent jam in the pilot's aileron control system, could result in failure of the aileron override system and consequent reduced lateral controllability of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Airplanes

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the elevator input torque tube assembly. This AD results from a report of a restriction in the pilot's elevator input control system. A design review performed on the elevator input torque tube assembly in the course of the investigation discovered possible failure modes that could lead to a jam of the elevator control system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of elevator control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

Advisory Circular (AC) 23-24, Airworthiness Compliance Checklists for Common Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the issuance of Advisory Circular (AC) 2324, Airworthiness Compliance Checklists for Common Part 23 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Projects. The AC standardizes compliance checklists for common Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 23 STC projects. These checklists may be used to fulfill some of the requirements for a Certification Plan for STC projects. The standard compliance checklists show typical methods of compliance with the regulations and crossreferences related guidance material. Checklists created using the information in the AC complement the guidance in the Guides for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes (ACs 238B, 2316A, 2317B, and 2319) and other projectspecific guidance. The checklists may contain complete certification requirements or may be used as a starting place when applying for an STC that may be beyond the scope of the checklists.

Public Notice for Waiver of Aeronautical Land-Use Assurance; Southern Illinois Airport, Carbondale-Murphysboro, IL

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving notice that 1.29 + / acres (Parcel P1R) of the airport property located at Southern Illinois Airport, CarbondaleMurphysboro, Illinois, will be released. This acreage is adjacent to the Airport Entrance Road and in close proximity to Airport Road and Fox Farm Road. It is in the southern part of Tract P1, which is 11.024 acres.

Tract P1 was originally acquired in fee on August 20, 1975, with partial federal funding of Grant 7170007702. The proposed sale of will facilitate the construction of a centralized 911 emergency dispatch center, which will serve all of Jackson County. It will combine the current emergency dispatch functions of the cities of Carbondale and Murphysboro, Jackson County and Southern Illinois University. This center will position first responders and mutual aid providers near the airport for the needs of the airport.

The land use of the property is currently agricultural, which provides minimal income to the airport. T

Notice of Reinstatement of 1980 Public Comment Procedures for Requests for Interpretation of the Flight Time, Rest

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA receives several requests for interpretation of the Flight Time, Rest and Duty Period regulations. The FAA has decided that it would be beneficial to follow the procedures announced in the May 8, 1980 Federal Register Notice (45 FR 30424) to request public comments on the requesters' questions, before the FAA issues its responses. Copies of requests from members of the public will be posted on the DOT public electronic docket, using a specified FAA docket number.

Receipt of Noise Compatibility Program and Request for Review; Southwest Florida International Airport, Ft. Myers, FL

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that it is reviewing a proposed noise compatibility program that was submitted for Southwest Florida International Airport under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et. seq (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act hereinafter referred to as ``the Act'') and 14 CFR part 150 by the Lee County Port Authority. This program was submitted subsequent to a determination by FAA that the associated noise exposure maps submitted under 14 CFR part 150 for Southwest Florida International Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements effective February 11, 2005. The proposed noise compatibility program will be approved or disapproved on or before May 29, 2006.

Notice of Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Proposed

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice advises the public that the comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (DSEA) for the proposed modification to the Four CornerPost Plan at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada is extended.

Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement: Lafayette Parish, LA

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed toll highway facility in the vicinity of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Application for Special Permits

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR Part 107, Subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. Each Mode of transportation for which a particular special permit is requested is indicated by a number in the ``Nature of Application'' portion of the table below as follows: 1Motor vehicle, 2Rail freight, 3Cargo vessel, 4Cargo aircraft only, 5Passengercarrying aircraft.

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permit

Fri, Dec 16 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations (49 CFR part 107, subpart B), notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein. This notice is abbreviated to expedite docketing and public notice. Because the sections affected, modes of transportation, and the nature of application have been shown in earlier Federal Register publications, they are not repeated here. Request of modifications of special permits (e.g. to provide for additional hazardous materials, packaging design changes, additional mode of transportation, etc.) are described in footnotes to the application number. Application numbers with the suffix ``M'' demote a modification request. There applications have been separated from the new
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applications for special permits to facilitate processing.