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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340- 200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus Model A330200, A330300, A340200, and A340300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a revision of the airplane flight manual to include procedures for a preflight elevator check before each flight, repetitive inspections for cracks of the attachment lugs of the mode selector valve position transducers on the elevator servo controls, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would retain the existing requirements, reduce the applicability of the existing AD, and add terminating actions. For certain airplanes, this proposed AD would require upgrading the flight control primary computers. This proposed AD results from cracks of the transducer body at its attachment lugs. We are proposing this AD to ensure proper functioning of the elevator surfaces, and to prevent cracking of the attachment lugs, which could result in partial loss of elevator function and consequent reduced

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340- 200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus Model A330200, A330300, A340200, and A340300 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an accelerated schedule of repetitive testing of the elevator servo control loops, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would retain the existing requirements, reduce the applicability of the existing AD, and add terminating actions. This proposed AD results from reports of failed elevator servo controls due to broken guides. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator servo controls during certain phases of takeoff, which could result in an unannounced loss of elevator control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737300, 400, and 500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking of the body buttock line (BBL) 0.07 floor beam between body station (BS) 651 and BS 676 and between BS 698 and BS 717, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD results from reports of cracking in the BBL 0.07 floor beam. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the main deck floor beams at certain body stations due to fatigue cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211-535E Engines

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 535E engines. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for signs of damage of the aft hinge fittings and attachment bolts of the thrust reversers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports of several incidents of bolt failure at the aft hinge fittings of the thrust reversers due to, among other things, high operational loads. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment bolts and consequent separation of a thrust reverser from the airplane during flight, which could result in structural damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 Series Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuators, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would require eventual replacement of any existing aluminum support fitting on each wing with a steel fitting, and modification of the aft attachment of the actuator. Doing these actions would terminate the repetitive inspection requirements. This proposed AD results from reports of cracking due to fatigue and stress corrosion of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuator. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking of the support fittings, which could result in fracturing of the actuator attach lugs, separation of the actuator from the support fitting, severing of the hydraulic lines, resultant loss of hydraulic fluids, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking in the longitudinal floor beam web, upper chord, and lower chord located at certain body stations, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD results from several reports of cracks in the center wing box longitudinal floor beams, upper chord, and lower chord. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the upper and lower chords and web of the longitudinal floor beams, which could result in rapid loss of cabin pressure.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for cracking or corrosion of the threaded end of the lower segment of the main landing gear (MLG) side strut, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would require prior or concurrent inspection for cracking or corrosion of the threads and thread relief area of the lower segment, corrective action if necessary, and reassembly using corrosion inhibiting compound. This proposed AD results from reports of the threads cracking on the MLG side strut lower segment. We are proposing this AD to prevent a fractured side strut, which could result in collapse of the MLG.

Seventy-Fourth Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 159: Global Positioning System (GPS)

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 159: Global Positioning System.

RTCA Special Committee 147 Sixty-Sixth Plenary: Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Traffic Alert and

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 147: Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems Airborne Equipment and Working Group 75.

RTCA Special Committee 205/EUROCAE Working Group 71: Software Considerations in Aeronautical Systems Seventh Joint

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 205/EUROCAE Working Group 71: Software Considerations in Aeronautical Systems.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comment; Revision of an Information Collection: Hours of

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plans to submit the Information Collection Request described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, and invites public comment. The FMCSA invites comments on its plan to request OMB approval to revise an existing information collection (IC) entitled, ``Hours of Service of Drivers Regulations,'' OMB Control Number 21260001. The Agency has updated its calculation of the paperwork burden of the hours of service (HOS) rules to reflect changes in the number of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, and to clarify the burden associated with supporting documents. The Agency requires most CMV drivers to complete and maintain a record of duty status (RODS), commonly referred to as a logbook, reflecting details of changes in duty status during each 24hour period. Drivers retain the RODS for a minimum period and then forward them, along with supporting documents (e.g., fuel receipts, road toll

Hours of Service of Drivers: Dart Transit Company Application for Exemption

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA has received from Dart Transit Company (Dart) an application for an exemption from certain commercial motor vehicle driver hoursofservice provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Dart requests an exemption for 200 of its owneroperators from the prohibition against driving after the 14th hour of coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours offduty, and the requirement that drivers using two sleeperberth periods to accumulate the equivalent of 10 consecutive hours offduty spend at least 8 but less than 10 consecutive hours in the sleeperberth during one of those two periods. As requested by Dart, exempt drivers would be allowed to drive up to 11 hours within a 24hour period between 3 a.m. one day and 3 a.m. the next day, be required to complete a minimum of 6 consecutive offduty or sleeperberth hours between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., and complete additional periods of offduty or sleeperberth time to total at least 10 hours of rest within any ``floating'' 24hour period. Dart wou

Office of Analysis, Research and Technology Forum

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice invites interested persons to participate in a forum titled, ``Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Analysis, Research and Technology Programs'', sponsored by the FMCSA Office of Analysis, Research and Technology (ART) in conjunction with the 87th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB). The purpose of the 2008 ART Forum is to provide information on various initiatives from FMCSA's analysis, research, and technology programs. Speaker topics will include the results of the OnBoard Monitoring Safety Study; an overview of the OnBoard Safety Technologies FMCSA has tested and evaluated; the results of the Violations Severity Assessment Study; a presentation titled, ``When Cars Collide with Trucks and Buses'', an update on the Employer Notification Service Pilot Project; and, a review of FMCSA's Wireless Roadside Inspection and Smart Roadside Activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to dialogue with FMCSA subjectmatter experts through an open question and

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Public Meeting

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces that the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) will hold a committee meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Transit Improvements in the Draper Corridor of

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) intend to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate proposed public transportation improvements to extend fixed guideway transit service through the cities of Sandy and Draper to the southernmost part of Salt Lake County, Utah. The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) has adopted a longrange transportation plan, which is a comprehensive system plan and includes the full buildout of public transportation improvements in several corridors. The general alignments of the corridors have been identified in the approved plan. The Draper Transit Corridor has been identified in the plan as a two track extension of the existing NorthSouth Light Rail Transit (LRT) line from its current terminus at 10000 South in Sandy to about 14600 South in Draper along the UTA owned rightofway. The Draper Transit Corridor Project, as defined in the WFRC longrange plan, was identified as the preferred alternative at the conclusion

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections.

This document describes the collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval.

Ferrari S.p.A. and Ferrari North America; Receipt of Application for a Temporary Exemption From the Advanced Air Bag

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the procedures in 49 CFR Part 555, Ferrari S.P.A. and Ferrari North America (collectively, ``Ferrari'') have petitioned the agency for a temporary exemption from certain advanced air bag requirements of FMVSS No. 208. The basis for the application is that compliance would cause substantial economic hardship to a manufacturer that has tried in good faith to comply with the standard.

This notice of receipt of an application for temporary exemption is published in accordance with the statutory provisions of 49 U.S.C. 30113(b)(2). NHTSA has made no judgment on the merits of the application.

Laurinburg & Southern Railroad Co., Inc.--Discontinuance of Service Exemption--in Hoke and Scotland Counties, NC

Mon, Nov 26 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Laurinburg & Southern Railroad Co., Inc. (LRS) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR Part 1152 Subpart FExempt Abandonments and Discontinuances of Service to discontinue service over an approximately 17.3mile line of railroad between milepost 8.9, in or near Laurinburg, Scotland County, NC, and milepost 26.2, in or near Raeford, Hoke County, NC. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 28352, 28353, 28376, 28396, and 27812, and includes the stations of Wagram and Raeford.

LRS has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) that all overhead traffic, if any, can be or already has been rerouted over other lines; (3) no formal complaint filed by a user of rail service on the line (or by a state or local government entity acting on behalf of such user) regarding cessation of service over the line either is pending with the Board or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2