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Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Falcon 2000, and Falcon

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

A rotating rod in the trailing edge flap control linkage broke in flight. Investigations revealed that the rotating rod had been installed in the wrong side during a maintenance operation. This incorrect installation caused a contact between the rotating rod and its retaining bracket leading, after some time in operation, to the rod breakage and flap asymmetry situation.

The consequence on the airplane of the flap asymmetry combined with a latent failure of the asymmetry detection system is classified as a catastrophic failure condition.
The unsafe condition is failure of the rotating rod in the control linkage of the trailing edge flap and consequent flap asymmetry duri

Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-365 N1, AS- 365 N2, AS-365 N3, SA-366G1, EC 155B, and EC155B1

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Eurocopter France (ECF) model helicopters. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection for end play in the pitch control rod assembly double bearing (bearing) using the tail rotor (T/ R) hub control plate, and before further flight, replacing the bearing if end play is present. This amendment requires checking the T/R gearbox (TGB) oil level before the first flight of the day and maintaining the oil at the maximum level for certain helicopters. Also, this action requires, during each required inspection or at certain specified intervals, ensuring the oil is at the maximum level for certain other model helicopters. This action also requires inspecting the magnetic plug for chips at specified intervals. Depending on the quantity of chips found, this action requires either replacing the TGB before further flight or further inspecting for axial play in the T/R hub pitch change control spider (spider). If axial p

Environmental Impact Statement: Hawai`i County, HI

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

FHWA-CFLHD is issuing this notice to advise the public that a supplemental environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed highway project in Hawai`i County, Hawai`i.

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Two events have been reported of Fokker 100 (F.28 Mk.0100) aircraft, where the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) failed to extend in the normal mode and problems were experienced to open the NLG doors, almost preventing extension of the NLG in the emergency (alternate) mode. Subsequent investigation and tests have shown that the friction of the bearing in the roller of the NLG Door Uplock Bracket Assembly is high, causing increased resistance in the mechanical system that unlocks the NLG doors. This condition, if not corrected, may result in a NLG up landing, which is considered a hazardous event. * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on the

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC981 (MD81) and DC982 (MD82) airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, inspecting for cracking of the fuselage skin at the upper corners of the forward passenger doorjamb, installing or replacing doublers as applicable, and doing applicable repairs. This AD results from reports of fatigue cracking in the fuselage skin at the upper corners of the forward passenger doorjamb. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the fuselage skin at the upper corners of the forward passenger doorjamb, which could lead to loss of overall structural integrity of the airplane.

Special Conditions; ASPEN Avionics Inc. Model EFD 1000; Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS); Protection of

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued to ASPEN Avionics Inc., for a Supplemental Type Certificate for the models listed under the heading ``Type Certification Basis'' under the Approved Model List Process. These airplanes will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays Model EFD 1000 manufactured by ASPEN Avionics Inc., for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.

Special Conditions; L-3 Communications Avionics Systems Model SmartDeck in Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22;

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued to L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, for a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR22. This airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays Model SmartDeck manufactured by L3 Communications Avionics Systems for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.

Special Conditions; Honda Aircraft Company Model HA-420 Hondajet; Protection of Systems for High Intensity Radiated

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued to Honda Aircraft Company, for a Type Certificate for the HA420
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Hondajet airplane. This airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays Model G1000 manufactured by Garmin for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.

Special Conditions; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.; Model PC-12/47E; Protection of Systems for High Intensity Radiated Fields

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued to Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., for an Amended Type Certificate for the Model PC12/47E airplane. This airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays Model APEX manufactured by Honeywell for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.

Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, the FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) * * * [which] required * * * [conducting] a design review against explosion risks.
The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Mid-Michigan Railroad, Inc.--Abandonment Exemption--in Muskegon County, MI

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

MidMichigan Railroad, Inc. (MMRR), has filed a notice of exemption under 49 CFR Part 1152 Subpart FExempt Abandonments to abandon a 3.35mile line of railroad between milepost 191.40 and milepost 194.75, at the end of the line, in Muskegon County, MI. The line traverses United States Postal Service Zip Codes 49441, 49442, and 49444.

MMRR has certified that: (1) No local traffic has moved over the line for at least 2 years; (2) any overhead traffic on the line can be 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 Surface Transportation Board (Board) or with any U.S. District Court or has been decided in favor of complainant within the 2year period; and (4) the requirements at 49 CFR 1105.7 (environmental reports), 49 CFR 1105.8 (historic reports), 49 CFR 1105.11 (transmittal letter), 49 CFR 1105.12 (

Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and Model SAAB 340B Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The aviation authority of Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement, states in the MCAI:

Field reports have shown that the Agusta AB/AW139's Tailpipe Assembly is prone to cracks. To prevent any cracks from developing into failure of the exhaust tailpipe assembly * * *
This AD retains the requirements of the existing AD, but expands the applicability to include the Agusta Model AW139 helicopters and includes modification procedures to strengthen certain cracked areas that are outside the cowling and are within certain allowable limits. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition of cracks in the tailpipe assembly.

Airworthiness Directives; Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC A, B, and F Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2007- 1614, which applies to all Taylorcraft Aviation, LLC (Taylorcraft) A, B, and F series airplanes. AD 20071614 currently requires you to do an initial visual inspection of the left and right wing front and aft lift struts for cracks and corrosion and replace any cracked strut or strut with corrosion that exceeds certain limits. If the strut is replaced with an original design vented strut, AD 20071614 requires you to repetitively inspect those struts thereafter. Since we issued AD 20071614, we determined that the eddy current inspection method does not address the unsafe condition for the long term. We also determined that Models FAIII and TG6 airplanes are not equipped with the affected struts. Consequently, this proposed AD would retain the actions required in AD 20071614, except it removes the eddy current inspection method (provides 24month credit if already done using this method), adds the radiograph method as an inspection method

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

As a result of a Wide Spread Fatigue Damage (WFD) calculation on A310 aircraft it was found that a modification of the upper fuselage circumferential joint at FR (frame) 55/58 is necessary to enable the aircraft to reach the Extended Service Goal (ESG).
The unsafe condition is failure of the circumferential joint of the upper fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition submitted pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30162 by Mr. Richard H. McSwain of McSwain Engineering Inc. to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), received June 29, 2007, requesting that the agency commence a proceeding to determine the existence of a defect related to motor vehicle safety with respect to the manual seatback recliner mechanism in model year 19891992 Ford Probe vehicles (subject vehicles). After a review of the petition and other information, NHTSA has concluded that further expenditure of the agency's investigative resources on the issues raised by the petition does not appear to be warranted. The agency accordingly has denied the petition. The petition is hereinafter identified as DP07001.

Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville Whitehouse NOLF, FL

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes to amend the Class D airspace at Jacksonville Whitehouse Naval Out Lying Field (NOLF), FL. As a result of an evaluation, it has been determined the Class D airspace should be reduced at Jacksonville NOLF.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes, Model A300-600 Series Airplanes, and Model A310 Series

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: * * * accidents which occurred to inservice aircraft caused by the violent opening of a passenger door, related to excessive residual pressurization in the cabin on ground.
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This unsafe condition could result in injury to crew members opening the passenger door. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

General Motors Corporation, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

General Motors Corporation (GM) has determined that certain model year 2005, 2006 & 2007 Cadillac STS passenger cars equipped with sunroofs do not fully comply with paragraph S4(e) of 49 CFR 571.118, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 118 PowerOperated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems. GM has filed an appropriate report pursuant to 49 CFR Part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports.

Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h), GM has petitioned for an exemption from the notification and
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remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.

This notice of receipt of GM's petition is published under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 and does not represent any agency decision or other exercise of judgment concerning the merits of the petition.

Affected are approximately 60,042 model year 2005, 2006 & 2007 Cadillac STS passenger cars.

Paragraph S4(e) of 49 CFR 57

Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville NAS, FL

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes to amend the Class D airspace at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (NAS), FL. As a result of an evaluation, it has been determined the Class D airspace should be extended to join the Jacksonville Cecil Field Class D airspace area. Additional controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Jacksonville NAS.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new and revised structural inspections and inspection intervals. This AD results from issuance of new and revised structural inspections and inspection intervals. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Jacksonville Cecil Field, FL

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice proposes to amend the Class D airspace and establish E4 airspace at Jacksonville Cecil Field, FL. As a result of an evaluation, it has been determined the Class D airspace should be reduced and Class E4 airspace should be established for Jacksonville Cecil Field F Airport. Additional controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight rules (IFR) operations at Jacksonville Cecil Field Airport.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Series Airplanes and Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A300600 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting to determine the part number of the sliding rods of the main landing gear (MLG) retraction actuators. For MLG retraction actuators equipped with
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sliding rods having certain part numbers, the AD also requires inspecting for discrepancies, including but not limited to cracking, of the sliding rod; and performing corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires returning affected sliding rods to the manufacturer. This AD results from a report of a failure of a sliding rod of the MLG retraction actuator before the actuator reached the life limit established by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the sliding rod of the MLG retraction actuator, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

After a push back from the gate, an A320200 aircraft was preparing to initiate taxi, when a NLG (nose landing gear) uncommanded retraction occurred, and then the aircraft abruptly hit the ground.
* * * Untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG, while on the ground, could cause injury to ground personnel and significant structural damage to the airplane.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A and 206B Helicopters

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A and 206B helicopters, serial numbers (S/N) 0004 through 3906, with twopiece vertical stabilizer (fin) supports (fin supports) installed, that requires inserting a revision into the applicable maintenance manual, verifying the torque on the fin support attachment hardware, inspecting the fin support bracket and fins for paint or gaps, and inspecting the fin support bracket for cracking, and if a crack is found, replacing the twopiece vertical fin support with a onepiece casting support. This amendment is prompted by an accident in which the fin supports failed. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect improper torque of the fin supports' attachment hardware, gaps between the fin support bracket and the doubler, painted mating surfaces of the fin supports, vertical fin, and vertical fin inserts (fin inserts), and cracking in the fin supports, to prevent the vertical

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of either the aft side or forward side of the aft pressure bulkhead for oil can conditions or bulges, a onetime inspection of the aft pressure bulkhead to identify any previously installed web repair, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from web oil can conditions found on the aft pressure bulkhead of several airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct oil can conditions, bulges, or previous repairs in the aft pressure bulkhead, which could lead to web cracks and consequently result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300F Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767300F series airplanes. This AD requires replacing the rotomolded duct(s) of the mix manifold system with new duct(s). This AD results from a report of failures of the duct joint seal of the mix manifold system. We are issuing this AD to prevent air conditioning leakage into the mix manifold bay. Such leakage could decrease the air flow to the flight compartment and main cabin or could allow smoke into the flight compartment in the event of a fire in the main cabin or forward cargo compartment.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747400 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the forward and rear heat exchanger shells of the air distribution system of the crew rest area, and applicable corrective actions. This AD also requires an inspection to identify the part number, shop code, and build date of the forward and rear heat exchanger shells of the air distribution system of the crew rest area, and applicable corrective actions, which end the repetitive inspections. This AD results from a report of an uncommanded up and down pitch movement of an airplane in flight and resistance in the elevator controls on the ground during taxi. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking and buckling of the forward or rear heat exchanger shell of the air distribution system of the crew rest area, which could result in jamming of the rudder and/or elevator control cables and consequent reduced controllability of the

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

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747400 and 747400D series airplanes. For certain airplanes, this AD requires modifying the stowage bin ladder of zone E, installing new intercostals, removing existing tie rods, and installing new tie rods. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires modifying the lateral shear beam. This AD results from a report indicating that the overhead lateral shear beam aft of main entry door number 5 reacts to certain loads from the weight of the center stowage bins of zone E and additional loads. We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the center stowage bins of zone E at forward load levels less than 9g during an emergency landing, which could cause injury to passengers and/or crew and could impede subsequent rapid evacuation.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR,

Mon, Dec 10 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747100, 747100B, 747100B SUD, 747200B, 747 200C, 747200F, 747300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the station (STA) 1241 bulkhead fittings just above the canted pressure deck; a onetime determination of the edge margin at seven fastener positions on each side of the airplane; and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report that an operator found a 1.65 inch crack on the STA 1241 bulkhead fitting on the left side of a Boeing Model 747200F series airplane that had accumulated 17,332 total flight cycles. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the STA 1241 bulkhead fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.