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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes

Wed, Nov 12 2008 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:

Two operators of A300 aircraft fitted with General Electric (GE) CF650 engine series have reported cracks on the lower side of Rib 5 in the pylon box.

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Investigations disclosed that these cracks are due to the stresses resulting from the pressure applied by the thrust reverser cowl bumpers.
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Cracking of the engine pylons could result in reduced structural integrity of the engine support structure. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

During fatigue tests (EF3) on the A340600, damages were found in longitudinal doubler at VTP [vertical tail plane] attachment cutout between Frame (FR) 80 and FR86. This damage occurred between 58341 and 72891 simulated Flight Cycles (FC).

Due to the higher Design Service Goal and different design (e.g., doubler thickness) [of the] A330200/300 and A340300 aircraft series, the damage assessment concluded [there was] potential impact on [the airplanes specified in the] applicability. * * * * *
The unsafe condition is crack propagation in the VTP attachment cutout, which could reduce airplane structural integrity in the tail section. We are issuing this AD to require action

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for any crack in the area of the elevator side fitting/hinge fitting joint and for any crack or elongation inside and outside of the holes in the clevis and in the lug, corrective actions if necessary, and other specified actions. This AD results from reports of elongated holes and cracks found in the lugs of the attachment fittings of the elevator quadrant upper support assembly at the tip of the vertical fin. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage to the aft attachment lugs of the elevator quadrant support assembly that could lead to failure of the lugs. This condition could accelerate wear elsewhere in the elevator control system, which could reduce the crew's ability to maintain safe flight.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive lubrication of the rudder tab hinges and repetitive replacement of the rudder tab control rods. This AD results from reports of freeplay induced vibration on the control surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the control surface structure during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and 757-300 Series Airplanes

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757200 and 757300 series airplanes. This AD requires installing a bonding jumper between a ground and the clamp on the tube of the forward and aft gray water composite drain masts. For certain airplanes, this AD requires inspecting existing aft bonding jumper assemblies that might be too short, repair if necessary, and replacing the bonding jumper assembly with a new, longer bonding jumper assembly if necessary. This AD results from a report of charred insulation blankets and burned wires around the forward gray water composite drain mast found during an inspection of the forward cargo compartment on a Model 767300F airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system due to a lightning strike on a composite drain mast, which could result in the loss of
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several functions essential for safe flight.

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

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767200 and 300 series airplanes. This AD requires replacing the wire segments of the four Fuel Quantity Indicating System (FQIS) wire bundles with new, improved wire segments. This AD results from operator inspections of the FQIS wire bundles
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that revealed corrosion at the connections between the ground wire and shield of each of the four FQIS wire bundles. We are issuing this AD to prevent this corrosion, which could reduce system protection of the lightning shield and result in loss of the electrical grounding between the lightning shield and the airplane structure. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

15th Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 206/EUROCAE WG 76 Plenary

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 206: Aeronautical Information Services Data Link.

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Transit Administration invites public comment about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew the following information collection: 49 U.S.C. section 5316Job Access and Reverse Commute Program.

The information to be collected for this program is used to determine eligibility for funding and to monitor the grantees' progress in implementing and completing project activities. The information submitted ensures FTA's compliance with applicable federal laws and OMB Circular A102. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments was published on September 12, 2008.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Protection

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA is amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, ``Occupant crash protection,'' to update many of the child restraint systems (CRSs) listed in Appendix A of the standard. The CRSs in Appendix A are used by NHTSA to test advanced air bag suppression or low risk deployment systems, to ensure that the air bag systems pose no reasonable safety risk to infants and small children in the real world. The amendments replace the CRSs listed in Appendix A with CRSs that are more available and more representative of the CRS fleet currently on the market.

Waybill Sample

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Board is adopting a final rule to require all carriers that submit carloadwaybillsample information (Waybill Sample) under 49 CFR 1244 to report fuel surcharge revenue in a separate waybill field created by the Board for that purpose, commencing with the Waybill Sample filed for January 2009. The Board will revise the waybillfilerecord layout to reflect this change.