The Federal Register

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

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767200, 300, and 300F series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking and corrosion of the upper link fuse pin of the nacelle struts, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also provide terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD results from two reports of cracked upper link fuse pins. We are proposing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking or corrosion of the upper link fuse pin, which could result in failure of the fuse pin and consequent reduced structural integrity of the nacelle strut and possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane during flight.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, and - 106 Airplanes and DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 Series

Mon, Jan 12 2009 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:

A fuselage spoiler cable disconnect sensing device was installed in production on later DHC8 Series 100/200/300 aircraft, and on all DHC8 Series 400 aircraft. On earlier DHC8 Series 100/200/300 aircraft, its installation was mandated by [Canadian] Airworthiness Directive CF200613 [which corresponds to FAA AD 20072116].

However, several incorrectly assembled spoiler cable disconnect sensing devices have recently been discovered on inservice aircraft. A pulley and plastic spacer had been inadvertently interchanged during assembly of the device in production, resulting in the spoiler cable sliding on the spacer rather than on the pulley, as designed.

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Qualification, Service, and Use of Crewmembers and Aircraft Dispatchers

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to amend the regulations for crewmember and dispatcher training programs in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations. The proposed regulations enhance traditional training programs by requiring the use of flight simulation training devices for flight crewmembers and including additional training requirements in areas that are critical to safety. The proposal also reorganizes and revises the qualification and training requirements. The proposed changes are intended to contribute significantly to reducing aviation accidents.

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 24, 2008, vol. 73, no. 207, page 63541. Information to be collected supports FAA in determining the amount of required liability insurance for a reentry operator after examining the risk associated with a reentry vehicle, its operational capabilities, and its designated reentry site.

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) revision of a current information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 24, 2008, vol. 73, no. 207, page 63541. The rule allows experienced pilots who would otherwise qualify as flight instructors or check airmen, but who are not eligible to hold the requisite medical certificate, to perform flight instructor or check airmen functions in a simulator.

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The NHTSA announces a meeting of NEMSAC to be held in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. This notice announces the date, time and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public. The purpose of NEMSAC is to provide a nationally recognized council of emergency medical services representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the U.S. DOT's NHTSA.

Notice of Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer Multipurpose Passenger

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces receipt by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a petition for a decision that 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer multipurpose passenger vehicles (MPVs) manufactured prior to September 1, 2007 for sale in the Kuwaiti market that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States because: (1) They are substantially similar to vehicles that were originally manufactured for sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S.certified 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer MPV manufactured prior to September 1, 2007), and (2) they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Special Conditions: Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes; Seats with Non-Traditional, Large, Non-Metallic Panels

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

These special conditions are issued for Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by American Airlines, Inc., will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with seats that include nontraditional, large, nonmetallic panels that would affect survivability during a postcrash fire event. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

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

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737300, 400, and 500 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require modifying the control power wiring of the normal supply fan and the low flow sensor for the equipment cooling system of the electronic flight instrument system (EFIS). This proposed AD results from a report of loss of both the normal EFIS cooling supply and the indication of EFIS cooling loss due to a single failure of the battery bus, causing eventual powerdown of the EFIS displays; the standby attitude indication is also powered by this battery bus. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of all attitude indications from both the standby indicator and EFIS displays, which could decrease the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900, and 747-400 Series

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

This document revises an earlier supplemental notice of proposed
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rulemaking (NPRM), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900, and 747400 series airplanes; and Model 757, 767, and 777 airplanes. The first supplemental NPRM would have required modifying the static inverter by replacing resistor R170 with a new resistor and relocating the new resistor. This new action revises the first supplemental NPRM by adding certain airplanes to the applicability, changing certain airplane groups, and adding certain part numbers. The actions specified by this second supplemental NPRM are intended to prevent a standby static inverter from overheating, which could result in smoke in the flight deck and cabin and loss of the electrical standby power system. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes

Mon, Jan 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747200C and 747200F series airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing larger moisture shrouds and additional drain lines in the electrical/electronic equipment center. This proposed AD results from reports of water contamination in the electrical/electronic units in the main equipment center. We are proposing this AD to prevent water contamination in the electrical/ electronic units in the main equipment center, which could result in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.