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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 15, § 609.10 Loan Guarantee Agreement. Engineer, International Branch, ANM– 2012. * * * * * 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, David G. Frantz, (d) * * * FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Acting Executive Director, Loan Programs (17) If Borrower is to make payment Washington 98057–3356; telephone Office. in full or in part for the Credit Subsidy (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149. For the reasons set forth in the Cost of the loan guarantee pursuant to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: preamble, DOE hereby amends Part 609 section 1702(b)(2) of the Act, such Discussion of chapter II of title 10 of the Code of payment must be received by DOE prior Federal Regulations as set forth below: to, or at the time of, closing; We issued a notice of proposed * * * * * rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR PART 609—LOAN GUARANTEES FOR [FR Doc. 2012–12218 Filed 5–18–12; 8:45 am] part 39 to include an AD that would PROJECTS THAT EMPLOY BILLING CODE 6450–01–P apply to the specified products. That INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2012 (77 FR ■ 1. The authority citation for part 609 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 11791). That NPRM proposed to correct continues to read as follows: an unsafe condition for the specified Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7254, 16511–16514. Federal Aviation Administration products. The MCAI states: ■ 2. In § 609.8 revise paragraph (d) to Environmentally friendly de-/anti-icing 14 CFR Part 39 read as follows: agents (acetates or formats) are a known [Docket No. FAA–2012–0184; Directorate cause of corrosion damage to components of § 609.8 Term sheets and conditional Identifier 2011–NM–118–AD; Amendment the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System commitments. 39–17055; AD 2012–10–06] (EWIS) on aeroplanes. * * * * * Investigations by SAAB have identified RIN 2120–AA64 certain electrical connectors and braids (d) DOE’s obligations under each which are susceptible to such damage, in Conditional Commitment are Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, zones 191 and 192 of the center wing conditional upon statutory authority Saab Aerosystems Airplanes fuselage and in zones 323, 332 and 342, having been provided in advance of the affecting the wiring harnesses of elevator and execution of the Loan Guarantee AGENCY: Federal Aviation rudder servos. Agreement sufficient under FCRA and Administration (FAA), Department of This condition, if not detected and Title XVII for DOE to execute the Loan Transportation (DOT). corrected, could lead to damage of critical Guarantee Agreement, and payment in ACTION: Final rule. system wiring, possibly resulting in arcing full of the Credit Subsidy Cost for the and, in combination with other factors, a fire and consequent damage to, or loss of, the loan guarantee that is the subject of the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab aeroplane. Conditional Commitment from one of To address this unsafe condition, SAAB the following: AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted have issued Service Bulletin (SB) 2000–92– (1) A Congressional appropriation of 005 and SB 2000–92–006 to provide funds; by reports that environmentally friendly instructions to detect unacceptable corrosion (2) A payment from the Borrower de-icing agents used on certain on electrical and electronic installation deposited into the Treasury; or electrical connectors and braids could wiring. (3) A combination of one or more cause corrosion damage. This AD For the reasons described above, this appropriations under paragraph (d)(1) requires performing, in certain [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed] and one or more payments from the locations, a detailed inspection for inspection of the affected components in the Borrower under paragraph (d)(2) of this corrosion of the electrical and designated area, the reporting of all inspections results to SAAB and, depending section. electronics installation, and if corrosion is found repairing each affected harness on findings, appropriate corrective action * * * * * [repair or replacement]. ■ braid or replacing each affected 3. In § 609.9 revise paragraph (d)(1) to component and/or wiring harness. We You may obtain further information by read as follows: are issuing this AD to detect and correct examining the MCAI in the AD docket. § 609.9 Closing on the Loan Guarantee corrosion of critical system wiring, Comments Agreement. which could result in arcing and, in We gave the public the opportunity to * * * * * combination with other factors, a fire and consequent damage to the airplane. participate in developing this AD. We (d) * * * received no comments on the NPRM (77 (1) Pursuant to section 1702(b) of the DATES: This AD becomes effective June FR 11791, February 28, 2012) or on the Act, DOE has received payment in full 25, 2012. determination of the cost to the public. of the Credit Subsidy Cost of the loan The Director of the Federal Register guarantee from one of the following: approved the incorporation by reference Conclusion (i) A Congressional appropriation of of certain publications listed in this AD We reviewed the available data and funds; as of June 25, 2012. determined that air safety and the (ii) A payment from the Borrower ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD public interest require adopting the AD deposited into the Treasury; or docket on the Internet at http:// as proposed. (iii) A combination of one or more www.regulations.gov or in person at the appropriations under paragraph (d)(1)(i) U.S. Department of Transportation, Costs of Compliance and one or more payments from the Docket Operations, M–30, West We estimate that this AD will affect Borrower under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 10 products of U.S. registry. We also this section. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., estimate that it will take about 360 * * * * * Washington, DC. work-hours per product to comply with ■ 4. In § 609.10 revise paragraph (d)(17) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the basic requirements of this AD. The to read as follows: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.

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Based on these figures, we estimate the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corrosion of the electrical and electronics cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to except Federal holidays. The AD docket installation, at the locations specified in and be $306,000, or $30,600 per product. contains the NPRM (77 FR 11791, in accordance with the Accomplishment In addition, we estimate that any February 28, 2012), the regulatory Instructions of SAAB Service Bulletin 2000– 92–005, Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011; necessary follow-on actions would take evaluation, any comments received, and and SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, about 40 work-hours and require parts other information. The street address for Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. These costing $12,454, for a cost of $15,854 the Docket Operations office (telephone inspections do not need to be accomplished per product. We have no way of (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES concurrently. determining the number of products section. Comments will be available in (h) Corrective Action that may need these actions. the AD docket shortly after receipt. If any corrosion is found during any Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection required in paragraph (g) of this Title 49 of the United States Code AD: Before next flight, repair each affected Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation harness braid or replace each affected specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference, component and/or wiring harness, as rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. applicable, in accordance with the section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment Accomplishment Instructions of SAAB the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, Revision 01, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority dated March 1, 2011; and SAAB Service detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator, Bulletin 2000–92–006, Revision 01, dated authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as August 18, 2010. We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: (i) Credit for Previous Actions the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS This paragraph provides credit for the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 1. The authority citation for part 39 SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, dated air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows: May 5, 2010; and SAAB Service Bulletin for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2000–92–006, dated March 29, 2010. the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] (j) Reporting Requirement safety in air commerce. This regulation Submit a report of the findings (both ■ is within the scope of that authority 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding positive and negative) of the inspection because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD: required by paragraph (g) of this AD, using that is likely to exist or develop on 2012–10–06 Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems: the Feedback Form in SAAB Service Bulletin products identified in this rulemaking Amendment 39–17055. Docket No. 2000–92–005, Revision 01, dated March 1, action. FAA–2012–0184; Directorate Identifier 2011; and SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92– 2011–NM–118–AD. 006, Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. Regulatory Findings Send the report to SAAB Aerotech, Support (a) Effective Date Services Division, SE–581 88 Linkoping, We determined that this AD will not Sweden; fax +46 13 18 4874; email have federalism implications under This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 25, 2012. [email protected]; at the Executive Order 13132. This AD will applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the States, on the relationship between None. the level of corrosion found on each the national government and the States, connector. (c) Applicability or on the distribution of power and (1) If the inspection was done on or after responsibilities among the various This AD applies to all Saab AB, Saab the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. levels of government. Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes; certificated in any category. (2) If the inspection was done before the For the reasons discussed above, I effective date of this AD: Submit the report certify that this AD: (d) Subject within 30 days after the effective date of this 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; America Code 92. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (k) Other FAA AD Provisions DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Reason The following provisions also apply to this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); This AD was prompted by reports that AD: 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in environmentally friendly de-icing agents (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Alaska; and used on certain electrical connectors and braids could cause corrosion damage. We are Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to 4. Will not have a significant issuing this AD to detect and correct approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested economic impact, positive or negative, corrosion of critical system wiring, which using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. on a substantial number of small entities could result in arcing and, in combination In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your under the criteria of the Regulatory with other factors, a fire and consequent request to your principal inspector or local Flexibility Act. damage to the airplane. Flight Standards District Office, as We prepared a regulatory evaluation appropriate. If sending information directly (f) Compliance of the estimated costs to comply with to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: this AD and placed it in the AD docket. You are responsible for having the actions Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, required by this AD performed within the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Examining the AD Docket compliance times specified, unless the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind actions have already been done. Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– You may examine the AD docket on 3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) the Internet at http:// (g) Inspection 227–1149. Information may be emailed to: www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Within 24 months after the effective date [email protected]. Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. of this AD, do a detailed inspection for Before using any approved AMOC, notify

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your appropriate principal inspector, or reference at the National Archives and & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Records Administration (NARA). For MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124– the local flight standards district office/ information on the availability of this 2207; telephone 206–544–5000, certificate holding district office. The AMOC material at an NARA facility, call 202–741– approval letter must specifically reference 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; email this AD. federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement ibr_locations.html. https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You in this AD to obtain corrective actions from may review copies of the referenced Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, a manufacturer or other source, use these 2012. service information at the FAA, actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Michael Kaszycki, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 actions are considered FAA-approved if they Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. are approved by the State of Design Authority Acting Manager,Transport Airplane (or their delegated agent). You are required Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227– to assure the product is airworthy before it [FR Doc. 2012–11957 Filed 5–18–12; 8:45 am] is returned to service. 1221. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Examining the AD Docket person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on failure to comply with a collection of the Internet at http:// information subject to the requirements of Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov; or in person at the the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Docket Management Facility between collection of information displays a current 14 CFR Part 39 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through valid OMB Control Number. The OMB [Docket No. FAA–2011–0645; Directorate Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD Control Number for this information Identifier 2010–NM–009–AD; Amendment docket contains this AD, the regulatory collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 39–17052; AD 2012–10–03] evaluation, any comments received, and this collection of information is estimated to other information. The address for the be approximately 5 minutes per response, RIN 2120–AA64 including the time for reviewing instructions, Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is completing and reviewing the collection of Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Document Management Facility, U.S. information. All responses to this collection Company Airplanes Department of Transportation, Docket of information are mandatory. Comments Operations, M–30, West Building concerning the accuracy of this burden and AGENCY: Federal Aviation Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 suggestions for reducing the burden should Administration (FAA), DOT. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence ACTION: Final rule. DC 20590. Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, SUMMARY: We are superseding an FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill AES–200. existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe (l) Related Information certain The Boeing Company Model 747 Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness series airplanes. That AD currently Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Directive 2011–0079, dated May 5, 2011, and requires repetitive inspections for cracks Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington the service information specified in of the fuselage skin lap splice between 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD, for body station (BS) 400 and BS 520 at 425–917–6590; email: related information. stringers S–6L and S–6R, and repair if [email protected]. (1) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, necessary. This new AD shortens the Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: interval for the repetitive inspections, (2) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. requires modification for certain Discussion airplanes, and requires certain post- (m) Material Incorporated by Reference modification inspections for other We issued a notice of proposed (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. This AD was prompted by rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR approved the incorporation by reference reports of multiple adjacent cracks on part 39 to supersede AD 90–21–17, (IBR) of the following service information an airplane, and a recent fleet-wide Amendment 39–6768 (55 FR 41510, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. evaluation of widespread fatigue October 12, 1990). That AD applies to (2) You must use the following service the specified products. The NPRM was information to do the actions required by this damage of skin lap joints, which AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. indicated the need for revised published in the Federal Register on (i) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–005, procedures and reduced compliance June 29, 2011 (76 FR 38074). That Revision 01, dated March 1, 2011. times. We are issuing this AD to detect NPRM proposed to continue to require (ii) SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–92–006, and correct cracking of the fuselage skin repetitive inspections for cracks of the Revision 01, dated August 18, 2010. lap splice between BS 400 and BS 520 fuselage skin lap splice between body (3) For Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems service at stringers S–6L and S–6R, which could station (BS) 400 and BS 520 at stringers information identified in this AD, contact result in sudden loss of cabin S–6L and S–6R, and repair if necessary; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems, SE–581 88, and added modification for certain Linko¨ping, Sweden; telephone +46 13 18 pressurization and the inability of the 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email fuselage to withstand fail-safe loads. airplanes and certain post-modification [email protected]; DATES: This AD is effective June 25, inspections for other airplanes. Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 2012. Comments (4) You may review copies of the service The Director of the Federal Register information at the FAA, Transport Airplane approved the incorporation by reference We gave the public the opportunity to Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, of certain publications listed in the AD participate in developing this AD. The Washington. For information on the as of June 25, 2012. availability of this material at the FAA, call following presents the comments 425–227–1221. ADDRESSES: For service information received on the proposal (76 FR 38074, (5) You may also review copies of the identified in this AD, contact Boeing June 29, 2011) and the FAA’s response service information that is incorporated by Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data to each comment.

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