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Because of rapid improvements in conditions apply to future versions of Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12, airplane technology, the applicable the 787, including possible freighter 2007. airworthiness regulations do not contain configurations. Stephen P. Boyd, adequate or appropriate safety standards FAA Response: These special Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. for these design features. These special conditions apply to airplanes that conditions for the 787 contain the incorporate a reinforced bulkhead. They [FR Doc. E7–14333 Filed 7–23–07; 8:45 am] additional safety standards that the are not limited to any particular type of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administrator considers necessary to operation, nor do they impose establish a level of safety equivalent to operational requirements. Thus, if a that established by the existing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION future freighter version did incorporate airworthiness standards. On January 15, 2002, the FAA issued a reinforced bulkhead, these special Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR 25.795(a) (Amendment 25–106), conditions would apply. These special which specifies that the flightdeck door conditions are adopted as proposed. 14 CFR Part 39 of a transport airplane be designed to Applicability [Docket No. FAA–2007–28749; Directorate resist forcible intrusion by unauthorized Identifier 2007–NM–079–AD; Amendment persons and penetration by small arms As discussed above, these special 39–15134; AD 2007–15–05] conditions are applicable to the 787. fire and fragmentation devices. At the RIN 2120–AA64 time it was written, the regulation was Should apply at a later date for limited to the flightdeck door to a change to the type certificate to Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell expedite a rapid retrofit of the existing include another model on the same type Douglas Model DC–10–10 and DC–10– airplanes required by operating rules to certificate incorporating the same novel 10F Airplanes, Model DC–10–15 have a flightdeck door. or unusual design features, these special Airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC– In addition to a reinforced flightdeck conditions would apply to that model as 10–30F (KC–10A and KDC–10) door, the 787 will have a flightdeck well. Airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and DC– bulkhead which is reinforced to resist 10–40F Airplanes, Model MD–10–10F Conclusion intrusion and ballistic penetration. The and MD–10–30F Airplanes, and Model regulations do not adequately address This action affects only certain novel MD–11 and MD–11F Airplanes the certification requirements for such a or unusual design features of the 787. It bulkhead, and appropriate certification AGENCY: Federal Aviation standards are necessary. These special is not a rule of general applicability. Administration (FAA), Department of conditions require that the reinforced List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Transportation (DOT). flightdeck bulkhead meet the same ACTION: Final rule; request for standards as those specified in Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting comments. § 25.795(a) for flightdeck doors. These and recordkeeping requirements. special conditions contain the minimum SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new I standards that the Administrator The authority citation for these airworthiness directive (AD) for all considers necessary to ensure that safety special conditions is as follows: transport category airplanes identified standards are maintained after the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, above. This AD requires an inspection aircraft enters into service. 44702, 44704. to determine if a certain fuel pump On December 21, 2006, the FAA housing electrical connector is installed. issued a notice of proposed rulemaking The Special Conditions This AD also requires a revision to the FAA-approved airplane flight manual that proposes amending § 25.795(a) to I Accordingly, pursuant to the authority (AFM) to advise the flightcrew of the require that a flightdeck bulkhead—and delegated to me by the Administrator, any other accessible barrier separating appropriate procedures for disabling the following special conditions are certain fuel pump electrical circuits the flightcrew compartment from issued as part of the type certification occupied areas—also be designed to following failure of a fuel pump housing basis for the Boeing Model 787–8 electrical connector if applicable. This resist intrusion or penetration. The airplane. methods of compliance described in the AD also requires the deactivation of preamble of that notice and associated In addition to the requirements of 14 certain fuel tanks or fuel pumps and the draft advisory material could be used to CFR 25.795(a) governing protection of installation of placards if applicable. show compliance with these special the flightdeck door, the following This AD allows the optional conditions. For the 787, the reinforced special conditions apply. replacement of the fuel pump housing bulkhead may be comprised of The reinforced bulkhead, including electrical connectors with new, components such as the walls of components that comprise the bulkhead, improved parts, which would terminate adjacent lavatories, galleys, or crew rest separating the flightcrew compartment from the AFM revisions, deactivation of areas. Those components are covered by occupied areas must be designed to meet the certain fuel tanks and fuel pumps, and these special conditions. following standards: placard installation. This AD results It must resist forcible intrusion by from a report of two failures of the fuel Discussion of Comments unauthorized persons and be capable of pump housing electrical connector. We Notice of Proposed Special withstanding impacts of 300 Joules (221.3 are issuing this AD to prevent continued Conditions No. 25–07–08–SC for the foot-pounds) at critical locations on the arcing following a short circuit of the 787 was published in the Federal bulkhead as well as a 1113 Newton (250 fuel pump housing electrical connector, Register on April 12, 2007 (72 FR pound) constant tensile load on accessible which could damage the conduit that 18412). One comment was received, handholds. protects the power lead inside the fuel from Air Line Pilots Association, It must resist penetration by small arms fire tank; this condition could create an International (ALPA). and fragmentation devices to a level ignition source inside the fuel tank, ALPA Comment: ALPA recommended equivalent to level IIIa of the National which, in combination with flammable that the requirements of these special Institute of Justice Standard (NIJ) 0101.04. fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank

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explosion and consequent loss of the Subsequent x-ray inspections of the electrical continuity and resistance and airplane. electrical connectors revealed soldering repetitive inspections to detect DATES: This AD becomes effective problems with the connector contacts. discrepancies of the fuel boost/transfer August 8, 2007. Continued arcing following a short pump connectors; and corrective The Director of the Federal Register circuit of the fuel pump housing actions, if necessary. Accomplishing the approved the incorporation by reference electrical connector could damage the optional replacement of all electrical of certain publications listed in the AD conduit that protects the power lead connectors in accordance with as of August 8, 2007. inside the fuel tank. This condition, if paragraph (k) or (l) of this AD, as On December 5, 2000 (65 FR 69658, not corrected, could create an ignition applicable, terminates the requirements November 20, 2000), the Director of the source inside the fuel tank, which, in of AD 2002–13–10. Federal Register approved the combination with flammable fuel On April 4, 2003, we issued AD 2003– incorporation by reference of a certain vapors, could result in a fuel tank 07–14, amendment 39–13110 (68 FR other publication listed in the AD. explosion and consequent loss of the 17544, April 10, 2003), for a certain We must receive comments on this airplane. McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–30 AD by September 24, 2007. Fuel pump housing electrical airplane. That AD requires repetitive connector, P/N 60–84355, has also been tests for electrical continuity and ADDRESSES: Use one of the following installed on McDonnell Douglas Model resistance and repetitive inspections to addresses to submit comments on this DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F airplanes, detect discrepancies of the fuel boost/ AD. • Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model DC– transfer pump connectors; and DOT Docket Web site: Go to 10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and corrective actions, if necessary. http://dms.dot.gov and follow the KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 Accomplishing the optional instructions for sending your comments and DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model replacement of all electrical connectors electronically. MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F airplanes, in accordance with paragraph (k) of this • Government-wide rulemaking Web in accordance with Boeing Alert Service AD terminates the requirements of AD site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov Bulletin DC10–28A229. Therefore, all of 2003–07–14. and follow the instructions for sending these models may be subject to the same your comments electronically. Relevant Service Information • unsafe condition. Mail: U.S. Department of We have reviewed the following Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Other Relevant Rulemaking service bulletins: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room On November 1, 2000, we issued AD • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 2000–22–21, amendment 39–11969 (65 DC10–28A259, dated March 20, 2007, Washington, DC 20590. FR 69658, November 20, 2000), for all for Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • McDonnell Douglas DC–10, MD–10, and airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Hand Delivery: Room W12–140 on MD–11 series airplanes. That AD Model DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC– the ground floor of the West Building, requires revising the airplane flight 10A and KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC– 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., manual (AFM) to ensure that the 10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes, and Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 flightcrew is advised of appropriate Model MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F p.m., Monday through Friday, except procedures for disabling certain fuel airplanes. Federal holidays. pump electrical circuits following • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Contact Boeing Commercial failure of a fuel pump electrical MD11–28A138, Revision 1, dated March Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 connector. For certain airplanes, that 26, 2007, for Model MD–11 and MD– Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, AD also requires revising the AFM to 11F airplanes. California 90846, Attention: Data and prohibit resetting of tripped fuel pump Boeing Alert Service Bulletins DC10– Service Management, Dept. C1–L5A circuit breakers. We approved 28A259 and MD11–28A138 describe (D800–0024), for service information installation of fuel pump housing procedures for deactivating certain fuel identified in this AD. electrical connector, P/N 60–84355, in tanks or fuel pumps, as applicable. The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: accordance with Boeing Alert Service service bulletins also describe Philip C. Kush, Aerospace Engineer, Bulletin DC10–28A229 or MD11– procedures for installing a placard on or Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, 28A113, as applicable, as an alternative adjacent to the flight engineer’s fuel Los Angeles Aircraft Certification method of compliance (AMOC) for AD control panel or adjacent to display Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 2000–22–21. That AMOC allowed units 1 and 6, as applicable. The service Lakewood, California 90712–4137; removal of certain interim operating bulletins also describe procedures for telephone (562) 627–5263; fax (562) procedures from the Procedures section replacing fuel pump housing electrical 627–5210. of the FAA-approved AFM, which is connectors, P/N 60–84355, with new, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: required by paragraph (a) of AD 2000– improved electrical connectors, P/N 60– 22–21. This AD reintroduces that 84355–1, and removing the placards Discussion requirement, since we have determined after installing the new, improved We have received a report indicating that an unsafe condition exists on electrical connectors. that the fuel pump housing electrical airplanes equipped with electrical We have also reviewed Boeing Flight connector, part number (P/N) 60–84355, connector P/N 60–84355. Operations Bulletin DC–10–00–01A, failed on two McDonnell Douglas MD– On June 25, 2002, we issued AD MD–11–00–03A, and MD–10–00–02A, 11 airplanes. The airplanes had 2002–13–10, amendment 39–12798 (67 dated September 20, 2000, for Model accumulated 3,000 and 3,600 flight FR 45053, July 8, 2002), for certain DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F airplanes, hours since installation of the electrical McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10–10, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model DC– connector in accordance with Boeing –10F, –15, –30, –30F, –30F (KC–10A 10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A113. and KDC–10), –40, and –40F airplanes; KDC–10) airplanes, and Model DC–10– The failures were attributed to arcing Model MD–10–10F and –30F airplanes; 40 and DC–10–40F airplanes, Model between the contacts in the potted and Model MD–11 and –11F airplanes. MD–11 and MD–11F airplanes, and backside of the electrical connector. That AD requires repetitive tests for Model MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F

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airplanes. Boeing Flight Operations affected electrical connectors on tanks 1, connectors would allow enough time to Bulletin DC–10–00–01A, MD–11–00– 2, and 3. provide notice and opportunity for prior 03A, and MD–10–00–02A provides public comment on the merits of the Differences Between the AD and Boeing instructions for revising the Procedures modification. Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A138 section of the FAA-approved AFM by FAA’s Determination of the Effective inserting certain Interim Operating The Accomplishment Instructions of Date Procedures (IOPs). The IOPs advise the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11– flightcrew of proper procedures for 28A138 is divided into work packages Since an unsafe condition exists that disabling certain fuel pump electrical for airplanes identified as Groups 1 and requires the immediate adoption of this circuits following failure of a fuel pump 2. This AD does not require AD, we have found that notice and housing electrical connector. accomplishing Work Package 5 for opportunity for public comment before Group 1 airplanes and does not require issuing this AD are impracticable, and FAA’s Determination and Requirements accomplishing Work Package 6 for that good cause exists to make this AD of This AD Group 2 airplanes; these work packages effective in less than 30 days. describe procedures for replacing the The unsafe condition described Comments Invited previously is likely to exist or develop affected electrical connectors on main on other airplanes of the same type tanks 1 and 3. This AD is a final rule that involves design. For this reason, we are issuing The compliance tables in paragraph requirements that affect flight safety and this AD to prevent continued arcing 1.E. of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin was not preceded by notice and an following a short circuit of the fuel MD11–28A138 recommend a opportunity for public comment; pump housing electrical connector, compliance time of 10 days for however, we invite you to submit any which could damage the conduit that accomplishing the following actions: (1) relevant written data, views, or protects the power lead inside the fuel Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 1— arguments regarding this AD. Send your tank; this condition could create an Tank 2 (Placards Installation) for Group comments to an address listed in the ignition source inside the fuel tank, 1 airplanes, (2) Work Package 1—Option ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. which, in combination with flammable 1—Part 1—Forward Auxiliary Tank FAA–2007–28749; Directorate Identifier fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank (Deactivation) for Group 2 airplanes, 2007–NM–079–AD’’ at the beginning of explosion and consequent loss of the and (3) Work Package 2—Option 1—Part your comments. We specifically invite airplane. This AD requires an inspection 1—Tank 2 (Placards Installation) for comments on the overall regulatory, to determine if fuel pump housing Group 2 airplanes. This AD, however, economic, environmental, and energy electrical connector, P/N 60–84355, is would require accomplishing those aspects of the AD that might suggest a installed. If that electrical connector is actions within 14 days after the effective need to modify it. installed, this AD requires the following date of this AD. We have coordinated We will post all comments we additional actions: this difference with Boeing. receive, without change, to http:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal • Revising the Procedures section of Clarification of Boeing Alert Service information you provide. We will also the FAA-approved AFM to advise the Bulletin DC10–28A259 post a report summarizing each flightcrew of the appropriate procedures The compliance table for Group 4 substantive verbal contact with FAA for disabling certain fuel pump airplanes in paragraph 1.E. of Boeing personnel concerning this AD. Using the electrical circuits following failure of a Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A259 search function of that Web site, anyone fuel pump housing electrical connector. identifies 5 work packages, one of can find and read the comments in any • Deactivating certain fuel tanks or which is ‘‘Work Package 3—Upper and of our dockets, including the name of fuel pumps, as applicable. Lower Center Wing Tanks.’’ However, • the individual who sent the comment Installing placards on or adjacent to the procedures for Work Package 3 are (or signed the comment on behalf of an the flight engineer’s fuel control panel described under the headings, ‘‘Work association, business, labor union, etc.). or adjacent to display units 1 and 6, as Package 1—Option 1—Part 1—Upper You may review the DOT’s complete applicable. and Lower Center Wing Fuel Tanks Privacy Act Statement in the Federal This AD also allows the optional (Deactivation)’’ and ‘‘Work Package 1— Register published on April 11, 2000 replacement of the fuel pump housing Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper (65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit electrical connectors with new, and Lower Center Wing Fuel Tank http://dms.dot.gov. improved parts, which would terminate (Connector Replacement)’’ in the the AFM revisions, deactivation of Accomplishment Instructions of the Examining the Docket certain fuel tanks and fuel pumps, and service bulletin. In this AD, we have You may examine the AD docket on placard installation. referenced the headings for Work the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in Differences Between the AD and Boeing Package 3 exactly as they appear in the person at the Docket Operations office Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A259 Accomplishment Instructions of the between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday service bulletin. through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Accomplishment Instructions of The Docket Operations office (telephone Interim Action Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10– (800) 647–5527) is located on ground 28A259 is divided into work packages We consider this AD interim action. floor of the West Building at the DOT for airplanes identified as Groups 1, 2, We are currently considering requiring street address stated in the ADDRESSES 3, 4, and 5. This AD does not require replacement of all affected electrical section. Comments will be available in any action for Group 5 airplanes. Also, connectors, which will constitute the AD docket shortly after the Docket this AD does not require accomplishing terminating action for the AFM Management System receives them. Work Package 2 for Groups 1, 2, and 3 revisions, deactivation of certain fuel airplanes and does not require tanks and fuel pumps, and placard Authority for This Rulemaking accomplishing Work Package 5 for installation required by this AD action. Title 49 of the Code Group 4 airplanes; these work packages However, the planned compliance time specifies the FAA’s authority to issue describe procedures for replacing the for the replacement of all affected rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,

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Section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, airplanes: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin § 39.13 [Amended] Aviation Programs, describes in more MD11–28A138, Revision 1, dated March 26, detail the scope of the Agency’s I 2. The Federal Aviation 2007. authority. Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13 Inspection To Determine Part Number (P/N) We are issuing this rulemaking under by adding the following new the authority described in Subtitle VII, airworthiness directive (AD): (g) For all airplanes: Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuel Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 2007–15–05 McDonnell Douglas: pump housing electrical connector to ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Amendment 39–15134. Docket No. determine if P/N 60–84355 is installed. A section, Congress charges the FAA with FAA–2007–28749; Directorate Identifier review of airplane maintenance records is promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2007–NM–079–AD. acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the air commerce by prescribing regulations Effective Date part number of the fuel pump housing for practices, methods, and procedures electrical connector can be conclusively the Administrator finds necessary for (a) This AD becomes effective August 8, 2007. determined from that review. If P/N 60– safety in air commerce. This regulation 84355 is installed, accomplish the applicable is within the scope of that authority Affected ADs actions specified in paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Accomplishing paragraph (k) or (l) of of this AD. that is likely to exist or develop on this AD, as applicable, terminates the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision of products identified in this rulemaking requirements of AD 2002–13–10, amendment Procedures Section action. 39–12798, the requirements of AD 2003–07– (h) For all airplanes equipped with fuel Regulatory Findings 14, amendment 39–13110, and the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD 2000– pump housing electrical connector P/N 60– We have determined that this AD will 22–21, amendment 39–11969. 84355: Within 14 days after the effective date not have federalism implications under of this AD, insert the applicable Interim Applicability Executive Order 13132. This AD will Operating Procedures regarding abnormal not have a substantial direct effect on (c) This AD applies to all McDonnell operations for failure of the fuel pump the States, on the relationship between Douglas Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F housing electrical connector into the airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model the national government and the States, Procedures section of the FAA-approved DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and AFM, in accordance with Boeing Flight or on the distribution of power and KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and responsibilities among the various Operations Bulletin DC–10–00–01A, MD–11– DC–10–40F airplanes, Model MD–10–10F 00–03A, and MD–10–00–02A, dated levels of government. and MD–10–30F airplanes, and Model MD– September 20, 2000. Accomplishing the For the reasons discussed above, I 11 and MD–11F airplanes, certificated in any applicable actions specified in paragraph (k) certify that the regulation: category. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory or (l) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Unsafe Condition requirements of this paragraph and the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (d) This AD results from a report of two corresponding requirements specified in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures failures of the fuel pump housing electrical paragraph (i) or (j) of this AD, as applicable. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and connectors. We are issuing this AD to prevent Deactivation of Fuel Tanks and Placard 3. Will not have a significant continued arcing following a short circuit of Installation for DC–10/MD–10 Airplanes the fuel pump housing electrical connector, economic impact, positive or negative, which could damage the conduit that (i) For Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F on a substantial number of small entities protects the power lead inside the fuel tank; airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model under the criteria of the Regulatory this condition could create an ignition source DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and Flexibility Act. inside the fuel tank, which, in combination KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and We prepared a regulatory evaluation with flammable fuel vapors, could result in DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model MD–10– of the estimated costs to comply with a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of 10F and MD–10–30F airplanes identified in this AD and placed it in the AD docket. the airplane. the applicable service bulletin as Group 1, 2, See the ADDRESSES section for a location 3, or 4 airplanes and equipped with fuel Compliance to examine the regulatory evaluation. pump housing electrical connector P/N 60– (e) You are responsible for having the 84355: At the applicable time specified in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 actions required by this AD performed within Table 1 of this AD, deactivate the applicable Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the compliance times specified, unless the fuel tank(s) and applicable fuel pumps and safety, Incorporation by reference, actions have already been done. install a placard at the applicable location Safety. Service Bulletin References specified in Table 1 of this AD, in accordance with the applicable work package of the Adoption of the Amendment (f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Accomplishment Instructions of the I Accordingly, under the authority Instructions of the following service applicable service bulletin. For the placard delegated to me by the Administrator, bulletins, as applicable: installation required by this paragraph, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) For Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F alternative placard location and wording may follows: airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model be used if approved by an appropriate FAA DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and Principal Operations Inspector. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and Accomplishing the applicable actions DIRECTIVES DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model MD–10– specified in paragraph (k) of this AD 10F and MD–10–30F airplanes: Boeing Alert terminates the corresponding requirements of I 1. The authority citation for part 39 Service Bulletin DC10–28A259, dated March this paragraph and the AFM revision continues to read as follows: 20, 2007; and required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

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TABLE 1.—REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL DC–10 AND MODEL MD–10 AIRPLANES

Deactivated fuel tank(s) or Airplanes Compliance time fuel pump Placard location Work package

Group 1 ...... Within 90 days after the Auxiliary fuel tank ...... On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 1—Part 1— effective date of this AD. engineer’s fuel control Option 1—Aux Fuel panel. Tank (Deactivation). Group 2: Model DC–10–10 Within 90 days after the Upper and lower auxiliary On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 1—Option and DC–10–10F air- effective date of this AD. fuel tanks. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Upper and planes, Model DC–10– panel. Lower Aux Fuel Tanks 15 airplanes, Model DC– (Deactivation) (DC–10/ 10–30 and DC–10–30F KDC–10). (KC–10A and KDC–10) airplanes, and Model DC–10–40 and DC–10– 40F airplanes. Group 2: Model MD–10– Within 90 days after the Upper and lower auxiliary Adjacent to display units 1 Work Package 1—Option 10F and MD–10–30F effective date of this AD. fuel tanks. and 6. 1—Part 1—Upper and airplanes. Lower Aux Fuel Tanks (Deactivation) (MD–10). Group 3 ...... Within 90 days after the Upper, lower, and aft fuel On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 1—Option effective date of this AD. tanks. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Upper, panel. Lower and Aft Aux Fuel Tanks (Deactivation). Group 4 ...... Within 14 days after the Fuel pump for aft fuselage On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 1—Option effective date of this AD. tank. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Aft Fuselage panel. Fuel Pump (Deactiva- tion). Within 14 days after the Fuel pumps for wing tip On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 2—Option effective date of this AD. tanks 1 and 3. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Wing Tip panel. Tank 1 and 3 Pumps (Deactivation). Within 90 days after the Upper and lower center On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 1—Option effective date of this AD. wing tanks. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Upper and panel. Lower Center Wing Fuel Tanks (Deactivation). Within 90 days after the Fuel pump for forward fu- On or adjacent to the flight Work Package 4—Option effective date of this AD. selage tank. engineer’s fuel control 1—Part 1—Fwd Fuse- panel. lage Fuel Pump (Deacti- vation).

Deactivation of Fuel Tanks and Placard time specified in Table 2 of this AD, alternative placard location and wording may Installation for MD–11/–11F Airplanes deactivate the applicable fuel tanks specified be used if approved by an appropriate FAA in Table 2 of this AD and install a placard Principal Operations Inspector. (j) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F adjacent to display units 1 and 6, in Accomplishing the applicable actions airplanes identified in the applicable service accordance with the applicable work package specified in paragraph (l) of this AD bulletin as Group 1 and 2 airplanes and of the Accomplishment Instructions of the terminates the corresponding requirements of equipped with fuel pump housing electrical applicable service bulletin. For the placard this paragraph and the AFM revision connector P/N 60–84355: At the applicable installation required by this paragraph, required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

TABLE 2.—REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL MD–11 AND MD–11F AIRPLANES

Airplanes Compliance time Deactivated fuel tanks Work package

Group 1 ...... Within 14 days after the effective Not applicable ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Tank 2 (Placards Installa- tion). Within 90 days after the effective Tail tank ...... Work Package 2—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Tail Tank (Deactivation). Within 90 days after the effective Not applicable ...... Work Package 3—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Upper Auxiliary Tank (Plac- ards Installation). Within 90 days after the effective Lower auxiliary tank ...... Work Package 4—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Lower Auxiliary Tank (Deac- tivation). Group 2 ...... Within 14 days after the effective Forward auxiliary tank ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Forward Auxiliary Tank (De- activation). Within 14 days after the effective Not applicable ...... Work Package 2—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Tank 2 (Placards Installa- tion). Within 90 days after the effective Tail tank ...... Work Package 3—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Tail Tank (Deactivation).

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TABLE 2.—REQUIREMENTS FOR MODEL MD–11 AND MD–11F AIRPLANES—Continued

Airplanes Compliance time Deactivated fuel tanks Work package

Within 90 days after the effective Not applicable ...... Work Package 4—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Upper Auxiliary Tank (Plac- ards Installation). Within 90 days after the effective Lower auxiliary tank ...... Work Package 5—Option 1—Part date of this AD. 1—Lower Auxiliary Tank (Deac- tivation).

Optional Terminating Action for DC–10/MD– the applicable service bulletin as Group 1, 2, work package(s) of the Accomplishment 10 Airplanes 3, or 4 airplanes and equipped with fuel Instructions of the applicable service bulletin (k) For Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F pump housing electrical connector P/N 60– as specified in Table 3 of this AD. airplanes, Model DC–10–15 airplanes, Model 84355: As an option, replace all fuel pump Accomplishing the applicable actions DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and housing electrical connectors, P/N 60–84355, specified in this paragraph terminates the KDC–10) airplanes, Model DC–10–40 and with new, improved electrical connectors, P/ corresponding requirements of paragraph (i) DC–10–40F airplanes, and Model MD–10– N 60–84355–1, and remove the applicable of this AD and the AFM revision required by 10F and MD–10–30F airplanes identified in placards, in accordance with the applicable paragraph (h) of this AD.

TABLE 3.—OPTIONAL WORK PACKAGES FOR MODEL DC–10 AND MODEL MD–10 AIRPLANES

Airplanes Work package

Group 1 ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Aux Fuel Tank (Con- nector Replacement). Group 2: Model DC–10–10 and DC–10–10F airplanes, Model DC–10– Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper and Lower 15 airplanes, Model DC–10–30 and DC–10–30F (KC–10A and KDC– Aux Fuel Tanks (DC–10/KDC–10) (Connector Replacement). 10) airplanes, and Model DC–10–40 and DC–10–40F airplanes. Group 2: Model MD–10–10F and MD–10–30F airplanes ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper and Lower Aux Fuel Tanks (MD–10) (Connector Replacement). Group 3 ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper, Lower and Aft Aux Fuel Tanks (Connector Replacement). Group 4 ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Aft Fuselage Fuel Pump (Connector Replacement). Work Package 2—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Wing Tip Tanks 1 and 3 (Connector Replacement). Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper and Lower Center Wing Fuel Tanks (Connector Replacement). Work Package 4—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Fwd Fuselage Fuel Pump (Connector Replacement).

Optional Terminating Action for MD–11/– connector P/N 60–84355: As an option, Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 11F Airplanes replace all fuel pump housing electrical as specified in Table 4 of this AD. connectors, P/N 60–84355, with new, Accomplishing the applicable actions (l) For Model MD–11 and MD–11F improved electrical connectors, P/N 60– specified in this paragraph terminates the airplanes identified in the applicable service 84355–1, and remove the applicable corresponding requirements of paragraph (j) bulletin as Group 1 and 2 airplanes and placards, in accordance with the applicable of this AD and the AFM revision required by equipped with fuel pump housing electrical work packages of the Accomplishment paragraph (h) of this AD.

TABLE 4.—OPTIONAL WORK PACKAGES FOR MODEL MD–11 AND MD–11F AIRPLANES

Airplanes Work package

Group 1 ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Tank 2 (Connector Replacement). Work Package 2—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Tail Tank (Connector Replacement). Work Package 3—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper Auxiliary Tank (Connector Replacement). Work Package 4—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Lower Auxiliary Tank (Connector Replacement). Group 2 ...... Work Package 1—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Forward Auxiliary Tank (Connector Replacement). Work Package 2—Option 1 Part 2 or Option 2—Tank 2 (Connector Replacement). Work Package 3—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Tail Tank (Connector Replacement). Work Package 4—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Upper Auxiliary Tank (Connector Replacement). Work Package 5—Option 1—Part 2 or Option 2—Lower Auxiliary Tank (Connector Replacement).

Parts Installation Terminating Action for AD 2002–13–10 terminates the requirements of AD 2002–13– (m) For all airplanes: As of the effective (n) Replacing all fuel pump housing 10. date of this AD, no person may install a fuel electrical connectors, P/N 60–84355, with Terminating Action for AD 2003–07–14 pump housing electrical connector, P/N 60– new, improved parts in accordance with (o) Replacing all fuel pump housing 84355, on any airplane. paragraph (k) or (l) of this AD, as applicable, electrical connectors, P/N 60–84355, with

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new, improved parts in accordance with Alternative Methods of Compliance any airplane to which the AMOC applies, paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the (AMOCs) notify your appropriate principal inspector requirements of AD 2003–07–14. (q)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Terminating Action for Paragraph (a) of AD Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 2000–22–21 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in FSDO. accordance with the procedures found in 14 (p) Replacing all fuel pump housing Material Incorporated by Reference electrical connectors, P/N 60–84355, with CFR 39.19. new, improved parts in accordance with (2) To request a different method of (r) You must use the service information paragraph (k) or (l) of this AD, as applicable, compliance or a different compliance time identified in Table 5 of this AD to perform terminates the requirements of paragraph (a) for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR the actions that are required by this AD, of AD 2000–22–21. 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on unless the AD specifies otherwise.

TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Service information Revision level Date

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A259 ...... Original ...... March 20, 2007. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11–28A138 ...... 1 ...... March 26, 2007. Boeing Flight Operations Bulletin DC–10–00–01A, MD–11–00–03A, Original ...... September 20, 2000. and MD–10–00–02A.

(1) The Director of the Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, approved the incorporation by reference of DC. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10–28A259, Federal Aviation Administration Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice dated March 20, 2007; and Boeing Alert Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, Service Bulletin MD11–28A138, Revision 1, 14 CFR Part 39 for service information identified in this dated March 26, 2007; in accordance with 5 AD. U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. [Docket No. FAA–2007–27268; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim (2) On December 5, 2000 (65 FR 69658, Identifier 2006–NM–190–AD; Amendment Dulin, Aerospace Engineer, 39–15135; AD 2007–15–06] November 20, 2000), the Director of the International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Federal Register approved the incorporation RIN 2120–AA64 Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 by reference of Boeing Flight Operations Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington Bulletin DC–10–00–01A, MD–11–00–03A, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2141; and MD–10–00–02A, dated September 20, A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes fax (425) 227–1149. 2000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Administration (FAA), Department of Examining the Docket Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Transportation (DOT). You may examine the airworthiness Attention: Data and Service Management, ACTION: Final rule. directive (AD) docket on the Internet at Dept. C1–L5A (D800–0024), for a copy of this http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the service information. You may review copies SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, airworthiness directive (AD) for all and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and except Federal holidays. The Docket Washington; or at the National Archives and A321 airplanes. This AD requires Operations office (telephone (800) 647– Records Administration (NARA). For revising the Airworthiness Limitations 5527) is located on the ground floor of information on the availability of this section of the Instructions for Continued the West Building at the street address material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go Airworthiness to incorporate new stated in the ADDRESSES section. to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/ limitations for fuel tank systems. This cfr/ibr-locations.html. AD results from fuel system reviews Discussion Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 13, conducted by the manufacturer. We are The FAA issued a notice of proposed 2007. issuing this AD to prevent the potential rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Stephen P. Boyd, of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, part 39 to include an AD that would which, in combination with flammable apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane A320, and A321 airplanes. That NPRM Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the was published in the Federal Register [FR Doc. E7–14043 Filed 7–23–07; 8:45 am] airplane. on February 22, 2007 (72 FR 7936). That BILLING CODE 4910–13–P NPRM proposed to require revising the DATES: This AD becomes effective Airworthiness Limitations section of the August 28, 2007. Instructions for Continued The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness to incorporate new approved the incorporation by reference limitations for fuel tank systems. of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 28, 2007. Comments ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD We provided the public the docket on the Internet at http:// opportunity to participate in the dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. development of this AD. We have Department of Transportation, Docket considered the single comment Operations, M–30, West Building, received. The commenter, Airbus, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 supports the NPRM.

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