[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63135-63136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24797]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21236; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-011-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing
Company Model 767 airplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-
80C2 engines. The NPRM proposed to require modifying a relay
installation and associated wiring of the engine cowl anti-ice system
and performing a functional test of the thrust reverser system. The
NPRM also proposed to require replacing the operational program
software of certain indicating/recording systems. Since we issued the
NPRM, we have received new data that indicate the unsafe condition
would not be adequately addressed by the proposed action. The
manufacturer has issued new service information to address the unsafe
condition. Consequently, we issued new rulemaking action that
positively addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM, and
eliminates the need for the actions proposed in the NPRM. Accordingly,
the NPRM is withdrawn.
DATES: As of October 23, 2013, the proposed rule, which was published
in the Federal Register on May 18, 2005 (70 FR 28489), is withdrawn.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD action, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is the Document
Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA,
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Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new
AD for certain Model 767 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 18, 2005 (70 FR 28489). The NPRM proposed to
require modifying a relay installation and associated wiring of the
engine cowl anti-ice system and performing a functional test of the
thrust reverser system. The NPRM also proposed to require replacing the
operational program software of certain indicating/recording systems.
The NPRM was prompted by numerous operator reports of failures of the
lock flexshaft of the thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) between
the upper actuator and the TRAS lock. We had proposed the AD to prevent
high power in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser, which could cause
high roll force and consequent departure from controlled flight.
Actions Since NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005) Was Issued
Since we issued the NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005), we have
received new data that indicate the unsafe condition would not be
adequately addressed by the proposed action. Consequently, we issued a
new NPRM (78 FR 3363, January 16, 2013) that positively addresses the
unsafe condition identified in the NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005) and
eliminates the need for the actions proposed in that NPRM (70 FR 28489,
May 18, 2005).
FAA's Conclusions
We have determined that the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM
(70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005) still exists. However, the unsafe condition
is addressed in the new NPRM (78 FR 3363, January 16, 2013).
Accordingly, the NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005) is withdrawn.
Withdrawal of the NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18, 2005) does not
preclude the FAA from issuing the related actions or commit the FAA to
any course of action in the future.
Regulatory Impact
Since this action only withdraws the NPRM (70 FR 28489, May 18,
2005), it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not
covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Withdrawal
Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2005-21236,
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-011-AD, which published in the Federal
Register on May 18, 2005 (70 FR 28489).
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 30, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-24797 Filed 10-22-13; 8:45 am]
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