[Federal Register: March 3, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 42)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9934-9935]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-NM-07-AD; Amendment 39-13500; AD 2004-05-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-
10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40,
DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-
11F Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-
10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F,
MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F
airplanes. This amendment requires replacement of the left and right
number one passenger door bolted lower seal-to-retainer and girt bar
view window assemblies with new, double-flush riveted assemblies. This
action is necessary to prevent the number one passenger door slide from
inflating before it has cleared the slide cover, which could result in
the slide being unusable during an emergency evacuation and consequent
injury to passengers or airplane crewmembers. This action is intended
to address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective April 7, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of April 7, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855
Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and
Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). This information may be
examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport
Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5353; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model
DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10),
DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes; and Model MD-
11 and MD-11F airplanes was published in the Federal Register on
September 18, 2003 (68 FR 54682). That action proposed to require
replacement of the left and right number one passenger door bolted
lower seal-to-retainer and girt bar view window assemblies with new,
double-flush riveted assemblies.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
There are approximately 350 Model DC-10 airplanes, and
approximately 195 Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes of the affected design
in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 263 Model DC-10
airplanes and 81 Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes of U.S. registry would
be affected by this AD.
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The following table shows the estimated cost impact for airplanes
affected by this AD:
Table--Cost Impact--Estimated
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Labor cost per Parts cost per Maximum fleet
Model Work hours airplane airplane cost
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DC-10 and MD-10 airplane....................... 2 $130 $6,024 $1,618,502
MD-11 and -11F airplanes....................... 1 65 6,024 493,209
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The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this
AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other
administrative actions.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, it
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a
significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial
number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2004-05-06 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-13500. Docket 2003-NM-07-
AD.
Applicability: Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30,
DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and
MD-10-30F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
DC10-25A378, dated November 27, 2002; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F
airplanes, as listed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-25A262,
Revision 01, dated February 11, 2003; certificated in any category.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent the number one passenger door slide from inflating
before it has cleared the slide cover, which could result in the
slide being unusable during an emergency evacuation and consequent
injury to passengers or airplane crewmembers, accomplish the
following:
Replacement
(a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD,
replace the left and right number one passenger door bolted lower
seal-to-retainer and girt bar view window assemblies with the new,
double-flush riveted assemblies, per the Accomplishment Instructions
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-25A378, dated November 27,
2002 (for Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F
(KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F
airplanes), or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-25A262, Revision
01, dated February 11, 2003 (for Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes);
as applicable.
Replacements Accomplished Per Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(b) Replacements accomplished before the effective date of this
AD per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-25A262, dated November 27,
2002, are considered acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding action specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, is authorized to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin DC10-25A378, dated November 27, 2002; or Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin MD11-25A262, Revision 01, dated February 11,
2003; as applicable. This incorporation by reference was approved by
the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard,
Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service
Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Copies may be inspected at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the
Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite
700, Washington, DC.
Effective Date
(e) This amendment becomes effective on April 7, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 20, 2004.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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