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Airworthiness Directives; ATR Model ATR42-200, -300, -320, -500 Airplanes; and Model ATR72-101, -201, -102, -202,

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This 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 recent incident evidenced that some failures of the Pitot probe heating resistance may not be seen by the low current detection system on aircraft not equipped with [ATR] modification 05469 * * *. In some conditions, an out of tolerance resistance, failing to provide a proper Pitot probe deicing could not be detected.

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The unsafe condition is that undetected icing of the pitot probe could produce incorrect airspeed readings, which could lead to loss of control of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F Series Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747400, 747400D, and 747400F series airplanes. This AD requires replacement of an electronic flight instrument system/ engine indicating and crew alerting system (EFIS/EICAS) interface unit (EIU) located on the E26 shelf of the main equipment center with a new or modified EIU. This AD results from two instances where all six integrated display units (IDUs) on the flight deck panels went blank in flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the IDUs due to failure of all three EIUs, which could result in the inability of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211-535E Engines

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 757 airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211535E engines. This AD requires repetitive inspections for signs of damage of the aft hinge fittings and attachment bolts of the thrust reversers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of several incidents of bolt failure at the aft hinge fittings of the thrust reversers due to, among other things, high operational loads. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the attachment bolts and consequent separation of a thrust reverser from the airplane during flight, which could result in structural damage to the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER Series Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767200, 300, and 400ER series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date of the oxygen masks in the passenger service units and the flight attendant and lavatory oxygen boxes, as applicable. This AD also requires related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report that several passenger masks with broken inline flow indicators were found following a mask deployment. We are issuing this AD to prevent the inline flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks and consequently result in exposure of the passengers and cabin attendants to hypoxia following a depressurization event.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace has completed a system safety review of the aircraft fuel system against fuel tank safety standards * * *. [A]ssessment showed that supplemental maintenance tasks [inspections of various fuel system components such as shields, harnesses, sleeves, and sealant] are required to prevent potential ignition sources inside the fuel system, which could result in a fuel tank explosion. * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

During maintenance water has been found in the elevator [assembly].
The unsafe condition is water or ice accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in corrosion and consequent reduced structural integrity of the flight control surface, or an unbalanced flight control surface. These conditions could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)Y(K,R)-2 Two- and Three-Bladed Compact Series

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. lefthand rotating ( )HC( )(2,3)Y(K,R)2 two and threebladed, aluminum hub, ``compact'' series propellers, with hubs having a nonsuffix serial number, and lubrication holes located on the shoulder of the hub blade socket. These propellers are installed on Lycoming Engines LIO360 series and LO360 series reciprocating engines installed on Piper Aircraft, Inc. Seneca PA34200 and Seminole PA44180, and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 76 Duchess, airplanes. This AD requires initial and repetitive eddy current inspections (ECI), of the area around the lubrication holes of the hub blade sockets. This AD results from four reports of propeller hub cracks, including two inflight blade separation events. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the propeller hub, which could result in blade separation and loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificates No. 3A15, No. 3A16, No. A23CE, and No.

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation F33 series and Models G33, V35B, A36, A36TC, B36TC, 95B55, D55, E55, A56TC, 58, 58P, 58TC, G58, and 77 airplanes. This AD requires you to replace certain circuit breaker toggle switches with improved design circuit breaker toggle switches. This AD results from reports of certain circuit breaker toggle switches used in various electrical systems throughout the affected airplanes overheating. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the circuit breaker toggle switch, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and the inability to turn off the switch.

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2F Turboshaft Engines

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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:

This AD is issued following a case of noncommanded inflight engine shutdown which occurred on an ARRIUS 2F turboshaft engine, following the seizing of the gas generator. The result may be an emergency autorotation landing or, at worst, an accident.

Investigations of this event have revealed that the seizing of the gas generator was caused by the fracture of the separator cage of the gas generator front bearing, due to highcycle fatigue cracks initiated in the lubrication slots of the separator cage.
We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded shutdown of the engine, which could lead to an accident.

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Salida, CO

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action will establish Class E airspace at Salida, CO. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at Harriet Alexander Field. This will improve the safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft executing the new RNAV GPS SIAP at Harriet Alexander Field, Salida, CO.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300,

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive detailed inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for indications of ``oil cans'' and previous oil can repairs, and corrective actions, if necessary. An oil can is an area on a pressure dome web that moves when pushed from the forward side. This proposed AD would reduce the compliance time for the initial detailed inspection and clarify the applicability. This proposed AD results from a report that cracks in oilcanned areas were found during an inspection of the aft pressure bulkhead. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct the propagation of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of oil cans on the web of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and overpressurization of the tail section, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 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:

All DHC8 Series 400 aircraft have had a spoiler fuselage cable disconnect sensing system installed in production. Subsequently it was discovered that, in the event of a spoiler fuselage cable disconnect, only the ROLL SPLR INBD HYD caution light will be illuminated until the aircraft speed decreases below 165 kts [knots], at which time the ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD caution light will also be illuminated. In the event of a spoiler fuselage cable disconnect in association with the existing indications described above, the reduction in roll authority could result in increased pilot workload during approach and landing.

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The proposed AD would require action

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Service experience has shown that heavy MLG (main landing gear) shimmy vibration can occur due to faulty/empty dampers or due to excessive free play in the T/L (torque link) apex joint. In several cases this shimmy vibration resulted in a MLG main fitting failure * * * finally resulting in a collapse of the MLG causing extensive damage to the wingtip, aileron and flaps. * * *
The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 Airplanes

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) main fitting for cracks, and repair if necessary. The existing AD also currently requires installing a placard and revising the airplane flight manual to include procedures to prohibit the application of brakes during backward movement of the airplane. This proposed AD would require repetitive eddy current inspections of the MLG main fitting and rework before further flight as applicable. This proposed AD results from reports that a final solution eliminating the cause of the crack initiation mechanism is not yet available and that repetitive inspections are necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the MLG main fitting, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG main fitting.

Proposed Establishment of Low Altitude Area Navigation Route (T- Route); Houston, TX

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish a low altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) route, designated T254, in the Houston, TX, terminal area. Troutes are low altitude Air Traffic Service routes, based on RNAV, for use by aircraft that have instrument flight rules (IFR) approved Global Positioning System (GPS)/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment. This action would enhance safety and improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in the Houston, TX, terminal area.

Agency Information Collection Activity Seeking OMB Approval

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of a new information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 20, 2008, vol. 73, no. 55, page 15042. This project involves the random and representative sampling of Flight Attendants currently employed by U.S. air carriers.

Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) for the Development and Extension of

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is issuing this Notice of Availability to advise the public that a Final EIS will be available for public review beginning June 27, 2008. The document was prepared pursuant to a proposal presented to the FAA by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the owner and operator of FLL and identified in the Final EIS as the Airport Sponsor, for environmental review.

The FAA prepared this Final EIS to analyze and disclose potential environmental impacts related to possible Federal actions at FLL. Numerous Federal actions would be necessary if airfield development were to be implemented. Proposed improvements include Runway 9R/27L development and extension and other airfield projects (see below).

The Final EIS presents the purpose and need for the proposed Federal action, analysis of reasonable alternatives, including the No Action alternative, discussion of impacts for each reasonable alternative, the selection of the FAA's Preferred Alternative, proposed mitigation, and suppo

Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the Brownsville/South Padre Island International

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of land at the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21).

Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Highway in Alaska

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces actions taken by the USACE and other Federal agencies that are final within the meaning of 23 U.S.C. 139(l)(1). The actions relate to a proposed highway project, the East Lynn Canal Highway, Alaska Route Number 7, from Echo Cove to Katz Point in the Haines and Juneau Boroughs, State of Alaska. Those actions grant a permit and approvals for the project.

Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to 40 CFR 1501.7, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is issuing this notice to advise the public that a supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) will be prepared for the Gravina Access Project in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan, Alaska.

Commercial Driver's License Standards; Isuzu Motors America, Inc.; Exemption Renewal

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

FMCSA announces its decision to renew Isuzu Motors America, Inc.'s (Isuzu) exemption from the Agency's requirement that drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) possess a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued in the United States. Isuzu requested that its current exemption for 11 Japanese engineers and technicians be renewed to enable them to continue test driving CMVs in the U.S. All 11 individuals are employees of Isuzu and hold a valid Japanese CDL. FMCSA believes the knowledge and skills testing and training program that Japanese drivers must undergo to obtain a Japanese CDL ensures a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety that would be obtained by complying with the U.S. requirements for a CDL.

Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on February 22, 2008, and comments were due by April 22, 2008. No comments were received.

Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for New Corporate Average Fuel Economy

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NHTSA has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to disclose and analyze the potential environmental impacts of proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year (MY) 20112015 passenger cars and light trucks, which NHTSA recently proposed pursuant to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and a reasonable range of alternative standards. To inform decisionmakers and the public, the DEIS compares the potential environmental impacts of the proposed standards and alternative standards reflecting a full range of stringencies, and it analyzes direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts in proportion to their significance. The DEIS provides a detailed analysis of potential impacts on energy resources, air quality, and climate. The DEIS uses climate modeling and NHTSA's own computer model to provide quantitative estimates of potential impacts on air quality, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, global mean surface temperature, [[Page 37923]]
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Pipeline Safety: Dynamic Riser Inspection, Maintenance, and Monitoring Records on Offshore Floating Facilities.

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

To remind owners and operators of the importance of retaining inspection, maintenance, and monitoring records for dynamic risers located on offshore floating facilities.
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Simplified Standards for Rail Rate Cases--Taxes in Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Surface Transportation Board seeks public comments on a proposal to adjust its Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method (RSAM), which is a component of its simplified standards for reviewing the reasonableness of a challenged rail rate, in order to account for taxes.

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
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and Foreign Air Carrier Permits Filed Under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) during the Week Ending June 20, 2008. The following Applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity and Foreign Air Carrier Permits were filed under Subpart B (formerly Subpart Q) of the Department of Transportation's Procedural Regulations (See 14 CFR 301.201 et seq.). The due date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motions to Modify Scope are set forth below for each application. Following the Answer period DOT may process the application by expedited procedures. Such procedures may consist of the adoption of a showcause order, a tentative order, or in appropriate cases a final order without further proceedings.

Docket Number: DOTOST20080191.

Date Filed: June 18, 2008.

Due Date for Answers, Conforming Applications, or Motion to Modify Scope: July 9, 2008.

Description: Application of ABC A

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending June 20, 2008

Wed, Jul 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the Sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: DOTOST20080189.

Date Filed: June 17, 2008.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: CSC/30/Meet/012/08 dated June 16, 2008; Finally Adopted Resolutions: 003, 608, and 657. Intended effective date: 01 October 2008.
Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. E814992 Filed 7108; 8:45 am]
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