AD 2008-06-27

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 57 (Monday, March 24, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15399-15409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E8-5375]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28370; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD; 
Amendment 39-15439; AD 2008-06-27]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved 
Under Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and 
TSO-C69c, Installed on Various Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus 
Transport Category Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical Standard Orders 
(TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on certain 
Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus transport category airplanes. For 
certain systems, this AD requires replacing the evacuation system's 
shear-pin restraints with new ones. For certain other systems, this AD 
requires an inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general 
visual inspection of the shear-pin restraint for discrepancies, and 
corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from several reports 
of corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation 
systems from deploying properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency 
evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and 
flightcrew during the evacuation.

DATES: This AD is effective April 28, 2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 28, 
2008.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 
11, 2008 (73 FR 6586, February 5, 2008).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 
3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://

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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, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The address for the 
Docket Office (telephone 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: Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin 
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los 
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5352; fax (562) 
627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to 
certain Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical Standard 
Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on 
certain Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus transport category 
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 
2007 (72 FR 31761). For certain systems, that NPRM proposed to require 
replacing the evacuation systems shear-pin restraints with new ones. 
For certain other systems, that NPRM proposed to require an inspection 
for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the 
shear-pin restraint for discrepancies, and corrective actions if 
necessary.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received from the 5 commenters.

Supportive Comments

    Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), and Air 
Transport Association (ATA), on behalf of its member Continental 
Airlines, support the intent of the rule. Continental states that it 
has captured Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343 on a total of 969 slide 
assemblies since the service bulletin's October 2003 release.

Request To Combine Two AD Actions Into One AD Action

    ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, notes that this NPRM 
is similar to NPRM 2005-NM-139-AD (AD 2008-03-05, amendment 39-15354 
(73 FR 6586, February 5, 2008)). United requests that this AD action be 
incorporated into NPRM 2005-NM-139-AD.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request. While the evacuation 
slides affected by this AD and AD 2008-03-05 are identified in the same 
service bulletin and have the same unsafe condition, the individual 
evacuation slides were approved under different certification 
processes. This AD affects certain evacuation slides that were approved 
under a TSO that specified certain requirements for evacuation slides. 
AD 2008-03-05 affects airplanes that had certain other evacuation 
slides approved as part of a type certificate. The TSO approval process 
specifies the airplane model(s) on which a specific evacuation slide 
can be installed. These two approval processes affect how we issue ADs. 
We have not changed this AD or AD 2008-03-05 in this regard.

Request To Extend Compliance Times

    ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, requests that the 
compliance times be extended from 18 months after the effective date of 
the AD for Model 767 airplane off-wing evacuation systems and 36 months 
after the effective date of the AD for the other evacuation systems to 
36 and 48 months respectively. The commenters state that extended 
compliance times would match routine overhaul cycles, account for parts 
lead-time, take into consideration the large quantity of affected 
evacuation systems, and relieve a burden on resources and capacity.
    We disagree with the request to extend the compliance times. A 
significant number of affected evacuation systems have already been 
modified. We have received confirmation from Goodrich that parts are 
available to support the 18- and 36-month compliance times. In 
developing an appropriate compliance time for this AD, we considered 
the manufacturer's recommendation, the degree of urgency associated 
with the subject unsafe condition, and the average utilization of the 
affected fleet. In light of all of these factors, we find that a 
compliance time of 18 months for Goodrich evacuation systems installed 
on Boeing Model 767 off-wing ramp/slide units and 36 months for all 
other evacuation systems represents an appropriate interval of time for 
affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety. 
We have not changed the AD in this regard.

Request To Accept Certain Service Bulletins for Accomplishment

    ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, requests that the FAA 
accept accomplishment of either Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, 
Revision 1, dated January 31, 2005; or Revision 2, dated October 11, 
2006; after the effective date of the AD. The commenters explain that 
there are no technical or procedural changes between these revisions 
and the most recent revision, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007.
    We disagree with the request to accept accomplishment of earlier 
service bulletin revisions after the effective date of the AD. It is 
our policy to require compliance with the most recent revision of 
service information. However, in paragraph (k) of this AD, we provide 
credit for accomplishment of the earlier service bulletin revisions if 
done before the effective date of the AD. We have not changed the AD in 
this regard.

Request To Refer to Current Service Bulletins as Acceptable for Credit

    Goodrich, the evacuation slide manufacturer, requests that we give 
credit for accomplishing paragraph (h) of this AD to airlines/overhaul 
shops that might have accomplished Revision 3 of Goodrich Service 
Bulletin 25-343, dated January 12, 2007; and Revision 2 of Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 25-344, dated October 11, 2006; before the effective 
date of this AD. Goodrich states that ``The wording of paragraph (k) 
does not clearly provide credit for actions done in compliance with 25-
343, revision 3, and 25-344, revision 2, unless it occurs `after the 
effective date of this AD'.''
    We infer that Goodrich interprets the text of paragraph (k) of the 
AD to mean that operators that have accomplished Revision 3 of Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 25-343 or Revision 2 of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-
344 before the effective date would be required to accomplish those 
actions again after the effective date to comply with this AD. We find 
that clarification is necessary. Paragraph (e) of this AD states that 
the actions must be done as specified in the AD ``unless the actions 
have already been done,'' so it is not necessary to repeat this 
information in paragraph (k) of the AD. We refer to Goodrich Service 
Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007; and Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 25-344, Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; as the 
sources of service information for accomplishing the requirements of 
paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishing the requirements of

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this AD in accordance with these service bulletins before the effective 
date of the AD is acceptable for compliance with this AD. We have not 
changed the AD in this regard.

Request To Allow Other Methods of Recording Compliance

    ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, states that the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343 
instruct the operator to record service bulletin compliance on the 
system information card. United requests that the method of recording 
compliance on the card be made optional, as operators have alternative 
means to record compliance and the system information card might not be 
available.
    We infer that the commenters want us to revise the AD to allow 
different methods of recording compliance with the service bulletin. We 
agree with the request to revise the AD. We have revised paragraph (h) 
of this AD to specify that recording compliance with the service 
bulletin in accordance with the service bulletin instructions is not 
required by this AD. Operators may record service bulletin compliance 
whichever way their applicable record-keeping system specifies. 
However, recording compliance with the AD is still required. Recording 
AD compliance is accomplished in a maintenance log, on job/task cards, 
or some other method approved by the operator's principal inspector or 
local flight standards district office. We have not changed the AD in 
this regard.

Request To Reverse Order of Sub-Paragraphs

    Goodrich requests that we reverse the sequence of paragraphs (f)(1) 
and (f)(2) of the NPRM so that the references to Tables 1 and 2 of the 
AD are called out first before Table 3.
    We agree with the commenter's request. Revising the sequence of the 
paragraphs to match the sequence of the tables will reduce confusion. 
We have changed paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD as requested.

Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph

    We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure 
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on 
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
the AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that 
this change will not increase the economic burden on any operator or 
increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    This AD affects certain Goodrich evacuation systems installed on 
about 2,844 airplanes worldwide. This AD affects about 1,240 airplanes 
of U.S. registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for 
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                     Average labor                                                Number of slide
         Action                  Work hours          rate per hour          Parts          Cost per slide unit   units per airplane       Fleet cost
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Replacement............  Between 2 and 9..........             $80  Between $58 and       Between $218 and      Between 2 and 12...  Between $540,640
                                                                     $638, depending on    $1,358.                                    and $20,207,040.
                                                                     number of
                                                                     restraints.
Inspection.............  Between 2 and 9..........              80  None................  Between $160 and      Between 2 and 12...  Between $396,800
                                                                                           $720.                                      and $10,713,600.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD 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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (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.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of 
compliance in the AD Docket.

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, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 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. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2008-06-27 Goodrich (Formerly BFGoodrich): Amendment 39-15439. 
Docket No. FAA-2007-28370; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD.

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Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 28, 
2008.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to:
    (1) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical 
Standard Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, and TSO-C69b, installed on 
certain Boeing airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in 
Table 1 of this AD;
    (2) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSOs TSO-C69, 
TSO-C69a, and TSO-C69b, installed on certain McDonnell Douglas 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Table 2 of 
this AD; and
    (3) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSOs TSO-C69a, 
TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on certain Airbus airplanes, 
certificated in any category, as listed in Table 3 of this AD.

                Table 1.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain Boeing Model Airplanes
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   Goodrich evacuation systems      Having any serial number  Component/part is named--    Installed on Boeing
    having part number (P/N)--              (S/N)--                                              Model--
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(i) 101623-303...................  PB0400 through PB0453      Slide, forward/aft door.  767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                                           airplanes.
(ii) 101630-305..................  PG0276 through PG0309      Ramp/Slide, off-wing,     767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 left-hand (LH) side.      airplanes.
(iii) 101630-306.................  PC0264 through PC0368      Ramp/Slide, off-wing,     767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 right-hand (RH) side.     airplanes.
(iv) 101655-305..................  PK0161 through PK0212      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 side.                     airplanes.
(v) 101655-306...................  PF0164 through PF0220      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 side.                     airplanes.
(vi) 101656-305..................  PH0300 through PH0390      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 side.                     airplanes.
(vii) 101656-306.................  PD0294 through PD0378      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 side.                     airplanes.
(viii) 101658-101 and 101658-103.  PAK137 through PAK150      Slide, forward door.....  737-200 series
                                    inclusive.                                           airplanes.
(ix) 101659-101 through 101659-    PAL671 through PAL738      Slide, aft door.........  737-200, -300, -400, and
 205 inclusive.                     inclusive.                                           -500 series airplanes.
(x) 101660-101 through 101660-107  PAB611 through PAB649      Slide, forward door.....  737-300, -400, and -500
 inclusive.                         inclusive.                                           series airplanes.
(xi) 5A3086-3 and 5A3086-301.....  B3F315 through B3F611      Slide, forward door.....  737-600, -700, -700C, -
                                    inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xii) 5A3088-3 and 5A3088-301....  B3A338 through B3A685      Slide, aft door.........  737-600, -700, -700C, -
                                    inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xiii) 5A3109-1..................  Odd S/Ns ST0015 through    Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  777-300 and -300ER
                                    ST0131.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xiv) 5A3109-2...................  Even S/Ns ST0014 through   Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  777-300 and -300ER
                                    ST0128.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xv) 5A3294-1 and 5A3294-2.......  SS0001 through SS0210      Slide/Raft, door 2......  767-300 and -400ER
                                    inclusive.                                           series airplanes.
(xvi) 5A3295-1 and 5A3295-3......  SF0001 through SF0501      Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   767-200, -300, and -
                                    inclusive.                 4.                        400ER series airplanes.
(xvii) 5A3307-1 through 5A3307-5   BNG0213 through BNG4911    Slide, forward/aft door.  737-600, -700, -700C, -
 inclusive and 5A3307-301.          inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xviii) 7A1323-111 through 7A1323- GS1340 through GS1879      Slide, stretched upper    747-100B SUD, -300, -
 114 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 deck.                     400, and -400D series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xix) 7A1394-4 and 7A1394-6......  GV0214 through GV0249      Slide/Raft, forward/aft   767-200 and -300 series
                                    inclusive.                 doors.                    airplanes.
(xx) 7A1418-21 and 7A1418-23.....  Odd S/Ns GT1591 through    Ramp/Slide, off-wing      747-100, -100B, -100B
                                    GT1857.                    door 3, LH side.          SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                                                                         300, -400, -400D, and
                                                                                         747SR series airplanes.
(xxi) 7A1418-22 and 7A1418-24....  Even S/Ns GT1576 through   Ramp/Slide, off-wing      747-100, -100B, -100B
                                    GT1830.                    door 3, RH side.          SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                                                                         300, -400, -400D, and
                                                                                         747SR series airplanes.
(xxii) 7A1447-39 through 7A1447-   GW2682 through GW2923      Slide/Raft, doors1, 2,    747-100, -100B, -100B
 54 inclusive.                      inclusive.                 and 4.                    SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                                                                         300, and 747SR series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxiii) 7A1448-5 through 7A1448-   GX1538 through GX1593      Slide/Raft, door 5......  747-100, -100B, -100B
 12 inclusive.                      inclusive.                                           SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                                                                         300, and 747SR series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxiv) 7A1467-21 and 7A1467-23...  Odd S/Ns GH1969 through    Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   747-400 and -400D series
                                    GH2443.                    4, LH side.               airplanes.
(xxv) 7A1467-22 and 7A1467-24....  Even S/Ns GH1954 through   Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   747-400 and -400D series
                                    GH2420.                    4, RH side.               airplanes.
(xxvi) 7A1469-13.................  Odd S/Ns GJ909 through     Slide/Raft, door 5, LH    747-400 and -400D series
                                    GJ1163.                    side.                     airplanes.
(xxvii) 7A1469-14................  Even S/Ns GJ912 through    Slide/Raft, door 5, RH    747-400 and -400D series
                                    GJ1150.                    side.                     airplanes.

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(xxviii) 7A1479-13...............  Odd S/Ns GI1019 through    Slide/Raft, door 2, LH    747-300, -400, and -400D
                                    GI1265.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xxix) 7A1479-14.................  Even S/Ns GI1036 through   Slide/Raft, door 2, RH    747-300, -400, and -400D
                                    GI1298.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xxx) 7A1489-3...................  Odd S/Ns GK355 through     Slide/Raft, mid door, LH  767-300 series
                                    GK403.                     side.                     airplanes.
(xxxi) 7A1489-4..................  Even S/Ns GK356 through    Slide/Raft, mid door, RH  767-300 series
                                    GK406.                     side.                     airplanes.
(xxxii) 101623-107 through 101623- PB0001 through PB0399      Slide, forward/aft door.  767-200 and -300 series
 303 inclusive.                     inclusive, and all S/Ns                              airplanes.
                                    with a B23 prefix.
(xxxiii) Odd dash numbers 101630-  PG0001 through PG0275      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  767-200 and -300 series
 105 through 101630-305.            inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a B101 prefix.
(xxxiv) Even dash numbers 101630-  PC0001 through PC0263      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  767-200 and -300 series
 106 through 101630-306.            inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a B102 prefix.
(xxxv) Odd dash numbers 101655-    PK0001 through PK0160      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  767-200 and -300 series
 101 through 101655-305.            inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with an L55 prefix.
(xxxvi) Even dash numbers 101655-  PF0001 through PF0163      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  767-200 and -300 series
 102 through 101655-306.            inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with an R55 prefix.
(xxxvii) Odd dash numbers 101656-  PH0001 through PH0299      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  767-200 and -300 series
 103 through 101656-305.            inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with an L56 prefix.
(xxxviii) Even dash numbers        PD0001 through PD0293      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  767-200 and -300 series
 101656-104 through 101656-306.     inclusive, and all S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with an R56 prefix.
(xxxix) 101658-101 and 101658-103  PAK001 through PAK136      Slide, forward door.....  737-200 series
                                    inclusive.                                           airplanes.
(xl) 101659-101 through 101659-    PAL001 through PAL670      Slide, aft door.........  737-200, -300, -400, and
 205 inclusive.                     inclusive.                                           -500 series airplanes.
(xli) 101660-101 through 101660-   PAB001 through PAB610      Slide, forward door.....  737-300, -400, and -500
 107 inclusive.                     inclusive.                                           series airplanes.
(xlii) 5A3086-3 and 5A3086-301...  B3F001 through B3F314      Slide, forward door.....  737-600, -700, -700C, -
                                    inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xliii) 5A3088-3 and 5A3088-301..  B3A001 through B3A337      Slide, aft door.........  737-600, -700, -700C, -
                                    inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xliv) 5A3109-1..................  Odd S/Ns, ST0001 through   Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  777-300 and -300ER
                                    ST0013.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xlv) 5A3109-2...................  Even S/Ns, ST0002 through  Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  777-300 and -300ER
                                    ST0012.                    side.                     series airplanes.
(xlvi) 5A3307-1 through 5A3307-5   BNG0001 through BNG0212    Slide, forward/aft door.  737-600, -700, -700C, -
 inclusive, and 5A3307-301.         inclusive.                                           800, and -900 series
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xlvii) 7A1323-1 through 7A1323-   GS0001 through GS1339      Slide, stretched upper    747-100B SUD, -300, -
 114 inclusive.                     inclusive, and all S/Ns    deck.                     400, and -400D series
                                    with a single G prefix.                              airplanes.
(xlviii) 7A1394-3 through 7A1394-  GV001 through GV213        Slide/Raft, forward/aft   767-200 and -300 series
 6 inclusive.                       inclusive, and all S/Ns    doors.                    airplanes.
                                    with a single G prefix.
(xlix) Odd dash numbers 7A1418-1   Odd S/Ns GT0001 through    Ramp/Slide, off-wing      747-100, -100B, -100B
 through 7A1418-23.                 GT1589, and all odd S/Ns   door 3, LH side.          SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                    with a single letter G                               300, -400, -400D, and
                                    prefix.                                              747SR series airplanes.
(l) Even dash numbers 7A1418-2     Even S/Ns GT0002 through   Ramp/Slide, off-wing      747-100, -100B, -100B
 through 7A1418-24.                 GT1574, and all even S/    door 3, RH side.          SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                    Ns with a single letter                              300, -400, -400D, and
                                    G prefix.                                            747SR series airplanes.
(li) 7A1437-1 through 7A1437-8     GW0001 through GW2923      Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2,   747-100B, -200C, -300,
 inclusive.                         inclusive, and all S/Ns    and 4.                    and 747SR series
                                    with a single letter G                               airplanes.
                                    prefix.
(lii) 7A1439-1 through 7A1439-8    GX0001 through GX1593      Slide/Raft, door 5......  747-100B, -200C, -300,
 inclusive.                         inclusive, and all S/Ns                              and 747SR series
                                    with a single letter G                               airplanes.
                                    prefix.
(liii) 7A1447-1 through 7A1447-54  GW0001 through GW2681      Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2,   747-100, -100B, -100B
 inclusive.                         inclusive, and all S/Ns    and 4.                    SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                    with a single letter G                               300, and 747SR series
                                    prefix.                                              airplanes.
(liv) 7A1448-1 through 7A1448-12   GX0001 through GX1537,     Slide/Raft, door 5......  747-100, -100B, -100B
 inclusive.                         and all S/Ns with a                                  SUD, -200B, -200C, -
                                    single letter G prefix.                              300, and 747SR series
                                                                                         airplanes.

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(lv) Odd dash numbers 7A1467-1     Odd S/Ns GH0001 through    Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   747-400 and -400D series
 through 7A1467-23.                 GH1967, and all odd S/Ns   4, LH side.               airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
(lvi) Even dash numbers 7A1467-2   Even S/Ns GH0002 through   Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   747-400 and -400D series
 through 7A1467-24.                 GH1952, and all even S/    4, RH side.               airplanes.
                                    Ns with a single letter
                                    G prefix.
(lvii) Odd dash numbers 7A1469-1   Odd S/Ns GJ001 through     Slide/Raft, door 5, LH    747-400 and -400D series
 through 7A1469-13.                 GJ907, and all odd S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
(lviii) Even dash numbers 7A1469-  Even S/Ns GJ002 through    Slide/Raft, door 5, RH    747-400 and -400D series
 2 through 7A1469-14.               GJ910, and all even S/Ns   side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
(lix) Odd dash numbers 7A1479-1    Odd S/Ns GI0001 through    Slide/Raft, door 2, LH    747-300, -400, and -400D
 through 7A1479-13.                 GI1017, and all odd S/Ns   side.                     series airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
(lx) Even dash numbers 7A1479-2    Even S/Ns GI0002 through   Slide/Raft, door 2, RH    747-300, -400, and -400D
 through 7A1479-14.                 GI1034, and all even S/    side.                     series airplanes.
                                    Ns with a single letter
                                    G prefix.
(lxi) 7A1489-1 and 7A1489-3......  Odd S/Ns GK001 through     Slide/Raft, mid door, LH  767-300 series
                                    GK353, and all odd S/Ns    side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
(lxii) 7A1489-2 and 7A1489-4.....  Even S/Ns GK002 through    Slide/Raft, mid door, RH  767-300 series
                                    GK354, and all even S/Ns   side.                     airplanes.
                                    with a single letter G
                                    prefix.
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          Table 2.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain McDonnell Douglas Model Airplanes
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   Goodrich evacuation systems                                Component/part is named--  Installed on McDonnell
           having P/N--                 Having any S/N--                                     Douglas Model--
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(i) 100504-101 through 100504-205  D9F161 through D9F256      Slide, forward door.....  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 inclusive.                         inclusive, and PU0325                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PU0331 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(ii) 100505-101 through 100505-    D9A078 through D9A122      Slide, aft door.........  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 201 inclusive.                     inclusive, and PS0151                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PS0157 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(iii) 100506-103 through 100506-   D9T085 through D9T127      Slide, tailcone.........  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 203 inclusive.                     inclusive, and PT0175                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PT0178 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(iv) 100504-101 through 100504-    D9F001 through D9F160      Slide, forward door.....  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 205 inclusive.                     inclusive, and PU0001                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PU0324 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(v) 100505-101 through 100505-201  D9A001 through D9A077      Slide, aft door.........  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 inclusive.                         inclusive, and PS0001                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PS0150 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(vi) 100506-103 through 100506-    D9T001 through D9T084      Slide, tailcone.........  DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82
 203 inclusive.                     inclusive, and PT0001                                (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-
                                    through PT0174 inclusive.                            83), and DC-9-87 (MD-
                                                                                         87) airplanes; Model MD-
                                                                                         88 airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         MD-90-30 airplanes.
(vii) 7A1274-3 through 7A1274-12   All......................  Slide, forward/ service   DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-
 inclusive.                                                    door.                     82 (MD-82) airplanes.
(viii) 7A1275-3 through 7A1275-20  All......................  Slide, aft door.........  DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-
 inclusive.                                                                              82 (MD-82) airplanes.

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(ix) 7A1276-3 through 7A1276-12    All......................  Slide, tailcone.........  DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-
 inclusive.                                                                              13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15,
                                                                                         and DC-9-15F airplanes;
                                                                                         Model DC-9-21
                                                                                         airplanes; Model DC-9-
                                                                                         31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32
                                                                                         (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-
                                                                                         33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F,
                                                                                         and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-
                                                                                         9B) airplanes; Model DC-
                                                                                         9-41 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         DC-9-51 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model DC-9-81 (MD-81),
                                                                                         DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-
                                                                                         83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87
                                                                                         (MD-87) airplanes.
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                Table 3.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain Airbus Model Airplanes
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Goodrich evacuation system having                             Component/part is named--    Installed on Airbus
              P/N--                     Having any S/N--                                         Model--
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(i) 4A3928-1.....................  AY0001 through AY0007      Slide, door 3 type 1, LH  A340-541 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(ii) 4A3928-2....................  AZ0001 through AZ0007      Slide, door 3 type 1, RH  A340-541 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(iii) 4A3931-1 and 4A3931-3......  AQ0001 through AQ0028      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH  A340-642 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(iv) 4A3931-2 and 4A3931-4.......  AT0001 through AT0028      Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH  A340-642 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(v) 4A3934-1 and 4A3934-3........  AK0001 through AK0028      Slide/Raft, door 3, LH    A340-642 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(vi) 4A3934-2 and 4A3934-4.......  AM0001 through AM0028      Slide/Raft, door 3, RH    A340-642 airplanes.
                                    inclusive.                 side.
(vii) 7A1296-004 and 7A1296-005..  WB0030 through WB0033      Slide, mid door.........  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
                                    inclusive.                                           3C, and B2-203
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                                                                         203 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.
(viii) 7A1297-103 and 7A1297-203.  WF0257 through WF0273      Ramp/Slide, off-wing      A310-203, -204, -221,
                                    inclusive.                 door.                     and -222 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A310-304, -322, -
                                                                                         324, and -325
                                                                                         airplanes.
(ix) 7A1298-004 and 7A1298-005...  WA0327 through WA0374      Slide, forward/aft door.  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
                                    inclusive.                                           3C, and B2-203
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                                                                         203 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         F4-605R and F4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A310-203, -204, -221,
                                                                                         and -222 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A310-304, -322, -
                                                                                         324, and -325
                                                                                         airplanes.
(x) 7A1299-006...................  WE0149 through WE0172      Slide, emergency door...  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
                                    inclusive.                                           3C, and B2-203
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                                                                         203 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.

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(xi) 7A1300-007..................  WC0423 through WC0507      Slide/Raft, forward/aft   A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
                                    inclusive.                 door.                     3C, and B2-203
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                                                                         203 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         F4-605R and F4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A310-203, -204, -221,
                                                                                         and -222 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A310-304, -322, -
                                                                                         324, and -325
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xii) 7A1359-005.................  WD0134 through WD0159      Slide/Raft, mid door....  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
                                    inclusive.                                           3C, and B2-203
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                                                                         203 airplanes; Model
                                                                                         A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.
(xiii) 7A1508-109 through 7A1508-  AA1041 through AA2419      Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 117 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 4.                        223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xiv) 7A1509-111, 7A1509-115 and   AD0487 through AD1007      Slide, door 3 type 1....  A330-201, -202, -203, -
 7A1509-117.                        inclusive.                                           223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xv) 7A1510-109 through 7A1510-    AB0077 through AB0150      Slide/Raft, door 3 type   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 117 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 A, LH side.               223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xvi) 7A1510-110 through 7A1510-   AC0077 through AC0148      Slide/Raft, door 3 type   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 118 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 A, RH side.               223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xvii) 7A1539-109 through 7A1539-  AU0302 through AU0677      Slide/Raft, door 2, LH    A330-201, -202, -203, -
 117 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 side.                     223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.

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(xviii) 7A1539-110 through 7A1539- AX0302 through AX0673      Slide/Raft, door 2, RH    A330-201, -202, -203, -
 118 inclusive.                     inclusive.                 side.                     223, and -243
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xix) 7A1296-001 through 7A1296-   WB0001 through WB0029      Slide, mid door.........  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
 004 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with                             3C, and B2-203
                                    a single letter R                                    airplanes; Model A300
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                    with a single letter G                               203 airplanes; Model
                                    prefix.                                              A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.
(xx) 7A1297-101 through 7A1297-    WF0001 through WF0256      Ramp/Slide, off-wing      A310-203, -204, -221,
 203 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with   door.                     and -222 airplanes; and
                                    a single letter R                                    Model A310-304, -322, -
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 324, and -325
                                    with a single letter G                               airplanes.
                                    prefix.
(xxi) 7A1298-001 through 7A1298-   WA0001 through WA0326      Slide, forward/aft door.  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
 004 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with                             3C, and B2-203
                                    a single letter R                                    airplanes; Model A300
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                    with a single letter G                               203 airplanes; Model
                                    prefix.                                              A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         F4-605R and F4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A310-203, -204, -221,
                                                                                         and -222 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A310-304, -322, -
                                                                                         324, and -325
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxii) 7A1299-001 through 7A1299-  WE0001 through WE0148      Slide, emergency door...  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
 006 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with                             3C, and B2-203
                                    a single letter R                                    airplanes; Model A300
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                    with a single letter G                               203 airplanes; Model
                                    prefix.                                              A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.
(xxiii) 7A1300-001 through 7A1300- WC0001 through WC0422      Slide/Raft, forward/aft   A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
 007 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with   door.                     3C, and B2-203
                                    a single letter R                                    airplanes; Model A300
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                    with a single letter G                               203 airplanes; Model
                                    prefix.                                              A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         F4-605R and F4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A310-203, -204, -221,
                                                                                         and -222 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A310-304, -322, -
                                                                                         324, and -325
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxiv) 7A1359-001 through 7A1359-  WD0001 through WD0133      Slide/Raft, mid door....  A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-
 005 inclusive.                     inclusive, all S/Ns with                             3C, and B2-203
                                    a single letter R                                    airplanes; Model A300
                                    prefix, and all S/Ns                                 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-
                                    with a single letter G                               203 airplanes; Model
                                    prefix.                                              A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-
                                                                                         620, and B4-622
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A300
                                                                                         B4-605R and B4-622R
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A300 F4-605R and F4-
                                                                                         622R airplanes.

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(xxv) 7A1508-001 through 7A1508-   AA0001 through AA1040      Slide/Raft, doors 1 and   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 017 inclusive, and 7A1508-101      inclusive.                 4.                        223, and -243
 through 7A1508-117 inclusive.                                                           airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxvi) 7A1509-001 through 7A1509-  AD0001 through AD0486      Slide, door 3 type 1....  A330-201, -202, -203, -
 005 inclusive, and 7A1509-101      inclusive.                                           223, and -243
 through 7A1509-117 inclusive.                                                           airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xxvii) 7A1510-001 through 7A1510- AB0001 through AB0076      Slide/Raft, door 3 type   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 017 inclusive, and 7A1510-101      inclusive.                 A, LH side.               223, and -243
 through 7A1510-117 inclusive.                                                           airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xxviii) 7A1510-002 through        AC0001 through AC0076      Slide/Raft, door 3 type   A330-201, -202, -203, -
 7A1510-018 inclusive, and 7A1510-  inclusive.                 A, RH side.               223, and -243
 102 through 7A1510-118 inclusive.                                                       airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; and Model
                                                                                         A340-311, -312, and -
                                                                                         313 airplanes.
(xxix) 7A1539-001 through 7A1539-  AU0001 thru AU0301         Slide/Raft, door 2, LH    A330-201, -202, -203, -
 017 inclusive, and 7A1539-101      inclusive.                 side.                     223, and -243
 through 7A1539-117 inclusive.                                                           airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.
(xxx) 7A1539-002 through 7A1539-   AX0001 thru AX0301         Slide/Raft, door 2, RH    A330-201, -202, -203, -
 018 inclusive, and 7A1539-102      inclusive.                 side.                     223, and -243
 through 7A1539-118 inclusive.                                                           airplanes; Model A330-
                                                                                         301, -321, -322, -323,
                                                                                         341, -342, and -343
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         211, -212, and -213
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         311, -312, and -313
                                                                                         airplanes; Model A340-
                                                                                         541 airplanes; and
                                                                                         Model A340-642
                                                                                         airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD is prompted by several reports of corroded shear-pin 
restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying 
properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation 
system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the 
chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Service Bulletin Reference

    (f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the 
following service bulletins, as applicable:
    (1) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in Tables 1 and 2 
of this AD: Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated 
January 12, 2007; and
    (2) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in Table 3 of 
this AD: Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344, Revision 2, dated October 
11, 2006.

Compliance Times

    (g) Perform the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD at 
the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For Goodrich evacuation systems installed on Boeing Model 
767 airplanes as off-wing ramp/slide units and identified in Table 1 
of this AD: Do the actions within 18 months after the effective date 
of this AD.

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    (2) For Goodrich evacuation systems other than those identified 
in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Do the actions within 36 months 
after the effective date of this AD.

Replacement, or Inspections and Corrective Action

    (h) Do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of 
this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service bulletin, except where the service bulletin 
specifies to record service bulletin compliance on a system 
information card, this AD requires recording accomplishment in 
accordance with an FAA-approved record-keeping system.
    (1) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(xxxi) inclusive in Table 1 of this AD, 
(c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(iii) inclusive in Table 2 of this AD, and 
(c)(3)(i) through (c)(3)(xviii) inclusive in Table 3 of this AD: 
Replace the shear-pin restraints with new restraints.
    (2) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1)(xxxii) through (c)(1)(lxii) inclusive in Table 1 of this AD, 
(c)(2)(iv) through (c)(2)(ix) inclusive in Table 2 of this AD, and 
(c)(3)(xix) through (c)(3)(xxx) inclusive in Table 3 of this AD: Do 
an inspection to verify the manufacturing lot number of the shear-
pin restraint. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturing lot 
number of the shear-pin restraint can be conclusively determined 
from that review.
    (i) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 
inclusive is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin 
restraint with a new restraint.
    (ii) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 
inclusive is not found, do a general visual inspection of the shear-
pin restraints for discrepancies (i.e., corrosion, security of pin 
retainer/label, overall condition, and lack of play). If any 
discrepancy is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin 
restraint with a new restraint.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection 
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, 
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or 
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching 
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to 
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This 
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting 
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or 
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or 
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain 
proximity to the area being checked.''

Parts Installation

    (i) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation 
system identified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD may be installed on 
any airplane, unless the shear-pin restraints have been replaced 
with new restraints in accordance with paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
    (j) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation 
system identified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD may be installed on 
any airplane, unless the shear-pin restraints have been inspected 
and found acceptable in accordance with paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.

 Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Service Information

    (k) Replacements and inspections done before the effective date 
of this AD in accordance with the applicable service bulletins 
identified in Table 4 of this AD, are acceptable for compliance with 
the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.

             Table 4.--Acceptable Goodrich Service Bulletins
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  Goodrich Service Bulletin    Revision level             Date
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25-343......................  Original.......  October 15, 2003.
25-343......................  1..............  January 31, 2005.
25-343......................  2..............  October 11, 2006.
25-344......................  Original.......  October 15, 2003.
25-344......................  1..............  January 31, 2005.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (l)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different 
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. 
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA 
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local 
FSDO.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (m) You must use Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, 
dated January 12, 2007; or Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344, 
Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; as applicable; to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344, 
Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 
part 51.
    (2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, 
Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, on March 11, 2008 (73 FR 6586, 
February 5, 2008).
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 
3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information that is 
incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information 
on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or 
go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/">http://www.archives.gov/</a>federal_register/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-5375 Filed 3-21-08; 8:45 am]
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