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AD Number:
95-24-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
95-NM-83-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes
Subject:
Escape Slide/Raft on Door 2
Status:
Current
Citation:
(Federal Register: November 27, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 227))
Citation Publish Date:
11/27/1995
Effective Date:
12/27/1995
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747SP Series
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39 (60 FR 58209 NO. 227 11/27/95)
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 95-24-02
CITATION:   [Federal Register: November 27, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 227)]

PAGE NUMBER:   [Page 58209]

DOCKET NUMBER:   95-NM-83-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-9434

AD NUMBER:   95-24-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes

ACTION:   Final rule

SUMMARY:  
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes, that requires modification of the escape slide/raft on Door 2 of the airplane. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that the escape slide/raft on Door 2 deployed onto the wing of the airplane and did not inflate automatically. The actions specified by this AD are intended to ensure that the escape slide/raft on Door 2 inflates automatically so that passengers are able to exit the airplane through Door 2 in the event of an emergency evacuation.

DATES:   Effective December 27, 1995. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 27, 1995.

ADDRESSES:  
The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from BFGoodrich Company, Aircraft Evacuation Systems, Department 7916, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  
Monica Nemecek, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 227-2773; fax (206) 227-1181.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  
A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on August 10, 1995 (60 FR 40783). That action proposed to require modification of the escape slide/raft on Door 2 of the airplane.

Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to the single comment received.

The commenter supports the proposed rule.

After careful review of the available data, including the comment noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed.

There are approximately 45 Model 747SP series airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 12 airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 2 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately $259 per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $4,548, or $379 per airplane.

The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted.

The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment.

For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a "significant rule" under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption "ADDRESSES."

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39 - AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 USC 106(g), 40101, 40113, 44701. § 39.13 - [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive:

REGULATORY TEXT:  
95-24-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-9434. Docket 95-NM-83-AD.

Applicability: Model 747SP series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation systems identified in BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 7A1255-25-275, dated February 25, 1994, certificated in any category.

NOTE 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use the authority provided in paragraph (b) of this AD to request approval from the FAA. This approval may address either no action, if the current configuration eliminates the unsafe condition; or different actions necessary to address the unsafe condition described in this AD. Such a request should include an assessment of the effect of the changed configuration on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no case does the presence of any modification, alteration, or repair remove any airplane from the applicability of this AD.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To ensure the ability of passengers to exit the airplane through Door 2 in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the escape slide/raft on Door 2 in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 7A1255-25-275, dated February 25, 1994.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

NOTE 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(d) The modification shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 7A1255-25-275, dated February 25, 1994. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from BFGoodrich Company, Aircraft Evacuation Systems, Department 7916, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(e) This amendment becomes effective on December 27, 1995.

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