AD Amdt-39-16078
Recurring
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Lockheed | L-1011 | Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems. Accomplish certain fuel system modifications, perform initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel system limitations, and repair if necessary. Clarify the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components regarding maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the revised maintenance program.
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Affected Aircraft
Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also requires the accomplishment of certain fuel system modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if necessary. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components. This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 231 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 63284-63288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E9-28301]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-1022; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-163-AD;
Amendment 39-16078; AD 2008-11-02 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to all Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by
incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to
satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That
AD also requires the accomplishment of certain fuel system
modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel
system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if
necessary. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and
on-airplane fuel tank system components. This AD results from a design
review of the fuel tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the
potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent
failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective December 18, 2009.
On June 25, 2008 (73 FR 29410, May 21, 2008), the Director of the
Federal
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Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain
publication listed in the AD.
We must receive any comments on this AD by January 19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Lockheed
Continued Airworthiness Project Office, Attention Airworthiness, 86
South Cobb Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063-0567; telephone 770-494-5444;
fax 770-494-5445; e-mail <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b3d2dec09dc3dcc1c7d2dff3dfded0dc9dd0dcde"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="30515d431e405f4244515c705c5d535f1e535f5d">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html">http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html</a>.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>; 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 street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert A. Bosak, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337; telephone (404) 474-5583; fax (404) 474-5606.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On May 8, 2008, we issued AD 2008-11-02, Amendment 39-15524 (73 FR
29410, May 21, 2008). That AD applied to all Lockheed Model L-1011
series airplanes. That AD required revising the FAA-approved
maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for
fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88
requirements. That AD also required the accomplishment of certain fuel
system modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive
fuel system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if
necessary. That AD resulted from a design review of the fuel tank
systems. The actions specified in that AD are intended to prevent the
potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent
failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in
combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
Critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) are
limitation requirements to preserve a critical ignition source
prevention feature of the fuel tank system design that is necessary to
prevent the occurrence of an unsafe condition. The purpose of a CDCCL
is to provide instruction to retain the critical ignition source
prevention feature during configuration change that may be caused by
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions. A CDCCL is not a periodic
inspection.
Actions Since AD Was Issued
Since we issued that AD, we have determined that it is necessary to
clarify the AD's intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank
system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and
instructions for continued airworthiness.
Section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
91.403(c)) specifies the following:
No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer's
maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness has
been issued that contains an airworthiness limitation section unless
the mandatory * * * procedures * * * have been complied with.
Some operators have questioned whether existing components affected by
the new CDCCLs must be reworked. We did not intend for the AD to
retroactively require rework of components that had been maintained
using acceptable methods before the effective date of the AD. Owners
and operators of the affected airplanes therefore are not required to
rework affected components identified as airworthy or installed on the
affected airplanes before the required revisions of the FAA-approved
maintenance program. But once the CDCCLs are incorporated into the FAA-
approved maintenance program, future maintenance actions on components
must be done in accordance with those CDCCLs.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other airplanes of the same type design. For this reason, we
are issuing this AD to revise AD 2008-11-02. This new AD retains the
requirements of the existing AD, and adds a new note to clarify the
intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system
components.
Explanation of Additional Changes to AD
AD 2008-11-02 allowed the use of alternative CDCCLs if they are
part of a later revision of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098,
Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008. That provision has been removed
from this AD. Allowing the use of ``a later revision'' of a specific
service document violates Office of the Federal Register regulations
for approving materials that are incorporated by reference. Affected
operators, however, may request approval to use an alternative CDCCL
that is part of a later revision of the referenced service document as
an alternative method of compliance, under the provisions of paragraph
(k) of this AD.
We have revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to remove information
on certain approved methods. Instead we have added Note 3 to this AD to
specify that guidance on certain CDCCLs can be found in the documents
identified in Table 1 of this AD. We have re-identified subsequent
notes accordingly. We have approved the documents in Table 1 of this
AD. Operators may contact the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, for guidance regarding the use of the documents in Table 1 of
this AD.
Explanation of Further Change to This AD
We have revised paragraphs (g), (g)(2), (h), (h)(1), and (h)(2),
Note 4, and Tables 1 and 2 of this AD to remove the term ``the service
bulletin,'' which is defined in paragraph (f) of this AD. We have
provided the full service bulletin citation throughout this AD to avoid
any confusion about which specific service bulletin is being
referenced. However, we have not removed the ``Service Bulletin
Reference'' paragraph from this AD. Because this AD revises AD 2008-11-
02, we cannot change paragraph references, which would adversely affect
compliance. Therefore, we have determined that leaving paragraph (f) of
this AD unchanged is a less burdensome
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approach for operators, while still adhering to standard drafting
guidance.
Costs of Compliance
This revision imposes no additional economic burden. The current
costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of affected
operators, as follows:
There are about 108 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs, at
an average labor rate of $80 per work hour, for U.S. operators to
comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
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Number of U.S.-
Action Work hours Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
airplane airplanes
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Maintenance program revision to 4 None $320 63 $20,160
incorporate FSLs and CDCCLs....
Removal of auxiliary fuel tank 40 None 3,200 8 25,600
No. 4, if applicable...........
Modification and inspection of 19 $974 2,494 63 157,122
the wiring harnesses of the
fuel level control switch......
Inspection of the airplane fuel 370 18,491 48,091 63 3,029,733
tanks, vent boxes, and bonding
jumpers, and the addition of
bonding jumpers to the fuel/
vent tube fittings.............
Identification and inspection of 4 336 656 63 41,328
the FQIS wiring harnesses......
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FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
This revision merely clarifies the intended effect on spare and on-
airplane fuel tank system components, and makes no substantive change
to the AD's requirements. For this reason, it is found that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment for this action are unnecessary,
and good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include
``Docket No. FAA-2009-1022; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-163-AD'' at
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
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
We have determined that 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 the regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part
39) as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-15524 (73 FR
29410, May 21, 2008) and adding the following new AD:
2008-11-02 R1 Lockheed: Amendment 39-16078. Docket No. FAA-2009-
1022; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-163-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 18,
2009.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD revises AD 2008-11-02, Amendment 39-15524.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Lockheed Model L-1011 series
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been
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previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by
these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with paragraph
(k) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes
to the required inspections that will ensure the continued
operational safety of the airplane.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank
systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for
ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures,
alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination
with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion
and consequent loss of the airplane.
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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-11-02 With Changes to Compliance
Method
Service Bulletin Reference
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098,
Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008.
Maintenance Program Revision
(g) Before December 16, 2008, revise the FAA-approved
maintenance program to incorporate the fuel system limitations
(FSLs) specified in paragraphs 2.B.(1)(b), 2.B.(1)(e), 2.B.(1)(f),
and 2.B.(1)(g) of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1,
dated January 22, 2008, and the critical design configuration
control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in paragraph 2.C. of Lockheed
Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008;
except as provided by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (h) of this AD.
(1) Where the FSLs specify to inspect, this AD would require
doing a general visual inspection.
Note 2: 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.''
(2) For the CDCCLs specified in paragraphs 2.C.(2)(c),
2.C.(2)(d), and 2.C.(15)(a) of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098,
Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008, do the applicable actions using
a method approved in accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA.
Note 3: Guidance on certain CDCCLs can be found in the
documents identified in Table 1 of this AD.
Table 1--Approved Methods for Certain CDCCLs
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For the CDCCL identified in
Lockheed Service Bulletin
093-28-098, Revision 1, Guidance can be For--
dated January 22, 2008, in found in--
paragraph--
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2.C.(2)(c).................. Hamilton Sundstrand Overhauling and
Overhaul Manual 28- repairing the
24-03, Revision 14, electrically
dated May 15, 2000. operated fuel boost
pumps.
2.C.(2)(d).................. Lockheed L-1011 Keeping the
Service Information electrical conduit
Letter 28-12, dated for the
March 17, 1998. electrically
operated fuel boost
pumps open and
unplugged at the
wing rear spar.
2.C.(15)(a)................. Lockheed Drawing Installing the fuel
1527514, Revision tank valves,
D, dated September auxiliary power
26, 1981. unit pump, sight
gauges, fuel
quantity indicating
system tank units,
over[dash]wing
filler cap adapter
ring, boost pump
mounting plate, and
access doors for
the boost pump,
vent box, vent
valve, and fuel
level control
switch.
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Initial Accomplishment of FSLs and Repair if Necessary
(h) At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do the applicable FSLs specified in
paragraphs 2.B.(1)(b), 2.B.(1)(e), 2.B.(1)(f), and 2.B.(1)(g) of
Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1, dated January 22,
2008, and repair any discrepancy, in accordance with Lockheed
Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008. Any
repair must be done before further flight.
(1) For the FSL identified in paragraph 2.B.(1)(b) of Lockheed
Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008, do
the FSL before December 16, 2008.
(2) For the FSLs identified in paragraphs 2.B.(1)(e),
2.B.(1)(f), and 2.B.(1)(g) of Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098,
Revision 1, dated January 22, 2008, do the applicable FSLs within 60
months after June 25, 2008 (the effective date AD 2008-11-02).
Note 4: Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision 1, dated
January 22, 2008, refers to the service information listed in Table
2 of this AD as additional sources of guidance for doing the FSLs
and repair.
Table 2--Additional Sources of Guidance for Certain FSLs
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The FSL identified in
Lockheed Service Bulletin
093-28-098, Revision 1, Refers to Lockheed For--
dated January 22, 2008, in Service Bulletin--
paragraph--
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2.B.(1)(b).................. 093-28-089, Revision Removing auxiliary
3, dated October 4, fuel tank No. 4, if
2006. applicable.
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2.B.(1)(e).................. 093-28-095, dated Inspecting the
September 13, 2006. airplane fuel tanks
and vent boxes for
cleanliness and
evidence of
deteriorated or
damaged fuel/vent
tubes and
components;
inspecting bonding
jumpers for proper
installation,
corrosion, frayed
or broken strands,
and the condition
of the
environmental
sealing or bonding
clamps and
hardware;
correcting any
discrepant
conditions; adding
bonding jumpers to
the fuel/vent tube
fittings; and
inspecting the
bonding jumpers on
the fuel/vent tube
fittings.
2.B.(1)(f).................. 093-28-096, Revision Inspecting the
2, dated June 23, wiring harnesses of
2006. the No. 1 and No. 3
engine tank valves
for evidence of
damage and fuel
contamination;
replacing any
damaged wire with
new wire; and
repairing or
replacing any
contaminated wires
as applicable.
2.B.(1)(g).................. 093-28-097, dated Identifying the
August 3, 2006. wiring harnesses
for the fuel
quantity indicator
system (FQIS);
inspecting the FQIS
wiring harnesses
for any visible
damage, wear,
chafing, or
indications of
electrical arcing;
and replacing or
repairing any
damaged wires as
applicable.
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No Reporting Requirement
(i) Although Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-095, dated
September 13, 2006; Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-096, Revision
2, dated June 23, 2006; and Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-097,
dated August 3, 2006; specify to notify Lockheed of any
discrepancies found during inspection or any evidence of damage or
wire replacement, this AD does not require that action.
No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs
(j) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the inspections, intervals,
or CDCCLs are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
New Information
Explanation of CDCCL Requirements
Note 5: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational
requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or
installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the FAA-
approved maintenance program, as required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs.
However, once the FAA-approved maintenance program has been revised,
future maintenance actions on these components must be done in
accordance with the CDCCLs.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN:
Robert Bosak, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ACE-118A, FAA,
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 474-5583; fax (404) 474-5606.
(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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Lockheed Service Bulletin 093-28-098, Revision
1, dated January 22, 2008, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information on June 25,
2008 (73 FR 29410 May 21, 2008).
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lockheed Continued Airworthiness Project Office, Attention
Airworthiness, 86 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063-0567;
telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; e-mail
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6809051b4618071a1c09042804050b07460b0705"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d4c405e035d425f594c416d41404e42034e4240">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet <a href="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html">http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html</a>.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 26, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-28301 Filed 12-2-09; 8:45 am]
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