[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 88 (Monday, May 8, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29566-29568]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1009; Airspace Docket No. 23-ACE-5]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hartington, NE

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at
Hartington, NE. The FAA is proposing

this action as the result of an airspace review due to the
decommissioning of the Yankton very high frequency omnidirectional
range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operating Network (MON) Program.
The name and geographic coordinates of the airport would also be
updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 22, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1009 and
Airspace Docket No. 23-ACE-5 using any of the following methods:
    * Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instruction for sending your comments electronically.
    * Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
    * Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
    * Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would amend the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Hartington Municipal Airport/Bud Becker Field,
Hartington, NE, to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at
this airport.

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
    The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it received on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or dely. The FAA may change this proposal in light of
the comments it receives.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT post these
comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.

Availability of Rulemaking Documents

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air
Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.

Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace is published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO
7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This
document proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order
JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022.
These updates would be published subsequently in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11. That order is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by modifying
the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
to within a 6.9-mile (decreased from an 8.6-mile) radius of Hartington
Municipal Airport/Bud Becker Field, Hartington, NE; and updating the
name (previously Hartington Municipal Airport) and geographic
coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical
database.
    This action is the result of an airspace review due to the
decommissioning of the Yankton VOR, which provided navigation
information to this airport, as part of the VOR MON Program, and to
support IFR operations at this airport.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (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) does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since
this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

ACE NE E5 Hartington, NE [Amended]

Hartington Municipal Airport/Bud Becker Field, NE
    (Lat 42[deg]36'11'' N, long 97[deg]15'13'' W)
    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.9-mile radius of Hartington Municipal Airport/Bud Becker
Field.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 24, 2023.
Martin A. Skinner,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2023-08935 Filed 5-5-23; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 204 (Monday, October 22, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53358-53359]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22989]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[PHMSA-2018-0072]

Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities; Revision of
the Hazardous Liquid Annual Report

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: On July 13, 2018, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, PHMSA published a notice in the Federal Register (83 FR
32710) inviting comments on a revision to form PHMSA F 7000-1.1--Annual
Report for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Systems, which is currently
collected under the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control
Number 2137-0614. This information collection expires on October 31,
2018.
    During the public comment period, PHMSA received two comments in
response to the proposed revision to this information collection. PHMSA
is publishing this notice to respond to the comments received and to
announce that the Information Collection Request will be submitted to
OMB for approval.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
November 21, 2018 to be assured of consideration.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Dow by telephone at 202-366-
1246, by email at [email protected], by fax at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
mail at

U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
PHP-30, Washington, DC 20590-0001.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the docket number
PHMSA-2018-0072 by any of the following methods:
     Fax: 1-202-395-5806.
     Mail: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Records Management Center, Room 10102 NEOB, 725 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20503, ATTN: Desk Officer for the U.S. Department of
Transportation\PHMSA.
     Email: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB,
at the following email address: [email protected].
    Requests for a copy of the Information Collection should be
directed to Angela Dow by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>, by fax at 202-366-
4566, by email at [email protected], or by mail at U.S. Department of
Transportation, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, PHP-30, Washington,
DC 20590-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Comments Received

    During the 60-day comment period, PHMSA received a joint comment
from American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Association of Oil Pipe
Lines (AOPL) and a comment from the American Gas Association. Both
comments emphasized the importance of PHMSA streamlining its data
collection and entry processes.
    American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Association of Oil Pipe
Lines (AOPL) provided a joint comment recommending that PHMSA allow
operators to submit annual report data through the National Pipeline
Mapping System (NPMS). However, the NPMS does not currently include all
of the pipeline attributes in the annual report. Additionally, PHMSA's
proposal to add attributes to the NPMS through docket PHMSA-2014-0092
is not approved by the OMB and does not include attributes for barrel-
miles transported, integrity inspections, or integrity assessments. For
these reasons, operators need to continue to use Parts C, F, and G of
the Annual Report.
    API/AOPL are proposing that PHMSA remove Part M Breakout Tanks by
state, interstate/intrastate and by size. PHMSA needs to collect data
on breakout tanks since the public relies on PHMSA to provide this
data. The state and interstate/intrastate status of the breakout tanks
is required to determine whether PHMSA or a state pipeline safety
partner regulates the tanks.
    API/AOPL also recommended that PHMSA allow operators to submit
annual report data to the PHMSA portal by way of Secure File Transfer
Protocol (SFTP). PHMSA has invested significant effort in the data
collection routine currently in use. Numerous validations have been
built to ensure the consistency of data among various parts of the
annual report. PHMSA lacks the resources to recreate these validations
in an SFTP environment. If PHMSA were to provide an SFTP submittal
option, it would be extremely difficult to incorporate future changes.
If the annual report were to change in the future, PHMSA would have to
modify the existing data collection routine and the SFTP process.
    The American Gas Association (AGA) submitted a comment in support
of the joint comment submitted by API/AOPL.
    Section 1320.8(d), Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, requires
PHMSA to provide interested members of the public and affected agencies
an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping
requests. This notice identifies an information collection request that
PHMSA will submit to OMB for revision. The following information is
provided for this information collection: (1) Title of the information
collection; (2) OMB control number; (3) Current expiration date; (4)
Type of request; (5) Abstract of the information collection activity;
(6) Description of affected public; (7) Estimate of total annual
reporting and recordkeeping burden; and (8) Frequency of collection.
PHMSA will request a three-year term of approval for this information
collection activity. PHMSA requests comments on the following
information collection:
    Title: Reporting Requirements for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline
Operators: Hazardous Liquid Annual Report.
    OMB Control Number: 2137-0614.
    Current Expiration Date: 10/31/2018.
    Type of Request: Revision.
    Abstract: Each operator must annually complete and submit Form
PHMSA F 7000-1.1 for each type of hazardous liquid pipeline facility
operated at the end of the previous year, as required by 49 CFR 195.49.
This Annual Report for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Systems is required to
be filed by June 15 of each year for the preceding calendar year. On
the Annual Report form, PHMSA collects data concerning the number of
miles of pipeline each operator has and other characteristics of each
pipeline system. PHMSA also collects information on the number of
anomalies identified and repaired using various types of pipe
inspection and assessment methods.
    Affected Public: Hazardous liquid pipeline operators.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
    Total Annual Responses: 447.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,457.
    Frequency of collection: Annually.
    Comments are invited on:
    (a) The need for the proposed collection of information for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information will have practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
    (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 17, 2018, under authority
delegated in 49 CFR 1.97.
John A. Gale,
Director, Office of Standards and Rulemaking.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 27, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18137-18140]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0299; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-029-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400,
747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of broken and damaged latch pin retention bolts of the main
deck side cargo door (MDSCD), latch pin migration, and broken latch pin
fittings. This proposed AD would require various repetitive inspections
of the MDSCD latch pin fittings, measuring the latch pin, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and modifying the
latch pin fittings and installing new latch pins and latch pin
fasteners. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of the cargo door
and rapid depressurization of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 11, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     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.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; phone: 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review copies of the
referenced 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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; phone: 425-
917-6432; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0299;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-029-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We have received damage reports on MDSCD latch pin fittings. Six
operators have reported that broken latch pin retention bolts were
found on eight airplanes. On one airplane that had accumulated 101,609
total flight hours and 12,862 total flight cycles, the retention bolts
on both the 9 and 10 latch pin fittings were broken.
Latch pin 10 had migrated aft and was not engaging the latch
cam. On another airplane that had accumulated 33,983 total flight hours
and 4,723 total flight cycles, the retention bolt on the 10
latch pin fitting was broken and the 9 latch pin was damaged.
On another airplane that had accumulated 67,188 total flight hours and
14,440 total flight cycles, the retention bolt for the 10
latch pin fitting was completely sheared, which allowed the latch pin
to migrate aft until it no longer engaged the door latch cam. On four
airplanes, only the retention bolt on the 10 latch pin fitting
was found to be broken. On one airplane, the retention bolt on the
10 latch pin fitting was damaged. A loose, broken, or missing
retention bolt can result in a migrated latch pin, which can become
disengaged from the cargo door latch cams and lead to increased loads
in the adjacent latch pin fittings and latch cams. Increased loads can
cause damage to the cargo door latch mechanism and/or the lower sill
structure. The migration of two or more latch pins and subsequent
failure of the latch mechanism or lower sill structure can result in
the inability of the cargo door to carry limit loads. This condition,
if not corrected, could result in the loss of the cargo door and rapid
depressurization of the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1,
dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-
52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011. For information on the
procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2012-0299.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections of
the 10 MDSCD latch pin fittings to detect loose, broken, missing, or
damaged retention bolts and nuts; measuring latch pin diameter; and
related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. The related
investigative actions include a torque check of the latch pin retention
bolt to determine if the bolt is broken; and checking the latch pin for
migration and, if necessary, a detailed inspection for damage of the
latch pin fitting and the adjacent (forward and aft) latch pin
fittings, the door cutout structure, the affected latch cam and the
adjacent latch cams, and the door structure. The corrective actions
include replacing the latch pin, the retention bolt, and related parts
with a new latch pin, retention bolt, and related parts; and repairing
of any damage to the adjacent door, door cutout structure, and latch
cams.
    This proposed AD would also require modifying the MDSCD latch pin
fittings, replacing the latch pins with new latch pins, and replacing
the latch pin retention fasteners with new latch pin retention
fasteners. In addition, this proposed AD would require post-
modification/replacement repetitive detailed inspections of the MDSCD
latch pin fittings to detect damaged latch pins, and loose, broken, or
missing retention bolts and nuts; measuring the latch pin diameter; and
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The related
investigative actions include checking the latch pin for migration and,
if necessary, a detailed inspection for damage of the latch pin fitting
and the adjacent latch pin fittings, the door cutout structure, the
affected latch cam and the adjacent latch cams on the door, and the
door structure. The corrective actions include replacing the latch pin,
the retention bolt, and related parts with a new latch pin, retention
bolt, and related parts; or repairing any damage.

Differences Between the Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August
16, 2011. as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011, specifies to contact the
manufacturer for instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but
this proposed AD would require repairing those conditions in one of the
following ways:
     In accordance with a method that we approve; or
     Using data that meet the certification basis of the
airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have
authorized to make those findings.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 77 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost     Cost per  product        operators
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Detailed inspection, including     4 work-hours x $85               $0  $340 per inspection  $26,180 per
 torque check.                      per hour = $340                      cycle.               inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
Modification.....................  11 work-hours x $85          $5,530  $6,465.............  $497,805.
                                    per hour = $935.
Post-modification detailed         2 work-hours x $85               $0  $170 per inspection  $13,090 per
 inspection.                        per hour = $170                      cycle.               inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
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     We estimate the following costs to do necessary repairs and
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these repairs.

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Repair/Replacements (Groups 1 and 2 airplanes)  7 work-hours x $85 per hour =            $11,478         $12,073
                                                 $595.
Repair/Replacements (Group 3 airplanes).......  7 work-hours x $85 per hour =             12,254          12,849
                                                 $595.
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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2012-0299; Directorate Identifier
2011-NM-029-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 11, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-200B,
747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SR series
airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August 16,
2011.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of broken and damaged latch pin
retention bolts of the main deck side cargo door (MDSCD), latch pin
migration, and broken latch pin fittings. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of the cargo door and rapid depressurization of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Corrective Action

    At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 1, dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December

12, 2011, except as provided by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: Do a
detailed inspection of the 10 MDSCD latch pin fittings to detect
loose, broken, damaged, or missing retention bolts and nuts; measure
the latch pin diameter; and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions, except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August
16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed those specified
in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12,
2011.

(h) Modification of Latch Pin Fittings and Replacement of Latch Pins
and Latch Pin Retention Fasteners

    At the time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August
16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011, except as provided by paragraph
(j)(2) of this AD: Modify the 10 MDSCD latch pin fittings, replace
the latch pins with new latch pins, and replace the latch pin
retention fasteners with new latch pin retention fasteners, except
as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-
52A2294, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12,
2011. Accomplishment of the actions in paragraph (h) of this AD
terminates the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) Post-Modification Inspection and Corrective Action

    At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 1, dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011,
except as provided by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed
inspection of the 10 MDSCD latch pin fittings to detect loose,
broken, damaged, or missing retention bolts and nuts; measure the
latch pin diameter; and do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, except as required by paragraph (j)(1) of this
AD; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August 16,
2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294,
Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011. Do the applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed those specified
in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-52A2294, Revision 1, dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12,
2011.

(j) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications

    (1) If any damage is found during any inspection required by
this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1,
dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011, specifies to
contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair
using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (l) of this AD.
    (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2294, Revision 1,
dated August 16, 2011, as revised by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747-52A2294, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2011, specifies a
compliance time relative to the issue date of that service bulletin,
this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time
after the effective date of this AD.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747-52A2294, dated July 8, 2010.

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the
person identified in the Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make
those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must
meet the certification basis of the airplane and 14 CFR 25.571,
Amendment 45, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(m) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Bill Ashforth,
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; phone: 206-
544-5000, extension 1; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may also review the referenced service information in the docket at
www.regulations.gov (refer to Docket No. FAA-2012-0299). You may
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, the FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 19, 2012.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-7283 Filed 3-26-12; 8:45 am]
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