[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 1, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 31393]
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[FR Doc No: 05-10869]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-19565; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-104-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy 
and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream 
Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes. That action 
would have required inspecting for incorrect torque of the retaining 
bolt of the aft trunnion of the main landing gear (MLG), and for 
associated damage to certain components, and adjustments or repairs if 
necessary. Since the issuance of the NPRM, we have received new data 
that the identified unsafe condition has been corrected on 100% of the 
affected worldwide fleet. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, 
Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA-2004-19565; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-104-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new 
AD for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 
10, 2004 (69 FR 65095). The NPRM would have required inspecting for 
incorrect torque of the retaining bolt of the aft trunnion of the main 
landing gear (MLG), and for associated damage to certain components, 
and adjustments or repairs if necessary. The NPRM was prompted by a 
report of a rumbling sound heard by the flightcrew during takeoff, and 
the rumbling stopped after the MLG was retracted. The proposed actions 
were intended to prevent damage to the retaining bolt and bearing of 
the aft trunnion of the MLG, which could result in reduced structural 
integrity of the MLG and consequent reduced controllability of the 
airplane on the ground.

Actions Since NPRM Was Issued

    Since the issuance of that NPRM, the airplane manufacturer has 
provided us with data that indicate that the identified unsafe 
condition (damage to the retaining bolt and bearing of the aft trunnion 
of the MLG, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
MLG and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane on the 
ground) has already been corrected on 100% of the affected worldwide 
fleet. The actions required by the NPRM have been accomplished on all 
affected airplanes; therefore, the unsafe condition no longer exists on 
the subject airplanes.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, we have determined that the actions 
that would have been required by the NPRM have already been done on all 
affected airplanes, and the identified unsafe condition has been 
corrected. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM does not preclude the FAA from issuing 
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the 
future.

Regulatory Impact

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed 
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2004-19565; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-104-AD, which was published in the 
Federal Register on November 10, 2004 (69 FR 65095).

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 23, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-10869 Filed 5-31-05; 8:45 am]
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