[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 107 (Monday, June 6, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 32738-32739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11252]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20836; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-028-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727-200 and 727-200F 
Series Airplanes; 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, and 737-400 Series 
Airplanes; 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-
200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes; 757-200 and 
757-200PF Series Airplanes; and 767-200 and 767-300 Series Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: This document extends the comment period for the above-
referenced NPRM, which proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness 
directive (AD) that applies to certain Boeing transport category 
airplanes. The NRPM would require replacing any insulation blanket 
constructed of polyethyleneteraphthalate (PET) film, ORCON 
Orcofilm[supreg] AN-26 with a new insulation blanket. The NPRM results 
from reports of in-flight and ground fires on certain airplanes 
manufactured with insulation blankets covered with AN-26, which may 
contribute to the spread of a fire when ignition occurs from sources 
such as electrical arcing or sparking. This extension of the comment 
period is necessary to ensure that all interested persons have ample 
opportunity to submit any written relevant data, views, or arguments 
regarding the NPRM.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by August 3, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this proposed AD.
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Rosanske, Aerospace Engineer, 
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle 
Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 917-6448; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for an AD (the ``original NPRM'') 
for certain Boeing Model 727-200 and 727-200F series airplanes; 737-
200, 737-200C, 737-300, and 737-400 series airplanes; 747-100, 747-
100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 
747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; 757-200 and 757-200PF series 
airplanes; and 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. The original NPRM 
was published in the Federal Register on April 4, 2005 (70 FR 16986). 
The original NPRM proposed to require replacing any insulation blanket 
constructed of polyethyleneteraphthalate (PET) film, ORCON 
Orcofilm[supreg] AN-26 with a new insulation blanket. The original NPRM 
also invites comments on its overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects.

Events Leading to Extension of Comment Period

    Since the issuance of that original NPRM, a commenter has requested 
a 60-day extension of the comment period because of the extensive scope 
and significant potential impact of the original NPRM, the lack of 
associated service information, and the need for proper review of the 
results of prototype efforts. The commenter states that the additional 
time would provide operators time to study the proposed requirements of 
the original NPRM, to assess and compare compliance concepts with the 
manufacturers, to develop initial plans for developing and getting FAA 
approval of service information, and to prepare comments for the Rules 
Docket.

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FAA's Determination

    We have considered the commenter's request and find it appropriate 
to extend the comment period to give all interested persons additional 
time to examine the proposed requirements of the original NPRM and 
submit comments. We have determined that extending the comment period 
by 60 days will not compromise the safety of these airplanes.

Extension of Comment Period

    The comment period for Docket No. FAA-2005-20836, Directorate 
Identifier 2005-NM-028-AD, has been revised. The comment period now 
closes on August 3, 2005.
    No other part of the regulatory information has been changed; 
therefore, the original NPRM is not republished in the Federal 
Register.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 27, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-11252 Filed 6-2-05; 10:56 am]
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