[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 5620]
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[FR Doc No: E6-1415]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-20691; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-249-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series 
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 Boeing Model 
757-200 and -300 series airplanes. The proposed AD would have required 
inspecting for the part number, the serial number, and the mark 
``RETESTED'' on the reaction link of the main landing gear (MLG), and 
replacing the reaction link of the MLG with a retested reaction link if 
necessary. Since the proposed AD was issued, we have received new data 
that all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced with 
acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have been 
sent back to the reaction link manufacturer. Accordingly, the proposed 
AD is withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: You may 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-2005-20691; the directorate 
identifier for this docket is 2004-NM-249-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Stremick, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
917-6450; fax (425) 917-6590.

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 Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes. That 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 
14585). The NPRM would have required inspecting for the part number, 
the serial number, and the mark ``RETESTED'' on the reaction link of 
the main landing gear (MLG), and replacing the reaction link of the MLG 
with a retested reaction link if necessary. The NPRM resulted from a 
report of faulty welds in certain reaction links. The proposed actions 
were intended to prevent failure of the reaction link, collapse of the 
MLG, and consequently, loss of control on the ground and possible 
damage to the airplane.

Actions Since NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, we have received confirmation that, 
world-wide, all suspect reaction links of the MLG have been replaced 
with acceptable reaction links, and the suspect reaction links have 
been sent back to the reaction link manufacturer.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, we have determined that the suspect 
reaction links are not installed on any airplane and have been altered 
in such a way as to be impossible to be reinstalled on an airplane. 
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-2005-20691, 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-249-AD, which was published in the 
Federal Register on March 23, 2005 (70 FR 14585).

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-1415 Filed 2-1-06; 8:45 am]
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