[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 116 (Monday, June 18, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33411-33415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11679]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24270; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-200-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Airplanes

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

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of 
comment period.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an earlier proposed airworthiness 
directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series 
airplanes. The original NPRM would have required, for the drive 
mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer, repetitive detailed inspections 
for discrepancies; repetitive lubrication of the ballnut and ballscrew; 
repetitive measurements of the freeplay between the ballnut and the 
ballscrew; and corrective action if necessary. The original NPRM 
resulted from a report of extensive corrosion of a ballscrew in the 
drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer on a Boeing Model 757 
airplane, which is similar in design to the ballscrew on Model 777 
airplanes. This action revises the original NPRM by adding airplanes to 
the applicability. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM to prevent 
an undetected failure of the primary load path for the ballscrew in the 
horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear and failure of the secondary 
load path, which could lead to loss of control of the horizontal 
stabilizer and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this supplemental NPRM by July 13, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this supplemental NPRM.
     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.
    Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, 
Washington 98124-2207, for the service information identified in this 
proposed AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-
3356; telephone (425) 917-6490; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or 
arguments regarding this supplemental NPRM. Send your comments to an 
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number 
``FAA-2006-24270; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-200-AD'' at the 
beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the 
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this 
supplemental NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the 
closing date and may amend this supplemental NPRM in light of those 
comments.
    We will post all comments submitted, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this supplemental NPRM. Using the search function 
of that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our 
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or 
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, 
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the 
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you 
may visit http://dms.dot.gov.

Examining the Docket

    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 in the Nassif Building at the DOT 
street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the 
AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System receives them.

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Discussion

    We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a notice of proposed 
rulemaking (NPRM) for an AD (the ``original NPRM'') for all 777-200, -
300, and -300ER series airplanes. The original NPRM was published in 
the Federal Register on March 30, 2006 (71 FR 16061). The original NPRM 
proposed to require, for the drive mechanism of the horizontal 
stabilizer, repetitive detailed inspections for discrepancies; 
repetitive lubrication of the ballnut and ballscrew; repetitive 
measurements of the freeplay between the ballnut and the ballscrew; and 
corrective action if necessary.

Actions Since Original NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the original NPRM, we have determined that all 
Model 777 airplanes may be subject to the unsafe condition specified in 
the original NPRM. Therefore, we are issuing this supplemental NPRM to 
revise the applicability of the original NPRM to identify all Model 777 
airplanes.

Comments

    We have considered the following comments on the original NPRM.

Request To Remove Unnecessary Instruction

    Two commenters, Boeing and Air Transport Association (ATA) on 
behalf of its member United Airlines (UAL), assert that the added 
instruction in paragraph (h) of the original NPRM regarding changing 
the position of the horizontal stabilizer to permit inspecting the 
entire ballscrew is not necessary as the Boeing 777 Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual and task cards already require such a change of 
position as part of the ballscrew inspection. A third commenter, 
British Airways (BA), also notes that the required instruction already 
exists as described. Boeing requests that we revise the description of 
the detailed inspection in the original NPRM as the specified 
instruction is unnecessary. UAL states that the phrase ``or in the 
referenced AMM sections'' is incorrect and requests that it be deleted 
from the first paragraph under the heading ``Differences Between the 
Proposed AD and Service Information'' in the original NPRM.
    We agree. The instruction to move the horizontal stabilizer is 
sufficiently addressed as part of the required inspection in the Boeing 
777 Aircraft Maintenance Manual and task cards and need not be repeated 
in the AD. Since the ``Differences Between the Proposed AD and Service 
Information'' section of the original NPRM is not carried forward, 
there is no need to change the paragraph specified by UAL. However, we 
have removed the unnecessary instruction ``changing the position of the 
horizontal stabilizer as needed to allow inspecting the entire 
ballscrew'' from paragraph (h) of the supplemental NPRM.

Request To Revise Maintenance Records Check

    Boeing requests that we change the maintenance records check. 
Boeing states that, as written, the original NPRM would require 
production airplanes delivered after the effective date of the AD to 
have a maintenance records check within 6 months after the effective 
date. Further, Boeing states, airplanes delivered 6 months after the 
effective date would immediately be out of compliance. Boeing requests, 
therefore, that paragraph (g) of the original NPRM be revised to 
include the following statement: ``This paragraph applies only to those 
airplanes delivered prior to the effective date of this AD.''
    We agree. We have determined that the maintenance records check 
should apply only to airplanes that received a standard airworthiness 
certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness prior to 
the effective date of the AD. We have revised paragraphs (g), (h), (i), 
and (j) of the supplemental NPRM to reflect this. We have also revised 
the Cost of Compliance of the supplemental NPRM to reflect the cost of 
the maintenance records check.

Request To Revise Prior Replacement of Actuator

    ATA, on behalf of UAL, requests certain relief from the repetitive 
inspections of the horizontal stabilizer ballscrew. UAL states that 
paragraph (l) of the original NPRM does not state requirements for 
operators who have replaced actuators with new or overhauled actuators. 
UAL states it has ``hard-timed'' its actuators at 9 years to be removed 
and overhauled per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component 
maintenance manual (CMM) specifications. UAL requests that credit for 
repetitive inspections be given to operators who have a stabilizer trim 
actuator overhaul maintenance program in place.
    We agree. Any hard-time program that involves removing, 
overhauling, and re-installing the stabilizer trim actuator 
accomplishes the intent of performing one freeplay inspection, one 
detailed inspection, and one lubrication of the stabilizer ballscrew 
assembly, provided that the stabilizer ballscrew sub-assembly is 
removed from the trim actuator and overhauled. We find that removing, 
disassembling, and overhauling the stabilizer ballscrew sub-assembly in 
accordance with OEM CMM specifications provides a thorough detailed 
inspection and measurement of the condition of the stabilizer actuator 
and ballscrew. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (l) of the 
supplemental NPRM to give credit for accomplishing the actions required 
by paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD for actuators which have 
been overhauled as part of a hard-time program in accordance with OEM 
CMM specifications.

Request To Revise Description of Affected Airplanes

    Boeing requests that certain language of the original NPRM be 
revised to clarify the extent to which Model 777 airplanes are 
affected. Boeing states that, at this time, Alert Service Bulletin 777-
27A0059 applies to all Model 777 airplanes, current and future. Boeing 
requests that the original NPRM be changed as follows:
     That the Costs of Compliance be changed from ``there are 
about 582 airplanes'' to ``there are currently 582 airplanes'' and from 
``would affect about'' to ``would currently affect about''; and
     That paragraph (c) Applicability be changed from ``Boeing 
Model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series airplanes'' to ``all Boeing 
Model 777 series airplanes.''
    We partially agree. The costs of compliance estimate is understood 
to be based on the best information about affected airplanes currently 
in operation. There is no need to add ``currently'' to the costs of 
compliance. However, in reviewing this comment, we determined that 
there are about 596 airplanes in the worldwide fleet rather than 582 
such airplanes, and about 203 airplanes of U.S. registry rather than 
130 such airplanes. Further, we have determined that, as Alert Service 
Bulletin 777-27A0059 applies to future Model 777 airplanes, the 
applicability of the AD should be changed. Therefore, in this 
supplemental NPRM, we have revised the Costs of Compliance to reflect 
the increased number of airplanes and revised paragraph (c) to read 
``all Boeing Model 777 airplanes.''

Suggestion To Change Governance of Maintenance Program

    ATA, on behalf of its member American Airlines (AAL), suggests a 
change of governance for the maintenance program. AAL has no objections 
to the maintenance actions described in the original NPRM, but believes 
the maintenance program should be governed and dictated

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through the maintenance review board report (MRBR) prepared by the FAA 
airplane evaluation groups (AEG), with proper oversight by the FAA 
Flight Standards Office, not via ADs. AAL asserts that implementation 
and oversight of ADs is costly to airlines, especially ADs which have 
no terminating action.
    We do not agree. We have determined that the maintenance actions 
and intervals described in the original NPRM for the horizontal 
stabilizer ballscrew can directly affect the safety of the airplane and 
should be mandated because of the identified unsafe condition. To 
prevent escalation of the intervals of maintenance tasks that are 
directly linked both to airplane safety and to an accident, we found it 
necessary to mandate these actions by issuance of the proposed AD. We 
have not changed the supplemental NPRM in this regard.

Request To Change Intervals of Repetitive Actions

    Two commenters, BA and Air France, do not agree with the repeat 
intervals specified in the original NPRM for the lubrication; and BA 
also does not agree with the repeat intervals specified in the original 
NPRM for the detailed inspection and freeplay measurement. BA states 
that the 777 Industry Steering Committee/Maintenance Review Board (ISC/
MRB) meeting, held in February 2004, produced the ``Re-analysis of the 
Horizontal Stabilizer Control System MSG-3.'' BA asserts that this re-
analysis took into account Boeing's safety analysis, and the suggested 
alternative repeat intervals were agreed to by numerous attendees at 
the meeting, including Boeing, Boeing's designated engineering 
representative (DER), the FAA Seattle Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG), 
and Model 777 operators. In addition, BA asserts that the use of an 
improved synthetic oil-based grease (conforming to Boeing material 
specification BMS3-33) and 10 years of operating experience support the 
alternative repeat intervals. BA further asserts that Boeing's safety 
analysis of the Model 777 stabilizer drive mechanism revealed no 
problems with the configuration of that mechanism. BA therefore 
requests that the repeat intervals of the original NPRM be revised as 
follows:
     Detailed inspection--6,000 flight hours or 400 days, 
whichever comes first;
     Freeplay inspection--25,000 flight hours or five years, 
whichever comes first;
     Lubrication--2,000 flight hours or 400 days, whichever 
comes first.
    Air France explains that its request is based on information from 
the MRB Report revision of March 3, 2006, and the maintenance planning 
document (MPD) revision of May 5, 2006. In addition, Air France states 
that a decision was made at the ISC meeting of January 2006 to revise 
the lubrication interval from 2,000 flight hours/400 days to 3,000 
flight hours/400 days, based on in-service experience. Air France 
further states that it has never found any applicable corrosion or 
damage during 8 years of 777 operating experience. Air France states, 
therefore, that it does not agree with the lubrication interval 
specified in the original NPRM and requests that the interval be 
changed to 3,000 flight hours or 400 days, whichever comes first.
    We do not agree with this request. Consistent with our response 
shown above to the comment regarding a change of governance for the 
maintenance program, we have identified an unsafe condition and are 
proposing an AD to control the tasks and intervals needed to address 
this condition. The commenters assert that alternative repeat intervals 
were agreed to by numerous attendees at the February 2004 ISC/MRB 
meeting, however, those intervals are inconsistent with the intervals 
developed by Boeing's safety organization and transmitted via letter to 
the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) in support of 
development of this AD. The intervals for lubrication, detailed 
inspection, and freeplay inspection that appear in the FAA-approved 
Boeing service bulletin were determined from the results of a safety 
review by means of testing, failure mode analysis, and fault tree 
analysis and are based upon using BMS 3-33 grease or acceptable 
substitute. Boeing has not revised those intervals, and the intervals 
suggested by BA and Air France do not meet the requirements identified 
by the safety review. Further, Boeing has advised us that it intends to 
pursue revising the MPD task to reflect the compliance times specified 
in this AD at the next revision cycle of the document. Task intervals 
specified in maintenance programs may be increased based on positive 
results obtained from previous repetitions of the task. We are 
concerned with the practice of escalating safety related maintenance 
intervals until negative findings are discovered. We have not changed 
the supplemental NPRM as requested by the commenters. However, to 
obtain longer compliance times, anyone may request approval of an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) as specified in paragraph (n) 
of this supplemental NPRM, provided data are submitted to demonstrate 
that an acceptable level of safety will be maintained.

FAA's Determination and Proposed Requirements of the Supplemental NPRM

    Certain changes discussed above expand the scope of the original 
NPRM; therefore, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the 
comment period to provide additional opportunity for public comment on 
this supplemental NPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 596 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. This proposed AD would affect about 203 airplanes of 
U.S. registry.
    The proposed maintenance records check would take about 1 work hour 
per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on 
these figures, the estimated cost of the proposed inspection for U.S. 
operators is $16,240, or $80 per airplane, per inspection cycle.
    The proposed detailed inspection would take about 1 work hour per 
airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the proposed inspection for U.S. 
operators is $16,240, or $80 per airplane, per inspection cycle.
    The proposed freeplay measurement would take about 5 work hours per 
airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the proposed freeplay measurement for 
U.S. operators is $81,200, or $400 per airplane, per measurement cycle.
    The proposed lubrication would take about 1 work hour per airplane, 
at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, 
the estimated cost of the proposed lubrication for U.S. operators is 
$16,240, or $80 per airplane, per lubrication cycle.

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

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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 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 that the 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); 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 supplemental NPRM 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, 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by 
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

BOEING: Docket No. FAA-2006-24270; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-
200-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by July 13, 
2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Boeing Model 777 airplanes, 
certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report of extensive corrosion of a 
ballscrew in the drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer of a 
Boeing Model 757 airplane, which is similar in design to the 
ballscrew on Model 777 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
an undetected failure of the primary load path for the ballscrew in 
the drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear 
and failure of the secondary load path, which could lead to loss of 
control of the horizontal stabilizer and consequent loss of control 
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.

Service Bulletin Reference

    (f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0059, Revision 1, dated August 
18, 2005.

    Note 1: The service bulletin refers to the Boeing 777 Aircraft 
Maintenance Manual (AMM), subjects 12-21-05, 27-41-13, and 29-11-00, 
as additional sources of service information for accomplishing the 
actions required by this AD.

Maintenance Records Check

    (g) For airplanes that have received a certificate of 
airworthiness prior to the effective date of this AD: Within 180 
days or 3,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs first, perform a maintenance records check or 
inspect to determine whether any horizontal stabilizer trim actuator 
has been replaced for any issue described in the service bulletin 
with a serviceable actuator that was not new or overhauled, and has 
not received a detailed inspection and freeplay measurement since 
the replacement.

Detailed Inspection

    (h) Within the compliance times specified in paragraph (h)(1) or 
(h)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Perform a detailed inspection for 
discrepancies of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator ballnut and 
ballscrew in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat the detailed inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 flight hours or 12 
months, whichever occurs first. If any discrepancy is found during 
any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, replace 
the actuator with a new or serviceable actuator in accordance with 
the service bulletin.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has not been replaced: Before the accumulation of 
15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has been replaced, and for airplanes having 
received a certificate of airworthiness after the effective date of 
this AD: Before the accumulation of 3,500 flight hours or within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

Freeplay Measurement (Inspection)

    (i) Within the compliance times specified in paragraph (i)(1) or 
(i)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Perform a freeplay measurement of 
the ballnut and ballscrew in accordance with Part 2 of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat the 
freeplay measurement thereafter at intervals not to exceed 18,000 
flight hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first. If the freeplay 
is found to exceed the limits specified in the service bulletin 
during any measurement required by this AD, before further flight, 
replace the actuator with a new or serviceable actuator in 
accordance with the service bulletin.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has not been replaced: Before the accumulation of 
15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has been replaced, and for airplanes having 
received a certificate of airworthiness after the effective date of 
this AD: Before the accumulation of 3,500 flight hours or within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

Lubrication

    (j) Within the compliance times specified in paragraph (j)(1) or 
(j)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Lubricate the ballnut and 
ballscrew in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service bulletin. Repeat the lubrication 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours or 12 
months, whichever occurs first.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has not been replaced: Before the accumulation of 
15,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g) of this AD on 
which the actuator has been replaced, and for airplanes having 
received a certificate of airworthiness after the effective date of 
this AD: Before the accumulation of 3,500 flight hours or within 24 
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

Credit for Using Original Issue of Service Bulletin

    (k) Actions performed prior to the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-27A0059, dated 
September 18, 2003, are considered acceptable for compliance with 
the corresponding actions of this AD.

Credit for Hard-time Replacement of Actuator

    (l) Any actuator overhauled within the compliance times 
specified for paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD or before the 
effective date of this AD--as part of a ``hard-

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time'' replacement program that includes removal of the stabilizer 
actuator from the airplane and overhaul of the stabilizer ballscrew 
in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) component 
maintenance manual (CMM) instructions--meets the intent of one 
detailed inspection, one freeplay inspection, and one lubrication of 
the stabilizer ballscrew. Therefore, any such actuator is considered 
acceptable for compliance with the initial accomplishment of 
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, and repetitions of those 
paragraphs may be determined from the performance date of that 
overhaul.

Parts Installation

    (m) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, 
on any airplane, a horizontal stabilizer trim actuator that is not 
new or overhauled, unless a detailed inspection, freeplay 
measurement, and lubrication of that actuator have been performed in 
accordance with paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (n)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.  
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards 
Certificate Holding District Office.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, 2007.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-11679 Filed 6-15-07; 8:45 am]
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