Airworthiness Directives: Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Orders, Installed on Various Boeing, McDonnel Douglas, and Airbus Transport Category Airplanes
Federal Register: March 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 57)
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DOCID:fr24mr08-5
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39
Docket No. FAA-2007-28370; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD;
Amendment 39-15439; AD 2008-06-27
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved
Under Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and
TSO-C69c, Installed on Various Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus
Transport Category Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical Standard Orders
(TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on certain
Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus transport category airplanes. For certain systems, this AD requires replacing the evacuation system's shear-pin restraints with new ones. For certain other systems, this AD requires an inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the shear-pin restraint for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from several reports of corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation.
DATES: This AD is effective April 28, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 28, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 11, 2008 (73 FR 6586, February 5, 2008).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
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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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5352; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical Standard
Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on certain Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus transport category airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2007 (72 FR 31761). For certain systems, that NPRM proposed to require replacing the evacuation systems shear-pin restraints with new ones.
For certain other systems, that NPRM proposed to require an inspection for manufacturing lot numbers; and a general visual inspection of the shear-pin restraint for discrepancies, and corrective actions if necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received from the 5 commenters.
Supportive Comments
Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), and Air
Transport Association (ATA), on behalf of its member Continental
Airlines, support the intent of the rule. Continental states that it has captured Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343 on a total of 969 slide assemblies since the service bulletin's October 2003 release.
Request To Combine Two AD Actions Into One AD Action
ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, notes that this NPRM is similar to NPRM 2005-NM-139-AD (AD 2008-03-05, amendment 39-15354
(73 FR 6586, February 5, 2008)). United requests that this AD action be incorporated into NPRM 2005-NM-139-AD.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. While the evacuation slides affected by this AD and AD 2008-03-05 are identified in the same service bulletin and have the same unsafe condition, the individual evacuation slides were approved under different certification processes. This AD affects certain evacuation slides that were approved under a TSO that specified certain requirements for evacuation slides.
AD 2008-03-05 affects airplanes that had certain other evacuation slides approved as part of a type certificate. The TSO approval process specifies the airplane model(s) on which a specific evacuation slide can be installed. These two approval processes affect how we issue ADs.
We have not changed this AD or AD 2008-03-05 in this regard.
Request To Extend Compliance Times
ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, requests that the compliance times be extended from 18 months after the effective date of the AD for Model 767 airplane off-wing evacuation systems and 36 months after the effective date of the AD for the other evacuation systems to 36 and 48 months respectively. The commenters state that extended compliance times would match routine overhaul cycles, account for parts lead-time, take into consideration the large quantity of affected evacuation systems, and relieve a burden on resources and capacity.
We disagree with the request to extend the compliance times. A significant number of affected evacuation systems have already been modified. We have received confirmation from Goodrich that parts are available to support the 18- and 36-month compliance times. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this AD, we considered the manufacturer's recommendation, the degree of urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, and the average utilization of the affected fleet. In light of all of these factors, we find that a compliance time of 18 months for Goodrich evacuation systems installed on Boeing Model 767 off-wing ramp/slide units and 36 months for all other evacuation systems represents an appropriate interval of time for affected airplanes to continue to operate without compromising safety.
We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Accept Certain Service Bulletins for Accomplishment
ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, requests that the FAA accept accomplishment of either Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343,
Revision 1, dated January 31, 2005; or Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; after the effective date of the AD. The commenters explain that there are no technical or procedural changes between these revisions and the most recent revision, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007.
We disagree with the request to accept accomplishment of earlier service bulletin revisions after the effective date of the AD. It is our policy to require compliance with the most recent revision of service information. However, in paragraph (k) of this AD, we provide credit for accomplishment of the earlier service bulletin revisions if done before the effective date of the AD. We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Refer to Current Service Bulletins as Acceptable for Credit
Goodrich, the evacuation slide manufacturer, requests that we give credit for accomplishing paragraph (h) of this AD to airlines/overhaul shops that might have accomplished Revision 3 of Goodrich Service
Bulletin 25-343, dated January 12, 2007; and Revision 2 of Goodrich
Service Bulletin 25-344, dated October 11, 2006; before the effective date of this AD. Goodrich states that ``The wording of paragraph (k) does not clearly provide credit for actions done in compliance with 25- 343, revision 3, and 25-344, revision 2, unless it occurs `after the effective date of this AD'.''
We infer that Goodrich interprets the text of paragraph (k) of the
AD to mean that operators that have accomplished Revision 3 of Goodrich
Service Bulletin 25-343 or Revision 2 of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25- 344 before the effective date would be required to accomplish those actions again after the effective date to comply with this AD. We find that clarification is necessary. Paragraph (e) of this AD states that the actions must be done as specified in the AD ``unless the actions have already been done,'' so it is not necessary to repeat this information in paragraph (k) of the AD. We refer to Goodrich Service
Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007; and Goodrich
Service Bulletin 25-344, Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; as the sources of service information for accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishing the requirements of
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this AD in accordance with these service bulletins before the effective date of the AD is acceptable for compliance with this AD. We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Allow Other Methods of Recording Compliance
ATA, on behalf of its member United Airlines, states that the
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343 instruct the operator to record service bulletin compliance on the system information card. United requests that the method of recording compliance on the card be made optional, as operators have alternative means to record compliance and the system information card might not be available.
We infer that the commenters want us to revise the AD to allow different methods of recording compliance with the service bulletin. We agree with the request to revise the AD. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to specify that recording compliance with the service bulletin in accordance with the service bulletin instructions is not required by this AD. Operators may record service bulletin compliance whichever way their applicable record-keeping system specifies.
However, recording compliance with the AD is still required. Recording
AD compliance is accomplished in a maintenance log, on job/task cards, or some other method approved by the operator's principal inspector or local flight standards district office. We have not changed the AD in this regard.
Request To Reverse Order of Sub-Paragraphs
Goodrich requests that we reverse the sequence of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of the NPRM so that the references to Tables 1 and 2 of the
AD are called out first before Table 3.
We agree with the commenter's request. Revising the sequence of the paragraphs to match the sequence of the tables will reduce confusion.
We have changed paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD as requested.
Clarification of Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) Paragraph
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We also determined that this change will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects certain Goodrich evacuation systems installed on about 2,844 airplanes worldwide. This AD affects about 1,240 airplanes of U.S. registry. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
Estimated Costs
Average labor
Number of slide
Action
Work hours
rate per hour
Parts
Cost per slide unit units per airplane
Fleet cost
Replacement............ Between 2 and 9..........
$80 Between $58 and
Between $218 and
Between 2 and 12... Between $540,640
$638, depending on
$1,358.
and $20,207,040. number of restraints.
Inspection............. Between 2 and 9..........
80 None................ Between $160 and
Between 2 and 12... Between $396,800
$720.
and $10,713,600.
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
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 this AD:
(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) 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.
You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of compliance in the AD Docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment 0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2008-06-27 Goodrich (Formerly BFGoodrich): Amendment 39-15439.
Docket No. FAA-2007-28370; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-239-AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 28, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to:
(1) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under Technical
Standard Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, and TSO-C69b, installed on certain Boeing airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in
Table 1 of this AD;
(2) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSOs TSO-C69,
TSO-C69a, and TSO-C69b, installed on certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Table 2 of this AD; and
(3) Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSOs TSO-C69a,
TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on certain Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Table 3 of this AD.
Table 1.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain Boeing Model Airplanes
Goodrich evacuation systems
Having any serial number Component/part is named--
Installed on Boeing having part number (P/N)--
(S/N)--
Model--
(i) 101623-303................... PB0400 through PB0453
Slide, forward/aft door. 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
airplanes.
(ii) 101630-305.................. PG0276 through PG0309
Ramp/Slide, off-wing,
767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
left-hand (LH) side.
airplanes.
(iii) 101630-306................. PC0264 through PC0368
Ramp/Slide, off-wing,
767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
right-hand (RH) side.
airplanes.
(iv) 101655-305.................. PK0161 through PK0212
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
side.
airplanes.
(v) 101655-306................... PF0164 through PF0220
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
side.
airplanes.
(vi) 101656-305.................. PH0300 through PH0390
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
side.
airplanes.
(vii) 101656-306................. PD0294 through PD0378
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
side.
airplanes.
(viii) 101658-101 and 101658-103. PAK137 through PAK150
Slide, forward door..... 737-200 series inclusive.
airplanes.
(ix) 101659-101 through 101659-
PAL671 through PAL738
Slide, aft door......... 737-200, -300, -400, and 205 inclusive.
inclusive.
-500 series airplanes.
(x) 101660-101 through 101660-107 PAB611 through PAB649
Slide, forward door..... 737-300, -400, and -500 inclusive.
inclusive.
series airplanes.
(xi) 5A3086-3 and 5A3086-301..... B3F315 through B3F611
Slide, forward door..... 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xii) 5A3088-3 and 5A3088-301.... B3A338 through B3A685
Slide, aft door......... 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xiii) 5A3109-1.................. Odd S/Ns ST0015 through
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 777-300 and -300ER
ST0131.
side.
series airplanes.
(xiv) 5A3109-2................... Even S/Ns ST0014 through Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 777-300 and -300ER
ST0128.
side.
series airplanes.
(xv) 5A3294-1 and 5A3294-2....... SS0001 through SS0210
Slide/Raft, door 2...... 767-300 and -400ER inclusive.
series airplanes.
(xvi) 5A3295-1 and 5A3295-3...... SF0001 through SF0501
Slide/Raft, doors 1 and 767-200, -300, and - inclusive.
4.
400ER series airplanes.
(xvii) 5A3307-1 through 5A3307-5 BNG0213 through BNG4911
Slide, forward/aft door. 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive and 5A3307-301.
inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xviii) 7A1323-111 through 7A1323- GS1340 through GS1879
Slide, stretched upper 747-100B SUD, -300, - 114 inclusive.
inclusive.
deck.
400, and -400D series airplanes.
(xix) 7A1394-4 and 7A1394-6...... GV0214 through GV0249
Slide/Raft, forward/aft 767-200 and -300 series inclusive.
doors.
airplanes.
(xx) 7A1418-21 and 7A1418-23..... Odd S/Ns GT1591 through
Ramp/Slide, off-wing
747-100, -100B, -100B
GT1857.
door 3, LH side.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - 300, -400, -400D, and 747SR series airplanes.
(xxi) 7A1418-22 and 7A1418-24.... Even S/Ns GT1576 through Ramp/Slide, off-wing
747-100, -100B, -100B
GT1830.
door 3, RH side.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - 300, -400, -400D, and 747SR series airplanes.
(xxii) 7A1447-39 through 7A1447- GW2682 through GW2923
Slide/Raft, doors1, 2, 747-100, -100B, -100B 54 inclusive.
inclusive.
and 4.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - 300, and 747SR series airplanes.
(xxiii) 7A1448-5 through 7A1448- GX1538 through GX1593
Slide/Raft, door 5...... 747-100, -100B, -100B 12 inclusive.
inclusive.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - 300, and 747SR series airplanes.
(xxiv) 7A1467-21 and 7A1467-23... Odd S/Ns GH1969 through
Slide/Raft, doors 1 and 747-400 and -400D series
GH2443.
4, LH side.
airplanes.
(xxv) 7A1467-22 and 7A1467-24.... Even S/Ns GH1954 through Slide/Raft, doors 1 and 747-400 and -400D series
GH2420.
4, RH side.
airplanes.
(xxvi) 7A1469-13................. Odd S/Ns GJ909 through
Slide/Raft, door 5, LH 747-400 and -400D series
GJ1163.
side.
airplanes.
(xxvii) 7A1469-14................ Even S/Ns GJ912 through
Slide/Raft, door 5, RH 747-400 and -400D series
GJ1150.
side.
airplanes.
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(xxviii) 7A1479-13............... Odd S/Ns GI1019 through
Slide/Raft, door 2, LH 747-300, -400, and -400D
GI1265.
side.
series airplanes.
(xxix) 7A1479-14................. Even S/Ns GI1036 through Slide/Raft, door 2, RH 747-300, -400, and -400D
GI1298.
side.
series airplanes.
(xxx) 7A1489-3................... Odd S/Ns GK355 through
Slide/Raft, mid door, LH 767-300 series
GK403.
side.
airplanes.
(xxxi) 7A1489-4.................. Even S/Ns GK356 through
Slide/Raft, mid door, RH 767-300 series
GK406.
side.
airplanes.
(xxxii) 101623-107 through 101623- PB0001 through PB0399
Slide, forward/aft door. 767-200 and -300 series 303 inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns
airplanes. with a B23 prefix.
(xxxiii) Odd dash numbers 101630- PG0001 through PG0275
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 767-200 and -300 series 105 through 101630-305.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a B101 prefix.
(xxxiv) Even dash numbers 101630- PC0001 through PC0263
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 767-200 and -300 series 106 through 101630-306.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a B102 prefix.
(xxxv) Odd dash numbers 101655-
PK0001 through PK0160
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 767-200 and -300 series 101 through 101655-305.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with an L55 prefix.
(xxxvi) Even dash numbers 101655- PF0001 through PF0163
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 767-200 and -300 series 102 through 101655-306.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with an R55 prefix.
(xxxvii) Odd dash numbers 101656- PH0001 through PH0299
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 767-200 and -300 series 103 through 101656-305.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with an L56 prefix.
(xxxviii) Even dash numbers
PD0001 through PD0293
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 767-200 and -300 series 101656-104 through 101656-306.
inclusive, and all S/Ns side.
airplanes. with an R56 prefix.
(xxxix) 101658-101 and 101658-103 PAK001 through PAK136
Slide, forward door..... 737-200 series inclusive.
airplanes.
(xl) 101659-101 through 101659-
PAL001 through PAL670
Slide, aft door......... 737-200, -300, -400, and 205 inclusive.
inclusive.
-500 series airplanes.
(xli) 101660-101 through 101660- PAB001 through PAB610
Slide, forward door..... 737-300, -400, and -500 107 inclusive.
inclusive.
series airplanes.
(xlii) 5A3086-3 and 5A3086-301... B3F001 through B3F314
Slide, forward door..... 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xliii) 5A3088-3 and 5A3088-301.. B3A001 through B3A337
Slide, aft door......... 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xliv) 5A3109-1.................. Odd S/Ns, ST0001 through Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH 777-300 and -300ER
ST0013.
side.
series airplanes.
(xlv) 5A3109-2................... Even S/Ns, ST0002 through Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH 777-300 and -300ER
ST0012.
side.
series airplanes.
(xlvi) 5A3307-1 through 5A3307-5 BNG0001 through BNG0212
Slide, forward/aft door. 737-600, -700, -700C, - inclusive, and 5A3307-301.
inclusive.
800, and -900 series airplanes.
(xlvii) 7A1323-1 through 7A1323- GS0001 through GS1339
Slide, stretched upper 747-100B SUD, -300, - 114 inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns deck.
400, and -400D series with a single G prefix.
airplanes.
(xlviii) 7A1394-3 through 7A1394- GV001 through GV213
Slide/Raft, forward/aft 767-200 and -300 series 6 inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns doors.
airplanes. with a single G prefix.
(xlix) Odd dash numbers 7A1418-1 Odd S/Ns GT0001 through
Ramp/Slide, off-wing
747-100, -100B, -100B through 7A1418-23.
GT1589, and all odd S/Ns door 3, LH side.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - with a single letter G
300, -400, -400D, and prefix.
747SR series airplanes.
(l) Even dash numbers 7A1418-2
Even S/Ns GT0002 through Ramp/Slide, off-wing
747-100, -100B, -100B through 7A1418-24.
GT1574, and all even S/ door 3, RH side.
SUD, -200B, -200C, -
Ns with a single letter
300, -400, -400D, and
G prefix.
747SR series airplanes.
(li) 7A1437-1 through 7A1437-8
GW0001 through GW2923
Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, 747-100B, -200C, -300, inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns and 4.
and 747SR series with a single letter G
airplanes. prefix.
(lii) 7A1439-1 through 7A1439-8
GX0001 through GX1593
Slide/Raft, door 5...... 747-100B, -200C, -300, inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns
and 747SR series with a single letter G
airplanes. prefix.
(liii) 7A1447-1 through 7A1447-54 GW0001 through GW2681
Slide/Raft, doors 1, 2, 747-100, -100B, -100B inclusive.
inclusive, and all S/Ns and 4.
SUD, -200B, -200C, - with a single letter G
300, and 747SR series prefix.
airplanes.
(liv) 7A1448-1 through 7A1448-12 GX0001 through GX1537,
Slide/Raft, door 5...... 747-100, -100B, -100B inclusive.
and all S/Ns with a
SUD, -200B, -200C, - single letter G prefix.
300, and 747SR series airplanes.
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(lv) Odd dash numbers 7A1467-1
Odd S/Ns GH0001 through
Slide/Raft, doors 1 and 747-400 and -400D series through 7A1467-23.
GH1967, and all odd S/Ns 4, LH side.
airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
(lvi) Even dash numbers 7A1467-2 Even S/Ns GH0002 through Slide/Raft, doors 1 and 747-400 and -400D series through 7A1467-24.
GH1952, and all even S/ 4, RH side.
airplanes.
Ns with a single letter
G prefix.
(lvii) Odd dash numbers 7A1469-1 Odd S/Ns GJ001 through
Slide/Raft, door 5, LH 747-400 and -400D series through 7A1469-13.
GJ907, and all odd S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
(lviii) Even dash numbers 7A1469- Even S/Ns GJ002 through
Slide/Raft, door 5, RH 747-400 and -400D series 2 through 7A1469-14.
GJ910, and all even S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
(lix) Odd dash numbers 7A1479-1
Odd S/Ns GI0001 through
Slide/Raft, door 2, LH 747-300, -400, and -400D through 7A1479-13.
GI1017, and all odd S/Ns side.
series airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
(lx) Even dash numbers 7A1479-2
Even S/Ns GI0002 through Slide/Raft, door 2, RH 747-300, -400, and -400D through 7A1479-14.
GI1034, and all even S/ side.
series airplanes.
Ns with a single letter
G prefix.
(lxi) 7A1489-1 and 7A1489-3...... Odd S/Ns GK001 through
Slide/Raft, mid door, LH 767-300 series
GK353, and all odd S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
(lxii) 7A1489-2 and 7A1489-4..... Even S/Ns GK002 through
Slide/Raft, mid door, RH 767-300 series
GK354, and all even S/Ns side.
airplanes. with a single letter G prefix.
Table 2.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain McDonnell Douglas Model Airplanes
Goodrich evacuation systems
Component/part is named-- Installed on McDonnell having P/N--
Having any S/N--
Douglas Model--
(i) 100504-101 through 100504-205 D9F161 through D9F256
Slide, forward door..... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 inclusive.
inclusive, and PU0325
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PU0331 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(ii) 100505-101 through 100505-
D9A078 through D9A122
Slide, aft door......... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 201 inclusive.
inclusive, and PS0151
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PS0157 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(iii) 100506-103 through 100506- D9T085 through D9T127
Slide, tailcone......... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 203 inclusive.
inclusive, and PT0175
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PT0178 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(iv) 100504-101 through 100504-
D9F001 through D9F160
Slide, forward door..... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 205 inclusive.
inclusive, and PU0001
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PU0324 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(v) 100505-101 through 100505-201 D9A001 through D9A077
Slide, aft door......... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 inclusive.
inclusive, and PS0001
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PS0150 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(vi) 100506-103 through 100506-
D9T001 through D9T084
Slide, tailcone......... DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 203 inclusive.
inclusive, and PT0001
(MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD- through PT0174 inclusive.
83), and DC-9-87 (MD- 87) airplanes; Model MD- 88 airplanes; and Model
MD-90-30 airplanes.
(vii) 7A1274-3 through 7A1274-12 All...................... Slide, forward/ service DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9- inclusive.
door.
82 (MD-82) airplanes.
(viii) 7A1275-3 through 7A1275-20 All...................... Slide, aft door......... DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9- inclusive.
82 (MD-82) airplanes.
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(ix) 7A1276-3 through 7A1276-12
All...................... Slide, tailcone......... DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9- inclusive.
13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes;
Model DC-9-21 airplanes; Model DC-9- 31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32
(VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9- 33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C- 9B) airplanes; Model DC- 9-41 airplanes; Model
DC-9-51 airplanes; and
Model DC-9-81 (MD-81),
DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9- 83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87
(MD-87) airplanes.
Table 3.--Goodrich Evacuation Systems Installed on Certain Airbus Model Airplanes
Goodrich evacuation system having
Component/part is named--
Installed on Airbus
P/N--
Having any S/N--
Model--
(i) 4A3928-1..................... AY0001 through AY0007
Slide, door 3 type 1, LH A340-541 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(ii) 4A3928-2.................... AZ0001 through AZ0007
Slide, door 3 type 1, RH A340-541 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(iii) 4A3931-1 and 4A3931-3...... AQ0001 through AQ0028
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, LH A340-642 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(iv) 4A3931-2 and 4A3931-4....... AT0001 through AT0028
Ramp/Slide, off-wing, RH A340-642 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(v) 4A3934-1 and 4A3934-3........ AK0001 through AK0028
Slide/Raft, door 3, LH
A340-642 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(vi) 4A3934-2 and 4A3934-4....... AM0001 through AM0028
Slide/Raft, door 3, RH
A340-642 airplanes. inclusive.
side.
(vii) 7A1296-004 and 7A1296-005.. WB0030 through WB0033
Slide, mid door......... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- inclusive.
3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- 203 airplanes; Model
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
(viii) 7A1297-103 and 7A1297-203. WF0257 through WF0273
Ramp/Slide, off-wing
A310-203, -204, -221, inclusive.
door.
and -222 airplanes; and
Model A310-304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes.
(ix) 7A1298-004 and 7A1298-005... WA0327 through WA0374
Slide, forward/aft door. A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- inclusive.
3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- 203 airplanes; Model
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300
F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and
Model A310-304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes.
(x) 7A1299-006................... WE0149 through WE0172
Slide, emergency door... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- inclusive.
3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- 203 airplanes; Model
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
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(xi) 7A1300-007.................. WC0423 through WC0507
Slide/Raft, forward/aft A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- inclusive.
door.
3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- 203 airplanes; Model
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300
F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and
Model A310-304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes.
(xii) 7A1359-005................. WD0134 through WD0159
Slide/Raft, mid door.... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- inclusive.
3C, and B2-203 airplanes; Model A300
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- 203 airplanes; Model
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
(xiii) 7A1508-109 through 7A1508- AA1041 through AA2419
Slide/Raft, doors 1 and A330-201, -202, -203, - 117 inclusive.
inclusive.
4.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
(xiv) 7A1509-111, 7A1509-115 and AD0487 through AD1007
Slide, door 3 type 1.... A330-201, -202, -203, - 7A1509-117.
inclusive.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xv) 7A1510-109 through 7A1510-
AB0077 through AB0150
Slide/Raft, door 3 type A330-201, -202, -203, - 117 inclusive.
inclusive.
A, LH side.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xvi) 7A1510-110 through 7A1510- AC0077 through AC0148
Slide/Raft, door 3 type A330-201, -202, -203, - 118 inclusive.
inclusive.
A, RH side.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xvii) 7A1539-109 through 7A1539- AU0302 through AU0677
Slide/Raft, door 2, LH
A330-201, -202, -203, - 117 inclusive.
inclusive.
side.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
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(xviii) 7A1539-110 through 7A1539- AX0302 through AX0673
Slide/Raft, door 2, RH
A330-201, -202, -203, - 118 inclusive.
inclusive.
side.
223, and -243 airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
(xix) 7A1296-001 through 7A1296- WB0001 through WB0029
Slide, mid door......... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- 004 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with
3C, and B2-203 a single letter R
airplanes; Model A300 prefix, and all S/Ns
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- with a single letter G
203 airplanes; Model prefix.
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
(xx) 7A1297-101 through 7A1297-
WF0001 through WF0256
Ramp/Slide, off-wing
A310-203, -204, -221, 203 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with door.
and -222 airplanes; and a single letter R
Model A310-304, -322, - prefix, and all S/Ns
324, and -325 with a single letter G
airplanes. prefix.
(xxi) 7A1298-001 through 7A1298- WA0001 through WA0326
Slide, forward/aft door. A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- 004 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with
3C, and B2-203 a single letter R
airplanes; Model A300 prefix, and all S/Ns
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- with a single letter G
203 airplanes; Model prefix.
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300
F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and
Model A310-304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes.
(xxii) 7A1299-001 through 7A1299- WE0001 through WE0148
Slide, emergency door... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- 006 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with
3C, and B2-203 a single letter R
airplanes; Model A300 prefix, and all S/Ns
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- with a single letter G
203 airplanes; Model prefix.
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
(xxiii) 7A1300-001 through 7A1300- WC0001 through WC0422
Slide/Raft, forward/aft A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- 007 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with door.
3C, and B2-203 a single letter R
airplanes; Model A300 prefix, and all S/Ns
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- with a single letter G
203 airplanes; Model prefix.
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300
F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and
Model A310-304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes.
(xxiv) 7A1359-001 through 7A1359- WD0001 through WD0133
Slide/Raft, mid door.... A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K- 005 inclusive.
inclusive, all S/Ns with
3C, and B2-203 a single letter R
airplanes; Model A300 prefix, and all S/Ns
B4-2C, B4-103, and B4- with a single letter G
203 airplanes; Model prefix.
A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model
A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes.
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(xxv) 7A1508-001 through 7A1508- AA0001 through AA1040
Slide/Raft, doors 1 and A330-201, -202, -203, - 017 inclusive, and 7A1508-101
inclusive.
4.
223, and -243 through 7A1508-117 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
(xxvi) 7A1509-001 through 7A1509- AD0001 through AD0486
Slide, door 3 type 1.... A330-201, -202, -203, - 005 inclusive, and 7A1509-101
inclusive.
223, and -243 through 7A1509-117 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xxvii) 7A1510-001 through 7A1510- AB0001 through AB0076
Slide/Raft, door 3 type A330-201, -202, -203, - 017 inclusive, and 7A1510-101
inclusive.
A, LH side.
223, and -243 through 7A1510-117 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xxviii) 7A1510-002 through
AC0001 through AC0076
Slide/Raft, door 3 type A330-201, -202, -203, - 7A1510-018 inclusive, and 7A1510- inclusive.
A, RH side.
223, and -243 102 through 7A1510-118 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; and Model
A340-311, -312, and - 313 airplanes.
(xxix) 7A1539-001 through 7A1539- AU0001 thru AU0301
Slide/Raft, door 2, LH
A330-201, -202, -203, - 017 inclusive, and 7A1539-101
inclusive.
side.
223, and -243 through 7A1539-117 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
(xxx) 7A1539-002 through 7A1539- AX0001 thru AX0301
Slide/Raft, door 2, RH
A330-201, -202, -203, - 018 inclusive, and 7A1539-102
inclusive.
side.
223, and -243 through 7A1539-118 inclusive.
airplanes; Model A330- 301, -321, -322, -323, 341, -342, and -343 airplanes; Model A340- 211, -212, and -213 airplanes; Model A340- 311, -312, and -313 airplanes; Model A340- 541 airplanes; and
Model A340-642 airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is prompted by several reports of corroded shear-pin restraints that prevented Goodrich evacuation systems from deploying properly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation.
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 the following service bulletins, as applicable:
(1) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in Tables 1 and 2 of this AD: Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated
January 12, 2007; and
(2) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in Table 3 of this AD: Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344, Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006.
Compliance Times
(g) Perform the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD at the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For Goodrich evacuation systems installed on Boeing Model 767 airplanes as off-wing ramp/slide units and identified in Table 1 of this AD: Do the actions within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
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(2) For Goodrich evacuation systems other than those identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Do the actions within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
Replacement, or Inspections and Corrective Action
(h) Do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin, except where the service bulletin specifies to record service bulletin compliance on a system information card, this AD requires recording accomplishment in accordance with an FAA-approved record-keeping system.
(1) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in paragraphs
(c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(xxxi) inclusive in Table 1 of this AD,
(c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(iii) inclusive in Table 2 of this AD, and
(c)(3)(i) through (c)(3)(xviii) inclusive in Table 3 of this AD:
Replace the shear-pin restraints with new restraints.
(2) For Goodrich evacuation systems identified in paragraphs
(c)(1)(xxxii) through (c)(1)(lxii) inclusive in Table 1 of this AD,
(c)(2)(iv) through (c)(2)(ix) inclusive in Table 2 of this AD, and
(c)(3)(xix) through (c)(3)(xxx) inclusive in Table 3 of this AD: Do an inspection to verify the manufacturing lot number of the shear- pin restraint. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturing lot number of the shear-pin restraint can be conclusively determined from that review.
(i) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 inclusive is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin restraint with a new restraint.
(ii) If a manufacturing lot number from 3375 through 5551 inclusive is not found, do a general visual inspection of the shear- pin restraints for discrepancies (i.e., corrosion, security of pin retainer/label, overall condition, and lack of play). If any discrepancy is found, before further flight, replace the shear-pin restraint with a new restraint.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.''
Parts Installation
(i) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation system identified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, unless the shear-pin restraints have been replaced with new restraints in accordance with paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no Goodrich evacuation system identified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, unless the shear-pin restraints have been inspected and found acceptable in accordance with paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
Credit for Actions Done Using Previous Service Information
(k) Replacements and inspections done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the applicable service bulletins identified in Table 4 of this AD, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD.
Table 4.--Acceptable Goodrich Service Bulletins
Goodrich Service Bulletin
Revision level
Date
25-343...................... Original....... October 15, 2003. 25-343...................... 1.............. January 31, 2005. 25-343...................... 2.............. October 11, 2006. 25-344...................... Original....... October 15, 2003. 25-344...................... 1.............. January 31, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343, Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007; or Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344,
Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-344,
Revision 2, dated October 11, 2006, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-343,
Revision 3, dated January 12, 2007, on March 11, 2008 (73 FR 6586,
February 5, 2008).
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Goodrich, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1169.
(4) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_ regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
FR Doc. E8-5375 Filed 3-21-08; 8:45 am
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