AD 2004-16-10 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes Equipped With Off-Wing Escape Slides

Models named: 767-200, -300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with off-wing escape slides; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.” Therefore, inspections accomplished prior to the effective date of the final rule per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0299, dated January 18, 2001 (listed as the source of service information for the final rule), are acceptable for compliance with the inspections of the final rule. We have not changed the final rule regarding this issue. Conclusion After careful review of the available data, including the comments noted above, we have determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule with the changes previously described. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Cost Impact There are approximately 696 airplanes of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. We estimate that 297 airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 6 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required inspection of the door-opening actuators for the off-wing slide compartment, and that the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $115,830, or $390 per airplane. Inspection of the actuator cartridge, if required, will take approximately 1 work hour to accomplish, and the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the inspection on U.S. operators is estimated to be $65 per actuator cartridge. Replacement of the actuator cartridge, if required, will take approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish, and the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the replacement on U.S. operators is estimated to be $65 per actuator cartridge. The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other administrative actions. Regulatory Impact The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is determined that this final rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2004-16-10   Boeing: Amendment 39-13766. Docket 2002-NM-151-AD.