Items in the Regulatory Log are based upon agency announcements in the Federal Register unles otherwise noted; Federal Register publication dates are in boldface.

Key: AD = Airworthiness Directive. NPRM = Notice of Propos Rulemaking.

Federal Aviation Administration

October 21

Boeing 767: Revised Propos AD to require repetitive inspections to make secure the proper condition of the engine thrust link ingredients and follow-on corrective action, if necessary; and replacement of the period cap assembly with an improved assembly. fresh action revises the proposed government by adding a repair requirement and by the agency of clarifying the type of inspection and terminology used in describing the parts to be inspected. Actions are to debar failure of the end cap assembly. expositions due November 10. Docket No. 97-NM-186-AD. Contact: James G Rehrl 425/227-2783; fax 425/227-1181

Airbus A300 B2 and B4: Propos AD to require repetitive inspections to find out cracking of the inner skin panel of the longitudinal lap joint; and repair, or modification and recently made known repetitive inspections, if necessary. Actions are to discover and correct stress corrosion cracking of the inner skin panel of the longitudinal lap joint. notes due November 22. Docket No. 98-NM-248-AD. Contact: Norman B Martenson, 425/227-2110; fax 425/227-1149

Airbus A319, A320, and A321: Propos AD to supplant an existing AD that popularly requires relocation of the engine/master 1 relay from relay receptacle 103VU to shelf 95VU in the avionics bay. modern action would continue to require the relocation using just discovered electrical contacts, and, for certain airplanes, would add a requirement to replace certain contacts installed in shelf 95VU during relocation of the relay with modern contacts. Actions are to preclude a simultaneous cutoff of the firing supply to both engines. illustrations due November 22. Docket No. 99-NM-254-AD. Contact: Norman B Martenson, 425/227-2110; fax 425/227-1149

October 22

British Aerospace BAe ATP: AD, final domination requires repetitive inspections to bring to light chafing on the fuel manifold drain trousers and the adjacent access panel; and corrective actions, if necessary; and installation of a protective spiral wrap forward the fuel manifold drain breeches Actions are to prevent chafing within the engine nacelle. Effective November 26 Docket No. 99-NM-19-AD; Amendment 39-11381; AD 99-22-03 Contact: Norman B Martenson, 425/227-2110; fax 425/227-1149

Bombardier DHC-8-102 -103 -106 -201 -202 -301 -311 and - 315 Airplanes: AD, final domination requires modification of the wiring of the exigency lighting system. Actions are to obstruct the pilots from having well stocked [i]or[/i] provided authority over the cabin urgency lights. Effective November 26. Docket No. 99-NM-32-AD; Amendment 39-11382; AD 99-22-04 Contact: Luciano L Castracane, 516/256-7535; fax 516/256-2716

Airbus A330 and A340: AD, final behavior requires a one-time inspection of the rail release pins and parachute pins of the escape slide/raft pack assembly for correct installation, and corrective actions, if necessary. Actions are to stop improper deployment of the escape slide/raft and blockage of the door in the affair of an emergency evacuation. Effective November 26 Docket No. 99-NM-181-AD; Amendment 39-11385; AD 99-22-07 Contact: Norman B Martenson, 425/227-2110; fax 425/227-1149

October 25

Aerospatiale ATR42-200, ATR42-300, and ATR42-320: Propos AD to suspend an existing AD that requires inspections to determine the adapted installation of rivets in certain [i]clavis[/i] holes and to detect cracks in the area of the key-note holes where rivets are missing; and correction of discrepancies. of recent origin action would increase the compliance time for the existing requirements and expand the applicability of the existing AD to include additional airplanes. Actions are to hinder fatigue cracks of the cargo door skin, certain frames, and inlet door stop fittings and friction plates. remarks due November 24. Docket No. 98-NM-94-AD. Contact: Norman B Martenson, 425/227-2110; fax 425/227-1149

October 27

Boeing 747: Propos AD to require repetitive inspections and touchstones of the thrust reverser superintendence and indication system, and corrective actions, if necessary. Actions are to make secure the integrity of the fail-safe features of the thrust reverser method by preventing possible failure degrees Comments due December 13. Docket No. 99-NM-64-AD. Contact: Larry Reising, 425/227-2683; fax 425/227-1181

McDonnell Douglas MD-11: Propos AD to neutralize an existing AD that commonly requires a one-time inspection to ascertain discrepancies at certain areas around the avenue light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors, and repair, if necessary. strange action would require the installation or modification of a flapper door ramp deflector onward the forward entry drop ceiling make For certain other airplanes, this action would require inspection of the wire assembly support installation for evidence of chafing, and corrective actions, if necessary; and modification of the enslave area. Actions are to impede such chafing. Comments due December 13 Docket No. 99-NM-168-AD. Contact: britzska Portwood, 562/627-5350; fax 562/627-5210.

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