[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 141 (Thursday, July 23, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19331]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 98-NM-49-AD; Amendment 39-10449; AD 98-15-23]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 340B series airplanes. This
amendment requires adjustment of the cargo baggage net, replacement of
baggage net placards, and installation of new baggage net placards.
This amendment is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing
airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority.
The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent failure of the
cargo bulkhead floor attachments, which could result in damage to the
airplane structure and possible injury to passengers and crewmembers.
EFFECTIVE DATE: The direct final rule published at 63 FR 16884 was
effective on July 6, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman B. Martenson, Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-2110; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published this direct final rule
with request for comments in the Federal Register on April 7, 1998 (63
FR 16884). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a
non-controversial rule where the FAA anticipates that there will be no
adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that
no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse
comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse
comment, was received within the comment period, the regulation would
become effective on July 6, 1998. Comments were received that were not
adverse, and thus this notice confirms that this final rule will become
effective on that date. The FAA's response to those comments are
included in the docket for this AD action.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14, 1998.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 98-19331 Filed 7-22-98; 8:45 am]
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