
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 136 (Friday, July 15, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41647-41651]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17399]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-1305; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-074-AD; 
Amendment 39-16749; AD 2011-15-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed 
Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. That AD 
currently requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by 
incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to 
satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That 
AD also requires the accomplishment of certain fuel system 
modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel 
system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if 
necessary. This new AD corrects certain part number references, adds an 
additional inspection area, and for certain airplanes, requires certain 
actions to be re-accomplished according to revised service information. 
This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect accomplishment 
information in the service information cited by the existing AD. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside 
fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or 
maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, 
could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the 
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 19, 
2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 3, 2008 (73 FR 56464, dated September 29, 2008).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb 
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-
5445; e-mail ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may review copies 
of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building

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Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 
20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Duggan, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; 
phone: (404) 474-5576; fax: (404) 474-5606; e-mail: 
neil.duggan@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2008-20-01, amendment 
39-15680 (73 FR 56464, September 29, 2008). That AD applies to the 
specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
January 5, 2011 (76 FR 485). That NPRM proposed to continue to require 
revising the maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness 
limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation 
Regulation No. 88 requirements. That NPRM also proposed to continue to 
require the accomplishment of certain fuel system modifications, the 
initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel system limitations to 
phase in those inspections, and repair if necessary. That NPRM also 
proposed to correct certain part number references, add an additional 
inspection area, and for certain airplanes, require certain actions to 
be re-accomplished according to revised service information.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the proposal 
and the FAA's response to the comment.

Request To Revise Cost Estimate

    Lynden Air Cargo requested that the cost for revising the 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness be included in the Costs of 
Compliance estimate. Lynden Air Cargo stated that there is a 
significant amount of work-hours associated with revising ``company 
manuals, job cards, maintenance programs, computerized tracking 
programs and record keeping documents'' so that the operator can comply 
with the requirements of a new AD. Lynden Air Cargo estimated that 
these actions will take at least 80 work-hours for its office staff, 
and estimated that this cost would affect other operators. Lynden Air 
Cargo also pointed out that this work load for the office staff will 
have a greater impact on smaller fleet operators with smaller staff.
    We agree that a requirement of the new AD will require an update of 
the maintenance program to incorporate references to revised service 
information. This action is estimated to take approximately 1 work-hour 
per airplane. However, we disagree with increasing the estimated work-
hours for the time that it takes for writing job cards, tracking 
programs, or record-keeping, since those actions are not directly 
required by this AD. The costs specified by Lynden Air Cargo will not 
be the same for all operators. The Costs of Compliance estimate has 
been revised accordingly.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the 
AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 62 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for 
U.S. operators to comply with this AD. The average labor rate per hour 
is $85. The costs of the new requirements of this AD are as follows:

                                         Estimated Costs for New Actions
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                                                                                 Number of U.S.-
           Action               Work hours          Parts           Cost per       registered       Fleet cost
                                                                    airplane        airplanes
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Inspection of fuel probes...              24  None............  $2,040, per                  24  $48,960, per
                                                                 inspection                       inspection
                                                                 cycle.                           cycle.
Maintenance program revision               1  None............  $85............              24  $2,040.
Actions necessary for                     24  None............  $2,040.........              24  $48,960.
 airplanes on which Lockheed
 Service Bulletin 382-28-19,
 Revision 3, dated November
 30, 2006, has been done.
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    The current costs for AD 2008-20-01 are repeated for the 
convenience of affected operators, as follows:

                              Estimated Costs for Actions Required by AD 2008-20-01
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                                                                                  Number of U.S.-
            Action               Work hours          Parts           Cost per       registered      Fleet cost
                                                                      product        airplanes
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Maintenance program revision.               1  None.............             $85              24          $2,040
Installation of new, improved              12  $10,288..........         $11,308              24        $271,392
 fuel dump masts.
Dry bay zonal inspection,                 952  None.............         $80,920              24      $1,942,080
 inspection and repair of
 static ground terminals,
 marking the wiring for the
 fuel quantity indicating
 system, initial inspection
 of lightning and static
 bonding jumpers.
Installation of GFIs and                  120  $115,000.........        $125,200              24      $3,004,800
 flame arrestors.
Initial inspection of GFIs                  8  None.............            $680              24         $16,320
 and flame arrestors.
Installation of lightning                 910  $10,000..........         $87,350              24      $2,096,400
 bonding jumpers.

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Sealant application..........             320  None.............         $27,200              24        $652,800
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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

    We have determined that 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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2008-20-01, Amendment 39-15680 (73 FR 56464, September 29, 2008), and 
adding the following new AD:

2011-15-02 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 
Company: Amendment 39-16749; Docket No. FAA-2010-1305; Directorate 
Identifier 2010-NM-074-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 19, 
2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2008-20-01, Amendment 39-15680.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed 
Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

    Note 1:  This AD requires revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with 
these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes 
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the 
areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able 
to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this 
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must 
request approval for an alternative method of compliance according 
to paragraph (o) of this AD. The request should include a 
description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure 
the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.

Unsafe Condition

    (e) This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank 
systems. The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this AD to 
prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused 
by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, 
which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a 
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

RESTATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS OF AD 2008-20-01, WITH NEW SERVICE 
INFORMATION:

Maintenance Program Revision

    (g) Before December 16, 2008, revise the maintenance program to 
incorporate the fuel system limitations (FSLs) and the critical 
design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-
22, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008; except as provided by 
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, and except that 
the modifications and initial inspections specified in table 1 of 
this AD must be done at the compliance time specified in paragraph 
(h) of this AD.
    (1) For the CDCCLs specified in paragraphs 2.C.(3)(e), 
2.C.(3)(h), 2.C.(4)(a), 2.C.(5)(c), 2.C.(7)(h), and 2.C.(8) of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, 
Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008, do the applicable actions in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 3, dated November 30, 2006; or Revision 
4, dated September 18, 2008. After the effective date of this AD, 
use only Revision 4.
    (2) Where paragraph 2.C.(1)(c) of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, 
dated March 28, 2008, specifies to change the maintenance program to 
indicate that repetitive inspections of the lightning and static 
bonding jumpers must be done in accordance with Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-28-21, instead do the repetitive inspections in 
accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 3, 
dated November 30, 2006; or Revision 4, dated September 18, 2008. 
After the effective date of this AD, use only Revision 4.
    (3) Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, dated 
March 28, 2008, specifies to inspect, this AD requires doing a 
general visual inspection.

    Note 2: 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,

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ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area 
being checked.''

Fuel System Modifications, Initial Inspections, and Repair if Necessary

    (h) Within 36 months after November 3, 2008 (the effective date 
of AD 2008-20-01), do the applicable actions specified in table 1 of 
this AD, and repair any discrepancy before further flight, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.

             Table 1--Modifications and Initial Inspections
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                                          Additional source of guidance
                 Action                    for accomplishing the action
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For airplanes having any serial number   Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 prior to 4962: Install new, improved     28-9, dated May 13, 1983.
 fuel dump masts in accordance with
 paragraph 2.C.(1)(d) of the
 Accomplishment Instructions of
 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22,
 Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.
Mark the fuel quantity indicating        Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 system (FQIS) wires in accordance with   28-19, Revision 4, dated
 paragraphs 2.C.(1)(a)2, 2.C.(4)(b),      September 18, 2008.
 and 2.C.(4)(c) of the Accomplishment
 Instructions of Lockheed Service
 Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, dated
 March 28, 2008.
Do the dry bay zonal inspection and      Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 inspect the static ground terminals of   28-19, Revision 4, dated
 the fuel system plumbing in accordance   September 18, 2008.
 with paragraph 2.C.(1)(a) of the
 Accomplishment Instructions of
 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22,
 Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.
Install ground fault interrupters        Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 (GFIs) and flame arrestors for           28-20, Revision 11, dated
 protection of the fuel system in         April 20, 2010.
 accordance with paragraphs 2.C.(1)(b)
 and 2.C.(7)(c) of the Accomplishment
 Instructions of Lockheed Service
 Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, dated
 March 28, 2008.
Inspect the GFIs for protection of the   Paragraph 2.C.(2) of the
 fuel system in accordance with           Accomplishment Instructions of
 paragraph 2.C.(1)(b)1 of the             Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 Accomplishment Instructions of           28-22, Revision 3, dated March
 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22,     28, 2008.
 Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.
Install the lightning bonding jumpers    Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 (straps) in accordance with paragraphs   28-21, Revision 4, dated
 2.C.(1)(c) and 2.C.(6)(a) of the         January 6, 2010.
 Accomplishment Instructions of
 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22,
 Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.
Inspect the lightning and static         Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 bonding jumpers (straps) in accordance   28-19, Revision 4, dated
 with paragraphs 2.C.(1)(c) of the        September 18, 2008.
 Accomplishment Instructions of
 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22,
 Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008.
Apply a certain sealant to the interior  Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-
 of the main wing fuel tanks; and apply   28-24, Revision 1, dated
 a certain sealant to the all external    November 5, 2007, including
 fuel tank nose caps, mid sections, and   the Errata Notice, dated
 tail sections; as applicable; in         January 7, 2008.
 accordance with paragraphs
 2.C.(1)(e)1, 2.C.(1)(e)3, and
 2.C.(7)(i)1 of the Accomplishment
 Instructions of Lockheed Service
 Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, dated
 March 28, 2008.
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No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs

    (i) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) 
and (h) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection 
intervals, or CDCCLs may be used unless the inspections, intervals, 
or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this 
AD.

No Reporting Requirement

    (j) Although Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 3, 
dated November 30, 2006, specifies to notify Lockheed of any 
discrepancies found during inspection, this AD does not require that 
action.

NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THIS AD:

Incorrect Steps in a Service Bulletin

    (k) Where the last two bulleted steps of paragraphs 2.C.(2)(b)5 
and 2.C.(2)(c)3 of Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, Revision 3, 
dated March 28, 2008, specify that the GFI FAILURE and GROUND FAULT 
DETECTED lights illuminate for 2 seconds, this AD does not require 
those steps.

Additional Inspection Area

    (l) For airplanes on which Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, 
Revision 3, dated November 30, 2006, has not been done: Where table 
1 of this AD specifies to do the dry bay zonal inspection, do an 
inspection of the fuel probes as part of the dry bay zonal 
inspections, in accordance with the service information specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD for the dry bay zonal inspections. Do the 
inspections at the time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, or 
within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever 
occurs later.

Actions for Airplanes on Which a Previous Issue of Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-28-19 Was Done

    (m) For airplanes on which any action was done in accordance 
with Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 3, dated November 
30, 2006: Within the compliance time specified in paragraph (h) of 
this AD, or within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later, do the actions required by paragraphs (m)(1) 
through (m)(4) of this AD and repair any discrepancy before further 
flight, in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed 
Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 4, dated September 18, 2008. 
Although Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 4, dated 
September 18, 2008, specifies to notify Lockheed of any 
discrepancies found during inspection, this AD does not require that 
action.
    (1) Inspect the fuel probes as part of the zonal inspections of 
the dry bay areas and other areas.
    (2) Inspect generator feeder and control wire bundles for 
correct separation from other wires in the wing leading edge and 
fuselage areas, and for correct separation from fuel tank boundaries 
in the wing leading edge area.
    (3) Inspect for correct spot-tying of certain wire bundles that 
are within 2 to 12 inches of hot equipment or wires with flame-
resistant lacing braid, or, for wiring in powerplant areas, with 
fiberglass braid.
    (4) Inspect for use of the correct shielding specification and 
separation of the FQIS wiring in certain locations from alternating 
current (AC) power wires.

Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    (n) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in 
accordance with Lockheed

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Service Bulletin 382-28-20, Revision 8, dated October 13, 2009; 
Revision 9, dated December 14, 2009; or Revision 10, dated March 18, 
2010; are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of 
paragraph (h) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (o)(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in the Related Information 
section of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2008-20-01 are approved as AMOCs for 
this AD.

Related Information

    (p) For more information about this AD, contact Neil Duggan, 
Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion and Services Branch, ACE-118A, FAA, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College 
Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-5576; fax: (404) 474-5606; e-mail: 
neil.duggan@faa.gov.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (q) You must use Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, Revision 
4, dated September 18, 2008; or Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, 
Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008; 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 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-19, 
Revision 4, dated September 18, 2008, 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 Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-28-22, 
Revision 3, dated March 28, 2008, on November 3, 2008 (73 FR 56464, 
September 29, 2008).
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb 
Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-
5445; e-mail ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information that 
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at an NARA facility, 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 July 1, 2011.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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