80 FR 14805 - Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 54 (March 20, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 54 (March 20, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-05789 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 54 (Friday, March 20, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14805-14807] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-05789] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 54 / Friday, March 20, 2015 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 14805]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0749; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-051-AD; Amendment 39-18118; AD 2015-05-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires repetitive inspections of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing to detect cracks propagating from fasteners attaching the fittings to skin panels, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and replacement of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing and skin-panel- to-fitting fastener holes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible separation of the wing from the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective April 24, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 24, 2015. 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, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014- 0749. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014- 0749; 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 Docket 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: Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 16, 2014 (79 FR 62075). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing are subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing to detect cracks propagating from fasteners attaching the fittings to skin panels, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary; and replacement of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing and skin-panel- to-fitting fastener holes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible separation of the wing from the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comment received. The commenter supported the NPRM (79 FR 62075, October 16, 2014). Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 62075, October 16, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 62075, October 16, 2014). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013. The service bulletin describes procedures for inspection and replacement of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing, and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 20 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 14806]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ECSS inspection.................. 24 work-hours x $85 $0 $2,040 per $40,800 per per hour = $2,040 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Bolt hole inspection during 24 work-hours x $85 0 2,040.............. 40,800. rainbow fitting replacement. per hour = $2,040. Replacement of all four rainbow 2,060 work-hours x 28,000 203,100............ 4,062,000. fittings. $85 per hour = $175,100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of one rainbow fitting........... 515 work-hours x $85 per hour = $7,000 $50,775 $43,775. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for on-condition actions for cracking of the skin-panel- to-fitting fastener holes specified in this AD. 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), (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 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 airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-05-08 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: Amendment 39-18118 ; Docket No. FAA-2014-0749; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-051-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 24, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes; certificated in any category; having any outer wing serial number 4542 and subsequent, or any manufacturing end product (MEP) replacement outer wing except 14Y series. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing and skin-panel-to-fitting fastener holes, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible separation of the wing from the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Eddy Current Surface Scan (ECSS) Inspections At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do an ECSS inspection of the left and right outer wing upper and lower rainbow fitting-to-skin-panel attachments to detect cracks propagating from fasteners attaching the fittings to skin panels, and do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013, except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative actions before further flight. If any cracking is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair [[Page 14807]] the cracking, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. Repeat the inspection of the left and right outer wing upper and lower rainbow fitting-to-skin-panel attachments thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight hours, except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight hours on any wing. (2) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (h) Rainbow Fitting Replacement and Inspections At the time specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. (1) Do a detailed inspection of the wing faying structure for damage and cracks, and do an automated bolt hole eddy current inspection on all open fastener holes in the mating structure, stiffeners, webs and angles for cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013, except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) If any damage is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair the damage, using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (ii) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, before further flight, repair the cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013, except as provided by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. (2) Replace the left and right upper and lower rainbow fittings of the outer wing with new fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AD 2012-06-09, Amendment 39- 16990 (77 FR 21404, April 10, 2012), is related to the rainbow fitting replacement. AD 2012-06-09 references the Lockheed Martin Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G Series Aircraft Service Manual Publication (SMP), Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), SMP 515-C-SSID, Change 1, dated September 10, 2010; which contains inspections for the entire Model 382B-H airframe, not just the outer wing. Since installing new rainbow fittings, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, resets the accumulated service life on certain parts to zero, certain compliance times specified in Table 3 of this SSID would be affected by the installation of new outer wing fittings. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AD 2011-15-02, Amendment 39- 16749 (76 FR 41647, July 15, 2011), has requirements for fuel system limitations and critical design configuration control limitations, which might include configuration or parts limitations on areas affected by accomplishment of this AD. (i) Compliance Times for Paragraph (h) of This AD At the later of the times specified in paragraph (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 50,000 total flight hours on any wing. (2) Within 60 days or 100 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. (j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Although Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (2) Where Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57-95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013, specifies to contact Lockheed for repair instructions, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (k) Parts Installation Limitation After replacement of the left and right upper and lower rainbow fittings of the outer wing with new fittings, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any subsequent rainbow fitting replacements must be done using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (l) Outer Wing Flight Hours Adjustment For any wing on which the left or right upper and lower rainbow fittings of the outer wing have been replaced with new fittings as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before the accumulation of 30,000 flight hours after accomplishing the replacement, do the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD and repeat thereafter at the times specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (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 paragraph (n) 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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair required by this AD if it is approved by a Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Designated Engineering Representative (DER) that has been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (n) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin 382-57- 95, including Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Lockheed 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, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 6, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-05789 Filed 3-19-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER of a certain publication listed in this AD evaluation by the DAH indicating that
contains regulatory documents having general as of April 24, 2015. the upper and lower rainbow fittings on
applicability and legal effect, most of which ADDRESSES: For service information the outer wing are subject to WFD. The
are keyed to and codified in the Code of NPRM proposed to require repetitive
identified in this AD, contact Lockheed
Federal Regulations, which is published under inspections of the upper and lower
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness rainbow fittings on the outer wing to
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column detect cracks propagating from fasteners
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA attaching the fittings to skin panels, and
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL 30063; telephone 770–494–5444; fax related investigative and corrective
REGISTER issue of each week. 770–494–5445; email ams.portal@ actions if necessary; and replacement of
lmco.com; Internet http:// the upper and lower rainbow fittings on
www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/ the outer wing. We are issuing this AD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TechPubs.html. You may view this to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper
referenced service information at the and lower rainbow fittings on the outer
Federal Aviation Administration wing and skin-panel-to-fitting fastener
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. holes, which could result in reduced
14 CFR Part 39 structural integrity of the airplane and
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– possible separation of the wing from the
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0749; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–051–AD; Amendment 1221. It is also available on the Internet airplane.
39–18118; AD 2015–05–08] at http://www.regulations.gov by Comments
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0749. We gave the public the opportunity to
RIN 2120–AA64
participate in developing this AD. We
Examining the AD Docket have considered the comment received.
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed
Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin You may examine the AD docket on The commenter supported the NPRM
Aeronautics Company Airplanes the Internet at http:// (79 FR 62075, October 16, 2014).
www.regulations.gov by searching for Conclusion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0749; or in person at the Docket We reviewed the relevant data,
ACTION: Final rule. Management Facility between 9 a.m. considered the comments received, and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, determined that air safety and the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket public interest require adopting this AD
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this AD, the regulatory as proposed except for minor editorial
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed evaluation, any comments received, and changes. We have determined that these
Martin Aeronautics Company Model other information. The address for the minor changes:
382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is • Are consistent with the intent that
airplanes. This AD was prompted by an Docket Management Facility, U.S. was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
evaluation by the design approval Department of Transportation, Docket 62075, October 16, 2014) for correcting
holder (DAH) indicating that the upper Operations, M–30, West Building the unsafe condition; and
and lower rainbow fittings on the outer • Do not add any additional burden
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
wing are subject to widespread fatigue upon the public than was already
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
damage (WFD). This AD requires proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 62075,
DC 20590.
repetitive inspections of the upper and October 16, 2014).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl
lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing Related Service Information Under 1
Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
to detect cracks propagating from CFR Part 51
Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta
fasteners attaching the fittings to skin
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 We reviewed Lockheed Martin
panels, and related investigative and
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA Aeronautics Company Service Bulletin
corrective actions if necessary; and
30337; phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404– 382–57–95, including Appendix A,
replacement of the upper and lower
474–5606; email: Carl.W.Gray@faa.gov. dated December 16, 2013. The service
rainbow fittings on the outer wing. We
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: bulletin describes procedures for
are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
cracking of the upper and lower Discussion inspection and replacement of the upper
rainbow fittings on the outer wing and and lower rainbow fittings on the outer
We issued a notice of proposed wing, and corrective actions. This
skin-panel-to-fitting fastener holes, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
which could result in reduced structural service information is reasonably
part 39 by adding an AD that would available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
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integrity of the airplane and possible apply to certain Lockheed Martin
separation of the wing from the access this service information.
Corporation/Lockheed Martin
airplane. Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, Costs of Compliance
DATES: This AD is effective April 24, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. The We estimate that this AD affects 20
2015. NPRM published in the Federal airplanes of U.S. registry.
The Director of the Federal Register Register on October 16, 2014 (79 FR We estimate the following costs to
approved the incorporation by reference 62075). The NPRM was prompted by an comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
ECSS inspection .................... 24 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $2,040 per inspection cycle ... $40,800 per inspection cycle.
= $2,040 per inspection
cycle.
Bolt hole inspection during 24 work-hours × $85 per hour 0 2,040 ...................................... 40,800.
rainbow fitting replacement. = $2,040.
Replacement of all four rain- 2,060 work-hours × $85 per 28,000 203,100 .................................. 4,062,000.
bow fittings. hour = $175,100.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement of one rainbow fitting .............................. 515 work-hours × $85 per hour = $43,775 .................. $7,000 $50,775
We have received no definitive data (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (c) Applicability
that would enable us to provide cost DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Lockheed Martin
estimates for on-condition actions for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
cracking of the skin-panel-to-fitting Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 382G airplanes; certificated in any category;
fastener holes specified in this AD. in Alaska, and having any outer wing serial number 4542
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant and subsequent, or any manufacturing end
economic impact, positive or negative, product (MEP) replacement outer wing
Title 49 of the United States Code except 14Y series.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: America Code 57, Wings.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more (e) Unsafe Condition
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
authority. safety, Incorporation by reference, the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
We are issuing this rulemaking under Safety. that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the outer wing are subject to widespread
Adoption of the Amendment fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the upper
Accordingly, under the authority
and lower rainbow fittings on the outer wing
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, and skin-panel-to-fitting fastener holes,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as which could result in reduced structural
air commerce by prescribing regulations follows: integrity of the airplane and possible
for practices, methods, and procedures separation of the wing from the airplane.
the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(f) Compliance
safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES
is within the scope of that authority Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows:
products identified in this rulemaking (g) Repetitive Eddy Current Surface Scan
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (ECSS) Inspections
action.
§ 39.13 [Amended] At the later of the times specified in
Regulatory Findings paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do an
This AD will not have federalism ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding ECSS inspection of the left and right outer
implications under Executive Order the following new airworthiness wing upper and lower rainbow fitting-to-
directive (AD): skin-panel attachments to detect cracks
13132. This AD will not have a propagating from fasteners attaching the
substantial direct effect on the States, on 2015–05–08 Lockheed Martin Corporation/ fittings to skin panels, and do all applicable
the relationship between the national Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company: related investigative actions, in accordance
government and the States, or on the Amendment 39–18118 ; Docket No. with the Accomplishment Instructions of
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distribution of power and FAA–2014–0749; Directorate Identifier Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
responsibilities among the various 2014–NM–051–AD. Service Bulletin 382–57–95, including
levels of government. Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013,
(a) Effective Date except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD is effective April 24, 2015. AD. Do all applicable related investigative
certify that this AD: actions before further flight. If any cracking
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs is found during any inspection required by
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, None. this paragraph, before further flight, repair
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the cracking, using a method approved in limitations on areas affected by ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
accordance with the procedures specified in accomplishment of this AD. method to be approved, the repair must meet
paragraph (m) of this AD. Repeat the the certification basis of the airplane, and the
inspection of the left and right outer wing (i) Compliance Times for Paragraph (h) of
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
upper and lower rainbow fitting-to-skin- This AD
panel attachments thereafter at intervals not At the later of the times specified in (n) Related Information
to exceed 2,000 flight hours, except as paragraph (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, do the For more information about this AD,
provided by paragraph (l) of this AD. actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD. contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total (1) Before the accumulation of 50,000 total
flight hours on any wing. Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta
flight hours on any wing.
(2) Within 365 days or 600 flight hours, (2) Within 60 days or 100 flight hours, Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701
whichever occurs first, after the effective date whichever occurs first, after the effective date Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
of this AD. of this AD. phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404–474–5606;
email: Carl.W.Gray@faa.gov.
(h) Rainbow Fitting Replacement and (j) Exceptions to Service Information
Inspections Specifications (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
At the time specified in paragraph (i) of (1) Although Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (1) The Director of the Federal Register
this AD, do the actions required by paragraph Company Service Bulletin 382–57–95, approved the incorporation by reference
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. including Appendix A, dated December 16, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the wing 2013, specifies to submit certain information
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
faying structure for damage and cracks, and to the manufacturer, this AD does not
do an automated bolt hole eddy current include that requirement. part 51.
inspection on all open fastener holes in the (2) Where Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (2) You must use this service information
mating structure, stiffeners, webs and angles Company Service Bulletin 382–57–95, as applicable to do the actions required by
for cracking, in accordance with the including Appendix A, dated December 16, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed 2013, specifies to contact Lockheed for repair (i) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Martin Aeronautics Company Service instructions, before further flight, repair Service Bulletin 382–57–95, including
Bulletin 382–57–95, including Appendix A, using a method approved in accordance with Appendix A, dated December 16, 2013.
dated December 16, 2013, except as provided the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of (ii) Reserved.
by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. this AD. (3) For Lockheed service information
(i) If any damage is found during any
(k) Parts Installation Limitation identified in this AD, contact Lockheed
inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, before further flight, repair the After replacement of the left and right Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
damage, using a method approved in upper and lower rainbow fittings of the outer Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness Office,
accordance with the procedures specified in wing with new fittings, as required by Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P–58, 86 S.
paragraph (m) of this AD. paragraph (h) of this AD, any subsequent Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30063; telephone
(ii) If any cracking is found during any rainbow fitting replacements must be done 770–494–5444; fax 770–494–5445; email
inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of using a method approved in accordance with ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://
this AD, before further flight, repair the the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/
cracking, in accordance with the this AD. TechPubs.html.
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed (l) Outer Wing Flight Hours Adjustment (4) You may view this service information
Martin Aeronautics Company Service
For any wing on which the left or right at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Bulletin 382–57–95, including Appendix A,
dated December 16, 2013, except as provided upper and lower rainbow fittings of the outer 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. wing have been replaced with new fittings as information on the availability of this
(2) Replace the left and right upper and required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
lower rainbow fittings of the outer wing with the accumulation of 30,000 flight hours after (5) You may view this service information
new fittings, in accordance with the accomplishing the replacement, do the that is incorporated by reference at the
Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed inspection required by paragraph (g) of this National Archives and Records
Martin Aeronautics Company Service AD and repeat thereafter at the times Administration (NARA). For information on
Bulletin 382–57–95, including Appendix A, specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
the availability of this material at NARA, call
dated December 16, 2013. (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AD (AMOCs) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2012–06–09, Amendment 39–16990 (77 FR locations.html.
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
21404, April 10, 2012), is related to the
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
rainbow fitting replacement. AD 2012–06–09 Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 6,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
references the Lockheed Martin Model 382, 2015.
requested using the procedures found in 14
382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G Series Aircraft Jeffrey E. Duven,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Service Manual Publication (SMP),
send your request to your principal inspector Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Supplemental Structural Inspection
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Aircraft Certification Service.
Document (SSID), SMP 515–C–SSID, Change
appropriate. If sending information directly
1, dated September 10, 2010; which contains [FR Doc. 2015–05789 Filed 3–19–15; 8:45 am]
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
inspections for the entire Model 382B–H
attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
airframe, not just the outer wing. Since
paragraph (n) of this AD.
installing new rainbow fittings, as required
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
by paragraph (g) of this AD, resets the
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
accumulated service life on certain parts to
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
zero, certain compliance times specified in
of the local flight standards district office/
Table 3 of this SSID would be affected by the
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
certificate holding district office.
installation of new outer wing fittings.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AD level of safety may be used for any repair
2011–15–02, Amendment 39–16749 (76 FR required by this AD if it is approved by a
41647, July 15, 2011), has requirements for Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed
fuel system limitations and critical design Martin Aeronautics Company Designated
configuration control limitations, which Engineering Representative (DER) that has
might include configuration or parts been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 24, 2015. | |
| Contact | Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5554; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 14805 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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