80 FR 44835 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 144 (July 28, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 144 (July 28, 2015)
| Page Range | 44835-44838 | |
| FR Document | 2015-15851 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44835-44838] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-15851] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0921; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-073-AD; Amendment 39-18193; AD 2015-13-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-14-05 for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and 747-400F series airplanes. AD 2013-14-05 required repetitive inspections of the longeron extension fittings for cracking, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD would continue to require the actions specified in AD 2013-14-05, and would add new repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of any modified, repaired, or replaced longeron extension fitting for cracking, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the outboard flange of the longeron extension fittings, and our determination that more work is necessary on airplanes on which a permanent repair, longeron extension fitting replacement, or modification was accomplished. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the longeron extension fittings, which can become large and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 1, 2015. [[Page 44836]] The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 1, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of August 26, 2013 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 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- 0921. 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 0921; 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: Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). AD 2013-14-05 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and 747-400F series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 15, 2014 (79 FR 74038). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracking in the outboard flange of the longeron extension fittings, and our determination that more work is necessary on airplanes on which a permanent repair, longeron extension fitting replacement, or modification was accomplished, as required by AD 2013- 14-05. The NPRM proposed to continue to require the actions specified in AD 2013-14-05, and to add new repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of any modified, repaired, or replaced longeron extension fitting for cracking, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the longeron extension fittings, which can become large and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, 2014) United Airlines expressed that the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, 2014) affects 13 of its Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes, and that it concurs with the NPRM. Boeing expressed that it concurs with the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, 2014). Request To Include the Effective Date Atlas Air requested that we revise the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, 2014) to include a new paragraph (k)(3) to list the effective date of AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013), or that we include the effective date of AD 2013-14-05 in paragraph (g) of the NPRM. Atlas Air pointed out that the compliance time in paragraph (g) of the NPRM references the ``Compliance'' section of the service information, which is based on the effective date of AD 2013-14-05, and once AD 2013-14-05 is replaced, the effective date of AD 2013-14-05 will no longer exist. We disagree with the commenter's request to add a new paragraph (k)(3) to this AD, or to add the effective date of AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013), to paragraph (g) of this AD. The effective date of AD 2013-14-05 (August 26, 2013) is specified in the first sentence under paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the referenced service information. Therefore, no change is needed for this AD in this regard. 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 74038, December 15, 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 74038, December 15, 2014). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. The service information describes procedures for repetitive HFEC inspections of any modified, repaired, or replaced longeron extension fitting for cracking, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 41 airplanes of U.S. registry We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HFEC inspection [retained action 32 work-hours x $85 $0 $2,720 per $111,520 per from AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39- per hour = $2,720 inspection cycle. inspection cycle 17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, per inspection 2013)]. cycle. [[Page 44837]] Terminating action for certain 479 work-hours x $0 $40,715............ $1,669,315 inspections [retained action $85 per hour = from AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39- $40,715. 17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013)]. HFEC inspection [new action]..... 32 work-hours x $85 $0 $2,720 per $111,520 per per hour = $2,720 inspection cycle. inspection cycle per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement................................ 464 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $39,440 $39,440. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2015-13-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18193 ; Docket No. FAA- 2014-0921; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-073-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 1, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the outboard flange of the longeron extension fittings, and our determination that more work is necessary on airplanes on which a permanent repair, longeron extension fitting replacement, or modification was accomplished, as required by AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the longeron extension fittings, which can become large and adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections At the applicable time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014: Do surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the left and right longeron extension fittings, and all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions at the applicable time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing [[Page 44838]] Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. If no cracking is found, repeat the inspection thereafter at the intervals specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, until a terminating action specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done. (h) Terminating Actions for the Inspections Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD (1) Doing the permanent repair, longeron extension fitting replacement, or preventative modification before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, dated December 4, 2012, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, dated December 4, 2012, was incorporated by reference in AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013) and continues to be incorporated by reference in this AD. After accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph, the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD must be done at the times specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (2) Doing the repair (PART 4 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014), longeron extension fitting replacement, or modification on or after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. After accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph, the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD must be done at the times specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Post-Modification/Repair/Replacement Inspections For airplanes on which any action identified in paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished (including if the action is done as a corrective action required by paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD): At the applicable time specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, do a surface HFEC inspection of the left and right longeron extension fittings for cracking, as applicable, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. Do all applicable corrective actions at the applicable time specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. If no cracking is found, repeat the inspection thereafter at the interval specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. (j) Inspection of Temporary Repair and Corrective Actions For airplanes on which a temporary repair specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860 has been done: At the times specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, do a surface HFEC inspection of the temporary repair of the longeron extension fittings for cracking, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (k) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair information: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD. (l) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, dated December 4, 2012, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39-17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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 the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 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. (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-14-05, Amendment 39- 17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD. (n) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 1, 2015. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 26, 2013 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, dated December 4, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (5) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (6) You may view this service information at FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) 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 June 19, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-15851 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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external doublers on the fuselage skin, and (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) You may view this service information
do the applicable actions specified in (AMOCs) at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, in (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
accordance with the Accomplishment Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the information on the availability of this
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
747–53A2861, dated April 1, 2014, except as requested using the procedures found in 14 (5) You may view this service information
required by paragraphs (i)(2), (i)(3), and (i)(4) CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, that is incorporated by reference at the
of this AD. send your request to your principal inspector National Archives and Records
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) For affected areas with any existing
appropriate. If sending information directly the availability of this material at NARA, call
repair doubler: Before further flight, do
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
inspections and applicable repairs using a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
method approved in accordance with the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be locations.html.
procedures specified by paragraph (j) of this
AD. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 16,
(2) For affected areas with no existing Requests@faa.gov. 2015.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Suzanne Masterson,
repair doubler, do the applicable actions
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
of the local Flight Standards District Office/
(i) Before further flight, do a surface LFEC certificate holding district office. [FR Doc. 2015–18156 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am]
inspection for corrosion of the external lower (3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
lobe doubler, a surface LFEC inspection for this AD: Some steps in the Work Instructions
skin cracks of the external lower lobe are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC).
doubler, a detailed inspection for cracks of If this service bulletin is mandated by an AD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the external lower lobe skin, and do all then the steps labeled as RC, including
applicable related investigative and substeps under an RC step and any figures Federal Aviation Administration
corrective actions. Do all applicable related identified in an RC step, must be done to
investigative and corrective actions before comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
14 CFR Part 39
further flight. for any deviations to RC steps, including
(ii) Do all applicable repetitive inspections substeps and identified figures. Steps not [Docket No. FAA–2014–0921; Directorate
of the fuselage skin thereafter at the labeled as RC may be deviated from using Identifier 2014–NM–073–AD; Amendment
applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., accepted methods in accordance with the 39–18193; AD 2015–13–06]
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service operator’s maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an RIN 2120–AA64
Bulletin 747–53A2861, dated April 1, 2014.
AMOC, provided the RC steps, including
(i) Exceptions to Service Information substeps and identified figures, can still be Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Specifications done as specified, and the airplane can be Company Airplanes
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin put back in an airworthy condition.
(4) An AMOC that provides an acceptable AGENCY: Federal Aviation
747–53A2861, dated April 1, 2014, specifies Administration (FAA), DOT.
level of safety may be used for any repair
a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue
required by this AD if it is approved by the ACTION: Final rule.
date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
requires compliance within the specified Designation Authorization (ODA) that has SUMMARY: We are superseding
compliance time after the effective date of been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–14–
this AD. ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 05 for certain The Boeing Company
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin method to be approved, the repair must meet Model 747–400 and 747–400F series
747–53A2861, dated April 1, 2014, specifies the certification basis of the airplane, and the
to contact Boeing for repair data, and airplanes. AD 2013–14–05 required
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for repetitive inspections of the longeron
Compliance), this AD requires repair before (k) Related Information extension fittings for cracking, and
further flight using a method approved in For more information about this AD, related investigative and corrective
accordance with the procedures specified in contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, actions if necessary. This new AD
paragraph (j) of this AD. Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle would continue to require the actions
(3) Where Paragraph 3.B, Part 2, Step 1, of Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind specified in AD 2013–14–05, and would
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; add new repetitive high frequency eddy
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2861, dated phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–917–6590;
email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov.
current (HFEC) inspections of any
April 1, 2014, incorrectly identifies ‘‘747 modified, repaired, or replaced longeron
NDT Manual Part 6, 51–00–00, Procedure 8,’’ (l) Material Incorporated by Reference extension fitting for cracking, and
associated with the LFEC inspection for skin
cracks of the external lower lobe repair
(1) The Director of the Federal Register applicable related investigative and
approved the incorporation by reference corrective actions if necessary. This AD
doubler, the correct reference is ‘‘747 NDT
(IBR) of the service information listed in this was prompted by reports of cracking in
Manual Part 6, 53–30–00, Procedure 5.’’
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the outboard flange of the longeron
(4) Where Paragraph 3.B, Part 3, Step 1, of part 51.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing (2) You must use this service information
extension fittings, and our
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2861, dated as applicable to do the actions required by determination that more work is
April 1, 2014, specifies doing external this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. necessary on airplanes on which a
surface LFEC inspections in accordance with (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– permanent repair, longeron extension
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‘‘747 NDT Manual Part 6, 51–00–00, 53A2861, dated April 1, 2014. fitting replacement, or modification was
Procedure 5 or Procedure 12,’’ and the skin (ii) Reserved. accomplished. We are issuing this AD to
panels are chem milled with a thickness that (3) For service information identified in detect and correct cracks in the longeron
exceeds the specification listed in Table 2 of this AD, contact Boeing Commercial extension fittings, which can become
Appendix C of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
747–53A2861, dated April 1, 2014, this AD large and adversely affect the structural
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
requires using a method approved in Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– integrity of the airplane.
accordance with the procedures specified in 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; DATES: This AD is effective September 1,
paragraph (j) of this AD. Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 2015.
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The Director of the Federal Register part 39 to supersede AD 2013–14–05, information, which is based on the
approved the incorporation by reference Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR 43763, effective date of AD 2013–14–05, and
of a certain publication listed in this AD July 22, 2013). AD 2013–14–05 applied once AD 2013–14–05 is replaced, the
as of September 1, 2015. to certain The Boeing Company Model effective date of AD 2013–14–05 will no
The Director of the Federal Register 747–400 and 747–400F series airplanes. longer exist.
approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM published in the Federal We disagree with the commenter’s
of a certain other publication listed in Register on December 15, 2014 (79 FR request to add a new paragraph (k)(3) to
this AD as of August 26, 2013 (78 FR 74038). The NPRM was prompted by this AD, or to add the effective date of
43763, July 22, 2013). reports of cracking in the outboard AD 2013–14–05, Amendment 39–17510
ADDRESSES: For service information flange of the longeron extension fittings, (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013), to
identified in this AD, contact Boeing and our determination that more work paragraph (g) of this AD. The effective
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data is necessary on airplanes on which a date of AD 2013–14–05 (August 26,
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, permanent repair, longeron extension 2013) is specified in the first sentence
MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; fitting replacement, or modification was under paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; accomplished, as required by AD 2013– the referenced service information.
fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// 14–05. The NPRM proposed to continue Therefore, no change is needed for this
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view to require the actions specified in AD AD in this regard.
this referenced service information at 2013–14–05, and to add new repetitive
the FAA, Transport Airplane high frequency eddy current (HFEC) Conclusion
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., inspections of any modified, repaired,
Renton, WA. For information on the We reviewed the relevant data,
or replaced longeron extension fitting
availability of this material at the FAA, considered the comments received, and
for cracking, and applicable related
call 425–227–1221. It is also available determined that air safety and the
investigative and corrective actions if
on the Internet at http:// public interest require adopting this AD
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
www.regulations.gov by searching for as proposed except for minor editorial
detect and correct cracks in the longeron
and locating Docket No. FAA 2014– changes. We have determined that these
extension fittings, which can become
0921. minor changes:
large and adversely affect the structural
integrity of the airplane. • Are consistent with the intent that
Examining the AD Docket
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
You may examine the AD docket on Comments 74038, December 15, 2014) for
the Internet at http:// We gave the public the opportunity to correcting the unsafe condition; and
www.regulations.gov by searching for participate in developing this AD. The • do not add any additional burden
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014 following presents the comments upon the public than was already
0921; or in person at the Docket received on the NPRM (79 FR 74038, proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 74038,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. December 15, 2014) and the FAA’s December 15, 2014).
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, response to each comment.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Related Service Information Under 1
contains this AD, the regulatory Support for the NPRM (79 FR 74038, CFR part 51
evaluation, any comments received, and December 15, 2014)
other information. The address for the We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
United Airlines expressed that the Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1,
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15,
Docket Management Facility, U.S. dated March 18, 2014. The service
2014) affects 13 of its Boeing Model information describes procedures for
Department of Transportation, Docket 747–400 series airplanes, and that it
Operations, M–30, West Building repetitive HFEC inspections of any
concurs with the NPRM. modified, repaired, or replaced longeron
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 Boeing expressed that it concurs with
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, extension fitting for cracking, and
the NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15, applicable related investigative and
DC 20590. 2014).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: corrective actions if necessary. This
Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Request To Include the Effective Date service information is reasonably
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, available because the interested parties
Atlas Air requested that we revise the
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office have access to it through their normal
NPRM (79 FR 74038, December 15,
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, course of business or by the means
2014) to include a new paragraph (k)(3)
WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; identified in the ADDRESSES section of
to list the effective date of AD 2013–14–
fax: 425–917–6590; email: this AD.
05, Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR
Nathan.P.Weigand@faa.gov. 43763, July 22, 2013), or that we include Costs of Compliance
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the effective date of AD 2013–14–05 in
paragraph (g) of the NPRM. Atlas Air We estimate that this AD affects 41
Discussion pointed out that the compliance time in airplanes of U.S. registry
We issued a notice of proposed paragraph (g) of the NPRM references We estimate the following costs to
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR the ‘‘Compliance’’ section of the service comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
HFEC inspection [retained action from AD 32 work-hours × $85 $0 $2,720 per inspection $111,520 per inspection
2013–14–05, Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR per hour = $2,720 cycle. cycle
43763, July 22, 2013)]. per inspection cycle.
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ESTIMATED COSTS—Continued
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Terminating action for certain inspections [re- 479 work-hours × $85 $0 $40,715 ........................ $1,669,315
tained action from AD 2013–14–05, Amend- per hour = $40,715.
ment 39–17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013)].
HFEC inspection [new action] ............................. 32 work-hours × $85 $0 $2,720 per inspection $111,520 per inspection
per hour = $2,720 cycle. cycle
per inspection cycle.
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 this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement .................................... 464 work-hours × $85 per hour = $39,440 ............................................... $0 $39,440
According to the manufacturer, some (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs
of the costs of this AD may be covered action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD replaces AD 2013–14–05,
under warranty, thereby reducing the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22,
cost impact on affected individuals. We 2013).
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
do not control warranty coverage for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (c) Applicability
affected individuals. As a result, we This AD applies to The Boeing Company
have included all costs in our cost (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and Model 747–400 and –400F series airplanes,
estimate. certificated in any category, as identified in
(4) Will not have a significant Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860,
Authority for This Rulemaking
economic impact, positive or negative, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014.
Title 49 of the United States Code on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
America Code 53, Fuselage.
Section 106, describes the authority of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (e) Unsafe Condition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by reports of
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference, cracking in the outboard flange of the
authority. longeron extension fittings, and our
Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under determination that more work is necessary on
Adoption of the Amendment airplanes on which a permanent repair,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, longeron extension fitting replacement, or
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, Accordingly, under the authority modification was accomplished, as required
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, by AD 2013–14–05, Amendment 39–17510
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013). We are issuing
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows:
this AD to detect and correct cracks in the
air commerce by prescribing regulations longeron extension fittings, which can
for practices, methods, and procedures become large and adversely affect the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS structural integrity of the airplane.
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES
safety in air commerce. This regulation (f) Compliance
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Comply with this AD within the
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
that is likely to exist or develop on done.
products identified in this rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(g) Repetitive Inspections
action. § 39.13 [Amended] At the applicable time specified in table 1
Regulatory Findings of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860,
We have determined that this AD will removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014: Do surface
not have federalism implications under 2013–14–05, Amendment 39–17510 (78 high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
Executive Order 13132. This AD will FR 43763, July 22, 2013), and adding the inspections for cracking of the left and right
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not have a substantial direct effect on following new AD: longeron extension fittings, and all
the States, on the relationship between applicable corrective actions, in accordance
2015–13–06 The Boeing Company: with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the national government and the States,
Amendment 39–18193 ; Docket No. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860,
or on the distribution of power and FAA–2014–0921; Directorate Identifier Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as
responsibilities among the various 2014–NM–073–AD. required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Do
levels of government. all applicable corrective actions at the
For the reasons discussed above, I (a) Effective Date applicable time specified in table 1 of
certify that this AD: This AD is effective September 1, 2015. paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
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Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, (j) Inspection of Temporary Repair and (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014. If no Corrective Actions 2013–14–05, Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR
cracking is found, repeat the inspection For airplanes on which a temporary repair 43763, July 22, 2013), are approved as
thereafter at the intervals specified in table 1 specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 747–53A2860 has been done: At the times paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD.
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, until a ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service (n) Related Information
terminating action specified in paragraph (h) Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated
of this AD is done. For more information about this AD,
March 18, 2014, do a surface HFEC contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
(h) Terminating Actions for the Inspections inspection of the temporary repair of the Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD longeron extension fittings for cracking, and
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
do all applicable corrective actions, in
(1) Doing the permanent repair, longeron (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
accordance with the Accomplishment
extension fitting replacement, or preventative 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
modification before the effective date of this 917–6590; email: Nathan.P.Weigand
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18,
2014, except as required by paragraph (k)(2) @faa.gov.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
747–53A2860, dated December 4, 2012, of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
terminates the repetitive inspections required actions before further flight.
by paragraph (g) of this AD. Boeing Alert (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(k) Exceptions to the Service Information
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, dated approved the incorporation by reference
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this
December 4, 2012, was incorporated by
747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
reference in AD 2013–14–05, Amendment
2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
39–17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2013) and part 51.
Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,’’ this
continues to be incorporated by reference in (2) You must use this service information
AD requires compliance within the specified
this AD. After accomplishing the actions as applicable to do the actions required by
compliance time after the effective date of
specified in this paragraph, the actions this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD must be this AD.
(2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (3) The following service information was
done at the times specified in paragraph (i)
747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, approved for IBR on September 1, 2015.
of this AD.
(2) Doing the repair (PART 4 of Boeing 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, information: Before further flight, repair 53A2860, Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014.
Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014), longeron using a method approved in accordance with (ii) Reserved.
extension fitting replacement, or the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of (4) The following service information was
modification on or after the effective date of this AD. approved for IBR on August 26, 2013 (78 FR
this AD, in accordance with the (l) Credit for Previous Actions 43763, July 22, 2013).
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1, This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (j) of 53A2860, dated December 4, 2012.
dated March 18, 2014, except as required by (ii) Reserved.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, terminates the this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using (5) For Boeing service information
repetitive inspection requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD. After accomplishing Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, identified in this AD, contact Boeing
the actions specified in this paragraph, the dated December 4, 2012, which was Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD incorporated by reference in AD 2013–14–05, Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
must be done at the times specified in Amendment 39–17510 (78 FR 43763, July 22, 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone
paragraph (i) of this AD. 2013). 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
(i) Post-Modification/Repair/Replacement (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance 5680; Internet https://
Inspections (AMOCs) www.myboeingfleet.com.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft (6) You may view this service information
For airplanes on which any action
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the at FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
identified in paragraph (h) of this AD has
been accomplished (including if the action is authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if For information on the availability of this
done as a corrective action required by requested using the procedures found in 14 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD): At the CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (7) You may view this service information
applicable time specified in table 3 of send your request to your principal inspector that is incorporated by reference at the
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing or local Flight Standards District Office, as National Archives and Records
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (NARA). For information on
Revision 1, dated March 18, 2014, except as to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
the availability of this material at NARA, call
required by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, do attention of the person identified in
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
a surface HFEC inspection of the left and paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
right longeron extension fittings for cracking,
Requests@faa.gov. locations.html.
as applicable, and do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 19,
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert notify your appropriate principal inspector, 2015.
Service Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ Michael Kaszycki,
dated March 18, 2014. Do all applicable
corrective actions at the applicable time certificate holding district office. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service level of safety may be used for any repair [FR Doc. 2015–15851 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am]
Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated required by this AD if it is approved by the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
March 18, 2014, except as required by Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. If no cracking is Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
found, repeat the inspection thereafter at the been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
interval specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service method to be approved, the repair must meet
Bulletin 747–53A2860, Revision 1, dated the certification basis of the airplane, and the
March 18, 2014. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
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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 September 1, 2015. | |
| Contact | Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 44835 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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