80 FR 65921 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 208 (October 28, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 208 (October 28, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-26993 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65921-65925] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26993] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4205; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD; Amendment 39-18301; AD 2015-21-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive eddy current inspections for any cracking in the inspar upper skin, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report that an operator discovered a crack in a certain section of the inspar upper skin, just forward of the rear spar on the right wing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear spar upper chord, which could result in the inability of the structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued safe flight and landing. DATES: This AD is effective November 12, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 12, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 9, 2014 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014). We must receive comments on this AD by December 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. [[Page 65922]] Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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-2015-4205. 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-2015- 4205; 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 street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received a report that an operator discovered a crack in the inspar upper skin at wing buttock line 157, just forward of the rear spar on the right wing. The crack measured 2.375 inches long. Two additional cracks were found in the skin at two holes common to the rear spar in the same area. Subsequent inspections specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, revealed that the rear spar upper chord was almost completely severed. Web cracks were also discovered on both wings. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the inability of the structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued safe flight and landing. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive eddy current inspections for any cracking in the inspar upper skin, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. 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. Other Relevant Rulemaking AD 2014-12-13, Amendment 39-17874 (79 FR 39300, July 10, 2014), was issued for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, - 400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2014-12-13 requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the aft support fitting for the main landing gear beam, and the rear spar upper chord and rear spar web in the area of rear spar station 224.14; and repair if necessary. AD 2014- 12-13 refers to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the required actions. For those airplanes that have not yet done the high frequency eddy current open-hole inspection specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, this AD specifies using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, to do the eddy current inspections for any cracking in the inspar upper skin area near the rear spar at wing buttock line 157. The eddy current inspections specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, are intended to ensure there are no undetected cracks in the inspar upper skin area near the rear spar at wing buttock 157 prior to the accomplishment of the inspections specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.'' ``Related investigative actions'' are follow-on actions that (1) are related to the primary action, and (2) further investigate the nature of any condition found. Related investigative actions in an AD could include, for example, inspections. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. ``Corrective actions'' correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between the AD and the Service Information Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but this AD requires repairing those conditions in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have authorized to make those findings. The effectivity of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, includes Group 1, configuration 1, airplanes. Those airplanes have been inspected using a high frequency eddy current open- hole inspection, in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013. We have determined that only those airplanes that have not done the high frequency eddy current open-hole inspection, in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, are affected by the identified unsafe condition addressed in this AD. Therefore, we have excluded Group 1, configuration 1, airplanes from the applicability of this AD. [[Page 65923]] Explanation of ``RC'' Steps in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which steps in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these steps from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The steps identified as Required for Compliance (RC) in any service information identified previously have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. For service information that contains steps that are labeled as RC, the following provisions apply: (1) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD, and an AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures; and (2) steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear spar upper chord could result in the inability of the structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued safe flight and landing. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2015-4205 and Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 495 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 per inspection $42,075 per = $85 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs 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 repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One-time inspection........................ 86 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $7,310 $7,310. Repair..................................... 3,700 work-hours x $85 per hour = 0 314,500 $314,500. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 65924]] (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): 2015-21-08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18301; Docket No. FAA- 2015-4205; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-149-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 12, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1326, dated September 22, 2015; except for Group 1, configuration 1, airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 57A1326, dated September 22, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that an operator discovered a crack in the inspar upper skin at wing buttock line 157, just forward of the rear spar on the right wing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear spar upper chord, which could result in the inability of the structure to carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent continued safe flight and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015: Do an eddy current inspection for any cracking in the inspar upper skin, and repair doublers and repair triplers, as applicable, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015; except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015. (h) Exceptions to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) The ``Condition'' column of table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, refers to total flight cycles ``as of the original issue date of this service bulletin.'' However, for this condition, this AD applies to the airplanes with the specified total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. (3) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for certain repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Terminating Actions for Certain Airplanes For Group 1, configurations 5 through 7, airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, accomplishment of any applicable high frequency eddy current inspection, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013 (which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-03-06, Amendment 39-17743 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014), and continues to be incorporated by reference in AD 2014-12-13, Amendment 39-17874 (79 FR 39300, July 10, 2014)), terminates the repetitive inspections in paragraph (g) of this AD for those airplanes, provided if any cracking is found, repair is done before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: AD 2014-12-13, Amendment 39-17874 (79 FR 39300, July 10, 2014), refers to Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013, as the appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the actions required in that AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (k) 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, Los Angeles 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) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with this AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (l) 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 November 12, 2015. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1326, dated September 22, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 9, 2014 (79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014). [[Page 65925]] (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1318, dated May 15, 2013. (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, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 October 11, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-26993 Filed 10-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the FDIC invokes this good cause reports with Congress and the General By order of the Board of Directors.
exception to Section 553 of the APA. Accounting Office so that the Final Rule Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The FDIC believes that good cause may be reviewed. Robert E. Feldman,
exists for issuing a final rule without Executive Secretary.
providing notice and an opportunity for D. Paperwork Reduction Act
[FR Doc. 2015–27294 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am]
public comment because such an Existing collections of information
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exercise is ‘‘unnecessary.’’ By the shall be discontinued or modified, as
express terms of both regulations, the appropriate, to the extent that this rule
underlying programs described in part obviates or alters any collection of
370 and § 330.16 have expired, and, information. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
because of that, the rescission of these E. Regulatory Flexibility Act
rules can have no effect on the banking Federal Aviation Administration
industry or the public. Moreover, the The Regulatory Flexibility Act 15
rescission of part 370, § 330.1(s), and (RFA) applies only to rules for which an 14 CFR Part 39
§ 330.16 is not ‘‘substantive’’ as the agency publishes a general notice of
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4205; Directorate
programs that these regulations proposed rulemaking pursuant to 5 Identifier 2015–NM–149–AD; Amendment
implemented have expired and they U.S.C. 553(b), or any other law.16 As 39–18301; AD 2015–21–08]
affect no substantive rights or discussed above, consistent with section
obligations. 553(b)(3)(B) of the APA, the FDIC has RIN 2120–AA64
determined for good cause that general
2. Effective Date notice and opportunity for public Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
In addition, section 553(d)(3) of the comment would be unnecessary. Company Airplanes
APA provides that an agency, for good Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 601(2), AGENCY: Federal Aviation
cause found and published with the the RFA does not apply. Administration (FAA), DOT.
rule, does not have to comply with the
List of Subjects ACTION: Final rule; request for
requirement that a substantive rule be
published not less than 30 days before comments.
12 CFR Part 330
its effective date. The FDIC invokes this Bank deposit insurance, Banks, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
good cause exception because the Banking, Reporting and recordkeeping airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
rescission of part 370, § 330.1(s), and requirements, Savings and loan The Boeing Company Model 737–100,
§ 330.16 is not ‘‘substantive’’ as the associations, Trusts and trustees. –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
programs that these regulations series airplanes. This AD requires
implemented have expired and they 12 CFR Part 370 repetitive eddy current inspections for
affect no substantive rights or Banks, Banking, Bank deposit any cracking in the inspar upper skin,
obligations.12 insurance, Holding companies, National and related investigative and corrective
B. The Economic Growth and banks, Reporting and recordkeeping actions if necessary. This AD was
Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act requirements, Savings associations. prompted by a report that an operator
Under section 2222 of the Economic Authority and Issuance discovered a crack in a certain section
Growth and Regulatory Paperwork of the inspar upper skin, just forward of
For the reasons set forth in the the rear spar on the right wing. We are
Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA),13 the preamble above, under the authority of
FDIC is required to review all of its issuing this AD to detect and correct any
12 U.S.C. 1821, the Board of Directors cracking in the inspar upper skin and
regulations, at least once every 10 years, of the Federal Deposit Insurance
in order to identify any outdated or rear spar upper chord, which could
Corporation amends chapter III of title result in the inability of the structure to
otherwise unnecessary regulations 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations as
imposed on insured institutions. The carry limit load, or result in a fuel leak,
follows: which could prevent continued safe
FDIC completed the last comprehensive
review of its regulations under EGRPRA flight and landing.
PART 330—DEPOSIT INSURANCE
in 2006 and has commenced the next COVERAGE DATES: This AD is effective November
decennial review. Rescission of part 370 12, 2015.
and § 330.16 is consistent with the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 330 The Director of the Federal Register
required regulatory response to the continues to read as follows: approved the incorporation by reference
EGRPRA review process: To eliminate Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1813(l), 1813(m), of a certain publication listed in this AD
unnecessary regulations to the extent 1817(i), 1818(q), 1819(a)(Tenth), 1820(f), as of November 12, 2015.
such action is appropriate. 1820(g), 1821(a), 1821(d), 1822(c). The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
C. Small Business Regulatory § 330.1 [Amended] of a certain other publication listed in
Enforcement Fairness Act 2. Remove and reserve § 330.1(s).
■ this AD as of April 9, 2014 (79 FR
The Office of Management and Budget 12368, March 5, 2014). We must receive
has determined that the Final Rule is § 330.16 [Removed and Reserved]
comments on this AD by December 14,
not a ‘‘major rule’’ within the meaning ■ 3. Remove and reserve § 330.16. 2015.
of the relevant sections of the Small ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Business Regulatory Enforcement Act of PART 370—[Removed and Reserved]
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES
1996 (SBREFA).14 As required by law, ■ 4. Remove and reserve part 370. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the FDIC will file the appropriate methods:
Dated at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of
12 5 October 2015. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
13 12U.S.C. 3311. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
14 Public Law 104–121 (Mar. 29, 1996), as 15 Public Law 96–354 (Sept. 19, 1980). instructions for submitting comments.
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(4) Will not have a significant paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative, Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1326, dated (AMOCs)
on a substantial number of small entities September 22, 2015: Do an eddy current (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
inspection for any cracking in the inspar Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
under the criteria of the Regulatory upper skin, and repair doublers and repair
Flexibility Act. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
triplers, as applicable, and do all applicable requested using the procedures found in 14
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 related investigative and corrective actions, CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
in accordance with the Accomplishment send your request to your principal inspector
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin or local Flight Standards District Office, as
safety, Incorporation by reference, 737–57A1326, dated September 22, 2015; appropriate. If sending information directly
Safety. except as provided by paragraph (h) of this to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
AD. Do all applicable related investigative attention of the person identified in
Adoption of the Amendment and corrective actions before further flight. paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
Accordingly, under the authority Repeat the inspection thereafter at the emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC-
delegated to me by the Administrator, applicable intervals specified in paragraph Requests@faa.gov.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Bulletin 737–57A1326, dated September 22, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
follows: 2015. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Exceptions to the Service Information of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
DIRECTIVES (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
737–57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, level of safety may be used for any repair
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the required by this AD if it is approved by the
continues to read as follows: original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD requires compliance within the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
specified compliance time after the effective been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
§ 39.13 [Amended] date of this AD. ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
(2) The ‘‘Condition’’ column of table 2 of method to be approved, the repair must meet
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing the certification basis of the airplane, and the
the following new airworthiness Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1326, dated approval must specifically refer to this AD.
directive (AD): September 22, 2015, refers to total flight (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
2015–21–08 The Boeing Company: cycles ‘‘as of the original issue date of this this AD: For service information that
Amendment 39–18301; Docket No. service bulletin.’’ However, for this contains steps that are labeled as Required
FAA–2015–4205; Directorate Identifier condition, this AD applies to the airplanes for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
2015–NM–149–AD. with the specified total flight cycles as of the paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
effective date of this AD. apply.
(a) Effective Date (3) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
This AD is effective November 12, 2015. 737–57A1326, dated September 22, 2015, substeps under an RC step and any figures
specifies to contact Boeing for certain repair identified in an RC step, must be done to
(b) Affected ADs comply with this AD. An AMOC is required
instructions, and specifies that action as
None. ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD for any deviations to RC steps, including
requires repair before further flight using a substeps and identified figures.
(c) Applicability (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
method approved in accordance with the
This AD applies to The Boeing Company procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this deviated from using accepted methods in
Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, AD. accordance with the operator’s maintenance
and –500 series airplanes, certificated in any or inspection program without obtaining
category, as identified in Boeing Alert (i) Terminating Actions for Certain approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Service Bulletin 737–57A1326, dated Airplanes including substeps and identified figures, can
September 22, 2015; except for Group 1, For Group 1, configurations 5 through 7, still be done as specified, and the airplane
configuration 1, airplanes identified in airplanes specified in Boeing Alert Service can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–57A1326, Bulletin 737–57A1326, dated September 22, (k) Related Information
dated September 22, 2015. 2015, accomplishment of any applicable high
frequency eddy current inspection, in For more information about this AD,
(d) Subject contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
accordance with the Accomplishment
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
America Code 57, Wings. FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
Service Bulletin 737–57–1318, dated May 15,
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
(e) Unsafe Condition 2013 (which was incorporated by reference
phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210;
in AD 2014–03–06, Amendment 39–17743
This AD was prompted by a report that an email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
(79 FR 12368, March 5, 2014), and continues
operator discovered a crack in the inspar
to be incorporated by reference in AD 2014– (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
upper skin at wing buttock line 157, just
12–13, Amendment 39–17874 (79 FR 39300, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
forward of the rear spar on the right wing. We
July 10, 2014)), terminates the repetitive approved the incorporation by reference
are issuing this AD to detect and correct any
inspections in paragraph (g) of this AD for (IBR) of the service information listed in this
cracking in the inspar upper skin and rear
those airplanes, provided if any cracking is paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
spar upper chord, which could result in the
found, repair is done before further flight part 51.
inability of the structure to carry limit load,
using a method approved in accordance with (2) You must use this service information
or result in a fuel leak, which could prevent
the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of as applicable to do the actions required by
continued safe flight and landing.
this AD. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(f) Compliance Note 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: AD (3) The following service information was
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Comply with this AD within the 2014–12–13, Amendment 39–17874 (79 FR approved for IBR on November 12, 2015.
compliance times specified, unless already 39300, July 10, 2014), refers to Boeing (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
done. Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–57– 57A1326, dated September 22, 2015.
1318, dated May 15, 2013, as the appropriate (ii) Reserved.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions source of service information for (4) The following service information was
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this accomplishing the actions required in that approved for IBR on April 9, 2014 (79 FR
AD, at the applicable time specified in AD. 12368, March 5, 2014).
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(i) Boeing Special Attention Service of a certain publication listed in this AD Operation of critical parts beyond these
Bulletin 737–57–1318, dated May 15, 2013. as of December 2, 2015. reduced cyclic life limits may result in part
(ii) Reserved. failure, possibly resulting in the release of
ADDRESSES: For service information
(5) For Boeing service information high-energy debris, which may cause damage
identified in this AD, contact Boeing identified in this AD, contact Rolls- to the aeroplane and/or injury to the
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Royce plc, Corporate Communications, occupants.
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ;
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011– Comments
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 44–1332–249936; email: http:// We gave the public the opportunity to
5680; Internet https:// www.rolls-royce.com/contact/ participate in developing this AD. We
www.myboeingfleet.com. civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://
(6) You may view this service information received no comments on the NPRM (80
www.aeromanager.com. You may view FR 23737, April 29, 2015).
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 this service information at the FAA,
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Conclusion
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. England Executive Park, Burlington, We reviewed the available data and
(7) You may view this service information MA. For information on the availability determined that air safety and the
that is incorporated by reference at the of this material at the FAA, call 781– public interest require adopting this AD
National Archives and Records 238–7125. It is also available on the as proposed.
Administration (NARA). For information on Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
the availability of this material at NARA, call by searching for and locating Docket No. Related Service Information Under 1
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA–2015–0593. CFR Part 51
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- We reviewed Task 05–00–01–800–
locations.html. Examining the AD Docket
000, ‘‘Recording and Control of the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October You may examine the AD docket on Lives of Parts’’, dated July 1, 2015, of
11, 2015. the Internet at http:// the RR RB211–535E4–37/23 TLM,
Jeffrey E. Duven, www.regulations.gov by searching for publication reference T–211(535)–6RR,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Revision 49, dated July 1, 2015; and
Aircraft Certification Service. 0593; or in person at the Docket Task 05–10–01–800–000, ‘‘Group A
[FR Doc. 2015–26993 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] Management Facility between 9 a.m. Parts Lives—CONFIG–1’’, dated July 1,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2014, of the RR RB211–535E4–37/23
except Federal holidays. The AD docket TLM, publication reference T–211(535)–
contains this AD, the mandatory 6RR, Revision 49, dated July 1, 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION continuing airworthiness information This service information provides
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any revised life limits for the affected HPT
Federal Aviation Administration comments received, and other disks. This service information is
information. The address for the Docket reasonably available because the
14 CFR Part 39 Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is interested parties have access to it
Document Management Facility, U.S. through their normal course of business
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0593; Directorate
Department of Transportation, Docket or see ADDRESSES for other ways to
Identifier 2015–NE–08–AD; Amendment 39–
18254; AD 2015–17–21] Operations, M–30, West Building access this service information.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Related Service Information
DC 20590. We reviewed RR Non-Modification
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. RB.211–
plc Turbofan Engines Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, 72–G188, Revision No. 1, dated October
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine 30, 2013. The NMSB describes the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
& Propeller Directorate, 12 New England updated lifing analysis of the affected
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; HPT disks.
ACTION: Final rule.
phone: 781–238–7134; fax: 781–238– Costs of Compliance
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 7199; email: wego.wang@faa.gov.
We estimate that this AD affects 650
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–535E4–37, Discussion registry. We also estimate that it would
RB211–535E4–B–37, and RB211– take about 0 hours per engine to comply
535E4–C–37 turbofan engines. This AD We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR with this AD. The average labor rate is
requires reducing the cyclic life limits $85 per hour. The pro-rated cost of
for certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The required parts would be about $12,213
disks, removing those disks that have per engine. Based on these figures, we
exceeded the new life limit, and NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 29, 2015 (80 FR estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
replacing them with serviceable parts. operators to be $7,938,450.
This AD was prompted by RR updating 23737). The NPRM proposed to correct
the life limits for certain HPT disks. We an unsafe condition for the specified Authority for This Rulemaking
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of products. The MCAI states: Title 49 of the United States Code
the HPT disk, which could result in An engineering analysis, carried out by RR, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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uncontained disk release, damage to the of the lives of critical parts of the RB211– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
engine, and damage to the airplane. 535E4–37 engine, has resulted in reduced section 106, describes the authority of
cyclic life limits for certain high pressure
DATES: This AD becomes effective (HP) turbine discs. The reduced limits are the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
December 2, 2015. published in the RR RB211–535E4–37 Time Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
The Director of the Federal Register Limits Manual (TLM): 05–10–01–800–000, detail the scope of the Agency’s
approved the incorporation by reference current Revision dated July 2014. authority.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 12, 2015. | |
| Contact | Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5264; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 65921 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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