80 FR 65927 - 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 | 2015-27190 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65927-65931] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27190] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4207; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-123-AD; Amendment 39-18304; AD 2015-21-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-16-01 for certain The Boeing Company Model airplanes. AD 2015-16-01 required incorporating design changes to improve the reliability of the cabin altitude warning system by installing a redundant cabin altitude pressure switch, replacing the aural warning module (AWM) with a new or reworked AWM, and changing certain wire bundles or connecting certain previously capped and stowed wires as necessary. For certain airplanes, AD 2015-16-01 also required prior or concurrent incorporation of related design changes by modifying the instrument panels, installing light assemblies, modifying the wire bundles, and installing a new circuit breaker, as necessary. This AD retains all actions required by AD 2015-16-01. This AD was prompted by the discovery of a typographical error in AD 2015-16-01 that referred to a nonexistent paragraph. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of cabin altitude warning, which could delay flightcrew recognition of a lack of cabin pressurization, and could result in incapacitation of the flightcrew due to hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body), and consequent loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective November 12, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 15, 2015 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of November 7, 2012 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012). We must receive any 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. 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-2015-4207. 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- 4207; 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: Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6590; email: Francis.Smith@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On July 22, 2015, we issued AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), for certain The Boeing Company Model 737 airplanes. AD 2015-16-01 required incorporating design changes to improve the reliability of the cabin altitude warning system by installing a redundant cabin altitude pressure switch, replacing the AWM with a new or reworked AWM, and changing certain wire bundles or connecting certain previously capped and stowed wires as necessary. For certain airplanes, AD 2015-16-01 also required prior or concurrent incorporation of related design changes by modifying the instrument panels, installing light assemblies, modifying the wire bundles, and installing a new circuit breaker, as necessary. AD 2015-16-01 resulted from the report of a flightcrew not receiving an aural warning during a lack of cabin pressurization event. We issued AD 2015-16-01 to prevent the loss of cabin altitude warning, which could delay flightcrew recognition of a lack of cabin pressurization, and could result in incapacitation of the flightcrew due to hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body), and consequent loss of control of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2015-16-01 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), we have discovered a typographical error in paragraph (j)(1)(iii) of AD 2015-16-01. That error referred to paragraph (j)(4), which is a paragraph that does not exist in AD 2015-16-01. The correct reference is paragraph (j)(1)(iv) of AD 2015-16-01. We have changed paragraph (j)(1)(iii) of this AD accordingly. We have also revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to remove a limitation to use only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737- 21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014, after the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013. [[Page 65928]] Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013. Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014. The service information describes procedures for incorporating design changes to improve the reliability of the cabin altitude warning system by installing a redundant cabin altitude pressure switch, replacing the AWM with a new or reworked AWM, and changing certain wire bundles or connecting certain previously capped and stowed wires as 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. 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 the same actions as those required in AD 2015-16- 01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015). FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), to correct a typographical error in paragraph (j)(1)(iii) of AD 2015-16-01, which inadvertently referenced a non- existent paragraph, and to revise paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to remove a limitation to use only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737- 21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014, after the effective date of AD 2015-16-01. We have made no other changes to the requirements published in AD 2015-16-01. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary 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 we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. 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-2015-4207 and Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-123- 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 1,618 airplanes of U.S. registry. The new requirements of this AD add no additional economic burden. The current costs for this AD are repeated for the convenience of affected operators, as follows. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install a redundant cabin Up to 62 work-hours x $33,576 Up to $38,846... Up to $62,852,828. altitude pressure switch, $85 per hour = up to replace the AWM with a new $5,270. or reworked AWM, change certain wire bundles or connect certain capped and stowed wires [retained actions from AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39[dash]18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), for 1,618 airplanes]. Modify the instrument panels, Up to 92 work-hours x 5,292 Up to $13,112... Up to $20,926,752. install light assemblies, $85 per hour = up to modify the wire bundles, and $7,820. install a new circuit breaker (concurrent requirements) [retained actions from AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39[dash]18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), for 1,596 airplanes]. Modify the instrument panels, Up to 92 work-hours x 5,292 Up to $13,112... Up to $288,464. install light assemblies, $85 per hour = up to modify the wire bundles, and $7,820. install a new circuit breaker (concurrent requirements) [retained actions from AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39[dash]18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), for 22 airplanes]. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 65929]] that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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) 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015) and adding the following new AD: 2015-21-11 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18304; Docket No. FAA- 2015-4207; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-123-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 12, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300,-400, and -500 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013. (2) Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800,-900, and -900ER series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 21, Air Conditioning. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the report of a flightcrew not receiving an aural warning during a lack of cabin pressurization event. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of cabin altitude warning, which could delay flightcrew recognition of a lack of cabin pressurization, and could result in incapacitation of the flightcrew due to hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body), and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Installation, With Removal of Limitation To Use Certain Service Information This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), with removal of the limitation to use certain service information from paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Within 72 months after November 7, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012)), install a redundant cabin altitude pressure switch, replace the aural warning module (AWM) with a new or reworked AWM, and change certain wire bundles or connect certain capped and stowed wires, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD; except as provided by paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (1) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2012; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013 (for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes). As of September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), use Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013, for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 1, dated July 16, 2010, as revised by Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 2, dated April 30, 2012; or Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014 (for Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes). (h) Retained Concurrent Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the concurrent actions required by paragraph (h) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), with no changes. For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, dated January 11, 2010 (for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes); and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012 (for Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes); except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD: Before or concurrently with accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable, modify the instrument panels, install light assemblies, modify the wire bundles, and install a new circuit breaker, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD; except as provided by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. (1) The service information for Model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes as identified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), and (h)(1)(iii), of this AD. As of September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014 (for Model 737-100, - 200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes), for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, dated January 11, 2010. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 1, dated July 5, 2012. (iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014. (2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013 (for Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes). As of September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737- 31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013 (for Model 737-600, - 700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes), for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (i) Retained Additional Concurrent Requirement, With No Changes This paragraph restates the concurrent actions required by paragraph (i) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), with no changes. For airplanes having variable numbers YA001 through YA008 inclusive, YA251, YA501 through YA508 inclusive, and YC321 through YC325 inclusive: Before or concurrently with accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 18 months after September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August [[Page 65930]] 11, 2015)), whichever occurs later, modify the instrument panels, install light assemblies, modify the wire bundles, and install a new circuit breaker, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013. (j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With Corrected Paragraph Reference (1) This paragraph restates the credit for previous actions stated in paragraph (i) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), with corrected paragraph reference. (i) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), if those actions were performed before November 7, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012)), using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 1, dated July 16, 2010, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-19-11. (ii) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 1, dated June 24, 2010; except airplanes having variable numbers YA001 through YA019 inclusive, YA201 through YA203 inclusive, YA231 through YA242 inclusive, YA251, YA252, YA271, YA272, YA301, YA302, YA311, YA312, YA501 through YA508 inclusive, YA541, YA701, YA702, YC001 through YC007 inclusive, YC051, YC052, YC101, YC102, YC111, YC121, YC301, YC302, YC321 through YC330 inclusive, YC381, YC401 through YC403 inclusive, YC501, YC502, and YE001 through YE003 inclusive: This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 1, dated June 24, 2010, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012). (iii) For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 2, dated August 18, 2011; except airplanes identified in paragraph (j)(1)(iv) of this AD and airplanes having variable numbers YA001 through YA019 inclusive, YA201 through YA203 inclusive, YA231through YA242 inclusive, YA251, YA252, YA271, YA272, YA301, YA302, YA311, YA312, YA501 through YA508 inclusive, YA541, YA701, YA702, YC001 through YC007 inclusive, YC051, YC052, YC101, YC102, YC111, YC121, YC301, YC302, YC321 through YC330 inclusive, YC381, YC401 through YC403 inclusive, YC501, YC502, and YE001 through YE003 inclusive: This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015- 16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 2, dated August 18, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012). (iv) For Group 21, Configuration 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012: This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 2, dated August 18, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012); and provided that the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1171, dated February 12, 2009 (which is not incorporated by reference in this AD), were accomplished prior to or concurrently with the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 2, dated August 18, 2011. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), using the service information identified in paragraph (j)(2)(i) or (j)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, dated January 11, 2010, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012). (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 1, dated July 5, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (k) Retained Exceptions to the Service Information, With No Changes This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (k) of AD 2015-16-01, Amendment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015), with no changes. (1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013, specifies to contact Boeing for instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (l) 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 (m)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (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 for AD 2012-19-11, Amendment 39-17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425- 917-6590; email: Francis.Smith@faa.gov. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD. (n) 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 15, 2015 (80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013. (iii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2013. (iv) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 7, 2012 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012). (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1325, dated January 11, 2010. (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 1, dated June 24, 2010. (iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 2, dated August 18, 2011. (iv) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-31A1332, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012. (v) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1164, Revision 1, dated May 17, 2012. (vi) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 1, dated July 16, 2010. (vii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-21-1165, Revision 2, dated April 30, 2012. [[Page 65931]] (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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. 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altitude warning system by installing a this referenced service information at hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body),
redundant cabin altitude pressure the FAA, Transport Airplane and consequent loss of control of the
switch, replacing the aural warning Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., airplane.
module (AWM) with a new or reworked Renton, WA. For information on the Actions Since AD 2015–16–01 Was
AWM, and changing certain wire availability of this material at the FAA, Issued
bundles or connecting certain call 425–227–1221. It is also available
previously capped and stowed wires as on the Internet at http:// Since we issued AD 2015–16–01,
necessary. For certain airplanes, AD www.regulations.gov by searching for Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013,
2015–16–01 also required prior or and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– August 11, 2015), we have discovered a
concurrent incorporation of related 4207. typographical error in paragraph
design changes by modifying the (j)(1)(iii) of AD 2015–16–01. That error
Examining the AD Docket
instrument panels, installing light referred to paragraph (j)(4), which is a
assemblies, modifying the wire bundles, You may examine the AD docket on paragraph that does not exist in AD
and installing a new circuit breaker, as the Internet at http:// 2015–16–01. The correct reference is
necessary. This AD retains all actions www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (j)(1)(iv) of AD 2015–16–01.
required by AD 2015–16–01. This AD and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We have changed paragraph (j)(1)(iii) of
was prompted by the discovery of a 4207; or in person at the Docket this AD accordingly.
typographical error in AD 2015–16–01 Management Facility between 9 a.m.
We have also revised paragraph (g)(2)
that referred to a nonexistent paragraph. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
of this AD to remove a limitation to use
We are issuing this AD to prevent the except Federal holidays. The AD docket
only Boeing Special Attention Service
loss of cabin altitude warning, which contains this AD, the regulatory
Bulletin 737–21–1165, Revision 3, dated
could delay flightcrew recognition of a evaluation, any comments received, and
July 16, 2014, after the effective date of
lack of cabin pressurization, and could other information. The street address for
AD 2015–16–01, Amendment 39–18226
result in incapacitation of the flightcrew the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
(80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015).
due to hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
body), and consequent loss of control of Comments will be available in the AD Related Service Information Under 1
the airplane. docket shortly after receipt. CFR Part 51
DATES: This AD is effective November FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
We reviewed the following service
12, 2015. Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
information:
The Director of the Federal Register Cabin Safety and Environmental
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approved the incorporation by reference Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
of certain publications listed in this AD Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5,
as of September 15, 2015 (80 FR 48013, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 2014.
August 11, 2015). 98057–3356; telephone: 425–917–6596; • Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
The Director of the Federal Register fax: 425–917–6590; email: 31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31,
approved the incorporation by reference Francis.Smith@faa.gov. 2013.
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• Boeing Special Attention Service Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, this AD. Send your comments to an
Bulletin 737–21–1164, Revision 2, dated August 11, 2015). address listed under the ADDRESSES
August 23, 2013. section. Include the docket number
• Boeing Special Attention Service FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date FAA–2015–4207 and Directorate
Bulletin 737–21–1165, Revision 3, dated Identifier 2015–NM–123–AD at the
July 16, 2014. We are superseding AD 2015–16–01, beginning of your comments. We
The service information describes Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, specifically invite comments on the
procedures for incorporating design August 11, 2015), to correct a overall regulatory, economic,
changes to improve the reliability of the typographical error in paragraph
cabin altitude warning system by environmental, and energy aspects of
(j)(1)(iii) of AD 2015–16–01, which this AD. We will consider all comments
installing a redundant cabin altitude inadvertently referenced a non-existent
pressure switch, replacing the AWM received by the closing date and may
paragraph, and to revise paragraph (g)(2) amend this AD because of those
with a new or reworked AWM, and of this AD to remove a limitation to use
changing certain wire bundles or comments.
only Boeing Special Attention Service
connecting certain previously capped Bulletin 737–21–1165, Revision 3, dated We will post all comments we
and stowed wires as necessary. This July 16, 2014, after the effective date of receive, without change, to http://
service information is reasonably AD 2015–16–01. We have made no www.regulations.gov, including any
available because the interested parties other changes to the requirements personal information you provide. We
have access to it through their normal published in AD 2015–16–01. will also post a report summarizing each
course of business or by the means Therefore, we find that notice and substantive verbal contact we receive
identified in the ADDRESSES section of about this AD.
opportunity for prior public comment
this AD.
are unnecessary and that good cause
Costs of Compliance
FAA’s Determination exists for making this amendment
We are issuing this AD because we effective in less than 30 days. We estimate that this AD affects 1,618
evaluated all the relevant information Comments Invited airplanes of U.S. registry. The new
and determined the unsafe condition requirements of this AD add no
described previously is likely to exist or This AD is a final rule that involves additional economic burden. The
develop in other products of the same requirements affecting flight safety, and current costs for this AD are repeated for
type design. we did not provide you with notice and the convenience of affected operators, as
an opportunity to provide your follows.
AD Requirements comments before it becomes effective.
This AD requires the same actions as However, we invite you to send any We estimate the following costs to
those required in AD 2015–16–01, written data, views, or arguments about comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Install a redundant cabin altitude pres- Up to 62 work-hours × $85 per hour = $33,576 Up to $38,846 ........ Up to $62,852,828.
sure switch, replace the AWM with a up to $5,270.
new or reworked AWM, change cer-
tain wire bundles or connect certain
capped and stowed wires [retained ac-
tions from AD 2015–16–01, Amend-
ment 39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August
11, 2015), for 1,618 airplanes].
Modify the instrument panels, install light Up to 92 work-hours × $85 per hour = 5,292 Up to $13,112 ........ Up to $20,926,752.
assemblies, modify the wire bundles, up to $7,820.
and install a new circuit breaker (con-
current requirements) [retained actions
from AD 2015–16–01, Amendment
39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11,
2015), for 1,596 airplanes].
Modify the instrument panels, install light Up to 92 work-hours × $85 per hour = 5,292 Up to $13,112 ........ Up to $288,464.
assemblies, modify the wire bundles, up to $7,820.
and install a new circuit breaker (con-
current requirements) [retained actions
from AD 2015–16–01, Amendment
39-18226 (80 FR 48013, August 11,
2015), for 22 airplanes].
Authority for This Rulemaking detail the scope of the Agency’s promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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authority. air commerce by prescribing regulations
Title 49 of the United States Code
We are issuing this rulemaking under for practices, methods, and procedures
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the authority described in Subtitle VII, the Administrator finds necessary for
Section 106, describes the authority of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, safety in air commerce. This regulation
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that is within the scope of that authority
Aviation Programs, describes in more section, Congress charges the FAA with because it addresses an unsafe condition
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that is likely to exist or develop on identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900,
products identified in this rulemaking this AD. and –900ER series airplanes).
action. (1) Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300,–
(h) Retained Concurrent Actions, With No
400, and –500 series airplanes, as identified
Changes
Regulatory Findings in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
737–21–1164, Revision 2, dated August 23, This paragraph restates the concurrent
This AD will not have federalism 2013. actions required by paragraph (h) of AD
implications under Executive Order (2) Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,– 2015–16–01, Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR
13132. This AD will not have a 900, and –900ER series airplanes, as 48013, August 11, 2015), with no changes.
substantial direct effect on the States, on identified in Boeing Special Attention For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert
the relationship between the national Service Bulletin 737–21–1165, Revision 3, Service Bulletin 737–31A1325, dated January
government and the States, or on the dated July 16, 2014. 11, 2010 (for Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
distribution of power and –300, –400, and –500 series airplanes); and
(d) Subject Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–31A1332,
responsibilities among the various
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012 (for Model
levels of government. 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and
America Code 21, Air Conditioning.
For the reasons discussed above, I –900ER series airplanes); except as provided
certify that this AD: (e) Unsafe Condition by paragraph (i) of this AD: Before or
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by the report of a concurrently with accomplishment of the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, flightcrew not receiving an aural warning actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under during a lack of cabin pressurization event. as applicable, modify the instrument panels,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of install light assemblies, modify the wire
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), cabin altitude warning, which could delay bundles, and install a new circuit breaker, in
flightcrew recognition of a lack of cabin accordance with the Accomplishment
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Instructions of the applicable service
pressurization, and could result in
in Alaska, and incapacitation of the flightcrew due to information in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
(4) Will not have a significant hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body), and this AD; except as provided by paragraph
economic impact, positive or negative, consequent loss of control of the airplane. (k)(2) of this AD.
on a substantial number of small entities (1) The service information for Model 737–
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance 100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the series airplanes as identified in paragraphs
compliance times specified, unless already (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), and (h)(1)(iii), of this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done. As of September 15, 2015 (the effective date
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation of AD 2015–16–01, Amendment 39–18226
(g) Retained Installation, With Removal of
(80 FR 48013, August 11, 2015)), use Boeing
safety, Incorporation by reference, Limitation To Use Certain Service
Alert Service Bulletin 737–31A1325,
Safety. Information
Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014 (for Model
Adoption of the Amendment This paragraph restates the actions 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
required by paragraph (g) of AD 2015–16–01, series airplanes), for the actions specified in
Accordingly, under the authority Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, August paragraph (h) of this AD.
delegated to me by the Administrator, 11, 2015), with removal of the limitation to (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal use certain service information from 31A1325, dated January 11, 2010.
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Within 72 (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
follows: months after November 7, 2012 (the effective 31A1325, Revision 1, dated July 5, 2012.
date of AD 2012–19–11, Amendment 39– (iii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 17206 (77 FR 60296, October 3, 2012)), install 31A1325, Revision 2, dated June 5, 2014.
a redundant cabin altitude pressure switch, (2) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
DIRECTIVES replace the aural warning module (AWM) 31A1332, Revision 3, dated March 28, 2012;
with a new or reworked AWM, and change or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 certain wire bundles or connect certain 31A1332, Revision 4, dated October 31, 2013
continues to read as follows: capped and stowed wires, as applicable, in (for Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. accordance with the Accomplishment –900, and –900ER series airplanes). As of
Instructions of the applicable service September 15, 2015 (the effective date of AD
§ 39.13 [Amended] information in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of 2015–16–01, Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR
this AD; except as provided by paragraph 48013, August 11, 2015)), use Boeing Alert
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
(k)(1) of this AD. Service Bulletin 737–31A1332, Revision 4,
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (1) Boeing Special Attention Service dated October 31, 2013 (for Model 737–600,
2015–16–01, Amendment 39–18226 (80 Bulletin 737–21–1164, Revision 1, dated May –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series
FR 48013, August 11, 2015) and adding 17, 2012; or Boeing Special Attention Service airplanes), for the actions specified in
the following new AD: Bulletin 737–21–1164, Revision 2, dated paragraph (h) of this AD.
2015–21–11 The Boeing Company: August 23, 2013 (for Model 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series (i) Retained Additional Concurrent
Amendment 39–18304; Docket No. Requirement, With No Changes
FAA–2015–4207; Directorate Identifier airplanes). As of September 15, 2015 (the
2015–NM–123–AD. effective date of AD 2015–16–01, This paragraph restates the concurrent
Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, August actions required by paragraph (i) of AD 2015–
(a) Effective Date 11, 2015)), use Boeing Special Attention 16–01, Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013,
This AD is effective November 12, 2015. Service Bulletin 737–21–1164, Revision 2, August 11, 2015), with no changes. For
dated August 23, 2013, for the actions airplanes having variable numbers YA001
(b) Affected ADs specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. through YA008 inclusive, YA251, YA501
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This AD replaces AD 2015–16–01, (2) Boeing Special Attention Service through YA508 inclusive, and YC321
Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, August Bulletin 737–21–1165, Revision 1, dated July through YC325 inclusive: Before or
11, 2015). 16, 2010, as revised by Boeing Special concurrently with accomplishment of the
Attention Service Bulletin 737–21–1165, actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
(c) Applicability Revision 2, dated April 30, 2012; or Boeing or within 18 months after September 15,
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–21– 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–16–01,
airplanes, certificated in any category, as 1165, Revision 3, dated July 16, 2014 (for Amendment 39–18226 (80 FR 48013, August
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(5) For service information identified in Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, Eligible Items (by ECCN) That May Be
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Phone: 202–482–5991; Fax: 202–482– Exported, Reexported or Transferred (In
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 3911; Email: ERC@bis.doc.gov. Country) to the Eligible Destination
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Identified Under AMEC’s Validated
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
End-User Authorization
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Background 2B230, 3B001.a.2, 3B001.c and
(6) You may view this service information 3B001.e (items classified under ECCNs
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Authorization Validated End-User
3B001.a.2, 3B001.c, and 3B001.e are
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For limited to components and accessories).
Validated End-Users (VEUs) are
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. designated entities located in eligible Revision to the List of ‘‘Eligible Items (by
(7) You may view this service information destinations to which eligible items may ECCN)’’ and List of ‘‘Eligible
that is incorporated by reference at the be exported, reexported, or transferred Destinations’’ for AMC
National Archives and Records (in-country) under a general
Administration (NARA). For information on authorization instead of a license. The In this rule, BIS also amends
the availability of this material at NARA, call names of the VEUs, as well as the dates Supplement No. 7 to Part 748 to add an
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// they were so designated, and their eligible facility, Applied Materials
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (China), Inc.—Headquarters, to AMC’s
locations.html.
respective eligible destinations and
items are identified in Supplement No. authorized list of ‘‘Eligible
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 7 to part 748 of the EAR. Under the Destinations.’’ Further, BIS authorizes
16, 2015. terms described in that supplement, one ECCN, 3E001 (limited to
Jeffrey E. Duven, VEUs may obtain eligible items without ‘‘technology’’ according to the General
Manager,Transport Airplane Directorate, an export license from BIS, in Technology Note for the
Aircraft Certification Service. conformity with Section 748.15 of the ‘‘development,’’ or ‘‘production’’ of
[FR Doc. 2015–27190 Filed 10–27–15; 8:45 am] EAR. Eligible items vary between VEUs items controlled by ECCN 3B001), for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and may include commodities, software, the list of items which may be exported,
and technology, except those controlled reexported or transferred (in country) to
for missile technology or crime control that facility in the PRC under AMC’s
Authorization VEU. These amendments
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE reasons on the Commerce Control List
are made in response to a request from
(CCL) (part 774 of the EAR).
Bureau of Industry and Security AMC and upon the ERC’s determination
VEUs are reviewed and approved by that adding the additional facility and
15 CFR Part 748 the U.S. Government in accordance with additional ECCN is authorized under
the provisions of Section 748.15 and Section 748.15 of the EAR. The new
[Docket No. 150825776–5776–01] Supplement Nos. 8 and 9 to part 748 of eligible facility and related eligible
RIN 0694–AG69
the EAR. The End-User Review items, identified by three asterisks in
Committee (ERC), composed of Supplement No. 7 to Part 748, for AMC
Amendments to Existing Validated representatives from the Departments of are as follows:
End-User Authorizations in the State, Defense, Energy, and Commerce, New Eligible Destination, Applied
People’s Republic of China and other agencies, as appropriate, is Materials (China), Inc.—Headquarters,
responsible for administering the VEU 1388 Zhangdong Road, Bldg. 22,
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and program. BIS amended the EAR in a Zhangiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong,
Security, Commerce. final rule published on June 19, 2007 Shanghai, 201203, China
ACTION: Final rule. (72 FR 33646), to create Authorization Eligible Item (by ECCN) That May Be
VEU. Exported, Reexported or Transferred
SUMMARY: In this rule, the Bureau of
Amendments to Existing VEU (In Country) to the Applied Materials
Industry and Security (BIS) amends the
Authorization for Advanced Micro- (China), Inc.—Headquarters Eligible
Export Administration Regulations
Fabrication Equipment Inc. China Destination Identified Under AMCs
(EAR) to revise the existing
(AMEC) and Applied Materials (China) Validated End-User Authorization,
authorizations for Validated End Users
Inc. (AMC) in the People’s Republic of 3E001 (limited to ‘‘technology’’
Advanced Micro-Fabrication
China according to the General Technology
Equipment, Inc., China (AMEC) and
Note for the ‘‘development’’ or
Applied Materials (China), Inc. (AMC)
Revision to the List of ‘‘Eligible Items (by ‘‘production’’ of items controlled by
in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
ECCN)’’ for AMEC ECCN 3B001)
Specifically, BIS amends Supplement
No. 7 to Part 748 of the EAR to add one In this final rule, BIS amends Export Administration Act
item to AMEC’s list of eligible items that Supplement No. 7 to Part 748 to add one Although the Export Administration
may be exported, reexported or Export Control Classification Number Act expired on August 20, 2001, the
transferred (in country) to the (ECCN), 3B001.a.2, to the list of items President, through Executive Order
company’s eligible facility in the PRC, that may be exported, reexported or 13222 of August 17, 2001, 3 CFR, 2001
and to add a facility and an item to transferred (in country) to AMEC’s Comp., p. 783 (2002), as amended by
Validated End User AMC’s list of facility in the PRC under Authorization Executive Order 13637 of March 8,
eligible destinations and eligible items. VEU. This amendment is made in 2013, 78 FR 16129 (March 13, 2013) and
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DATES: This rule is effective October 28, response to a request from AMEC and as extended by the Notice of August 7,
2015. upon the ERC’s determination that 2015, 80 FR 48233 (August 11, 2015),
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: End- adding the additional ECCN is has continued the Export
User Review Committee, Office of the authorized under Section 748.15 of the Administration Regulations in effect
Assistant Secretary, Export EAR. The revised list of eligible items under the International Emergency
Administration, Bureau of Industry and for AMEC is as follows: Economic Powers Act. BIS continues to
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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 | Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone: 425-917-6596; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 65927 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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