81 FR 10468 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-03884 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 10468-10472] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03884] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1270; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-222-AD; Amendment 39-18412; AD 2016-04-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, - 400D, and -400F series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of significant fuselage skin damage at certain parts of the dorsal fairing, due to wear from the dorsal fairing. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for wear and cracks of the fuselage skin under the dorsal fairing, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires repetitive post-repair external surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the blended areas of the skin and detailed inspections of the unrepaired areas, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuselage skin damage of the dorsal fairing area, which could result in skin cracking and consequent depressurization of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective April 5, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 5, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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- 1270. [[Page 10469]] 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- 1270; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 5, 2015 (80 FR 25627). The NPRM was prompted by reports of significant fuselage skin damage at certain parts of the dorsal fairing, due to wear from the dorsal fairing. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive detailed inspections for wear and cracks of the fuselage skin under the dorsal fairing, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require repetitive post-repair external surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the blended areas of the skin and detailed inspections of the unrepaired areas, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuselage skin damage of the dorsal fairing area, which could result in skin cracking and consequent depressurization of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Clarify Exclusion of Certain Post-Modification Inspections Boeing asked that we clarify paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015). Boeing stated that paragraph (i) of the proposed AD correctly states that post-modification inspections would not be required by the AD, but the proposed AD does not clearly state that those inspections are still required per operating rules, which has caused confusion for operators in the past. Boeing suggested that we revise the proposed AD to state that post-modification inspections are already required by 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) and 14 CFR 129.109(b)(2). We agree to clarify paragraph (i) of this AD. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to clarify that the post-modification inspections are airworthiness limitations that are required by maintenance and operational rules; therefore, these inspections are not required by this AD. Request To Require Post-Modification Inspections Currently Excluded United Airlines (UAL) asked that the post-modification inspections excluded from the requirements of paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) instead be required. UAL stated that there is a conflict between the proposed AD and tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. UAL noted that the post-modification inspections specified in tables 3, 6, and 7 are not required in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD; however, compliance tables 1 and 2 of paragraph 1.E. of the service information instruct operators to accomplish those post-modification inspections using tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E. UAL added that Note 1 to paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) specifies that the post-modification inspections may be used in support of compliance with section 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 14 CFR 129.109(b)(2)). UAL pointed out that sections 121.1109(c)(2) and 129.109(b)(2) require operators to inspect damage- tolerant reinforcing repairs to fatigue critical structures; however, rub strips protect the skin from contact with the dorsal fairing and are not considered a reinforcing repair. We disagree with the commenter's request to require post- modification inspections; however we acknowledge there is a conflict. Paragraph (i) of this AD states that tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specify post-modification airworthiness limitation inspections in compliance to 14 CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations, which support compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). These two regulations require damage-tolerance-based inspections to be added as airworthiness limitations in order to prevent the adverse effects of repairs, alterations, and modifications. The rub strips are considered a modification to fatigue-critical structure and meet the intent of section 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2) of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Where compliance tables 1 and 2 of paragraph 1.E. of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, instruct operators to accomplish post- modification inspections using tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the service information, those post-modification inspections are not required by this AD. We have added a reference to paragraph (i) of this AD in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to clarify tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of the service information are not required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Request To Delete Certain Actions UAL asked that we delete Options 1 and 2 of table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. UAL stated that Option 1 is for post- modification of blend-out repairs without a rub strip installed, and added that table 3 is for post-modification inspections for airplanes with a rub strip previously installed. UAL added that the Option 2 blend-out repair is redundant information if the Option 1 action is deleted. We do not agree with the commenter's request. Paragraph (i) of this AD specifies that table 3, as well as tables 6 and 7, are not required by this AD. Therefore, no further change to the AD is necessary in this regard. Request To Add Certain Requirements UAL asked that instructions be added to Part 3 of the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, to apply Teflon coating on top of the rub strips. UAL stated that this will further enhance protection and will reduce wear and cracking of the rub strip due to contact with the dorsal fairing. We do not agree with the commenter's request. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014 [[Page 10470]] (and the associated repairs and modifications), was coordinated with the FAA before it was issued. This coordination included a damage- tolerance analysis supporting the inspection thresholds and intervals specified in the service information. Operators preferring to use a method other than that specified in the referenced service information may request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) and provide supporting data, which, if approved, may be used instead of the procedures specified in the service information. We have made no change to the AD in this regard. Request To Add Exception to the Proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) United Parcel Service (UPS) asked that we add another exception to paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) to clarify that Section 3.B., Part 6, sub-step 2, of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, is not required. UPS stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD requires operators to perform applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. UPS added that there is an inconsistency in those Accomplishment Instructions. UPS noted that tables 2 and 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specify performing the actions in Parts 6 and 7, and those sections include instructions labeled ``Required for Compliance'' (RC). UPS stated that performing the same action in both Parts 6 and 7 results in a duplication of work. UPS added that it submitted a service request to Boeing and asked for clarification on this duplication of work. UPS stated that Boeing agreed that corrective actions could result in duplication and that it would evaluate the steps in the Work Instructions and clarify them as necessary. We do not agree with the commenter's request. Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specifies that if, during the accomplishment of Part 6, obtaining the gap identified in Condition 6 is not possible, the operator must perform the actions associated with Condition 7, including trimming and re-shimming the dorsal fin fairing to obtain that gap by following the instructions in Part 7 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. After this is done, the operator must re-measure, as specified in Part 7, to make sure the gap dimensions are correct. Following accomplishment of Part 7, the operator must complete the actions in Part 6 at the repetitive intervals specified in table 2 or table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2876, dated October 22, 2014 (table 2 is required by paragraph (g) of this AD; table 3 specifies post-modification airworthiness limitation inspections in compliance to 14 CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations, which support compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2)). In light of these facts, we have determined that there is no duplication of work. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Change To the Proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) Paragraph (g) of this AD refers to initial and repetitive inspections of the unrepaired structure. Paragraph (h) of this AD refers to doing the inspections specified at the applicable times in tables 4 and 5 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. These tables include compliance times for both the repaired and unrepaired areas. The proposed AD (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) specified to require the inspections in both paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, since there is no terminating action identified in paragraph (h) of this AD. We have determined that further clarification of these inspection requirements is necessary. Therefore, we have added a sentence to paragraph (h) of this AD clarifying that the inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD do not terminate the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 25627, May 5, 2015). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin under the dorsal fairing, the blended areas of the skin, and unrepaired areas, and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 93 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 10471]] Estimated costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections............... Up to 15 work-hours x $0 Up to $1,275 per Up to $118,575 per $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle. $1,275. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-04-18 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18412 ; Docket No. FAA- 2015-1270; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-222-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 5, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, -200B, - 200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes; certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of significant fuselage skin damage at the dorsal fairing forward of station (STA) 2280 due to wear from the dorsal fairing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fuselage skin damage of the dorsal fairing area, which could result in skin cracking and consequent depressurization of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections and Repair At the applicable time specified in tables 1 and 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the fuselage skin under the dorsal fairing for wear or cracks, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD and except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. Repeat the applicable inspections of the fuselage skin thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. (h) Post-Repair Inspections At the applicable time specified in tables 4 and 5 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do an external surface high frequency eddy current inspection of the blended areas of the skin and a detailed inspection of the unrepaired areas, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with Part 8 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD and except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions at the time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. Repeat the applicable inspections of the blended areas of the skin thereafter at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. Accomplishing the inspections required by this paragraph does not terminate the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Post-Modification Inspections Tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specify post-modification airworthiness limitation inspections in compliance to 14 CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the modified locations, which support compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or 129.109(b)(2). As airworthiness limitations, these inspections are required by maintenance and operational rules. It is therefore unnecessary to mandate them in this AD. Deviations from these inspections require FAA approval, but do not require an alternative method of compliance. (j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the [[Page 10472]] Original Issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for repair data, 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 (k) of this AD. (k) 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 (l)(1) 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, modification, or alteration 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. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) 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 the 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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 15, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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fasteners for any cracking, in accordance 14 CFR Part 39
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August 18, 2014. Repeat the external ETLF [Docket No. FAA–2015–1270; Directorate
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compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(2) You must use this service information
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
compliance within the specified compliance as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
The Boeing Company Model 747–100,
time after the effective date of this AD. –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, –400,
(3) The following service information was
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance approved for IBR on April 5, 2016.
–400D, and –400F series airplanes. This
(AMOCs) (i) Boeing Service Bulletin DC8–57–104, AD was prompted by reports of
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft dated August 18, 2014. significant fuselage skin damage at
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (ii) Reserved. certain parts of the dorsal fairing, due to
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (4) The following service information was wear from the dorsal fairing. This AD
requested using the procedures found in 14 approved for IBR on January 28, 2009 (73 FR requires repetitive detailed inspections
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, for wear and cracks of the fuselage skin
78946, December 24, 2008).
send your request to your principal inspector under the dorsal fairing, and related
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8–
57A102, dated February 12, 2008. investigative and corrective actions if
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (ii) Reserved. necessary. This AD also requires
attention of the person identified in (5) For Boeing service information repetitive post-repair external surface
paragraph (n) of this AD. Information may be identified in this AD, contact Boeing high frequency eddy current inspections
emailed to 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & of the blended areas of the skin and
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Services Management, 3855 Lakewood detailed inspections of the unrepaired
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notify your appropriate principal inspector, 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000, corrective actions if necessary. We are
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet issuing this AD to detect and correct
of the local flight standards district office/ fuselage skin damage of the dorsal
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable (6) You may view this service information fairing area, which could result in skin
level of safety may be used for any repair at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, cracking and consequent
required by this AD if it is approved by the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For depressurization of the airplane.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization information on the availability of this DATES: This AD is effective April 5,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 2016.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles (7) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair that is incorporated by reference at the
method to be approved, the repair must meet
approved the incorporation by reference
National Archives and Records of a certain publication listed in this AD
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Administration (NARA). For information on
approval must specifically refer to this AD. as of April 5, 2016.
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(4) AMOCs approved for AD 2008–26–07, ADDRESSES: For service information
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Amendment 39–15773 (73 FR 78946, identified in this final rule, contact
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December 24, 2008), are approved as AMOCs Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
for the corresponding provisions of this AD. locations.html.
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(5) Except as required by paragraphs (j) and Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
(k) of this AD: For service information that
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
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contains steps that are labeled as Required
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substeps and identified figures.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be available on the Internet at http://
deviated from using accepted methods in www.regulations.gov by searching for
accordance with the operator’s maintenance and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
or inspection program without obtaining 1270.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ........ Up to 15 work-hours × $85 per $0 Up to $1,275 per inspection cycle Up to $118,575 per inspection
hour = $1,275. cycle.
We have received no definitive data Adoption of the Amendment Service Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October
that will enable us to provide cost 22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)
Accordingly, under the authority of this AD and except as required by
estimates for the on-condition actions delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
specified in this AD. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as related investigative and corrective actions at
Authority for This Rulemaking follows: the time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Title 49 of the United States Code PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October 22,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DIRECTIVES 2014. Repeat the applicable inspections of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the fuselage skin thereafter at the applicable
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
continues to read as follows: ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October 22,
Aviation Programs, describes in more Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2014.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. § 39.13 [Amended] (h) Post-Repair Inspections
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding At the applicable time specified in tables
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the following new airworthiness 4 and 5 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
directive (AD): Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2876,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: dated October 22, 2014, except as provided
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 2016–04–18 The Boeing Company: by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do an external
section, Congress charges the FAA with Amendment 39–18412 ; Docket No. surface high frequency eddy current
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in FAA–2015–1270; Directorate Identifier inspection of the blended areas of the skin
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2014–NM–222–AD. and a detailed inspection of the unrepaired
for practices, methods, and procedures (a) Effective Date areas, and do all applicable related
the Administrator finds necessary for investigative and corrective actions, in
This AD is effective April 5, 2016.
safety in air commerce. This regulation accordance with Part 8 of the
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
is within the scope of that authority Service Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October
because it addresses an unsafe condition None.
22, 2014, except as provided by paragraph (i)
that is likely to exist or develop on (c) Applicability of this AD and except as required by
products identified in this rulemaking This AD applies to The Boeing Company paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
action. Model 747–100, –200B, –200C, –200F, –300, related investigative and corrective actions at
–400, –400D, and –400F series airplanes; the time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
Regulatory Findings ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
certificated in any category, as identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2876, Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October 22,
This AD will not have federalism
dated October 22, 2014. 2014. Repeat the applicable inspections of
implications under Executive Order the blended areas of the skin thereafter at the
13132. This AD will not have a (d) Subject applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
the relationship between the national America Code 53, Fuselage. Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October 22,
government and the States, or on the 2014. Accomplishing the inspections
(e) Unsafe Condition required by this paragraph does not terminate
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by reports of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of
levels of government. significant fuselage skin damage at the dorsal this AD.
fairing forward of station (STA) 2280 due to
For the reasons discussed above, I (i) Post-Modification Inspections
wear from the dorsal fairing. We are issuing
certify that this AD: this AD to detect and correct fuselage skin Tables 3, 6, and 7 of paragraph 1.E.,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory damage of the dorsal fairing area, which ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, could result in skin cracking and consequent Bulletin 747–53A2876, dated October 22,
depressurization of the airplane. 2014, specify post-modification
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under airworthiness limitation inspections in
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance compliance to 14 CFR 25.571(a)(3) at the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), Comply with this AD within the modified locations, which support
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation compliance times specified, unless already compliance with 14 CFR 121.1109(c)(2) or
done. 129.109(b)(2). As airworthiness limitations,
in Alaska, and
these inspections are required by
(4) Will not have a significant (g) Inspections and Repair maintenance and operational rules. It is
economic impact, positive or negative, At the applicable time specified in tables therefore unnecessary to mandate them in
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on a substantial number of small entities 1 and 2 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of this AD. Deviations from these inspections
under the criteria of the Regulatory Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2876, require FAA approval, but do not require an
Flexibility Act. dated October 22, 2014, except as provided alternative method of compliance.
by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, do a detailed
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection of the fuselage skin under the (j) Exceptions to Service Information
dorsal fairing for wear or cracks, and do all Specifications
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation applicable related investigative and (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
safety, Incorporation by reference, corrective actions, in accordance with the 747–53A2876, dated October 22, 2014,
Safety. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
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Original Issue date of this service bulletin,’’ (IBR) of the service information listed in this continue, unchanged by this rule.
this AD requires compliance within the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Beginning on October 15, 2013, some
specified compliance time after the effective part 51. items have been removed from the
date of this AD. (2) You must use this service information
(2) Although Boeing Alert Service Bulletin as applicable to do the actions required by
USML and been added to 600 series
747–53A2876, dated October 22, 2014, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. ECCNs. These items were subject to
specifies to contact Boeing for repair data, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– offsets reporting requirements prior to
and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required 53A2876, dated October 22, 2014. being added to 600 series ECCNs. Some
for Compliance), this AD requires repair (ii) Reserved. other items have been moved from non-
before further flight using a method approved (3) For service information identified in 600 series ECCNs to 600 series ECCNs
in accordance with the procedures specified this AD, contact Boeing Commercial as part of the Administration’s Export
in paragraph (k) of this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Control Reform Initiative. This rule
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
requires reporting of offsets agreements
(AMOCs) in connection with sales of items
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. controlled in 600 series ECCNs
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (4) You may view this service information regardless of whether the item was
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 added to a 600 series ECCN
requested using the procedures found in 14 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For simultaneously with its removal from
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, information on the availability of this the USML or was subject to the EAR
send your request to your principal inspector material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
prior to its inclusion in a 600 series
(5) You may view this service information
appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the
ECCN, except for certain submersible
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the National Archives and Records and semi-submersible cargo transport
attention of the person identified in Administration (NARA). For information on vessels and related items that are not on
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. Information may the availability of this material at NARA, call the control lists of any of the
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// multilateral export control regimes of
Requests@faa.gov. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- which the United States is a member.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, locations.html. The changes made by this rule were the
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Issued in Renton, Washington, on February subject of a proposed rule for which BIS
of the local flight standards district office/ 15, 2016. received no comments. This final rule
certificate holding district office. Michael Kaszycki, adopts the text of the proposed rule
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Acting Manager, Transport Airplane without change.
level of safety may be used for any repair, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. DATES: Effective: March 31, 2016.
modification, or alteration required by this [FR Doc. 2016–03884 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Ronald DeMarines, Strategic Analysis
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Division, Office of Strategic Industries
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle and Economic Security, 202–482–3755,
ACO, to make those findings. To be DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE or ronald.demarines@bis.doc.gov.
approved, the repair method, modification SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Bureau of Industry and Security
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Background
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 15 CFR Part 701 Part 701 of Title 15, Code of Federal
(4) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
Regulations—Reporting of Offsets
of this AD: For service information that [Docket No. 150825780–6125–02]
contains steps that are labeled as Required Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of RIN 0694–AG38 or Defense-Related Items to Foreign
paragraphs (k)(4)(i) and (k)(4)(ii) apply. Countries or Foreign Firms (herein the
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Export Control Reform: Conforming Offsets Reporting Regulations) requires
substeps under an RC step and any figures Change to Defense Sales Offset that U.S. firms report certain offset
identified in an RC step, must be done to Reporting Requirements agreements to BIS annually. BIS uses
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required the information so reported to develop
for any deviations to RC steps, including AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce. a ‘‘detailed annual report on the impact
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be ACTION: Final rule. of offsets on the defense preparedness,
deviated from using accepted methods in industrial competitiveness,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance SUMMARY: This rule requires reporting of employment, and trade of the United
or inspection program without obtaining offsets agreements in connection with States’’ (herein ‘‘the offset report to
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, sales of items controlled on the United Congress’’), that is submitted to the
including substeps and identified figures, can States Munitions List (USML) and items Committee on Banking, Housing, and
still be done as specified, and the airplane controlled in ‘‘600 series’’ Export Urban Affairs of the Senate, and the
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) Committee on Financial Services of the
(l) Related Information on the Commerce Control List (CCL) House of Representatives, as required by
For more information about this AD, except for certain submersible and semi- Section 723 of the Defense Production
contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace submersible cargo transport vessels and Act of 1950, as amended (DPA) (50
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Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, related items that are not on the control U.S.C. 4568(a)(1)). An offset for
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office lists of any of the multilateral export purposes of the Offsets Reporting
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA control regimes of which the United Regulations is compensation required
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425– States is a member. Since the early by the purchaser as a condition of the
917–6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov.
1990s, BIS has required reporting of purchase in government-to-government
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference offsets agreements in connection with or commercial sales of defense articles
(1) The Director of the Federal Register sales of items controlled on the USML. or services. This compensation can take
approved the incorporation by reference Those reporting requirements will a variety of forms, including: Co-
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 5, 2016. | |
| Contact | Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 10468 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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