81 FR 1489 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1489-1492] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00011] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1984; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-022-AD; Amendment 39-18363; AD 2016-01-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-01-09, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes. AD 2005-01-09 required a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords on the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door cutout, and corrective action if necessary. This new AD adds repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the frame inner chords (forward and aft), and corrective action if necessary. This AD was prompted by additional cracking found in the same area after completion of the one-time detailed inspection. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords, which could result in cracking, subsequent severing of the frame, and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective February 17, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1984. 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- 1984; 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 1490]] Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2005-01-09, Amendment 39-13933 (70 FR 1340, January 7, 2005). AD 2005-01-09 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2015 (80 FR 36255) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by additional cracking found in the same area after completion of the one-time detailed inspection. The NPRM proposed to continue to require a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords on the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door cutout, and corrective action if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require repetitive HFEC inspections for cracking of the frame inner chords (forward and aft), and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords, which could result in cracking, subsequent severing of the frame, and consequent rapid 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 and the FAA's response to each comment. United Airlines concurred with the NPRM. Request for Credit for Accomplishing Certain Inspections Required by AD 2013-17-08, Amendment 39-17572 (78 FR 57053, September 17, 2013) (``AD 2013-17-08'') UPS asked that credit be included in the proposed AD (80 FR 36255, June 24, 2015) for accomplishing the inspections required by AD 2013- 17-08. UPS stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD would require accomplishing the same inspections that are required by AD 2013-17-08. UPS added that the proposed AD has a lower threshold for accomplishing the inspections than that in AD 2013-17-08. UPS noted that Boeing confirmed that these inspections are duplicated and stated that a revision of the service information may be forthcoming to provide clarification. We agree with the commenter that accomplishing the inspections required by AD 2013-17-08 before the effective date of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the inspections required by this AD. We had already included credit for accomplishing the inspections required by AD 2013-17-08 in paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD. However, since the compliance time in AD 2013-17-08 is later than the compliance time required by this AD, we have not given credit for inspections that will be done for AD 2013-17-08 on or after the effective date of this AD. Operators may apply for approval of an AMOC in accordance with the provisions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, by submitting data substantiating that the request would provide an acceptable level of safety. Therefore, we have made no further change to this AD. Request To Include Terminating Action UPS also recommended adding a sentence to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to terminate the repetitive inspections required by AD 2013-17-08, after accomplishment of the initial inspections required by the proposed AD. We do not agree to specify that the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminate the repetitive inspections required by AD 2013-17-08, because those inspections are more extensive than the inspections in this AD. However, affected operators who wish to terminate the repetitive inspections required by AD 2013-17-08 may apply for approval of an AMOC in accordance with the provisions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, by submitting data substantiating that the request would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Correct Typographical Error Boeing asked that a typographical error in the ``Related AD'' section of the proposed AD be corrected. Boeing stated that the description of the inspection area in AD 2013-17-08 of the frame segment should be changed from ``between 16 and 31'' to ``between 15 and 31.'' Boeing noted that this is a typographical error. We agree that there is a typographical error in the ``Related AD'' section of the proposed AD, as noted by the commenter. That section should specify ``the frame segment between 15 and 31''; however, since that section of the preamble does not reappear in the final rule, no change to this AD is necessary in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, with minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed and approved Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a one-time detailed inspection and repetitive surface HFEC inspections of the Station 2231 frame inner chords (forward and aft), and repair of discrepancies. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 174 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed inspection.............. 2 work-hours x $85 $0 $170................ $29,580. per hour = $170. HFEC inspections................. 4 work-hours x $85 0 $340 per inspection $59,160 per per hour = $340. cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 1491]] We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide a cost estimate 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 We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-01-09, Amendment 39-13933 (70 FR 1340, January 7, 2005), and adding the following new AD: 2016-01-04 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18363; Docket No. FAA- 2015-1984; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-022-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 17, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2005-01-09, Amendment 39-13933 (70 FR 1340, January 7, 2005) (``AD 2005-01-09''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-100, -100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of additional cracking found in the same area after completion of the one-time detailed inspection. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords, which could result in cracking, subsequent severing of the frame, and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections Do the applicable actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for nicks, scratches, or gouges of the Station 2231 frame inner chords, forward and aft, at stringer 26 at the edge and side of the inner chords. (2) At the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracks of the frame inner chords, forward and aft. (3) Based on the findings from the inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, do all applicable corrective actions, before further flight. (4) Repeat the HFEC inspection specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. (h) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if those inspections were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, dated September 18, 2003, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2005-01-09. (2) This paragraph provides credit for inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, if those inspections were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2, 2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2013-17-08, Amendment 39- 17572 (78 FR 57053, September 17, 2013). (j) 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 (k) 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, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization [[Page 1492]] 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) AMOCs approved for AD 2005-01-09 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. (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 December 28, 2015. Philip Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00011 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(m) Other FAA AD Provisions 32 of Section C, Systems and Powerplant, of new AD adds repetitive high frequency
The following provisions also apply to this the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 eddy current (HFEC) inspections for
AD: Maintenance Review Board Report, Revision cracking of the frame inner chords
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 18, dated March 2013.
(4) The following service information was
(forward and aft), and corrective action
(AMOCs): The Manager, International if necessary. This AD was prompted by
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane approved for IBR on August 14, 2013 (78 FR
41286, July 10, 2013). additional cracking found in the same
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346, area after completion of the one-time
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and detailed inspection. We are issuing this
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 02, dated April 22, 2011. AD to detect and correct discrepancies
request to your principal inspector or local (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1349, of the frame web and inner chords,
Flight Standards District Office, as Revision 03, including Appendix 1, dated which could result in cracking,
appropriate. If sending information directly October 5, 2011.
subsequent severing of the frame, and
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness consequent rapid depressurization of
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, the airplane.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 DATES: This AD is effective February 17,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 2016.
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
http://www.airbus.com.
The Director of the Federal Register
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (6) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of a certain publication listed in this AD
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of February 17, 2016.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information
of the local flight standards district office/ material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
certificate holding district office. The AMOC (7) You may view this service information
approval letter must specifically reference that is incorporated by reference at the Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
this AD. National Archives and Records & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707,
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Administration (NARA). For information on MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
2013–13–04, Amendment 39–17492 (78 FR the availability of this material at NARA, call telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
41286, July 10, 2013) are approved as 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
this AD. locations.html. this referenced service information at
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on the FAA, Transport Airplane
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
December 31, 2015. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be Philip Forde, Renton, WA. For information on the
accomplished using a method approved by Acting Manager, Transport Airplane availability of this material at the FAA,
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or [FR Doc. 2016–00014 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] on the Internet at http://
the European Aviation Safety Agency www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the 1984.
DOA-authorized signature. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket
(n) Related Information Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0202, dated and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
September 5, 2013, for related information. [Docket No. FAA–2015–1984; Directorate
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Identifier 2015–NM–022–AD; Amendment 1984; or in person at the Docket
on the Internet at http:// 39–18363; AD 2016–01–04] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
www.regulations.gov/ and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
RIN 2120–AA64
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0678-0002. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Service information identified in this Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing contains this AD, the regulatory
AD that is not incorporated by reference in evaluation, any comments received, and
Company Airplanes
this AD is available at the addresses specified other information. The address for the
in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket
approved the incorporation by reference Operations, M–30, West Building
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
SUMMARY: We are superseding Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–01– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
part 51. 09, which applied to certain The Boeing DC 20590.
(2) You must use this service information Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
as applicable to do the actions required by 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747– Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer,
(3) The following service information was 400D, 747–400F, and 747SR series Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
approved for IBR on February 17, 2016. airplanes. AD 2005–01–09 required a Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Revision 07, dated February 10, 2015,
one-time detailed inspection for
discrepancies of the frame web and 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax:
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated 425–917–6590; email:
February 10, 2015. inner chords on the forward edge frame
(ii) Task 32.30.00.17, ‘‘Functional Check of of the number 5 main entry door cutout, nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov.
LGCIU Power Supply Relays,’’ of Section C– and corrective action if necessary. This SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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We have received no definitive data PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2494,
that will enable us to provide a cost DIRECTIVES Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, except as
estimate for the on-condition actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 a surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
specified in this AD. inspection for cracks of the frame inner
continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking chords, forward and aft.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) Based on the findings from the
Title 49 of the United States Code inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
§ 39.13 [Amended] (g)(2) of this AD, do all applicable corrective
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by actions, before further flight.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (4) Repeat the HFEC inspection specified
Section 106, describes the authority of removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD at the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 2005–01–09, Amendment 39–13933 (70
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
Aviation Programs, describes in more FR 1340, January 7, 2005), and adding ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new AD: Bulletin 747–53A2494, Revision 1, dated
authority. 2016–01–04 The Boeing Company: January 9, 2015.
Amendment 39–18363; Docket No. (h) Exceptions to Service Bulletin
We are issuing this rulemaking under FAA–2015–1984; Directorate Identifier
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Specifications
2015–NM–022–AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Effective Date 747–53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9,
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD is effective February 17, 2016. 2015, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
release of Revision 1 of this service bulletin,’’
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (b) Affected ADs this AD requires compliance within the
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD replaces AD 2005–01–09, specified compliance time after the effective
for practices, methods, and procedures Amendment 39–13933 (70 FR 1340, January date of this AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for 7, 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–01–09’’). (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
safety in air commerce. This regulation 747–53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9,
is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to The Boeing Company instructions: Before further flight, repair
that is likely to exist or develop on Model 747–100, –100B, 747–100B SUD, 747– using a method approved in accordance with
200B, 747–200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747– the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
products identified in this rulemaking
400, 747–400D, 747–400F, and 747SR series this AD.
action. airplanes; certificated in any category; as
identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (i) Credit for Previous Actions
Regulatory Findings
747–53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, (1) This paragraph provides credit for
We have determined that this AD will 2015. inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, if those inspections were performed
not have federalism implications under (d) Subject before the effective date of this AD using
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Air Transport Association (ATA) of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2494,
not have a substantial direct effect on America Code 53, Fuselage. dated September 18, 2003, which was
the States, on the relationship between incorporated by reference in AD 2005–01–09.
(e) Unsafe Condition
the national government and the States, (2) This paragraph provides credit for
or on the distribution of power and This AD was prompted by reports of inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and
responsibilities among the various additional cracking found in the same area (g)(2) of this AD, if those inspections were
after completion of the one-time detailed performed before the effective date of this AD
levels of government. inspection. We are issuing this AD to detect using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
For the reasons discussed above, I and correct discrepancies of the frame web 53A2450, Revision 7, dated November 2,
certify that this AD: and inner chords, which could result in 2011, which was incorporated by reference in
cracking, subsequent severing of the frame, AD 2013–17–08, Amendment 39–17572 (78
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and consequent rapid depressurization of the FR 57053, September 17, 2013).
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, airplane.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Compliance (AMOCs)
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Comply with this AD within the (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), compliance times specified, unless already Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation done. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
in Alaska, and (g) Inspections
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
(4) Will not have a significant Do the applicable actions specified in send your request to your principal inspector
economic impact, positive or negative, paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), and (g)(4) of or local Flight Standards District Office, as
on a substantial number of small entities this AD, in accordance with the appropriate. If sending information directly
under the criteria of the Regulatory Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Flexibility Act. Service Bulletin 747–53A2494, Revision 1, attention of the person identified in
dated January 9, 2015, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
(1) At the applicable time specified in Requests@faa.gov.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
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safety, Incorporation by reference, Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2494, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Safety. Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015, except as or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Do of the local flight standards district office/
Adoption of the Amendment a detailed inspection for nicks, scratches, or certificate holding district office.
gouges of the Station 2231 frame inner (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Accordingly, under the authority chords, forward and aft, at stringer 26 at the level of safety may be used for any repair,
delegated to me by the Administrator, edge and side of the inner chords. modification, or alteration required by this
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) At the applicable time specified in AD if it is approved by the Boeing
follows: paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
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been authorized by the Manager, Seattle and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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approved, the repair method, modification Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 14 CFR Part 39 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
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are approved as AMOCs for the incorporated by reference service
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
Administration (FAA), Department of section. Comments will be available in
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
Transportation (DOT). the AD docket shortly after receipt.
ACTION: Final rule; request for For service information identified in
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–917– comments. this final rule, contact AgustaWestland,
6590; email: nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov.
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(IBR) of the service information listed in this inspecting each full ice protection www.agustawestland.com/technical-
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR system tail rotor slip ring (slip ring) for bulletins; and Moog Inc., Components
part 51. chatter marks, witness marks, or Group, Blacksburg Operations, 1213
(2) You must use this service information scoring, and determining the depth of North Main St., Blacksburg, Virginia
as applicable to do the actions required by each mounting hole. Based on the 24606–3127, telephone (540) 552–3011,
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. findings from the inspection, this AD or at www.moog.com. You may review
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– requires either re-identifying the slip the referenced service information at the
53A2494, Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. ring or replacing the slip ring. This AD FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
(ii) Reserved. is prompted by two incidents of the slip Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
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Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, prevent separation of the mounting Martin R. Crane, Aviation Safety
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– flange from the slip ring body and Engineer, Safety Management Group,
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; subsequent loss of control of the Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. helicopter. Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
(4) You may view this service information
DATES: This AD becomes effective telephone (817) 222–5110; email
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
January 28, 2016. martin.r.crane@faa.gov.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to However, we invite you to participate in
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Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Department of Transportation, Docket adopting this AD. The most helpful
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‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 commenters should send only one copy
p.m., Monday through Friday, except of written comments, or if comments are
Federal holidays. filed electronically, commenters should
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Examining the AD Docket in the docket all comments that we
You may examine the AD docket on receive, as well as a report summarizing
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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 February 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 1489 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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