81_FR_1497 81 FR 1489 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 1489 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)

Page Range1489-1492
FR Document2016-00011

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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)]
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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.

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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: 

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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
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
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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.
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    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

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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.
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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
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                                                  (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:
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                                                  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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                                                  Discussion                                                 in AD 2013–17–08. UPS noted that                              proposed AD be corrected. Boeing stated
                                                     We issued a notice of proposed                          Boeing confirmed that these inspections                       that the description of the inspection
                                                  rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                          are duplicated and stated that a revision                     area in AD 2013–17–08 of the frame
                                                  part 39 to supersede AD 2005–01–09,                        of the service information may be                             segment should be changed from
                                                  Amendment 39–13933 (70 FR 1340,                            forthcoming to provide clarification.                         ‘‘between 16 and 31’’ to ‘‘between 15
                                                  January 7, 2005). AD 2005–01–09                              We agree with the commenter that                            and 31.’’ Boeing noted that this is a
                                                                                                             accomplishing the inspections required                        typographical error.
                                                  applied to certain The Boeing Company
                                                                                                             by AD 2013–17–08 before the effective
                                                  Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B                                                                                           We agree that there is a typographical
                                                                                                             date of this AD is acceptable for
                                                  SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,                                                                                       error in the ‘‘Related AD’’ section of the
                                                                                                             compliance with the inspections
                                                  747–300, 747–400, 747–400D, 747–                                                                                         proposed AD, as noted by the
                                                                                                             required by this AD. We had already
                                                  400F, and 747SR series airplanes. The                                                                                    commenter. That section should specify
                                                                                                             included credit for accomplishing the
                                                  NPRM published in the Federal                                                                                            ‘‘the frame segment between 15 and 31’’;
                                                                                                             inspections required by AD 2013–17–08
                                                  Register on June 24, 2015 (80 FR 36255)                                                                                  however, since that section of the
                                                                                                             in paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD.
                                                  (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was                                 However, since the compliance time                          preamble does not reappear in the final
                                                  prompted by additional cracking found                      in AD 2013–17–08 is later than the                            rule, no change to this AD is necessary
                                                  in the same area after completion of the                   compliance time required by this AD,                          in this regard.
                                                  one-time detailed inspection. The                          we have not given credit for inspections
                                                  NPRM proposed to continue to require                                                                                     Conclusion
                                                                                                             that will be done for AD 2013–17–08 on
                                                  a one-time detailed inspection for                         or after the effective date of this AD.
                                                  discrepancies of the frame web and                                                                                         We reviewed the relevant data,
                                                                                                             Operators may apply for approval of an                        considered the comments received, and
                                                  inner chords on the forward edge frame                     AMOC in accordance with the
                                                  of the number 5 main entry door cutout,                                                                                  determined that air safety and the
                                                                                                             provisions specified in paragraph (j) of                      public interest require adopting this AD
                                                  and corrective action if necessary. The                    this AD, by submitting data
                                                  NPRM also proposed to require                                                                                            as proposed, with minor editorial
                                                                                                             substantiating that the request would                         changes. We have determined that these
                                                  repetitive HFEC inspections for cracking                   provide an acceptable level of safety.
                                                  of the frame inner chords (forward and                                                                                   minor changes:
                                                                                                             Therefore, we have made no further
                                                  aft), and corrective action if necessary.                  change to this AD.                                              • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                  We are issuing this AD to detect and                                                                                     was proposed in the NPRM for
                                                  correct discrepancies of the frame web                     Request To Include Terminating Action                         correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                                  and inner chords, which could result in                      UPS also recommended adding a                                 • Do not add any additional burden
                                                  cracking, subsequent severing of the                       sentence to paragraph (h) of the                              upon the public than was already
                                                  frame, and consequent rapid                                proposed AD to terminate the repetitive                       proposed in the NPRM.
                                                  depressurization of the airplane.                          inspections required by AD 2013–17–
                                                                                                             08, after accomplishment of the initial                       Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  Comments
                                                                                                             inspections required by the proposed                          CFR Part 51
                                                    We gave the public the opportunity to                    AD.
                                                  participate in developing this AD. The                       We do not agree to specify that the                           We reviewed and approved Boeing
                                                  following presents the comments                            actions required by paragraph (h) of this                     Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2494,
                                                  received on the NPRM and the FAA’s                         AD terminate the repetitive inspections                       Revision 1, dated January 9, 2015. The
                                                  response to each comment. United                           required by AD 2013–17–08, because                            service information describes
                                                  Airlines concurred with the NPRM.                          those inspections are more extensive                          procedures for a one-time detailed
                                                                                                             than the inspections in this AD.                              inspection and repetitive surface HFEC
                                                  Request for Credit for Accomplishing
                                                  Certain Inspections Required by AD                         However, affected operators who wish                          inspections of the Station 2231 frame
                                                  2013–17–08, Amendment 39–17572 (78                         to terminate the repetitive inspections                       inner chords (forward and aft), and
                                                  FR 57053, September 17, 2013) (‘‘AD                        required by AD 2013–17–08 may apply                           repair of discrepancies. This service
                                                                                                             for approval of an AMOC in accordance                         information is reasonably available
                                                  2013–17–08’’)
                                                                                                             with the provisions specified in                              because the interested parties have
                                                    UPS asked that credit be included in                     paragraph (j) of this AD, by submitting                       access to it through their normal course
                                                  the proposed AD (80 FR 36255, June 24,                     data substantiating that the request                          of business or by the means identified
                                                  2015) for accomplishing the inspections                    would provide an acceptable level of                          in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                  required by AD 2013–17–08. UPS stated                      safety. We have not changed this AD in
                                                  that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD                      this regard.                                                  Costs of Compliance
                                                  would require accomplishing the same
                                                  inspections that are required by AD                        Request To Correct Typographical                                We estimate that this AD affects 174
                                                  2013–17–08. UPS added that the                             Error                                                         airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                  proposed AD has a lower threshold for                        Boeing asked that a typographical                             We estimate the following costs to
                                                  accomplishing the inspections than that                    error in the ‘‘Related AD’’ section of the                    comply with this AD:
                                                                                                                           ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cost on U.S.
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                                                                 Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost                 Cost per product                                  operators

                                                  Detailed inspection ..................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour =                    $0     $170 ........................................   $29,580.
                                                                                             $170.
                                                  HFEC inspections ....................    4 work-hours × $85 per hour =                       0   $340 per inspection cycle .......               $59,160 per inspection cycle.
                                                                                             $340.




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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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                                                  Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                  been authorized by the Manager, Seattle                                                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                  ACO, to make those findings. To be                      Federal Aviation Administration                        8695; or in person at the Docket
                                                  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
                                                  the certification basis of the airplane and the                                                                Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                          [Docket No. FAA–2015–8695; Directorate
                                                  approval must specifically refer to this AD.                                                                   contains this AD, the European Aviation
                                                                                                          Identifier 2015–SW–042–AD; Amendment
                                                    (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2005–01–09                  39–18365; AD 2016–01–06]                               Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
                                                  are approved as AMOCs for the                                                                                  incorporated by reference service
                                                  corresponding provisions of paragraph (g)(1)            RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                                                                                 information, the economic evaluation,
                                                  of this AD.                                                                                                    any comments received, and other
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
                                                  (k) Related Information                                 S.p.A. Helicopters                                     information. The street address for the
                                                                                                                                                                 Docket Operations Office (telephone
                                                    For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                          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.
                                                                                                                                                                 Product Support Engineering, Via del
                                                                                                          SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                       Gregge, 100, 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA)
                                                  (l) Material Incorporated by Reference                  airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta                Italy, ATTN: Maurizio D’Angelo;
                                                     (1) The Director of the Federal Register             S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and                        telephone 39–0331–664757; fax 39–
                                                  approved the incorporation by reference                 AW139 helicopters. This AD requires                    0331–664680; or at http://
                                                  (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
                                                     (3) For service information identified in            ring body separating from the                          Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
                                                  this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                      supporting flange due to improper                      76177.
                                                  Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services                   torque. These actions are intended to                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  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
                                                                                                            The Director of the Federal Register                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                  information on the availability of this
                                                                                                          approved the incorporation by reference
                                                  material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                                                                        Comments Invited
                                                     (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                          of a certain document listed in this AD
                                                  that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                                                                          as of January 28, 2016.                                   This AD is a final rule that involves
                                                  National Archives and Records
                                                                                                            We must receive comments on this                     requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                                  Administration (NARA). For information on               AD by March 14, 2016.                                  we did not provide you with notice and
                                                  the availability of this material at NARA, call         ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                    an opportunity to provide your
                                                  202–741–6030, or go to: http://                         any of the following methods:                          comments prior to it becoming effective.
                                                  www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-                • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to                  However, we invite you to participate in
                                                  locations.html.                                         http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                 this rulemaking by submitting written
                                                                                                          online instructions for sending your                   comments, data, or views. We also
                                                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on                                                                             invite comments relating to the
                                                                                                          comments electronically.
                                                  December 28, 2015.
                                                                                                            • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 economic, environmental, energy, or
                                                  Philip Forde,                                             • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.                    federalism impacts that resulted from
                                                  Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                      Department of Transportation, Docket                   adopting this AD. The most helpful
                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            Operations, M–30, West Building                        comments reference a specific portion of
                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–00011 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am]             Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                       the AD, explain the reason for any
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                     recommended change, and include
                                                                                                          DC 20590–0001.                                         supporting data. To ensure the docket
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                                                                                                            • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the                      does not contain duplicate comments,
                                                                                                          ‘‘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
                                                                                                                                                                 submit them only one time. We will file
                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                          the Internet at http://                                each substantive public contact with


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Document Created: 2016-01-13 01:00:39
Document Modified: 2016-01-13 01:00:39
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective February 17, 2016.
ContactNathan 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 Citation81 FR 1489 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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