81 FR 21253 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-07842 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21253-21255] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07842] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5458; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-027-AD; Amendment 39-18473; AD 2016-07-28] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspections for any cracking in the left and right side center wing lower skin, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking at certain stringers, associated end fittings, and skins in the center wing fuel tank where the stringers meet the end fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the center wing lower skin. Such cracking could cause structural failure of the wings. DATES: This AD is effective April 26, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 26, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 26, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; 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-2016-5458. 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-2016- 5458; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We have received reports of cracks at stringers S-15, S-16, or S- 17, associated end fittings, and skins in the center wing fuel tank where the stringers meet the end fittings near Xcw=13 and Xcw=15. If stringer S-15, S-16, or S-17 is cracked in this area and there is a crack in the skin adjacent to the stringer crack, the skin crack could grow to a critical length before it can be found by routine maintenance inspections. This condition, if not corrected, could result in structural failure of the wings. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 21254]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive ETHF inspections for any cracking in the left and right side center wing lower skin, and corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type designs. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this AD and the Service Information. For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5458. The phrase ``corrective actions'' is used in this AD. Corrective actions correct or address any condition found. Corrective actions in an AD could include, for example, repairs. Differences Between This AD and the Service Information Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016, specifies to contact the manufacturer for certain instructions, but this AD requires accomplishment of repair methods, modification deviations, and alteration deviations in one of the following ways: In accordance with a method that we approve; or Using data that meet the certification basis of the airplane, and that have been approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) whom we have authorized to make those findings. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because we have received reports indicating cracking at certain stringers, associated end fittings, and skins in the center wing fuel tank where the stringers meet the end fittings. This condition, if not corrected, could cause structural failure of the wings. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-5458 and Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-027-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 395 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection....................... 14 work-hours x $85 $0 $1,190 per $470,050 per per hour = $1,190 inspection cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 21255]] PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-07-28 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18473; Docket No. FAA- 2016-5458; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-027-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 26, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracking at certain stringers, associated end fittings, and skins in the center wing fuel tank where the stringers meet the end fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the center wing lower skin. Such cracking could cause structural failure of the wings. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016: Do an eddy current high frequency (ETHF) inspection for any cracking in the left and right side center wing lower skin, and do all applicable corrective actions; except as required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection thereafter at the intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016. (h) Exception to the Service Information (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD. (2) The Condition column of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016, refers to total flight cycles ``as of the original issue date of this service bulletin.'' This AD, however, applies to the airplanes with the specified total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. (3) If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(3) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (k) 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 MD80-57A244, dated March 3, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Boeing service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800-0019, Long Beach, CA 90846-0001; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 2; fax 206-766-5683; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) 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. (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 March 30, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07842 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Service Bulletin No. MEB–27–02, dated locations.html. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
February 29, 2016. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(g) Special Flight Permit 30, 2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Special flight permits are allowed for this Jacqueline Jambor, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
limitation: Before flight a pre-flight Aircraft Certification Service. except Federal holidays.
inspection is required of the attachment [FR Doc. 2016–07798 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] For service information identified in
hardware connecting the elevator trim tab BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this final rule, contact Boeing
actuator to the elevator trim tab push-pull Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
rod. Confirmation of the presence of a & Services Management, 3855
castellated nut and cotter pin is required. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone
(AMOCs) Federal Aviation Administration 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206–
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has
766–5683; Internet https://
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, 14 CFR Part 39 www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
if requested using the procedures found in 14 [Docket No. FAA–2016–5458; Directorate
this referenced service information at
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Identifier 2016–NM–027–AD; Amendment the FAA, Transport Airplane
send your request to your principal inspector 39–18473; AD 2016–07–28] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Renton, WA. For information on the
appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 2120–AA64 availability of this material at the FAA,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the call 425–227–1221. It is also available
attention of the person identified in Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes on the Internet at http://
paragraph (i) of this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Administration (FAA), DOT. 5458.
of the local flight standards district office/ ACTION: Final rule; request for
Examining the AD Docket
certificate holding district office. comments.
You may examine the AD docket on
(i) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the Internet at http://
For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for all The www.regulations.gov by searching for
contact Adam Hein, Aerospace Engineer, Boeing Company Model DC–9–81 (MD– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD– 5458; or in person at the Docket
1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, 83), and DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Kansas 67209; phone: (316) 946–4116; fax: and Model MD–88 airplanes. This AD and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(316) 946–4107; email: adam.hein@faa.gov. requires repetitive eddy current high except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference frequency (ETHF) inspections for any contains this AD, the regulatory
(1) The Director of the Federal Register cracking in the left and right side center evaluation, any comments received, and
approved the incorporation by reference wing lower skin, and corrective actions other information. The street address for
(IBR) of the service information listed in this if necessary. This AD was prompted by the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR reports of cracking at certain stringers, 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
part 51. associated end fittings, and skins in the Comments will be available in the AD
(2) You must use this service information center wing fuel tank where the docket shortly after receipt.
as applicable to do the actions required by stringers meet the end fittings. We are FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Textron Aviation, Inc. (Cessna) Multi-
issuing this AD to detect and correct Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer,
engine Service Bulletin No. MEB–27–02, cracking in the center wing lower skin. Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
dated February 29, 2016. Such cracking could cause structural Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
(ii) Reserved. failure of the wings. (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
(3) For Textron Aviation, Inc. (Cessna) DATES: This AD is effective April 26, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
service information identified in this AD, 2016. 562–627–5224; fax: 562–627–5210;
contact Textron Aviation Customer Service, The Director of the Federal Register email: haytham.alaidy@faa.gov.
P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277; approved the incorporation by reference SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
telephone: (316) 517–5800; fax: (316) 517–
of a certain publication listed in this AD
7271; email: customercare@ Discussion
cessna.textron.com; Internet: https:// as of April 26, 2016.
support.cessna.com/custsupt/csupport/ We must receive comments on this We have received reports of cracks at
newlogin.jsp AD by May 26, 2016. stringers S–15, S–16, or S–17, associated
(4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, end fittings, and skins in the center
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 using the procedures found in 14 CFR wing fuel tank where the stringers meet
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following the end fittings near Xcw=13 and
information on the availability of this methods: Xcw=15. If stringer S–15, S–16, or S–17
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to is cracked in this area and there is a
is also available on the Internet at http:// http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the crack in the skin adjacent to the stringer
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www.regulations.gov by searching for and crack, the skin crack could grow to a
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5457.
instructions for submitting comments.
(5) You may view this service information
• Fax: 202–493–2251. critical length before it can be found by
that is incorporated by reference at the • Mail: U.S. Department of routine maintenance inspections. This
National Archives and Records Transportation, Docket Operations, M– condition, if not corrected, could result
Administration (NARA). For information on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room in structural failure of the wings. We are
the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC 20590. condition on these products.
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bulletin MD80–57A244, dated March 3, 5224; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
DIRECTIVES 2016, refers to total flight cycles ‘‘as of the haytham.alaidy@faa.gov.
original issue date of this service bulletin.’’
This AD, however, applies to the airplanes (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
with the specified total flight cycles as of the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
continues to read as follows:
effective date of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (3) If any crack is found during any (IBR) of the service information listed in this
inspection required by this AD, and Boeing paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
§ 39.13 [Amended] part 51.
Alert Service Bulletin MD80–57A244, dated
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding March 3, 2016, specifies to contact Boeing for (2) You must use this service information
the following new airworthiness appropriate action, and specifies that action as applicable to do the actions required by
directive (AD): as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance): Before this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
further flight, repair using a method (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80–
2016–07–28 The Boeing Company: approved in accordance with the procedures 57A244, dated March 3, 2016.
Amendment 39–18473; Docket No. specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (ii) Reserved.
FAA–2016–5458; Directorate Identifier (3) For Boeing service information
2016–NM–027–AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance identified in this AD, contact Boeing
(AMOCs) Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
(a) Effective Date
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Services Management, 3855 Lakewood
This AD is effective April 26, 2016. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, CA
(b) Affected ADs authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 90846–0001; telephone 206–544–5000,
requested using the procedures found in 14 extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Internet
None.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(c) Applicability send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this referenced service
This AD applies to all The Boeing or local Flight Standards District Office, as information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Company Model DC–9–81 (MD–81), DC–9– appropriate. If sending information directly Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), and DC–9– to the manager of the ACO, send it to the WA. For information on the availability of
87 (MD–87) airplanes, and Model MD–88 attention of the person identified in this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
airplanes, certificated in any category. paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be (5) You may view this service information
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the
(d) Subject Requests@faa.gov. National Archives and Records
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on
America Code 57, Wings. notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(e) Unsafe Condition of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
This AD was prompted by reports of certificate holding district office. locations.html.
cracking at certain stringers, associated end (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
fittings, and skins in the center wing fuel level of safety may be used for any repair,
30, 2016.
tank where the stringers meet the end modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Victor Wicklund,
fittings. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking in the center wing lower Commercial Airplanes Organization Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
skin. Such cracking could cause structural Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
failure of the wings. been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [FR Doc. 2016–07842 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am]
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(f) Compliance approved, the repair method, modification
Comply with this AD within the deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
compliance times specified, unless already the certification basis of the airplane, and the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
done. approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(3)
(g) Inspection Federal Aviation Administration
of this AD: For service information that
Except as required by paragraph (h)(1) and contains steps that are labeled as Required
(h)(2) of this AD, at the applicable time for Compliance (RC), the provisions of 14 CFR Part 39
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD [Docket No. FAA–2015–4817; Directorate
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80–57A244, apply. Identifier 2014–NM–115–AD; Amendment
dated March 3, 2016: Do an eddy current (i) The steps labeled as RC, including 39–18465; AD 2016–07–20]
high frequency (ETHF) inspection for any substeps under an RC step and any figures
cracking in the left and right side center wing identified in an RC step, must be done to RIN 2120–AA64
lower skin, and do all applicable corrective comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
actions; except as required by paragraph for any deviations to RC steps, including Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(h)(3) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective substeps and identified figures. Airplanes
actions before further flight. Repeat the (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
inspection thereafter at the intervals deviated from using accepted methods in AGENCY: Federal Aviation
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of accordance with the operator’s maintenance Administration (FAA), Department of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80–57A244, or inspection program without obtaining Transportation (DOT).
dated March 3, 2016. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ACTION: Final rule.
including substeps and identified figures, can
(h) Exception to the Service Information still be done as specified, and the airplane SUMMARY: We are superseding
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin can be put back in an airworthy condition. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95–18–08
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MD80–57A244, dated March 3, 2016, for all Airbus Model A300–600 series
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the (j) Related Information
airplanes. AD 95–18–08 required
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ For more information about this AD,
this AD requires compliance within the contact Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace repetitive inspections to detect cracks in
specified compliance time after the effective Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, the bottom skin of the wing in the area
date of this AD. FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification of the cut-out for the pylon rear
(2) The Condition column of paragraph Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, attachment fitting, and repair if
1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– necessary. This new AD, for certain
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 26, 2016. | |
| Contact | Haytham Alaidy, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5224; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21253 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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