81 FR 21726 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08271 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21726-21729] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08271] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2464; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-195-AD; Amendment 39-18476; AD 2016-07-31] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-22-11 for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes. AD 2013-22-11 required repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the floor panel attachment fastener holes of certain upper deck floor beam upper chords, repetitive inspections, corrective actions if necessary, and replacement of the upper deck floor beam upper chords. Since we issued AD 2013-22-11, we received a report that certain fastener holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords may not have been inspected in accordance with AD 2013-22-11. This AD adds additional repetitive inspections for cracks for certain airplanes, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain upper chords of the upper deck floor beam. Such cracks could become large and cause the floor beams to become severed and result in rapid decompression or reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 2464. [[Page 21727]] 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- 2464; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-22-11, Amendment 39-17643 (78 FR 66254, November 5, 2013), (``AD 2013-22-11''). AD 2013-22-11 applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2015 (80 FR 43648) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report that certain fastener holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords may not have been inspected in accordance with AD 2013-22-11. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections to detect cracks in the floor panel attachment fastener holes of certain upper deck floor beam upper chords, repetitive inspections, corrective actions if necessary, and replacement of the upper deck floor beam upper chords. The NPRM also proposed to require additional repetitive inspections for cracks for certain airplanes, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain upper chords of the upper deck floor beam. Such cracking could become large and cause the floor beams to become severed and result in rapid decompression or reduced controllability 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 supported the NPRM. Request To Revise ``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications'' Boeing requested that paragraph (m)(4), ``Exceptions to Service Information Specifications,'' of the proposed AD be revised. Boeing stated that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 1, dated September 19, 2012, which is included in paragraph (m)(4), has the same compliance time as table 3 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014; therefore, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, should also be included in paragraph (m)(4) of the proposed AD. For the reason provided by the commenter we agree to include Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, in paragraph (m)(4) of this AD. We have also revised paragraph (m)(4) of this AD by removing the reference to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 1, dated September 19, 2012, because this AD only refers to Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, for compliance times. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. The service information describes procedures for upper deck floor beam upper chord inspection and repair at floor panel attachment fastener holes in section 41 and section 42. 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 84 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 (retained actions from Up to 309 work- $0 Up to $26,265 per Up to $2,206,260 AD 2013-22-11). hours x $85 per inspection cycle. per inspection hour = $26,265 per cycle. inspection cycle. New inspections.................. Up to 241 work- 0 Up to $20,485 per Up to $1,720,740 hours x $85 per inspection cycle. per inspection hour = $20,485. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide a cost estimate for the repair or modification 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 [[Page 21728]] 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) 2013-22-11, Amendment 39-17643 (78 FR 66254, November 5, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2016-07-31 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18476; Docket No. FAA- 2015-2464; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-195-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-22-11, Amendment 39-17643 (78 FR 66254, November 5, 2013) (``AD 2013-22-11''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder indicating that certain upper chords of the upper deck floor beam are subject to widespread fatigue damage. This AD was also prompted by reports that certain fastener holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords in Section 41, may not have been inspected in accordance with AD 2013-22-11. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain upper chords of the upper deck floor beam, which could become large and cause the floor beams to become severed and result in rapid decompression or reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Section 41--Repetitive Inspections, and Corrective Actions At the applicable time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, do open hole or surface high frequency eddy current inspections (HFEC) for cracking of the floor panel attachment holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection, before further flight, repair in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, or repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, until an action specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD is done. (1) Doing a repair as a hole modification in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the modified hole only. (2) Doing a modification in accordance with Figure 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the modification only. (h) Section 41--Repetitive Inspection of Repaired or Modified Holes, and Corrective Actions For airplanes on which a repair specified in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, is done, or a modification specified in Figure 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, is done: At the applicable time specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(3) of this AD, do open hole or surface HFEC for cracking of repaired or modified floor panel attachment holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance with Part 1 or Part 3, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (i) Section 44--Repetitive Inspection, and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified in Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: At the applicable time specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(4) of this AD, do open hole or surface HFEC inspections of the floor panel attachment holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance with Part 4 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, until an action specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD is done. (1) Doing a repair as a hole modification in accordance with Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that modified hole only. (2) Doing a modification in accordance with Figure 21 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, [[Page 21729]] 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the inspections required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that modified hole only. (j) Section 44--Repetitive Inspection of Repaired or Modified Holes, and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified in Group 1 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, on which a repair specified in Part 5 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, is done or the modification specified in Figure 21 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, is done: At the applicable time specified in table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(3) of this AD, do open hole or surface HFEC inspections of repaired or modified floor panel attachment holes in the upper deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance with Part 4 or Part 6, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (k) Sections 41 and 44--Replacement and Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections At the applicable time specified in table 5 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: Replace all upper deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance with Part 7 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. Within 20,000 flight cycles after doing the replacement, do the inspections specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, as applicable. Thereafter, repeat the inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, at the times specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. (l) Section 41--Repetitive Inspection of Plugged or Re-Used Holes, and Corrective Actions For airplanes identified in Group 2 in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: At the applicable time specified in table 6 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, at all plugged or reused floor panel attachment holes in the affected floor beam upper chords, do a surface HFEC inspection of the upper deck floor beam upper chords and detailed inspection for cracks on the vertical flange, in accordance with Part 8 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the applicable time specified in table 6 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (m) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 2 date 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 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014; specifies to contact Boeing for certain procedures: Do the specified actions before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. (3) Where table 2 or table 4 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for inspections and compliance times: Before further flight, contact the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, for inspections and compliance times and accomplish the inspections at the given times. (4) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, specifies a compliance time ``after the Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified compliance time after December 10, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-11). (n) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD 2013-22-11, with new reference to paragraph (h) of this AD. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before December 10, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-22-11), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, dated August 21, 2008, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2009-10-16, Amendment 39-15901 (74 FR 22424, May 13, 2009). (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2688, Revision 1, dated September 19, 2012, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2013-22-11. (o) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle 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 (p) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2013-22-11 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD. (p) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (q) 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 747-53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; phone: 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax: 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (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. 2016-08271 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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having P/N C16291AA after accomplishing be done and the airplane can be put back in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the specified modification. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(3) For airplanes on which Thales P/N changes to procedures or tests identified as Federal Aviation Administration
C16291AA or P/N C16291AB AOA sensors RC require approval of an AMOC.
are installed as of the effective date of this
AD: No person may install, on any airplane, (q) Related Information 14 CFR Part 39
a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2015–2464; Directorate
P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Identifier 2014–NM–195–AD; Amendment
AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, as of the Airworthiness Directive 2015–0134, dated 39–18476; AD 2016–07–31]
effective date of this AD. July 8, 2015, for related information. This
(4) For airplanes on which the replacement RIN 2120–AA64
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
required by paragraph (i) of this AD has been Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
done: No person may install, on any airplane, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or Company Airplanes
2015–4810.
P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON (2) Service information identified in this
AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, after AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Administration (FAA), DOT.
accomplishing the replacement.
available at the addresses specified in
(5) For airplanes on which the replacement ACTION: Final rule.
paragraphs (r)(3) and (r)(4) of this AD.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD has been
done: No person may install, on any airplane, (r) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: We are superseding
a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–22–
P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON 11 for certain The Boeing Company
approved the incorporation by reference
AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, after Model 747–400 and –400D series
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
accomplishing the replacement, except that a airplanes. AD 2013–22–11 required
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED may
be installed in the standby position of that
part 51. repetitive inspections to detect cracks in
airplane. (2) You must use this service information the floor panel attachment fastener
as applicable to do the actions required by holes of certain upper deck floor beam
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. upper chords, repetitive inspections,
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3215, corrective actions if necessary, and
AD: Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015. replacement of the upper deck floor
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3228,
beam upper chords. Since we issued AD
(AMOCs): The Manager, International dated October 7, 2009.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34– 2013–22–11, we received a report that
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 3315, dated March 26, 2015. certain fastener holes in the upper deck
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– floor beam upper chords may not have
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 4215, Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015. been inspected in accordance with AD
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4234, 2013–22–11. This AD adds additional
request to your principal inspector or local dated October 7, 2009. repetitive inspections for cracks for
Flight Standards District Office, as (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– certain airplanes, and corrective actions
appropriate. If sending information directly 4294, dated March 26, 2015. if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– detect and correct fatigue cracking in
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 5062, Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015. certain upper chords of the upper deck
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
floor beam. Such cracks could become
5070, dated October 9, 2009.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–
large and cause the floor beams to
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 5105, dated March 26, 2015. become severed and result in rapid
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (3) For service information identified in decompression or reduced
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness controllability of the airplane.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, DATES: This AD is effective May 18,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 2016.
inspector, the manager of the local flight 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email The Director of the Federal Register
standards district office/certificate holding airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
district office. The AMOC approval letter approved the incorporation by reference
Internet http://www.airbus.com. of a certain publication listed in this AD
must specifically reference this AD. (4) You may view this service information
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any as of May 18, 2016.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ADDRESSES: For service information
actions from a manufacturer, the action must information on the availability of this identified in this final rule, contact
be accomplished using a method approved material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (5) You may view this service information Attention: Data & Services Management,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or that is incorporated by reference at the
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
National Archives and Records 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
approved by the DOA, the approval must
Administration (NARA). For information on extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
include the DOA-authorized signature.
the availability of this material at NARA, call https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
service information contains procedures or may view this referenced service
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
tests that are identified as RC, those information at the FAA, Transport
procedures and tests must be done to comply locations.html.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Issued in Renton, Washington, on March SW., Renton, WA. For information on
not identified as RC are recommended. Those 26, 2016. the availability of this material at the
procedures and tests that are not identified Jeffrey E. Duven,
as RC may be deviated from using accepted FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, available on the Internet at http://
methods in accordance with the operator’s
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided [FR Doc. 2016–08267 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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is within the scope of that authority certificated in any category, as identified in (h) Section 41—Repetitive Inspection of
because it addresses an unsafe condition Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Repaired or Modified Holes, and Corrective
that is likely to exist or develop on Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. Actions
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject For airplanes on which a repair specified
action. in Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions
Air Transport Association (ATA) of of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
Regulatory Findings America Code 53, Fuselage. 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014,
We have determined that this AD will is done, or a modification specified in Figure
(e) Unsafe Condition
5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
not have federalism implications under This AD was prompted by an evaluation by Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will the design approval holder indicating that Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, is done:
not have a substantial direct effect on certain upper chords of the upper deck floor At the applicable time specified in table 2 of
the States, on the relationship between beam are subject to widespread fatigue paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
the national government and the States, damage. This AD was also prompted by Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
or on the distribution of power and reports that certain fastener holes in the Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as
responsibilities among the various upper deck floor beam upper chords in required by paragraph (m)(3) of this AD, do
levels of government. Section 41, may not have been inspected in open hole or surface HFEC for cracking of
For the reasons discussed above, I repaired or modified floor panel attachment
accordance with AD 2013–22–11. We are
holes in the upper deck floor beam upper
certify that this AD: issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
chords, in accordance with Part 1 or Part 3,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory cracking in certain upper chords of the upper as applicable, of the Accomplishment
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, deck floor beam, which could become large Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under and cause the floor beams to become severed 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and result in rapid decompression or reduced 2014. If any crack is found during any
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), controllability of the airplane. inspection required by this paragraph, before
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Compliance
further flight, repair using a method
in Alaska, and approved in accordance with the procedures
(4) Will not have a significant Comply with this AD within the specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat
economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already the inspections thereafter at the applicable
on a substantial number of small entities done. time specified in table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Section 41—Repetitive Inspections, and Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated
Flexibility Act. Corrective Actions August 21, 2014.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 At the applicable time specified in table 1
(i) Section 44—Repetitive Inspection, and
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Corrective Actions
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, do open For airplanes identified in Group 1 in
Safety. hole or surface high frequency eddy current Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
inspections (HFEC) for cracking of the floor Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: At the
Adoption of the Amendment applicable time specified in table 3 of
panel attachment holes in the upper deck
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
floor beam upper chords, in accordance with
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
delegated to me by the Administrator, Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, required by paragraph (m)(4) of this AD, do
follows: Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. If any open hole or surface HFEC inspections of the
crack is found during any inspection, before floor panel attachment holes in the upper
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS further flight, repair in accordance with Part deck floor beam upper chords, in accordance
DIRECTIVES 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of with Part 4 of the Accomplishment
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, or repair 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21,
continues to read as follows: using a method approved in accordance with 2014. If any crack is found during any
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of inspection required by this paragraph, before
this AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at further flight, repair in accordance with Part
§ 39.13 [Amended] the applicable time specified in table 1 of 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, until an
2013–22–11, Amendment 39–17643 (78 Repeat the inspections thereafter at the
action specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
FR 66254, November 5, 2013), and of this AD is done. applicable time specified in table 3 of
adding the following new AD: (1) Doing a repair as a hole modification in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing
2016–07–31 The Boeing Company: accordance with Part 2 of the Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
Amendment 39–18476; Docket No. Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, until an
FAA–2015–2464; Directorate Identifier action specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of
Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2,
2014–NM–195–AD. this AD is done.
dated August 21, 2014, except as required by
(1) Doing a repair as a hole modification in
(a) Effective Date paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the accordance with Part 5 of the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
This AD is effective May 18, 2016. AD for the modified hole only. Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2,
(b) Affected ADs (2) Doing a modification in accordance
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dated August 21, 2014, except as required by
This AD replaces AD 2013–22–11, with Figure 5 of the Accomplishment paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, terminates the
Amendment 39–17643 (78 FR 66254, Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin inspections required by paragraph (i) of this
November 5, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–22–11’’). 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, AD for that modified hole only.
2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) (2) Doing a modification in accordance
(c) Applicability of this AD, terminates the inspections with Figure 21 of the Accomplishment
This AD applies to The Boeing Company required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
Model 747–400 and –400D series airplanes, modification only. 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21,
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2014, except as required by paragraph (m)(2) Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
of this AD, terminates the inspections dated August 21, 2014. If any crack is found attention of the person identified in
required by paragraph (i) of this AD for that during any inspection required by this paragraph (p) of this AD. Information may be
modified hole only. paragraph, before further flight, repair using emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
a method approved in accordance with the Requests@faa.gov.
(j) Section 44—Repetitive Inspection of procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Repaired or Modified Holes, and Corrective AD. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Actions applicable time specified in table 6 of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
For airplanes identified in Group 1 in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing of the local flight standards district office/
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, certificate holding district office.
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, on which Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
a repair specified in Part 5 of Boeing Alert level of safety may be used for any repair,
Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, (m) Exceptions to Service Information
modification, or alteration required by this
dated August 21, 2014, is done or the Specifications
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
modification specified in Figure 21 of the (1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Commercial Airplanes Organization
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, 2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
dated August 21, 2014, is done: At the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin,’’ this ACO, to make those findings. To be
applicable time specified in table 4 of AD requires compliance within the specified approved, the repair method, modification
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing compliance time after the effective date of deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, this AD. the certification basis of the airplane and the
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as (2) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin approval must specifically refer to this AD.
required by paragraph (m)(3) of this AD, do 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2013–22–11
open hole or surface HFEC inspections of 2014; specifies to contact Boeing for certain are approved as AMOCs for the
repaired or modified floor panel attachment procedures: Do the specified actions before corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g)
holes in the upper deck floor beam upper further flight using a method approved in through (k) of this AD.
chords, in accordance with Part 4 or Part 6, accordance with the procedures specified in
as applicable, of the Accomplishment paragraph (o) of this AD. (p) Related Information
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (3) Where table 2 or table 4 of paragraph For more information about this AD,
747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
2014. If any crack is found during any Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
inspection by this paragraph, before further August 21, 2014, specifies to contact Boeing FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
flight, repair using a method approved in for inspections and compliance times: Before (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
accordance with the procedures specified in further flight, contact the Manager, Seattle 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; fax: 425–
paragraph (o) of this AD. Repeat the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, for 917–6590; email: Nathan.P.Weigand@
inspections thereafter at the applicable time inspections and compliance times and faa.gov.
specified in table 4 of paragraph 1.E., accomplish the inspections at the given
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service times. (q) Material Incorporated by Reference
Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated (4) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (1) The Director of the Federal Register
August 21, 2014. 747–53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, approved the incorporation by reference
2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(k) Sections 41 and 44—Replacement and Revision 1 date of this service bulletin,’’ this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Post-Replacement Repetitive Inspections AD requires compliance within the specified part 51.
At the applicable time specified in table 5 compliance time after December 10, 2013 (2) You must use this service information
of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (the effective date of AD 2013–22–11). as applicable to do the actions required by
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: Replace (n) Credit for Previous Actions
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
all upper deck floor beam upper chords, in (1) This paragraph restates the 53A2688, Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014.
accordance with Part 7 of the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD 2013– (ii) Reserved.
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 22–11, with new reference to paragraph (h) (3) For service information identified in
Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Revision 2, of this AD. This paragraph provides credit for this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
dated August 21, 2014. Within 20,000 flight the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
cycles after doing the replacement, do the of this AD, if those actions were performed Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
inspections specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) before December 10, 2013 (the effective date Seattle, WA 98124–2207; phone: 206–544–
of this AD, as applicable. Thereafter, repeat of AD 2013–22–11), using Boeing Alert 5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680;
the inspections required by paragraphs (g) Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, dated August Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
and (i) of this AD, as applicable, at the times 21, 2008, which was incorporated by (4) You may view this service information
specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. reference in AD 2009–10–16, Amendment at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
39–15901 (74 FR 22424, May 13, 2009). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(l) Section 41—Repetitive Inspection of (2) This paragraph provides credit for the
Plugged or Re-Used Holes, and Corrective information on the availability of this
actions required by paragraphs (g) through (k) material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Actions of this AD, if those actions were performed (5) You may view this service information
For airplanes identified in Group 2 in before the effective date of this AD using that is incorporated by reference at the
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688, National Archives and Records
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014: At the Revision 1, dated September 19, 2012, which Administration (NARA). For information on
applicable time specified in table 6 of was incorporated by reference in AD 2013– the availability of this material at NARA, call
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 22–11.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2688,
(o) Alternative Methods of Compliance gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Revision 2, dated August 21, 2014, except as
(AMOCs)
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required by paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, at Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
all plugged or reused floor panel attachment (1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, has 30, 2016.
holes in the affected floor beam upper the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Victor Wicklund,
chords, do a surface HFEC inspection of the if requested using the procedures found in 14
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
upper deck floor beam upper chords and CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
detailed inspection for cracks on the vertical send your request to your principal inspector
flange, in accordance with Part 8 of the or local Flight Standards District Office, as [FR Doc. 2016–08271 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am]
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert appropriate. If sending information directly BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 18, 2016. | |
| Contact | Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6428; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21726 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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