81 FR 29196 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 91 (May 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 91 (May 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-10740 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 29196-29198] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-10740] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6427; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-200-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-11- 13, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. AD 2007-11-13 currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the inspection interval s for fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSE). Since we issued AD 2007-11-13, a new Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI) revision was released that incorporates nondestructive inspection (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. We have determined that these reduced intervals are necessary to address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add NDI techniques to the inspection process. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 27, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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- 6427; 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 proposed 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: Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6427; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-200-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 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 proposed AD. Discussion On June 29, 2007, we issued AD 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (``AD 2007-11-13''), for all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. AD 2007-11-13 requires revising the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new removal limits for certain components of the flap system and to reduce the inspection intervals for fatigue cracking of PSEs. AD 2007-11-13 resulted from a revised damage tolerance analysis. We issued AD 2007- 11-13 to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. Actions Since AD 2007-11-13 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2007-11-13, a new ALI revision was released that incorporates NDI techniques and reduced repetitive inspection intervals for three PSEs. We have determined that these reduced intervals are necessary to address the unsafe condition. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing 717-200, Report MDC-96K9063, Airworthiness [[Page 29197]] Limitations Instructions, Revision 14, dated July 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting PSEs, and includes a change to reduce the interval inspections for three PSEs and adds NDI techniques to the inspection process. 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 proposing 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 the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2007-11-13. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate reduced intervals for the inspections for three PSEs and add NDI techniques to the inspection process. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 572 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or inspection program revision. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $85 $48,620 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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) 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007), and adding the following new AD: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA- 2016-6427; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-200-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by June 27, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2007-11-13, Amendment 39-15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (``AD 2007-11-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Standard practices/structures. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted due to a reduction in the repetitive inspection interval for three principal structural elements (PSE). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revising of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) With Updated Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2007-11-13, with updated service information. Within 180 days after June 29, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-11-13): Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI), in accordance with Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 5, dated February 2006. [[Page 29198]] (h) Retained Provision Regarding Alternative Actions, Intervals With Updated Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2007-11-13, with updated information. Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: After the ALS has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, may be used unless the actions, intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015. The initial compliance times for doing the actions specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015, are at the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. Compliance with this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Within the applicable compliance times specified in Boeing 717-200 ALI, Report MDC-96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015. (2) Within 180 days from the effective date of this AD. (j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. (k) 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 (l)(1) of this AD. (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, FAA, 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 previously for AD 2007-11-13 are not approved as AMOCs with this AD. (l) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627- 5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-10740 Filed 5-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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except for the ongoing requirement in Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a new available in the AD docket shortly after
paragraph (h)(3) of this AD. Airworthiness Limitations Instructions receipt.
(3) As of the effective date of this, do not (ALI) revision was released that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric
install on any airplane a pitot probe having
incorporates nondestructive inspection Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of
this AD, unless it has been repaired by CSI (NDI) techniques and reduced repetitive Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
and has a date of August 1, 2014, or later. inspection intervals for three PSEs. We Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
have determined that these reduced (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance intervals are necessary to address the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
(AMOCs)
unsafe condition. This proposed AD 562–627–5348; fax: 562–627–5210;
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth Aircraft would require revising the maintenance email: eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the or inspection program, as applicable, to
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requested using the procedures found in 14 incorporate reduced intervals for the
inspections for three PSEs and add NDI Comments Invited
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector techniques to the inspection process. We invite you to send any written
or local Flight Standards District Office, as We are proposing this AD to detect and relevant data, views, or arguments about
appropriate. If sending information directly correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs. this proposed AD. Send your comments
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Such cracking could adversely affect the to an address listed under the
attention of the person identified in structural integrity of the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
paragraph (j) of this AD. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate Identifier
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. 2015–NM–200–AD’’ at the beginning of
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
your comments. We specifically invite
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
of the local flight standards district office/ comments on the overall regulatory,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
certificate holding district office. economic, environmental, and energy
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(j) Related Information methods:
consider all comments received by the
For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
closing date and may amend this
contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
proposed AD because of those
Fort Worth ACO, FAA, 10101 Hillwood instructions for submitting comments.
comments.
Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177–1524; • Fax: 202–493–2251.
We will post all comments we
telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817) 222– • Mail: U.S. Department of
5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov. receive, without change, to http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
www.regulations.gov, including any
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 4, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
personal information you provide. We
2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
will also post a report summarizing each
David R. Showers, Washington, DC 20590.
substantive verbal contact we receive
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
about this proposed AD.
Aircraft Certification Service. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
[FR Doc. 2016–10930 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] p.m., Monday through Friday, except Discussion
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Federal holidays. On June 29, 2007, we issued AD
For service information identified in 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial FR 29237, May 25, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 11–13’’), for all The Boeing Company
Management, 3855 Lakewood Model 717–200 airplanes. AD 2007–11–
Federal Aviation Administration Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, 13 requires revising the ALS of the
CA 90846–0001; telephone 206–544– Instructions for Continued
14 CFR Part 39 5000, extension 2; fax 206–766–5683; Airworthiness to incorporate new
Internet https:// removal limits for certain components
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6427; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–200–AD] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view of the flap system and to reduce the
this referenced service information at inspection intervals for fatigue cracking
RIN 2120–AA64 the FAA, Transport Airplane of PSEs. AD 2007–11–13 resulted from
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., a revised damage tolerance analysis. We
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Renton, WA. For information on the
Company issued AD 2007–11–13 to detect and
availability of this material at the FAA, correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation call 425–227–1221. Such cracking could adversely affect the
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket structural integrity of the airplane.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
You may examine the AD docket on Actions Since AD 2007–11–13 Was
(NPRM).
the Internet at http:// Issued
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede www.regulations.gov by searching for Since we issued AD 2007–11–13, a
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–11– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– new ALI revision was released that
13, which applies to all The Boeing 6427; or in person at the Docket incorporates NDI techniques and
Company Model 717–200 airplanes. AD Management Facility between 9 a.m. reduced repetitive inspection intervals
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2007–11–13 currently requires revising and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for three PSEs. We have determined that
the Airworthiness Limitations Section except Federal holidays. The AD docket these reduced intervals are necessary to
(ALS) of the Instructions for Continued contains this proposed AD, the address the unsafe condition.
Airworthiness to incorporate new regulatory evaluation, any comments
removal limits for certain components received, and other information. The Related Service Information Under 1
of the flap system and to reduce the street address for the Docket Office CFR Part 51
inspection interval s for fatigue cracking (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the We reviewed Boeing 717–200, Report
of principal structural elements (PSE). ADDRESSES section. Comments will be MDC–96K9063, Airworthiness
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Limitations Instructions, Revision 14, develop in other products of the same in the areas addressed by this proposed
dated July 2015. The service type design. AD, the operator may not be able to
information describes procedures for accomplish the actions described in the
Proposed AD Requirements
inspecting PSEs, and includes a change revisions. In this situation, to comply
to reduce the interval inspections for This proposed AD would retain all with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
three PSEs and adds NDI techniques to requirements of AD 2007–11–13. This must request approval for an alternative
the inspection process. This service proposed AD would require revising the method of compliance according to
information is reasonably available maintenance or inspection program, as paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. The
because the interested parties have applicable, to incorporate reduced request should include a description of
intervals for the inspections for three changes to the required actions that will
access to it through their normal course
PSEs and add NDI techniques to the ensure the continued operational safety
of business or by the means identified
inspection process. of the airplane.
in the ADDRESSES section. This proposed AD would require
FAA’s Determination revisions to certain operator Costs of Compliance
maintenance documents to include new
We are proposing this AD because we actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD
evaluated all the relevant information with these actions is required by 14 CFR affects 572 airplanes of U.S. registry.
and determined the unsafe condition 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been We estimate the following costs to
described previously is likely to exist or previously modified, altered, or repaired comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost product operators
Maintenance or inspection program revision ............... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $85 $48,620
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (a) Comments Due Date
the DOT Regulatory Policies and The FAA must receive comments on this
Title 49 of the United States Code Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, AD action by June 27, 2016.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1979),
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (b) Affected ADs
Section 106, describes the authority of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD replaces AD 2007–11–13,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and Amendment 39–15070 (72 FR 29237, May 25,
Aviation Programs, describes in more (4) Will not have a significant 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–11–13’’).
detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
authority. on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to all The Boeing
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory Company Model 717–200 airplanes,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. certificated in any category.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) Subject
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 51, Standard practices/
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference, structures.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety.
for practices, methods, and procedures (e) Unsafe Condition
the Administrator finds necessary for The Proposed Amendment This AD was prompted due to a reduction
safety in air commerce. This regulation in the repetitive inspection interval for three
Accordingly, under the authority principal structural elements (PSE). We are
is within the scope of that authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue
because it addresses an unsafe condition
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part cracking of certain PSEs. Such cracking could
that is likely to exist or develop on
39 as follows: adversely affect the structural integrity of the
products identified in this rulemaking
airplane.
action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings DIRECTIVES
Comply with this AD within the
We have determined that this compliance times specified, unless already
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
proposed AD would not have federalism continues to read as follows:
implications under Executive Order (g) Retained Revising of the Airworthiness
13132. This proposed AD would not Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Limitations Section (ALS) With Updated
have a substantial direct effect on the Service Information
§ 39.13 [Amended]
States, on the relationship between the This paragraph restates the requirements of
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national Government and the States, or ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by paragraph (h) of AD 2007–11–13, with
on the distribution of power and removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) updated service information. Within 180
responsibilities among the various 2007–11–13, Amendment 39–15070 (72 days after June 29, 2007 (the effective date of
levels of government. FR 29237, May 25, 2007), and adding AD 2007–11–13): Revise the ALS of the
the following new AD: Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,
For the reasons discussed above, I
Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI),
certify that the proposed regulation: The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA- in accordance with Boeing 717–200 ALI,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2016–6427; Directorate Identifier 2015– Report MDC–96K9063, Revision 5, dated
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, NM–200–AD. February 2006.
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(h) Retained Provision Regarding (4) AMOCs approved previously for AD cracking, accidental damage, or
Alternative Actions, Intervals With Updated 2007–11–13 are not approved as AMOCs corrosion in principal structural
Information with this AD. elements, and WFD, which could result
This paragraph restates the requirements of (l) Related Information in reduced structural integrity of the
paragraph (i) of AD 2007–11–13, with airplane.
updated information. Except as required by (1) For more information about this AD,
contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraph (i) of this AD: After the ALS has DATES: We must receive comments on
been revised as required by paragraph (g) of Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, this proposed AD by June 27, 2016.
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), intervals, may be used unless Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
the actions, intervals, are approved as an 5348; fax: 562–627–5210; email: any of the following methods:
eric.schrieber@faa.gov.
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
(2) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
accordance with the procedures specified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
paragraph (k) of this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services instructions for submitting comments.
(i) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Revision D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax • Mail: U.S. Department of
Within 180 days after the effective date of
this AD: Revise the maintenance or 206–766–5683; Internet https:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
inspection program, as applicable, to www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
incorporate the information specified in service information at the FAA, Transport W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report MDC–96K9063, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Revision 14, dated July 2015. The initial Renton, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
compliance times for doing the actions availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report
MDC–96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
are at the later of the times specified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD. 2016. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Compliance with this paragraph terminates Dionne Palermo, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays.
(1) Within the applicable compliance times Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
specified in Boeing 717–200 ALI, Report
[FR Doc. 2016–10740 Filed 5–10–16; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Airbus,
MDC–96K9063, Revision 14, dated July 2015.
(2) Within 180 days from the effective date BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
of this AD. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
(j) No Alternative Actions or Intervals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
After the maintenance or inspection account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
program has been revised as required by Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative may view this referenced service
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with [Docket No. FAA–2016–6429; Directorate Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
the procedures specified in paragraph (k) of Identifier 2015–NM–117–AD] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
this AD. the availability of this material at the
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http://
requested using the procedures found in 14 Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
send your request to your principal inspector (NPRM). 6429; or in person at the Docket
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Management Facility between 9 a.m.
appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to supersede and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–05– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
attention of the person identified in 02, for certain Airbus Model A318, contains this proposed AD, the
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. regulatory evaluation, any comments
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
AD 2015–05–02 requires revising the received, and other information. The
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager maintenance or inspection program to street address for the Docket Operations
of the local flight standards district office/ incorporate new, more restrictive office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
certificate holding district office. airworthiness limitations. Since we the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable issued AD 2015–05–02, an evaluation be available in the AD docket shortly
level of safety may be used for any repair, by the design approval holder (DAH) after receipt.
modification, or alteration required by this indicates that principal structural
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
AD if it is approved by the Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
elements and certain life limited parts
Commercial Airplanes Organization are subject to widespread fatigue Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
damage (WFD). This proposed AD International Branch, ANM–116,
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
ACO, FAA, to make those findings. To be would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
approved, the repair method, modification 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet incorporate new or revised structural
inspection requirements. We are fax 425–227–1149.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. proposing this AD to prevent fatigue SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 27, 2016. | |
| Contact | Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5348; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 29196 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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