81 FR 41429 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 123 (June 27, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 123 (Monday, June 27, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41429-41432] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14752] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4210; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-067-AD; Amendment 39-18567; AD 2016-13-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain splice plate locations of the aft pressure bulkhead web are hidden and cannot be inspected using existing manufacturer service information. This AD requires repetitive open-hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in rapid airplane decompression and loss of structural integrity. DATES: This AD is effective August 1, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 1, 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- 4210. 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- 4210, 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 [[Page 41430]] contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document 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: Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2015 (80 FR 66841) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that certain splice plate locations of the aft pressure bulkhead web are hidden and cannot be inspected using existing manufacturer service information. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive open-hole HFEC inspections for cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in rapid airplane decompression and loss of structural integrity. 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. Support of the AD FedEx, United Airlines, and United Parcel Service comments supported the NPRM. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that accomplishing the supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01920SE does not affect the actions specified in the NPRM. We concur with the commenter. We have redesignated paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as (c)(1) and added a new paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to state that installation of STC ST01920SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ 59027f43b9a7486e86257b1d006591ee/$FILE/ST01920SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this final rule. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. Request for Clarification of Applicability in the Service Information Vision Airlines requested clarification on the effectivity in the service information. Vision Airlines stated that the airplane group numbers, line numbers, and configurations do not cover all airplanes that are identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015. More specifically, Vision Airlines stated that there is no mention in paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, of airplane line numbers 1- 175 that have not had the aft pressure bulkhead replaced. Vision Airlines did receive guidance from Boeing stating that line numbers 1- 175 without the replaced aft pressure bulkhead should use Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0026, Revision 5, dated January 29, 2004, which is mandated by AD 2005-03-11, Amendment 39-13967 (70 FR 7174, February 11, 2005); corrected March 11, 2005 (70 FR 12119). We partially agree. We agree that the table on page 7 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, may be confusing. However, page 7 is part of the Summary section of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, and is not mandated by this AD. This AD requires using the effectivity information specified in paragraph 1.E.,''Compliance'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, which is correct in the identification of the Group 1 airplanes. The Group 1 airplanes are all line number 1-175 airplanes on which the aft pressure bulkhead was replaced in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0139, November 12, 2009. If any of these airplanes have not yet had the aft pressure bulkhead replaced as required by AD 2012-09-08, Amendment 39- 17043, (77 FR 28240, May 14 2012) (``AD 2012-09-08''), then they are not yet a Group 1 airplane and are not subject to the requirements this of this AD until the aft pressure bulkhead is replaced. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Add ADs to Paragraph (b) of the Proposed AD Boeing requested that we add AD 2004-05-16, Amendment 39-13511, (69 FR 10917, March 9, 2004) (``AD 2004-05-16''), AD 2012-09-08, and AD 2014-14-04, Amendment 39-17899 (79 FR 44673, August 1, 2014) (``AD 2014-14-04'') to paragraph (b) of the proposed AD. Boeing stated that these ADs do not specifically address the splice plate locations, but the inspection areas defined in these ADs can be interpreted to cover these locations. Boeing noted that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, provides information on FAA-approved AMOCs for ADs 2004-05-16, 2012-09-08, and 2014-14-04. We partially agree. We agree that ADs 2004-05-16, 2012-09-08, and 2014-14-04 are ``related'' to this AD because Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, provides information on FAA-approved AMOCs that could be used for compliance with ADs 2004-05- 16, 2012-09-08, and 2014-14-04. However, we do not agree to revise paragraph (b) of this AD because it identifies ``affected'' ADs, and ADs 2004-05-16, 2012-09-08, and 2014-14-04 are not affected by the requirements of this AD. For example, the requirements of ADs 2004-05- 16, 2012-09-08, and 2014-14-04 are not terminated by any requirements of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request for Clarification of the Terminating Actions in Paragraph (h) of the Proposed AD Boeing requested that we clarify the terminating actions in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Boeing stated that the existing AD language is vague, and suggested changing the last sentence of paragraph (h) to specify the type of repair as a ``reinforcing repair.'' Boeing pointed out that Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, provides information on specific AMOCs for existing repairs with damage tolerance evaluation and approval from Boeing. Boeing asserted that under the existing language non- reinforcing repairs such as hole enlargements and blending would terminate any inspections in the area and might not be correctly evaluated per 14 CFR 26.43. We agree that non-reinforcing repairs are not an acceptable method to terminate the repetitive inspections. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and [[Page 41431]] determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously 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 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015. The service information describes procedures for removing the aft row of fasteners from each of the splice plates and doing an open- hole HFEC inspection for cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead at station 1582. 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 430 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repetitive inspections........... Up to 46 work-hours $0 Up to $3,910 per Up to $1,681,300 x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. per inspection $3,910 per cycle. 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: 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): 2016-13-03 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18567; Docket No. FAA- 2015-4210; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-067-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 1, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 767-200, - 300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category. (2) Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) [STC ST01920SE (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/59027f43b9a7486e86257b1d006591ee/$FILE/ST01920SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. Therefore, for airplanes on which STC ST01920SE is installed, a ``change in product'' alternative method of compliance (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 39.17. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that certain splice plate locations of the aft pressure bulkhead web are hidden and cannot be inspected using existing manufacturer service information. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in rapid airplane decompression and loss of structural integrity. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections of Station (STA) 1582 Aft Pressure Bulkhead Web Under the Pressure Slice Plates At the applicable times specified in Table 1 and Table 2 of paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Do an open-hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead web at STA 1582, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000 flight cycles. [[Page 41432]] (h) Repair If any crack is found during any inspection required by this AD, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair instructions: Before further flight, repair the crack in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Accomplishing a reinforcing repair terminates the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD in the area under the repair only. (i) Exceptions to the Service Information Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, specifies a compliance time ``after the original issue date of this service bulletin,'' this AD requires compliance within the specified time after the effective date of this AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [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 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. For a repair method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A0266, dated April 20, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at 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 June 14, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14752 Filed 6-24-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Military Reservist Economic Injury the concern) also controls the
Disaster Loans, and Immediate Disaster management of one or more other Federal Aviation Administration
Assistance Program loans. The concerns. Affiliation also arises where a
following principles apply for the single individual, concern, or entity that 14 CFR Part 39
Business Loan, Disaster Loan, and controls the Board of Directors or [Docket No. FAA–2015–4210; Directorate
Surety Bond Guarantee Programs: management of one concern also Identifier 2015–NM–067–AD; Amendment
(1) Affiliation based on ownership. controls the Board of Directors or 39–18567; AD 2016–13–03]
For determining affiliation based on
management of one of more other RIN 2120–AA64
equity ownership, a concern is an
concerns. Affiliation also arises where a
affiliate of an individual, concern, or
entity that owns or has the power to single individual, concern or entity Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
control more than 50 percent of the controls the management of the Company Airplanes
concern’s voting equity. If no applicant concern through a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
individual, concern, or entity is found management agreement. Administration (FAA), DOT.
to control, SBA will deem the Board of (4) Affiliation based on identity of ACTION: Final rule.
Directors or President or Chief interest. Affiliation arises when there is
Executive Officer (CEO) (or other an identity of interest between close SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
officers, managing members, or partners relatives, as defined in 13 CFR 120.10, airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
who control the management of the with identical or substantially, identical Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes.
concern) to be in control of the concern. business or economic interests (such as This AD was prompted by a
SBA will deem a minority shareholder where the close relatives operate determination that certain splice plate
to be in control, if that individual or concerns in the same or similar industry locations of the aft pressure bulkhead
entity has the ability, under the web are hidden and cannot be inspected
in the same geographic area). Where
concern’s charter, by-laws, or using existing manufacturer service
SBA determines that interests should be
shareholder’s agreement, to prevent a information. This AD requires repetitive
quorum or otherwise block action by the aggregated, an individual or firm may
rebut that determination with evidence open-hole high frequency eddy current
board of directors or shareholders. (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the
(2) Affiliation arising under stock showing that the interests deemed to be
aft pressure bulkhead web. We are
options, convertible securities, and one are in fact separate.
issuing this AD to detect and correct
agreements to merge. (i) In determining (5) Affiliation based on franchise and cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead
size, SBA considers stock options, license agreements. The restraints web, which could result in rapid
convertible securities, and agreements imposed on a franchisee or licensee by airplane decompression and loss of
to merge (including agreements in its franchise or license agreement structural integrity.
principle) to have a present effect on the generally will not be considered in DATES: This AD is effective August 1,
power to control a concern. SBA treats determining whether the franchisor or
such options, convertible securities, and 2016.
licensor is affiliated with an applicant The Director of the Federal Register
agreements as though the rights granted franchisee or licensee provided the
have been exercised. approved the incorporation by reference
(ii) Agreements to open or continue applicant franchisee or licensee has the of a certain publication listed in this AD
negotiations towards the possibility of a right to profit from its efforts and bears as of August 1, 2016.
merger or a sale of stock at some later the risk of loss commensurate with ADDRESSES: For service information
date are not considered ‘‘agreements in ownership. SBA will only consider the identified in this final rule, contact
principle’’ and are thus not given franchise or license agreements of the Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
present effect. applicant concern. Attention: Data & Services Management,
(iii) Options, convertible securities, (6) Determining the concern’s size. In P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
and agreements that are subject to determining the concern’s size, SBA 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
conditions precedent which are counts the receipts, employees extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
incapable of fulfillment, speculative, (§ 121.201), or the alternate size https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
conjectural, or unenforceable under standard (if applicable) of the concern may view this referenced service
state or Federal law, or where the whose size is at issue and all of its information at the FAA, Transport
probability of the transaction (or Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
domestic and foreign affiliates,
exercise of the rights) occurring is SW., Renton, WA. For information on
regardless of whether the affiliates are
shown to be extremely remote, are not the availability of this material at the
organized for profit. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
given present effect.
(iv) An individual, concern or other (7) Exceptions to affiliation. For available on the Internet at http://
entity that controls one or more other exceptions to affiliation, see 13 CFR www.regulations.gov by searching for
concerns cannot use options, 121.103(b). and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
convertible securities, or agreements to 4210.
Maria Contreras-Sweet,
appear to terminate such control before
Administrator. Examining the AD Docket
actually doing so. SBA will not give
present effect to individuals’, concerns’, [FR Doc. 2016–14984 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
or other entities’ ability to divest all or BILLING CODE 8025–01–P the Internet at http://
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to avoid a finding of affiliation. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(3) Affiliation based on management. 4210, or in person at the Docket
Affiliation arises where the CEO or Management Facility between 9 a.m.
President of the applicant concern (or and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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determined that air safety and the burden on any operator or increase the service information is reasonably
public interest require adopting this AD scope of this AD. available because the interested parties
with the changes described previously have access to it through their normal
Related Service Information Under 1
and minor editorial changes. We have course of business or by the means
CFR Part 51
determined that these minor changes: identified in the ADDRESSES section.
• Are consistent with the intent that We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
was proposed in the NPRM for Bulletin 767–53A0266, dated April 20, Costs of Compliance
correcting the unsafe condition; and 2015. The service information describes
• Do not add any additional burden procedures for removing the aft row of We estimate that this AD affects 430
upon the public than was already fasteners from each of the splice plates airplanes of U.S. registry.
proposed in the NPRM. and doing an open-hole HFEC We estimate the following costs to
We also determined that these inspection for cracking in the aft comply with this AD:
changes will not increase the economic pressure bulkhead at station 1582. This
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Repetitive inspections ............ Up to 46 work-hours × $85 $0 Up to $3,910 per inspection Up to $1,681,300 per inspec-
per hour = $3,910 per in- cycle. tion cycle.
spection cycle.
We have received no definitive data (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
that would enable us to provide cost in Alaska, and 59027f43b9a7486e86257b1d006591ee/$FILE/
estimates for the on-condition actions (4) Will not have a significant ST01920SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to
specified in this AD. economic impact, positive or negative, accomplish the actions required by this AD.
on a substantial number of small entities Therefore, for airplanes on which STC
Authority for This Rulemaking ST01920SE is installed, a ‘‘change in
under the criteria of the Regulatory product’’ alternative method of compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code Flexibility Act. (AMOC) approval request is not necessary to
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
39.17.
section 106, describes the authority of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
Aviation Programs, describes in more Safety. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
detail the scope of the Agency’s America Code 53, Fuselage.
Adoption of the Amendment
authority. (e) Unsafe Condition
We are issuing this rulemaking under Accordingly, under the authority
the authority described in Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, This AD was prompted by a determination
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as that certain splice plate locations of the aft
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
pressure bulkhead web are hidden and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that follows:
cannot be inspected using existing
section, Congress charges the FAA with manufacturer service information. We are
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES in the aft pressure bulkhead web, which
for practices, methods, and procedures could result in rapid airplane decompression
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for and loss of structural integrity.
continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation (f) Compliance
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Comply with this AD within the
§ 39.13 [Amended] compliance times specified, unless already
that is likely to exist or develop on
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding done.
products identified in this rulemaking
the following new airworthiness (g) Inspections of Station (STA) 1582 Aft
action.
directive (AD): Pressure Bulkhead Web Under the Pressure
Regulatory Findings 2016–13–03 The Boeing Company: Slice Plates
This AD will not have federalism Amendment 39–18567; Docket No. At the applicable times specified in Table
implications under Executive Order FAA–2015–4210; Directorate Identifier 1 and Table 2 of paragraph 1.E.,
13132. This AD will not have a 2015–NM–067–AD. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Effective Date Bulletin 767–53A0266, dated April 20, 2015,
the relationship between the national except as required by paragraph (i) of this
This AD is effective August 1, 2016.
government and the States, or on the AD: Do an open-hole high frequency eddy
distribution of power and (b) Affected ADs current (HFEC) inspection for cracking in the
None. aft pressure bulkhead web at STA 1582, and
responsibilities among the various do all applicable corrective actions, in
levels of government. (c) Applicability accordance with the Accomplishment
For the reasons discussed above, I
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(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
certify that this AD: Company Model 767–200, –300, –300F, and 767–53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, except
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory –400ER series airplanes, certificated in any as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, category. all applicable corrective actions before
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (2) Installation of Supplemental Type further flight. Repeat the inspections
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Certificate (STC) [STC ST01920SE (http:// thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12,000
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ flight cycles.
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(h) Repair Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; revision of the applicable airplane flight
If any crack is found during any inspection phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–917–6590; manual (AFM), repetitive inspections of
required by this AD, and Boeing Alert email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots,
Service Bulletin 767–53A0266, dated April (l) Material Incorporated by Reference and applicable corrective actions. We
20, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for are issuing this AD to detect and correct
repair instructions: Before further flight, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference damage of the de-icing boot; such
repair the crack in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this (IBR) of the service information listed in this damage could lead to a ruptured boot,
AD. Accomplishing a reinforcing repair paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR severe vibrations, and possible reduced
terminates the inspections required by part 51. control of the airplane.
paragraph (g) of this AD in the area under the (2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective August 1,
repair only. as applicable to do the actions required by
2016.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Exceptions to the Service Information (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
The Director of the Federal Register
53A0266, dated April 20, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–
53A0266, dated April 20, 2015, specifies a (ii) Reserved. of certain publications listed in this AD
compliance time ‘‘after the original issue date (3) For service information identified in as of August 1, 2016.
of this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires this AD, contact Boeing Commercial ADDRESSES: For service information
compliance within the specified time after Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services identified in this final rule, contact Saab
the effective date of this AD. Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, AB, Saab Aeronautics, SE–581 88,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Linköping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
(AMOCs) Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft (4) You may view this service information saab340techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Internet http://www.saabgroup.com.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For You may view this referenced service
requested using the procedures found in 14 information on the availability of this information at the FAA, Transport
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
send your request to your principal inspector (5) You may view this service information SW., Renton, WA. For information on
or local Flight Standards District Office, as that is incorporated by reference at the the availability of this material at the
appropriate. If sending information directly National Archives and Records
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Administration (NARA). For information on
attention of the person identified in the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http://
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Requests@faa.gov. locations.html. 8432.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 14, Examining the AD Docket
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
2016.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager You may examine the AD docket on
of the local flight standards district office/ Dionne Palermo,
the Internet at http://
certificate holding district office. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
level of safety may be used for any repair [FR Doc. 2016–14752 Filed 6–24–16; 8:45 am]
required by this AD if it is approved by the
8432; or in person at the Docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle except Federal holidays. The AD docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
the certification basis of the airplane, and the other information. The street address for
approval must specifically refer to this AD. the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of 14 CFR Part 39
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
this AD: For service information that [Docket No. FAA–2015–8432; Directorate
contains steps that are labeled as Required
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Identifier 2015–NM–100–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of 39–18570; AD 2016–13–06]
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
substeps under an RC step and any figures Washington, DC 20590.
identified in an RC step, must be done to Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
for any deviations to RC steps, including Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
substeps and identified figures. Aerosystems) Airplanes
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
deviated from using accepted methods in AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Administration (FAA), Department of WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–
or inspection program without obtaining Transportation (DOT). 1112; fax (425) 227–1149.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
can be put back in an airworthy condition. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
(k) Related Information Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
For more information about this AD, (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B part 39 by adding an AD that would
contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes. This AD was prompted by apply to certain Saab AB, Saab
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle reports of ruptured horizontal stabilizer Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind de-icing boots. This AD requires a SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The
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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 August 1, 2016. | |
| Contact | Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6447; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 41429 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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